Instructors

Margaret Angel

Margaret Angel, Piano

Owner and Certified in Piano Pedagogy. N.K.U.

Angel's House of Music was established in 1996 by Margaret Angel an Experienced Piano Teacher who is Certified in Piano Pedagogy by Northern Kentucky University, a certified Music & Me Instructor. Former President of Northern Kentucky Music Teachers Assoc. Co-Creator of Keyboard follies, an Evaluation Program for Piano Students

Katherine Krueger

Kate Krueger, Voice

Master of Music, Voice - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music
& Bachelor of Music, Voice - Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

Katherine Krueger recently earned a Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music while studying with Kenneth Shaw. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University where she studied under Dr. Stanley Cornett. In 2010, she was awarded the George Castelle Award for excellence in voice. Katherine was a chorus member during the 2012 season at Cincinnati Opera, performing in Verdi’s La Traviata and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. While at Peabody Conservatory, Katherine performed as the Second Knitter in Game of Chance by Seymour Barab and as Evie in the world premiere of Generations by Emily Koh for which Ms. Krueger also wrote the libretto.

Nick Hach

Jose Giraldo, Piano

Colgate University (B.A., Music)

José is a native New Yorker and pianist recently relocated to Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky. A graduate of Colgate University (B.A., Music), José studied piano at Juilliard under Dr. Michael Shinn and keyboard studies under Jessica Chow Shinn two years prior to relocating, receiving perfect scores in both, while also working in the New York City public school system as a Teaching Artist with the non-profit arts education organization Wingspan Arts. He is currently pursuing a double-major degree program in Music Education / Piano Pedagogy at Northern Kentucky University, where he studies both piano performance and pedagogy under Dr. Richard Van Dyke.

Andrew Wygant, Guitar

Bachelor of Music - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

Andrew Wygant graduated with a Bachelor of Music at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 2013. Andrew then moved to Brussels, Belgium graduated with his Master of Music degree in classical guitar performance with the highest distinction from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel in 2016. He studied with Greek guitarist Antigoni Goni at the Volterra Project in Volterra, Italy as well as with multiple world-renowned teachers at the Iserlohn Guitar Symposium in Iserlohn, Germany. He also received merit-based scholarships for two summers at the Aspen Music Festival and School for study with Sharon Isbin, grammy winning performer and chair of the guitar department at the Juilliard School. He has since returned to Cincinnati, OH and has performed on both solo guitar and in local bands. He continues to teach and perform.

Nick Hach

Clara Brown, Violin

Clara Brown, Violin

Masters of Musical Arts in violin performance - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

A native of Indianapolis, IN, Clara Brown is a professional violinist in the Cincinnati area. A graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, she is a passionate performer of solo, chamber, and orchestral works. She most recently served as concertmaster of the Miami Classical Music Festival’s fellowship orchestra and was Principal Second Violin during her master’s degree at CCM. Other recent festival appearances include Brevard Music Festival (Brevard, NC) and Musique en Graves (Bordeaux, France). She is a regular performer with the Richmond, Lexington, Lima, Dayton, and Kentucky Symphonies. Her former teachers include Timothy Lees, Francesca Anderegg, Margie Karp, Robin Scott, Natsuki Kumagai, and Lisa Scott.

Nick Hach

Anne Luetkenhaus, Flute

Masters of Music - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

Anne Luetkenhaus is a dynamic flutist and educator based in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a teacher, Anne is dedicated to inspiring young flutists to enjoy the process of learning and practicing their instrument. She is passionate about giving her students the tools they need to grow into well-rounded musicians and individuals. As an active orchestral and chamber performer, Anne is always searching for new ways to bring the knowledge she gains from performing into her teaching.

Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she studied with Dr. Shelly Monier. She recently completed her master’s degree at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) studying with Demarre McGill. She is currently working towards her Artist Diploma at CCM.

Noah Ward, Guitar

Master of Music - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

Noah Ward recently earned a master’s degree in classical guitar performance at the University of Cincinnati (CCM), where he served as a teacher’s assistant. He also holds a bachelor’s in classical guitar performance from UC and an associate’s degree in music from Sinclair Community College. Noah mainly plays classical guitar but also has experience performing rock and pop. He has participated in Master Classes for guitarists such as Oscar Ghiglia, Mak Grgíc, Paul O’dette, and Frank Wallace. Noah has experience teaching a variety of instruments, including the guitar, bass, and ukulele. Through his lessons, Noah strives to teach in a manner that makes music both exciting and educational for his students.

Kate Gardin, Voice

Bachelor's in Music Education - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

Kate Gardin is a Cincinnati native known for her diverse talents as a solo and choral vocalist. Along with a bachelor’s degree in music education , she is also working on her Master’s in vocal performance from CCM. She maintains a hefty performance schedule in the area with groups such as Collegium, Heri et Hodie, and New Downbeat (an all-women new music group). Kate loves teaching classical, pop, musical theater, and everything in between, as well as beginner piano. She also runs a small knitting and yarn business when she’s not teaching or performing!