Bio: Dr. Leonidas Lagrimas, NCTM serves as Associate Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Western Carolina University. His duties include coordinating the Class Piano program and teaching Applied Piano. He has presented his research at numerous local, state, and national conferences.
Dr. Lagrimas’ performance experience includes multiple collaborative piano appearances at Carnegie Hall, and guest artist recitals at numerous universities throughout the East Coast. He is active as a musical theatre accompanist/keyboardist as well as a choral/church accompanist. He holds National Certification (NCTM) in piano from MTNA, and a Ph.D. in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy from Florida State University.
Email: a.lagrimas@gmail.com
Phone: 850-443-2940
Web Site: www.wcu.edu/faculty/llagrimas.aspx
Styles: Classical, Religious
Specializations: Music History, Pedagogy, Theory, Virtual
Address: Sylva
Bio: Dr. Lapointe received a Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Botany from Cornell University in 1986 where he worked on insect-plant interactions in the context of potato glandular trichomes and insect-vectored viruses. From 1986 through 1993, he was Senior Scientist, Entomologist, at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) stationed in Cali, Colombia working on host resistance and ecology of Cercopidae and leaf-cutting ants. He was stationed in Bahia, Brazil from 1993 to 1997 where he conducted research and coördinated a multi-national effort in cassava IPM in northeastern Brazil and west Africa. From 1997 through 2018, he was employed as a Research Entomologist for USDA-ARS in Florida working on pests of citrus with emphasis on the chemical ecology of citrus pests. Of particular interest is the use of multivariate and geometric designs with response surface modeling to optimize pheromone blends for mating disruption. He is now working as an independent consultant from his home in North Carolina.
Email: SLL13@cornell.edu
Bio: Rita E. Landrum holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music theory from Furman University where she presented Furman’s first composition recital her senior year. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree in music composition from the University of Georgia where she was a student of John Corina. She is a former faculty member of the Brevard Music Center in Brevard NC. Commissions have included works for organ, piano, solo voice, choral groups, and chamber ensembles.
Email: rlandrum@windstream.net
Phone: 828-859-6508
Address: Tryon
Bio: I'm an amateur and student (studying with Deborah Belcher) largely focused on repertoire by women and BIPOC composers. I was born and raised in Asheville, where I first learned to love the piano (shout out to JoAnn Keener). After high school, I stopped playing piano, but moving back to Asheville during the pandemic brought back my love of playing. I’ve been organizing and performing at virtual benefit concerts for Midwest Access Coalition and recently performed at All Good Coffee in Weaverville to fundraise for the Asheville Community Bail Fund..
Email: hello.nicole.lopez@gmail.com
Phone: 828-712-1466
Bio: Born in Asheville, I lived here for the first ten years of my life. My family moved to Columbia, SC. In 1963 I graduated from the University of South Carolina, majored in music (piano performance, pedagogy) and member of Delta Omicron. Taught piano and was an organist and choir director at Episcopal churches in Columbia and Cincinnati, substitute organist in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for 29 years in many different churches, accompanied my husband, cellist, in recitals in Cincinnati, member of a choir that toured Italy, Ireland and Canada, travelled extensively in Europe with my husband every year for 42 years.
Email: elenlunn@gmail.com
Phone: 828-301-0917
Bio: Student (25 and under) of music with a deep love for piano, voice, and orchestra (cellist).
Email: AuraliMani@gmail.com
Website: http://youtube.com@AuraliaManis
Phone: 828-707-4606
Address: Weaverville
Bio: Board member Asheville Symphony and Asheville Area Center for the Performing Arts; Pianist
Email: camcc27@gmail.com
Phone: 828-252-8506
Address: Asheville
Bio: Student at UNCA. Has played piano 8 years.
Phone: 704-614-5768
Email: micahcmckenzie@gmail.com
Address: Asheville
Bio: Virginia McKnight has degrees from Stetson University and Florida State University as well as a Certificate from the Neuchatel Conservatory in Neuchatel, Switzerland. She has made a career of collaborative piano including work at Yale University. Ithaca College, Cornell University and in New York City. Before moving to Asheville, Virginia taught and accompanied at Stetson University. In Asheville, She has worked as pianist at the Asheville Community Theater, Haywood Arts Repertory Theater, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater, Mars Hill University, UNC Asheville, and Reynold’s High School. Virginia has recently retired from her position of Organist and Music Director at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Email: charlesvirginia@bellsouth.net
Phone: 828-301-7378
Other Music Related Services: Accompanying/coaching; Church Organist
Address: Asheville
Bio: Dan Mozen is a serious hobby pianist trained in both classical and jazz piano traditions. His repertoire spans from composers like Beethoven and Bach to complex jazz transcriptions that honor the original improvisations. He also explores rock piano, bringing a wide stylistic range to his playing. In addition to performing, Dan has experience teaching piano and enjoys sharing his knowledge. He looks forward to connecting with the local music community and contributing to a vibrant, collaborative musical environment.
Performer Info: Play classical piano mostly. Also key in rock band.
Email: platzomat@gmail.com
Address: Asheville
Bio: Took piano lessons 2nd-9th grade. As an adult, got interested in songwriting and then singing to my own piano accompaniment. Singing opened up a new world in piano literature, including that of the “Tin Pan Alley” songwriters: Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg (music composer and lyricist for the songs in “The Wizard of Oz”), Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichal, Johnny Mercer, Leslie Bricusse, and Kurt Weill.
Email: offtherack007@gmail.com
Phone: 865-203-8243, 828-424-1167
Address: 17 Webster Court, Loudon, TN 37774
Bio: Organist, pianist retired. Not playing professionally.
Email: Nortonmary13@gmail.com
Address: Arden
Bio: I had about 3 years of piano lessons in early elementary school. The bulk of my musical experience has been as a choral singer which I began at age 10 and continue to this day. Since retiring to Asheville, I’ve sung with Womansong, the Asheville Choral Society, and am currently a member of the Cathedral Choir at All Souls in Biltmore Village. Recently, I began group piano classes through OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) and I love it. My skills are weak, but my enthusiasm is strong
Email: meredith.lee.norwood@gmail.com
Phone: 828-301-0033
Address: Asheville
Bio: I am a new piano student and my instructor recommended joining AAPF. I look forward to reading about upcoming events and seeing special notices.
Email Address: roberthonestman@aol.com
Address: Leicester
Bio: Studied at University of Michigan, Wake Forest, UNC-Chapel Hill, University d'Aix-en-Provence France. Accompanist at Mars Hill University.
Email: anne.e.parker@gmail.com
Phone: 828-253-7894 or 828-301-4970
Address: Asheville
Bio: I am a concert pianist & violinist and conservatory trained teacher for over 40 years, 15 of which included online lessons. I was educated by professors at the Eastman School of Music, Juilliard & Northwestern University. Visit my website and YouTube channels. I currently perform in local orchestras, churches & special events.
Email: QuinnMusic@StephanieQuinn.com
Phone: 828-222-3324
For lessons, contact Ms. Quinn through her website.
Studio/Store Location, Serving: Globally. YouTube tutorials also available.
Offering Piano Lessons for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Young Children, Elementary, Middle/High School, College, Adults
Teaching Styles: Traditional and Suzuki
Offering Other Music Lessons for: Ear-training, Solfege, Theory, Composition, Singing.
Other Music Related Services: Skilled accompanist and chamber musician.
Address: P.O. Box 8932, Asheville, NC 28804
Bio: Pianist, composer, arranger, teacher
Music Related Services: Recording (video/audio)
Email: domraj099@gmail.com
Email Address: rreeves123@aol.com
Address: Asheville