Hi there! I'm Nick Kashka, a musician from Overland Park, KS. I teach trumpet and music theory in the Kansas City area in addition to my work of playing trumpet around the area and substitute teaching for music programs. I teach both beginners and advanced musicians and specialize in classical playing. I received my Bachelor's degree in music from the University of North Texas where I studied under Caleb Hudson and Jason Bergman. In 2023, I received my Master's degree in music at UMKC where I studied with Keith Benjamin and Kurt Dupuis.

I have played piano ever since I can remember and have a deep love for music and sharing with others.

Taylor lessons to meet the goals of the student. Accept all ages and backgrounds. I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from UMKC Conservatory and 30+ years of experience.

Candice Hill is a percussionist and steel pan (steel drum) performer and instructor. She holds both a Bachelor and Masters degree in Music Performance. She performs live, teaches drum lessons, steel pan lessons, percussion lessons in the Kansas City, MO area. Candice is also a clinician and adjudicator for drumline and school percussion. Candice is on percussion faculty at the University of Kansas Candice has performed in Trinidad with Skiffle Bunch in Panorama, and has performed as a guest artist in Missouri, Kansas Illinois, Arkansas. She performs regularly in the Kansas City area and teaches private lessons on drumset, steel pan and perc...

I feel I'm good at working with an individual's strengths and weaknesses to bring out their personal best. I strive for optimal technical training, balanced with the recognition that violin playing should also be rewarding & fun musically. I've taught in the KC area since 1978. My undergrad degree is MusEd. I have a MMus and DMA coursework in violin performance. Viola students accepted as well. Every student is unique!