Faculty

CYM employs instructors who have achieved the highest level of education and accomplishment. Each one has a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music or music education, and a Master’s degree is the norm. Our instructors have demonstrated a unique understanding of the music-learning sequence appropriate for young musicians. Continued education and certification are top priorities.

Alicia McGinnis, President

Victoria Raja, Vice-President, Cello Department Chairperson

  • Master of Music, University of Notre Dame
  • Bachelor of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music
  • Registered through Book 6, Viola, Suzuki Association
  • Registered through Book 3, Violin, Suzuki Association
  • Registered through Book 4, Cello, Suzuki Association
  • Certified Level 2, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association

Michelle Bitler, Pianist

Leah Givelber, Violinist

Robin Hasenpflug, Cellist

Samuel Lawson, Guitarist

  • Master of Music, Guitar Performance, Butler University
  • Registered through Book 1, Guitar, Suzuki Association
  • Musikgarten Training

Mark Marston, Guitarist

  • Master of Music, Duquesne University
  • Bachelor of Music, Duquesne University
  • Registered through Book 7, Guitar, Suzuki Association
  • Certified Level 1, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association

Tanya Satteson, Violinist

Kara Woodworth, Pianist

Rowena Gutana, Cellist

Administrative Staff

  • Erin Allen
  • Autumn Kunselman
  • Karen Schnatterly
  • Marissa Schwalm

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