Piano Teachers
Penny Grimes
Piano/Voice
Penny holds a Bachelor of Music degree. She has over 20 years of experience as a church pianist and as a piano and voice teacher. She has played in the pit orchestra for several musicals and has accompanied numerous performers. Penny is very familiar with a variety of styles of music so can help students find the style that suits them best. Many of her students have gone on to prestigious music colleges and have careers as musicians or teachers.
Testimonial: “Thank you for providing Angelina and Gabriella with a comfortable place to explore their musical talents. Your flexability and kindness did not go unnoticed” The Lawrence Family
Joseph Saksa
Piano / Organ
Joe holds a Bachelor of Music degree. He has worked as an organist, choral accompanist, and piano/organ teacher for over 20 years. He has also taught private and class piano at the Conservatory of Piano in Columbus, Ohio for 12 years. He currently serves as the Music Director at Trinity United Church of Christ in Fairborn. Joe enjoys working with a variety of students at all skill levels.
TESTIMONIAL: “Mr. Saksa makes piano very easy” Karina
Audrey Williamson
Piano/Voice
Audrey holds a Bachelor of Music degree, performed with the Collegiate Chorale at the National Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, the 2012 World Choir Games, and more. She also had the opportunity to form a pop acappella group, Frequency. Audrey focuses on developing a true understanding of music and music theory early on to promote success for students. She individualizes voice and piano lessons by incorporating a variety of music and utilizing technology.
Olha Smith
Olha (Olga) has a music degree from Cherkasy State Musical College ( Ukraine )and many years experience teaching in the US as well as in the Ukraine. She has taught private lessons as well as group classes of solfeggio, music theory, musical literature and composer histories. She has coordinated assemblies, talent shows, and musical events to demonstrate students’ achievements. In addition to teaching Olha has served as accompanist for instrumentalists. Olha is excited to share her love of music with others.