Meridian Winds

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:

Sarah McMichen smcmichen9@yahoo.com
Sarah is from Greenville, TN and she earned her undergraduate in Clarinet Performance from Tennessee Tech and a Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist from Michigan State University. 

Oboe:

Devon Gross devon.meridianwinds@gmail.com
Originally from Marshall, MI, 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.

Sarah McMichen smcmichen9@yahoo.com
Sarah is from Greenville, TN and she earned her undergraduate in Clarinet Performance from Tennessee Tech and a Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist from Michigan State University. 

Saxophone:

Brennan Lagan brennan.meridianwinds@gmail.com
Brennan is one of the saxophone repair specialists here at Meridian Winds. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Saxophone Performance from Penn State and a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Oklahoma. Brennan is also an accomplished artist related to the refacing of saxophone mouthpieces.

Sarah McMichen smcmichen9@yahoo.com
Sarah is from Greenville, TN and she earned her undergraduate in Clarinet Performance from Tennessee Tech and a Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist from Michigan State University. 

Trumpet: 

Michael Block mikeedblock3@gmail.com
Originally from Howell, MI, Michael holds a Bachelor Degree in Trumpet Performance from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance from Michigan State University. He has served on staff as the trumpet coach at several schools in the mid-Michigan area.


Trombone:

Aaron Wright aaronpwright92@gmail.com
Aaron is a brass repair technician here at Meridian Winds. He earned both his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music from Michigan State University. He performs with several bands, brass bands, and orchestras across the state.

Tuba/Euphonium:

Chaz McCown chaz.meridianwinds@gmail.com
Chaz is a woodwind technician here at Meridian Winds. He studied euphonium at the University of North Texas but finished his degree at Indiana University of PA, graduated with a double major in Euphonium Performance and Philosophy. Chaz earned a Master of Music as a Brass Specialist from Michigan State University. He performs with several concert and brass bands across the state.