"MUSIC IS MY LIFE!"

"MUSIC IS MY LIFE!"

We consider ourselves lucky to have had some amazingly inspiring music teachers over the years. They have all made us believe in the power of music and given us a reason to want to share our music. Thank you so much—we would not be here today if it wasn’t for each of you.

Three young men in black formal attire standing indoors in front of Arts Wave and Ceron Brothers music banners, with two of them holding guitars.

Mrs. AMY Immerman

Mrs.Immerman was our first piano teacher in Cincinnati. She kept Suzuki alive in me, and kept me working hard to achieve what she believed I could achieve. She retired from teaching children in 2024. We are still trying to recover from losing one of the most inspiring and supportive teachers around. She encouraged creativity, held us to technical expertise and helped us win many awards and recognition over the years. Thank you so very much, Mrs. Immerman. May your legacy always make your proud!

Mr. Jeremy COLLins

Mr. Jeremy was my (Beckett) second guitar teacher in Cincinnati. I worked with him for about seven years. He is an incredible player and teacher, who helped me believe that I could take classical guitar as far as I wanted to go. Thank you for always believing in me, Mr. Jeremy!

Jeremy Collins

Jeremy Collins, Guitar

A group of children and an adult posing with musical instruments including cellos, a guitar, a violin, and a piano in a music room.

MR. LEE GRIFFITH

Mr. Lee has been a friend and a fiendishly good cello teacher, despite the fact that none of us are actively playing now. We’ve had many memorable years and moments with you, Mr. Lee, and we are forever grateful!

LEE GRIFFITH, CELLO

James Loughery, Composition

JAMES LOUGHERY, COMPOSITION

MR. JAMES LOUGHERY

Mr. Loughery has been teaching me (Rhys) composition for the past year, which has been a new and exciting adventure filled with so much learning. He has helped me see jazz music differently and develop a number of new skills related to composing music. Thank you, Mr. Loughery, you have empowered my composition skills!