Meet Your Instructors:
Our teachers are professional musicians or music degree holders that provide high-quality music education. Our teachers have a passion for teaching and mentorship and it is important for us to deliver both excellent musicianship, mentorship and guidance to each of our students.
Founders:
Chelsea Hart-Melcher
Voice and piano instructor
B.M. Vocal Performance, Central Michigan University
M.M. Vocal Performance, Ohio State University
Performance Diploma, Jacobs School of Music (Indiana University)
Paul Melcher
Piano and voice instructor
B.M. Music Performance, St. Olaf College
M.M. Music Piano and Vocal Performance, Central Michigan University
Bellefontaine Artists in Residence:
Lucy Hoy
Voice, piano, guitar and ukulele instructor
B.M. Music Education (Piano), Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music
Nick Harwas
Cello, viola, violin, piano, voice, guitar and ukulele instructor
B.M. Music Education, Baldwin Wallace University
Instructors:
Alec Arnett
Voice, piano, and saxophone instructor
B.M. Music Performance major, Otterbein University
Amy Conley
Clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piano instructor
B.M. Music Education, University of North Texas
M.M. Clarinet Performance, The Ohio State University
Bart Jackson
Drums instructor
Songwriter, Lyricist, and Drummer
Worship drummer for various churches
Christina McDonald
Voice, piano, and guitar instructor
B.M. Music Business, Southwest Baptist University
Dylan Koski
Guitar (acoustic, electric and bass) and piano instructor
B.M. Guitar Performance, Musicians Institute
Graduate of The Recording Workshop
Kim Cornelius
Voice, piano and beginner guitar instructor
B.M. Vocal Performance, Bluffton University
Lucy Hoy
Voice, piano, guitar and ukulele instructor
B.M. Music Education (Piano), Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music
Natalie Bowsher Ritchie
Voice, piano and ukulele instructor
B.M. Vocal Performance, Otterbein University
Master of Education in Leadership and Organizational Change, Belmont University
Nick Harwas
Cello, viola, violin, piano, voice, guitar and ukulele instructor
B.M. Music Education, Baldwin Wallace University
Phil Meyer
Brass, percussion, woodwinds and beginner piano insctructor
B.M. Music Performance (French Horn), Denison University
M.M. Music Education, University of Illinois
Regan Goins
Acting (theater and film) and voice instructor
B.F.A. Acting, Belmont University
Sara Jane Klaus
Voice, piano, guitar and ukulele instructor
Music Therapist, Board-Certified (MT-BC)
B.M. Music Therapy (Voice), Belmont University
Sarah Julien
Voice, piano and beginner saxophone instructor
B.M. Vocal Performance major, Ohio State University
Sarah Lindemann
Music therapist
Music Therapist, Board-Certified (MT-BC)
B.M. Music Education, Taylor University
Shelby McSwords
Acting instructor
Double degree in BM Theatre and BA Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS), Otterbein University
Susan Musselman
Voice and piano instructor
B.M. Vocal Performance, Western Michigan University
M.M. Vocal Performance, Ohio State University
D.M. Vocal Performance, Ohio State University
Teach with Us
Join a growing community of professional and passionate teachers who have a love for teaching and mentorship. Teach and nurture students eager to learn from YOU!
Contact us below with your introduction and an updated resume detailing your professional background and musicianship. Teaching and mentoring experience is a huge plus! You may also send an email to chelsea@redschoolofmusic.com or call us at (937) 685-7412.
Schedule your first lesson now!
Send us an e-mail at support@redschoolofmusic.com or call us at 517-677-2556. Learn more about our lessons on our Lessons page.
