Our Staff

Richard Frankel - Owner and Store Manager

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering and Master of Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

25+ Years of Store Management

Annetta Smith-Frankel - Founder and Owner

Teacher of Piano, Violin and Viola

Bachelor of Music Education with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy from Wichita State University

Master of Music Performance in Piano Pedagogy from Wichita State University

40+ Years of teaching experience

Kurt Aiken

Teacher of Guitar, Electric Bass, Banjo, Ukulele and Piano

Bachelor of Arts and Graduate hours in Music Performance from Wichita State University

25+ Years of Teaching Experience

Gray Bishop

Teacher of Trumpet & other Brasswind Instruments

Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance from Wichita State University

Master of Music Education from Wichita State University

40+ Years of Teaching Experience

Lynn Denton

Teacher of Clarinet and Saxophone

Bachelor of Music Education from Southwest Baptist University

Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from Emporia State University

30+ Years of Teaching Experience

Doug Hegeman

Teacher of French Horn and Brass Instruments

Bachelor of Music from University of Maine and University of Texas

40+ years of teaching

Stan Hegeman

Teacher of Bassoon and Woodwind Instruments

Bachelor of Music from Pittsburg State University

20+ years of Teaching Experience

Amy Hoffman

Teacher of Flute and Piccolo

Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance and Arts Administration from Butler University

35+ Years of Teaching Experience

Kathy Massey

Teacher of Violin

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Chapman University

5+ Years of Teaching Experience

Brett Morrison

Teacher of Trumpet and other Brasswind Instruments

Bachelor of Music Education from Wichita State University

Master of Music Education from The University of Northern Colorado

20+ Years of Teaching Experience

Sandra Michael

Teacher of Viola and Violin

Has attended Wichita State University and Catholic University

35+ Years of Teaching Experience

Dr. Mark Peters

Teacher of Piano

Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from Wichita State University

Doctoral of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from West Virginia University

17+ Years of Teaching Experience

Dr. Amber Dahlen Peterson

Teacher of Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Suzuki Violin Teacher

Bachelor of Music Education from University of Wisconsin

Master of Music Education from University of Illinois

PH.D in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University

Suzuki Violin Teacher Training

26+ Years of Teaching Experience

Cody Robertson

Teacher of Cello and String Bass

Bachelor of Music Performance in Cello from Northern Arizona University

Graduate Hours from Wichita State University

15+ Years of Teaching Experience 

Elaine Short

Teacher of Kindermusik and Piano

Bachelor of Music Education (Voice Major and Piano Minor) from Oklahoma Baptist University

40+ years of Teaching Experience in Preschool Music

Randy Zellers

Teacher of Guitar, Electric Bass and Ukulele

Bachelor of Music Performance in Guitar from Wichita State University

Master of Music in Composition from Wichita State University

25+ Years of Teaching Experience