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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Olivia Roumel is a voice, guitar, and piano teacher and has taught private lessons since 2019. She works with a variety of ages and levels, but with everyone, her focus is to help students discover their unique voice and connection to music. Music, and especially singing, is often a vulnerable and expressive experience. Holding a safe space to help students understand where and why they hold tension is key to finding your true voice as an artist.

Olivia shapes a lot of lessons around ear training, building solid repertoire, and knowing how to communicate confidently in musical settings. She has been performing professionally as a singer-songwriter for seven years and shares these tools from direct experience. She also specializes in hybrid lessons where the student’s goal is to sing and accompany themselves on piano or guitar.

Liv studied vocal jazz at Berklee College of Music and finished her Bachelor’s in Music from Naropa University in 2019. Though she spends a lot of time in styles that branch from the jazz tradition, she was classically trained as a vocalist and can help students in many stylistic realms.

Whether you want to play in a band, prep for college auditions, or want insight with addressing specific musical blocks, Olivia is here to support and offer resources. She has a true passion for working one-on-one with folks and helping to shape their personalized goals.