Meet the AfterWorks Teachers!

Jeanette Adams

Instrument(s): Bass, Violin, and Cello
Graduate of: Lawrence University
Additional Work: Freelance Musician and Teacher
Interesting Fact: If I had a super power, it would be to tune instruments with laser beam vision!

Roberto Arundale

Instrument(s): Cello, Violin, and Viola
Graduate of: University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Colorado Boulder
Additional Work: Music Instructor, Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is that I grew up in the subarctic climate of Alaska, bearing temperatures beyond -60F...brrr!

Learn more about Dr. Roberto on his website!

Tavon Boaman

Instrument(s): Cello, Keyboards
Graduate of: Colorado State University
Additional Work: Music Event Production & Artist Relations, Aspen Snowmass Rental Manager
Interesting Fact: I have a blue freckle!

Lindsay Bobyak

Instrument(s): Bass, Violin, and Cello
Graduate of: Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Additional Work: Manager of Education and Community Programs, AMFS
Interesting Fact: I made my own violin!

Learn more about Miss Lindsay on her website!

Lorraine Curry

Instrument(s): Bass, Violin, and Cello
Graduate of: Western Connecticut State University & West Chester University
Additional Work: Freelance Musician & Teacher
Interesting Fact: If I could go back in time I would apprentice with composers J.S. Bach and Beethoven.

Kelly Brown

Instrument(s): Violin, Banjo, Clarinet
Additional Work: Ski/Snowboard instructor at Aspen/Snowmass, Tattoo Artist/Piercer at Spyder Rose tattoo
Interesting Fact: I started a Biker Club called the Rocky Mountain Land Squids!

Anja Endestad

Instrument(s): Violin
Graduate of: Cleveland Institute of Music
Additional Work: Community Specialist at Lululemon and trained as a yoga teacher!
Interesting Fact: I'm originally from Alaska!

Charlie Hebenstreit

Instrument(s): Viola, Violin
Additional Work: Bravo!Vail Teaching Artist, Principal Viola of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

Chloe Keeney Barkley

Instrument(s): Violin and Viola
Graduate of: University of Colorado Boulder
Additional Work: Freelance Musician and Teacher, Ski/Snowboard Instructor at Aspen/Snowmass
Interesting Fact: I've Traveled to over 36 countries, most of which I played violin with different musical groups!

Learn more about Miss Chloe on her website!

Nadia Khodakovska

Instrument(s): Violin
Graduate of: Ukraine National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music
Additional Work: National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, Founder & Creative Producer of Dolce Vita Strings and Valkyrie Quartet
Interesting Fact: I’ve had the privilege of performing with a variety of ensembles and orchestras over the years, but the most rewarding experience was soloing with the 100-piece symphony orchestra and choir that my business partner and I assembled from the ground up.

Learn more about Miss Nadia on her website!

Veronica Lopez

Instrument(s): Viola and Violin
Graduate of: Carnegie Mellon University
Additional Work: Education and Community Coordinator, AMFS
Interesting Fact: I have natural black, white, and silver hair! (Thank you to my Mama y Abuela!)

Delaney Meyers

Instrument(s): Viola and Violin
Graduate of: B.M. from Oberlin Conservatory and M.M. in Violin Performance from East Carolina University
Additional Work: Delaney Meyers is a multifaceted violinist and violist originally from Columbus, Ohio and currently based in Carbondale, CO. She enjoys a varied career in education, arts administration, and performance in multiple musical styles.
Interesting Fact: If I could be an animal, I would be a long-neck dinosaur (a Brachiosaurus—its fossils were first discovered in the Colorado River!)

Heather Stanton

Instrument(s): Violin
Graduate of: University of Michigan, Harvard University
Additional Work: Vice President of Education and Community Programs, AMFS
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is that I once had a job as a chocolate specialist!

Katie (Stookesberry) Ralston

Instrument(s): Violin
Graduate of: New York University (NYU)
Additional Work: Alumni Engagement & Fundraising for an independent school
Interesting Fact: My studies in violin have taught me a lot about how to run marathons and train for other physical endeavors in the mountains!

Meritxell Ramirez

Instrument(s): Violin
Additional Work: Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra Teaching Artist
Interesting Fact: I grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and am a Beginning Strings graduate!

Tim Caskin

Instrument(s): Saxophone
Graduate of: George Mason University (B.M.) and Northwestern University (M.M.)
Additional Work: Music Teacher at Riverview School, Teaching Artist with Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Freelance Musician and Teacher
Interesting Fact: Music continues to be a source of profound experiences in my life. I hope to curate a path for others to experience the magic of music, too!

Nick Lenio

Instrument(s): Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, and all band instruments
Graduate of: Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Messiah College
Additional Work: Lead Guitar Regional Director (CO); Instrumental Music Teacher, Basalt Middle School; ArtistYear Regional Lead for Colorado
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is… I tried playing guitar in 5th grade and got so frustrated that I stopped for two years before picking it back up again. I'm, really determined to help students have a better start than I did!

Mateo Sandate

Instrument(s): Guitar
Graduate of: University of North Texas
Additional Work:  The Academy at Steve's Guitars!, Jazz Aspen In-School Faculty, Colorado Mountain College Adjunct Faculty, Sweet Root!, Beyond Beyond, and Elements Jazz
Interesting Fact: Mateo loves to play in the band Sweet Root

Ashton Taufer

Instument(s): Upright and Electric Bass, Guitar
Graduate of: Berklee College of Music 
Additional Work: Freelance Musician and Teacher
Interesting Fact: Something you may not know about me is that I write with my left hand but play instruments with my right.

Cailey Arensman

Instrument(s): Voice and Piano
Graduate of: M.M., Colorado State University with Kodály Certification; B.M.E., University of Northern Colorado
Additional Work: K-8 Music Specialist, Two Rivers Community School
Interesting Fact: If I had a super power, it would be the ability to travel anywhere in the world with just a snap of my fingers.

Melinda Baum

Instrument(s): Voice, Piano, and Flute
Graduate of: M.M. Colorado State University, Kodály Certification from Colorado State, Orff Schulwerk Certification from George Mason University
Additional Work: Faculty Support and Music Educator for Jazz Aspen Snowmass; Private and Group Music Educator
Interesting Fact: When I'm not in the classroom making music with my students, my happy place is being on top of a 14er.

Katie Hone Wiltgen, Founder

Instrument(s): Voice, Piano, and Trombone
Graduate of: Miami University and Colorado State University
Additional Work: Director of Education, Musical Mentors Collaborative
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is how much I love salty things, especially salt and vinegar potato chips... and bacon.  Ooooh, bacon!!

Emma Leake-Parker

Instrument(s): Voice, Guitar, and Piano
Graduate of: University of Northern Colorado
Additional Work: General Music Teacher, Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Interesting Fact: If I had a super power, it would be the ability to teleport.

Annie Muir

Instrument(s): Flute and Voice
Graduate of: University of Idaho, San Diego State University
Additional Work: General Music Educator at Crystal River Elementary School
Interesting Fact: I got to spend a month in Massachusetts right after I graduated with my Bachelor's degree. I received a scholarship to attend the Kodaly Center of America's summer intensive program. Our instructors were all from Hungary, where Zoltan Kodaly lived. It was an amazing experience!

David Parker

Instrument(s): Voice and Piano
Graduate of: Keene State College
Additional Work: General Music Teacher, Sopris Elementary School
Interesting Fact: If I could go back in time I would visit the 1940's-50's Jazz scene.

Katie Sansone, Founder

Instrument(s): Voice
Graduate of: New England Conservatory
Additional Work: Executive Director, Musical Mentors Collaborative
Interesting Fact: One thing you don't know about me is that I used to be a ski instructor and public school teacher!

Christina Wenning

Instrument(s): Guitar, Piano, Flute, Voice, Band Instruments
Graduate of: Ohio Northern University and Ohio University
Additional Work: English Language Arts Teacher at Glenwood Springs Middle School; Performing Musician and Music Director
Interesting Fact: If I could have any superpower, it would be to teleport to any country and speak any language.