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

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.

Jose Giraldo, Piano

Bachelor of Arts, Music - Colgate University

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 Arts, 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.

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.

Gloria Crist, Piano

Bachelor of Arts, Music - Northern Kentucky University

Gloria has been teaching piano lessons in the Cincinnati area for over 40 years. She enjoys teaching both children and adults. While Gloria was a student at NKU, she was a piano instructor in the NKU Preparatory Department. She was a former President of Northern Kentucky Music Teachers Association, as well as Vice-President of the NKU Music Alumni Association. Gloria has been a liturgical pianist for over 25 years. She also has previous teaching experience in K-8 music and pre-school music classes. Gloria enjoys sharing her love of music with her students.

Raquelia Ramlogan, Violin

Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance - Xavier University

Hello! My name is Raquelia Ramlogan and I am a recent graduate of Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in music performance on the violin. I am originally from Nashville, Tennessee where I received rigorous training that included community orchestras, Suzuki method group lessons, and basic teaching experience in music theory. After graduating from the Nashville School of the Arts, I started my collegiate career, where I continued to train with professionals all over Cincinnati, as well as continuing my teaching experience. I was also honored to be an intern at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for the summer of 2023 as their Education Intern during my summer at home. Now that I have returned to Cincinnati to stay, I am excited to be on board with Margaret Angel's House of Music to further my relationship with music, professionals, and students!

Derek Christenson, Trumpet

Musicology and Trumpet Performance - Miami University

Derek Christenson in an alumnus of Miami University, where he majored in Musicology
and Trumpet Performance.

Mr. Christenson has over fifteen years of classroom teaching experience and has
worked with high school trumpet sections on the west side, as well as teaching private
lessons.

He brings to the school-age student the personal experience of what it takes to earn a
first chair seat in your school band, win spots in regional honor bands, orchestras, and
all-state bands. He can coach the student on how to win superior ratings at solo and
ensemble contests, and how to win admittance to, and scholarships from, college music
programs.

Mr. Christenson also brings to the adult “come-back” student the experience of having
given up music for a “real career” for many years, then falling back in love with playing
again. He can help the adult student prepare for community bands and orchestras, as
well as learning how to fit practice into a busy adult schedule.

He has been a featured soloist, section player, and section principal, and has performed
in ten states and the District of Columbia, in venues as varied as concert halls, college
and NFL stadiums, the International Trumpet Guild conference, military funerals,
weddings and other church services, and on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Mr. Christenson’s trumpet teachers include Vince DiMartino, Christopher Kiradjieff,
James Olcott, John Schlabach, and Richard Illman.

Özgür Çetindere, Guitar

Master of Music, Music Education & Guitar Performance - University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music

Özgür is an accomplished performer and dedicated music educator. As a music educator for over 10 years, he has taught at various institutions, including the prestigious Fine Arts Institution in Eskişehir, Türkiye, and served as a Graduate Instructor at CCM.

He has participated in guitar symposiums across Türkiye, Germany, and the United States, where he took part in masterclasses with renowned guitarists such as Denis Azabagić, René Izquierdo, Pavel Steidl, Scott Tennant, Gerald Garcia, Marko Topchii, Thu Le, and Bokyung Byun.

He also has performed extensively throughout Türkiye and the United States, giving solo recitals and chamber music performances. His graduate research focused on developing effortless playing techniques in classical guitar and designing a curriculum for pre-service guitar education courses.

Özgür enjoys working with students at all levels and is committed to helping them develop both skill and musical understanding through the guitar.

Grace Guthrie, Voice

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance - Cedarville University

Grace Guthrie is an enthusiastic voice instructor native to Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Cedarville University where she studied under Beth Cram Porter and Louima Lilite. With years of experience teaching musical theatre, classical, and contemporary styles, she enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels. Grace believes that each student learns differently, and she takes time to explore what teaching methods work best for them. She encourages her students to embrace the art of storytelling through their music, helping them connect more deeply with their own performances and audiences.

Noah Jacobsen, Piano

Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Music - Northern Kentucky University

Noah Jacobsen studies piano performance and pedagogy at Northern Kentucky University under Dr. Richard Van Dyke. He has performed and presented in the Kentucky Music Teachers Association and the Northern Kentucky Winter Pedagogy Conferences as well as adjudicated performance events. With his students, he aims to provide a well-rounded musical education, believing it is important for students to learn music theory and the historical context in which those pieces were written as these influence the interpretation of the music. Additionally, he strives to expose students to a broad range of music to inspire their creativity and fuel their passion for playing.

Christopher Chardt, Piano

Candidate for a Bachelor's in Music - Sinclair Community College

Christopher Chardt is a dedicated pianist based in the Cincinnati area. He is currently a music student at Sinclair Community College, where he focuses on music education. Christopher showcases his performance and music theory skills through performances across Ohio. As a teacher, he emphasizes creating a supportive environment that helps students develop their performance abilities. He encourages them to connect with and express the music, all while boosting their confidence in playing the piano. Christopher believes that a strong foundation in music theory can open future opportunities in music, effectively preparing his students for their future endeavors.

Noah Ward, Guitar

Master's of Music, Classical Guitar Performance - University of Cincinnati

Noah Ward is a guitarist and music educator from Cincinnati, Ohio. Noah began his professional
studies with Danny Voris at Sinclair College, where he honed his skills on the guitar and served
as a music theory tutor for other students. After earning his associate’s degree in music, he
moved on to study with Clare Callahan and Chris Wilke at the University of Cincinnati, where he
earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance. He has
participated in Masterclasses for musicians such as Paul O’Dette, Cristiano Porqueddu, Mak
Grgić, Oscar Ghiglia, and Frank Wallace. Currently, Noah runs the guitar program at Sinclair
College in Dayton. He also teaches guitar at Wilmington College and Angel’s House of Music.