Although Meridian Winds does not have a formal music school, the following is a list of qualified instrumentalists who teach private lessons at Meridian Winds and in the Lansing area. If you have an interested student, please contact the teachers directly through the email address listed.

Flute:

Lisa McKim-Kill eltmamusic@gmail.com
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, with a Certification in Music Therapy from California State University, Long Beach and a Master's in Music degree, with emphasis in Instrumental Music Conducting from California State University, Sacramento. Lisa offers lessons virtually or at her home studio in Perry. Her offerings include private flute lessons, private piano lessons, youth flute choir, and chamber wind ensemble coaching.

Oboe:

Devon Gross devon.meridianwinds@gmail.com
Devon works at Meridian Winds as Accounts Manager and Print Music Manager. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University, where she double-majored in Music (Oboe) and English: Creative Writing. 

Clarinet:

Sarah Ellul sarah.meridianwinds@gmail.com
Sarah is a repair technician here at Meridian Winds and our clarinet specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Eastern Michigan University and her Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from Michigan State University.

Ally Szeles
Ally is a Clarinetist and clarinet teacher in the greater Lansing area. She teaches students of all ages and skill levels. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College, Masters in Clarinet Performance from Bowling Green State University, and Doctorate in Clarinet Performance from Michigan State University. For more information about Ally, lesson policies, pricing, and to get scheduled, please follow the hyperlink or go to her website at allyszelesclarinetist.com


Saxophone:

Owen Kilpatrick owen.kilpatrick24@gmail.com 517-455-4496
Owen earned his Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from Michigan State University and his Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Saxophone Performance from Western Michigan University.