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.

Leah Givelber, President, Violinist

• Master of Music, New England Conservatory
• Bachelor of Music, Eastman School of Music
• Registered through Book 6, Violin, Suzuki Association

Alicia McGinnis, Co-Founder, Violinist

• Bachelor of Arts in Music, Northwestern University
• Bachelor of Music Education, University of Louisville
• Registered through Book 6, Violin, Suzuki Association

Victoria Raja, Co-Founder

• 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 & Movement Assoc.

Michelle Bitler, Pianist

• Master of Music Theory, Eastman School of Music
• Bachelor of Music, University of Rochester
• Registered through Book 3, Piano, Suzuki Association
• Gordon Institute Training

Rowena Gutana, Cellist

• Masters in Music Performance Cleveland Inst. of Music
• Bachelors in Music Performance, Ball State University
• Registered through Book 8, Cello, Suzuki Association
• Registered Book 1, Piano, Suzuki Association

Administrative Staff

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