Steven Braun is an accomplished musician and music educator, with a particular focus on trumpet, high brass, and jazz education. He has been playing the trumpet for over 20 years and has been teaching music since 2012, to students of all ages and experience levels.

In addition to his passion for music, Steven is classically trained in quantitative investing and has earned a Master's degree in Applied Quantitative Finance from the University of Denver. He also completed the requirements for a bachelors of Business Administration with concentrations in Investment Analysis and Corporate Finance, as well as a minor in Jazz Trumpet performance from Colorado State University.

Steven specializes in lead trumpet playing, with a focus on range development, sight reading, and improvisation. His extensive knowledge of jazz theory and history enables him to provide his students with a well-rounded education in jazz trumpet performance.

Steven has always held a great appreciation for teaching and enjoys the teaching experience. He has a talent for tailoring his teaching approach to meet the needs of each individual student, helping them to achieve their musical goals.

Steven's patience, enthusiasm, and ability to make learning fun have earned him high praise from his students and their families. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, Steven is an excellent choice for anyone seeking to improve their trumpet playing skills or deepen their understanding of jazz performance.

Bob is a proficient guitar instructor, with several years of experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels. He is passionate about music & has helped countless students achieve their musical dreams.

His approach to teaching is tailored to the individual’s unique ambitions. He believes in creating a supportive and fun learning environment where students can develop their skills and build confidence in their playing. Many of Bob’s former students have gone on to play in bands, record albums, and become professional musicians themselves. Whether the desire is to simply learn to play around the campfire, to dive deep into music theory, or to write & record a song or two, he takes pride in helping every student reach their full potential.

In addition to his teaching experience, Bob is also an accomplished musician in his own right. He started playing the guitar at age 11, & by age 16 was playing & singing professionally. He has performed in numerous bands both locally & with various touring acts over the years. He brings this real-world experience to his teaching. In addition, Bob has an in-depth knowledge of home recording techniques, using software such as Ableton Live & Logic Pro.

Whether you're a beginner just starting out, or an advanced player looking to take your skills to the next level, Bob has the knowledge, passion & experience to help you achieve your musical goals.

Anna Sobotka teaches piano, violin, viola, and cello. Anna has been teaching music since 2012 to students of all ages and levels. Her many years of experience as a teacher has played a big part in her goal of not only teaching the skills of playing an instrument but the joy that comes from sharing that talent. Every lesson is based on each student's goals. While some lessons are focused on elements of the Suzuki Method, others are filled with song writing or learning familiar and favorite tunes. In every lesson there is always an emphasis on enhancing technique, theory, rhythm, and ear training skills. Anna earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from the University of South Dakota.

Anna is also a certified Alexander Technique teacher. From long intensive hours of practice, Anna understands the pain that can come with overuse and misuse. In all music lessons, Anna focuses on the posture and well-being of her students to help prevent overuse and tension in the body that can so easily happen when playing a musical instrument.

She teaches Alexander Technique to all musicians, not just string players, and even non-musicians as it helps everyone undo pain and tension while enhancing easy and effortless movement and posture.

Collin Hearrell is a drum set and percussion teacher who is passionate about musicality, discovery, and growth. He received a Bachelor’s of Music Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver in 2016. He has been featured as a soloist, an award-winning chamber musician, and a member of dozens of ensembles ranging from Jazz combos and Steel Bands to Symphony Orchestras. He has a certification in Drum Set lesson teaching from Vic Firth.

Collin is a dedicated and passionate educator in and out of music. He works as a Programmer Analyst for Jeffco Public Schools where he connects teachers and policy-makers with data-driven insights to serve nearly 75,000 students. He is a Vice President of the Alumni Council for the University of Denver College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He is a music coach at Dakota Ridge High School, and previously taught percussionists at Bear Creek and Eagle Crest High Schools. He has years of one-on-one lesson teaching experience. Collin is also a member of the Percussive Arts Society and recently attended their international convention in Indianapolis.

As a teacher, Collin always aims to nurture the growth of well-rounded musicians. From a technical aspect, a drummer needs to develop the dexterity and control to consistently produce the desired sounds from their instrument. As a member of a group, the drummer needs to develop good listening and communication to balance their sound and to support the musical phrases of the group. The drummer is also a leader who anticipates changes in the music, and ques the sections of a song. Collin is prepared to develop all of these skills within any student in a fun, exciting, and engaging way. Collin will connect each student with the practice materials, techniques, and skills needed to develop quickly on the drum set.

Rebecca Moritzky has played the harp for 25 years. She performs regularly across the Denver Metro area and beyond. She obtained her Harp Performance degree from the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, and a second degree in Worship Arts from Colorado Christian University. Rebecca is the principal harpist for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra and the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and John Prine at Red Rocks Amphitheater. She plays with the worship team at Faith Bible Chapel South. Rebecca has played for over 500 weddings, teas, luncheons, churches, receptions, and other events through her Heart Strings Harps business: www.heartstringsharps.com

As a member of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, she toured in 2011 and 2014 to Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Czech Republic. In 2011, Rebecca performed at the World Harp Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia. She won the Lakewood, Colorado-Chester, England Sister City Concerto Competitions in 2013 and in 2015. Both times, she performed a concerto with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra and traveled to Chester, England to perform in four different venues as a People to People Ambassador. Her 2015 concerto piece was recorded for Colorado Public Radio and is still played on the radio from time to time. In 2016, she performed as part of Josh Groban’s orchestra in Denver. With the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, Rebecca toured and performed in 14 cities through China playing harp and percussion in 2016. She performed and lectured at the Harp in Worship conferences in California, Colorado, and Texas.

Rebecca teaches harp to students of all ages and conducted the beginner’s group for the 2019 Harp Fantasia. Recently, she became a returning musical guest/character on the YouTube show Tell Ya Later, created by voice acting legends Katie Leigh and Will Ryan.

Taylor Nelson started playing piano at the age of 5 and continued throughout high school and college. He joined the Colorado Children’s Chorale in 6th grade and has sung in choir every single year since then. From high school at Arvada West to college at Metropolitan State University of Denver, he sang in various choirs. He is a founding member of Elus Vocal Ensemble, where he’s performed with the Aspen Music Festival, Danny Elfman and the CSO at Boettcher Concert Hall, and Red Rocks Ampitheater with the EDM artist Opiou.

During his time at Metro State he pursued orchestral conducting, studying under the baton of Dr. Brandon Matthews and private viola with Phillip Stevens. He attended the Conductor’s Institute at Bard College during a summer after college.

Taylor has a Master of Music in Music Production from Berklee College of Music. He is a music producer, songwriter, mix engineer, sound designer, and Ableton Live instructor. He releases music under the artist name Colorkey, including a full album and an EP of material written, produced, mixed, and mastered by myself.

Taylor is currently producing, recording, and mixing a 13 song concept album about horror movies with local Denver artist Bobby Guard.

Lee Pulliam has over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. At the University of North Texas, he was Lead Alto in the World Famous 1:00 Lab Band, served as Graduate Saxophone Instructor for 20 students and performed on a variety of woodwinds in classical and experimental solo and ensemble settings in college. He has been playing professionally since high school (live and on recordings) in big bands, small jazz groups, rock, show bands, and in church with the worship team.

He studied saxophone with Joe Viola at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and John Giordano and James Riggs at the University of North Texas. He was a Down Beat Magazine Scholarship winner in high school and has played professionally with Les Elgart, Bob Crosby, Buddy Morrow, Jerry Gray, Claude Gordon, and many more esteemed performers. He performed in college with Thad Jones & Mel Lewis and in High School with Urbie Green, Joe Morello & Don Jacoby. He was a founding member of the SaxeTexas Saxophone Quartet which released the CD Riggs Rags recorded in 1974 and digitally remastered. He has performed professionally in a variety of venues around Anchorage, Alaska with his band AKSAXO JAZZ and has been a featured performer with local Alaska recording artists Tiffany Cooper, Voni K, Cat Coward and Kevin Barnett and national artists BJ Liederman and Norman Connors. He was Music Director at New Grace Christian Church in Anchorage for 11 years, leading and performing with an 8-person contemporary worship team.

He recently appeared regularly on Fridays with piano at Ebony & Vine in Conifer and performs frequently around the mountain areas, as well as the Denver and Colorado Springs areas as AKSAXO JAZZ solo, bandleader, or sideman.

Daniel Dillard is a lifelong musician with over twenty years of teaching experience.  He earned both a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and a Master’s in Education from the University of Denver.  He has worked with singers of all ages and abilities in Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, and Omaha, always aiming to champion the growth and vocal health of his students while helping them achieve their unique goals.  Many of the singers he has worked with have gone on to book Broadway, Regional Theatre, National Tours, and Cruise Ship contracts.  

Daniel views his teaching as a partnership, always aware that student feedback and understanding are paramount to learning and developing healthy vocal habits, which can translate to a living room performance or one on a larger stage.  He believes healthy singing is largely a mental exercise, asking students to utilize imagery and color in order to produce the desired sound.  Students are encouraged to record their lessons, so they can be reminded of and replicate this sound and accompanying sensations as they practice on their own.  His work emphasizes excellent posture from head to toe, an increase in breathing awareness, recreating resonance on every vowel in every register, and consistent stretching and relaxation practices, allowing for vocal freedom and control.  

Daniel’s performance experience is varied, both as a solo artist and a collaborator.  He has released three solo records, worked as a musical director, and lended his songwriting and keyboard skills to countless projects.  He has worked as a Principal Musician for Norwegian Cruise Lines, having performed for thousands of guests on their way to and from the Caribbean, including Cuba.  He is currently writing an original musical.