Meet the teachers
Haley Shapiro
Piano & Yoga Teacher, Founder
Haley is a devoted musician and teacher. She began taking piano lessons at age six, and soon after began composing, singing, recording, and performing. She volunteered as an accompanist at her local temple and assisted living home, and worked with children through babysitting, volunteering at elementary school aftercares, and teaching piano lessons. She then found yoga in college to help cope with stress and illness, and has been practicing regularly since.
Studying Music Business at New York University led Haley to work at recording studios, record labels, and music publishers. This gave her indispensable knowledge about what it takes to be a successful musician in the music industry. Haley has always known that her purpose is to help musicians thrive.
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Fully realizing her passion for teaching, Haley attended Teachers College at Columbia University and graduated with a Master of the Arts in Music Education. She learned to teach music to students in pre-k-12th grade with a foundation in fostering an engaging, student-centered, and inclusive learning environment. Her studies focused on incorporating mindfulness techniques into the music classroom and performance hall.
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Haley is also a Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, and uses music, dramatic play, and fun games/activities to make meditation, mindfulness, and yoga accessible to the youngest of children. She also applies these tools to teaching music lessons to foster positive musical experiences.
Daniel McIntyre
Piano Teacher
Daniel McIntyre has been dedicated to studying the piano since 2008, when he first started playing. He quickly grasped the art of piano performance and was accepted in the music program at West Chester University in PA. Throughout his time at WCU, Dan performed numerous recitals and concerts; solo and with ensembles. Most notable was his performance at Carnegie Hall with WCU's Wind Ensemble performing David Maslanka's Symphony No. 4. He also taught private piano lessons to students of all ages.
In 2018, Dan moved to Boulder to attend University of Colorado pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance. During his time at CU Boulder, he also studied piano pedagogy with notable piano teacher Alejandro Cremaschi to hone in his teaching skills. Dan performed frequently in solo recitals, ensemble groups, and master classes, while also teaching piano lessons through the CU Youth Piano Program.
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Dan has invested himself in pedagogical studies. During his studies he focused on the art of piano teaching and how to apply his knowledge to students of all levels. He has taught a wide range of ages and skill levels with the goal of inspiring creativity and musicality. Using a variety of techniques, he focuses on creating interest in music by sharing his own passion for it.
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Dan is available to teach lessons in student homes in the Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Boulder, Niwot, Erie, and Broomfield areas.
Will Jones
Piano Teacher
Will is a dedicated piano instructor, church accompanist, and music producer. He found purpose and mental wellness through artistic expression, most notably writing music. He taught himself keyboard, music production, and music theory, and even had an internship at Eagle Wind Sound as a production intern for grammy award winner PJ Olssen. Shortly after, he began taking private piano lessons and couldn’t get enough. He continues to take private piano lessons, and is also learning how to play guitar.
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Will has dedicated himself to teaching piano, writing music, and playing keyboard in local bands around Denver. He is also a professional graphic designer and graphic design instructor, having graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Design.
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Inspired by his own teachers, Will is currently teaching piano across Northern Colorado and is excited to transfer his passion for music to students of all ages and abilities. Open to new ways of teaching, he loves arts and crafts, and believes that music and visual art are very connected, with supplementary learning exercises being an essential tool. Will aims to make learning the piano fun and give back to the community by making the world a better place through music. He is available to teach in-home lessons for piano throughout the Boulder-Denver metro area.
Alexandra Kovatch
Piano & Guitar Teacher
Teaching has always been a passion for Alexandra and a way to share music with others. She has taught private lessons for the past 8 years in Missouri, Texas, and now Colorado. As a conductor she has served as a music faculty member at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri as well as the Music Director of the Ozark Festival Orchestra. She is currently the Instrumental Music Teacher at Holy Family High School in Broomfield, CO.
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Growing up in Connecticut, Alexandra studied piano and harp beginning at age 6. As a harpist, Alexandra has played at the American Harp Society National Conference (2016) and the Young Artists’ Harp Seminar. She has performed with the Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, the University of Missouri Orchestra, and the Washburn University Orchestra. She also served as a faculty member for the Elyrica Harp Seminar (2021).
Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Music from Washburn University in harp performance, a Master of Music in from Missouri State University in orchestral conducting, and she has done doctoral course work at the University of North Texas. She is available to teach lessons in student homes in the Broomfield, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, and Longmont areas!
Yevanhelina But
Piano Teacher
Yevanhelina But is a distinguished pianist hailing from Ukraine, with a lifelong passion for music that began at the age of four. Her early dedication and talent led her to the prestigious Kyiv Lysenko State Music Lyceum, where she graduated in 2020 with honors.
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Yevanhelina recently graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with a dual degree in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano. Her academic journey in the United States has been marked by numerous achievements and accolades, reflecting her commitment to excellence in both solo and collaborative settings.
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Yevanhelina is a laureate of many international piano competitions, both in Ukraine and the United States. Her exceptional skill and artistry have earned her the opportunity to perform in some of the most revered venues. These include the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, House of Scientists, and Mykola Lysenko House Museum-Memorial in Kyiv, as well as notable American venues such as the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, and Indiana University in Bloomington and many more.
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In addition to her solo recitals, Yevanhelina is passionate about collaboration and teaching. Her vision extends beyond performance; she aspires to share her knowledge and inspire the next generation of musicians. With her recent graduation, she is eager to continue her career in teaching and accompaniment, with the long-term goal of establishing a music school. Her dream is to create an institution that combines the rich musical traditions of Ukraine with innovative approaches to American music education, fostering a nurturing environment for young, talented musicians.