Meet the Team
Alena
Growing up in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Alena began studying piano at the age of six. As a child, her talent led her to participating in many regional competitions and music festivals. She took her talent to the next level by attending a specialized musical school during her teenage years. From 2008-2013, Alena earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance from the Kharkiv National University of Arts. Then, after receiving a full scholarship, she spent the next three years earning her dual master’s degree from the International Anton Rubinstein Academy in Dusseldorf, Germany and in La Spezia, Italy. Alena has also accumulated a lot of experience teaching piano to students of all ages and skill levels since 2008. She has studied and performed with numerous famous musicians in Ukraine, Germany, and Italy. After graduating from Anton Rubinstein, the academy offered her a job to stay as a piano teacher in their pre-college program. Alena’s main teaching philosophy focuses on studying classical music, but she also enjoys experimenting with piano interpretations of modern pop music.
Mark
Mark is a native Coloradan, born in Denver, CO and has been playing the guitar for the past 19 years. He was driven to pursue a Music Business degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO graduating in 2016.
Mark has been teaching private lessons to people of all ages and skill levels for the better part of a decade. He aims to improve his students understanding of the fundamentals of the guitar while providing an engaging learning environment. Mark's passion for the guitar and music is evident in all his lessons and he will help you to exceed your goals and expectations. Whether you are plucking your first string or ready to play your first concert, Mark has the ability to further your education on your musical journey. When Mark is not teaching, you can find him performing all over the front range and beyond. "Music is a universal language, musicians just know how to speak it."
Will
Will is a dedicated piano instructor, church accompanist, and music producer. He began teaching himself piano, music production and music theory in 2016 while taking college courses at CO State University in Fort Collins. He even received a scholarship as a production intern for Grammy Award Winner PJ Olssen. Will graduated from the CO State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2019, and dedicated himself to teaching piano, writing music and teaching keyboard in local bands around Denver. Inspired by his own teachers, Will continues to share his passion to students of all ages. His main focus is to guide students on their personal musical journey and to help them find the piece that music expression can bring.
Aaron
Aaron Lockhart is a professional string player and dedicated music educator based in Colorado. He believes that music lessons should be a source of confidence, structure, and joy for young learners.
Aaron maintains an active teaching studio where he welcomes violinists and violists of all ages and skill levels—from beginners taking their very first steps to advanced students preparing for youth orchestras and conservatory admissions. With a strong background in string pedagogy, he tailors each lesson to the student’s individual personality, learning style, and goals.
His teaching focuses on building solid technical foundations while preserving the curiosity and enjoyment that keep students motivated. Every lesson is designed to leave students feeling accomplished, confident, and inspired to continue practicing and growing.
As an active performer, Aaron serves as Principal Viola of the Greeley Philharmonic, is a member of the Boise Philharmonic, and performs regularly with the Boulder Philharmonic. He holds a Master of Music and Artist Diploma from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied with Erika Eckert, and earned his Bachelor of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Anna
Anna Lugbill, violin, graduated from Ithaca College in 2020 with a B.M. in Music Education and holds a master's in Violin Performance from CU Boulder. For the past few years, Anna has been teaching privately and in a school setting, in addition to performing in the area. Anna is a member of Boulder Chamber Orchestra and is a substitute section violinist for Boulder Philharmonic. Additionally, Anna is a member of Lavandula Strings where she performs for weddings in the state of Colorado.
Anna is also a certified Suzuki Violin Book 1-3 teacher. She was a Suzuki student herself, starting at age four. Anna incorporates many of the Suzuki methods into her teaching style. She also likes to use method books, duets, and fiddle tunes, among other popular songs in her teaching. She works collaboratively with her students to find music they enjoy playing.
Anna is both a passionate teacher and performer. She enjoys sharing her love for music with others and hopes to help create lifelong musicians through her teaching.