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

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 & Movement Assoc.

Tanya Satteson, Violinist

•  Master of Music, Violin Performance, Cleveland Inst. of Music
•  Bachelor of Music, University of Manitoba
•  Dean's Award for Academic Achievement
•  Registered through Book 10, Violin, Suzuki Association
•  MusiKgarten Training

Jennyrose Spence, Violinist

•  Bachelor of Music, Cleveland Inst. of Music
•  Master of Music, University of Maryland

Sonia Tripathi, Pianist

•  Pursuing Doctor of Musical Arts, Piano Performance,
University of California, Santa Barbara
•  Master of Music, Piano Performance, Eastman School of Music
•  Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Eastman School of Music
•  Registering Books 1 and 2, Piano, Suzuki Association

Administrative Staff


Autumn Kunselman
Director of Admissions


Karen Schnatterly

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