Sectional Coaches/Private Lessons
Our program at Deer Creek would absolutely not be what it is without talented private lesson staff. We offer in-house lessons featuring teachers all with music degrees, solid teaching fundamentals, and years of experience. Please click on the links below to view the lists of private teachers in our area.
Kim Horn, Woodwind Specialist
Kim Tiede, Woodwind Specialist/Sectional Coach (In-House Teacher)
719-238-0570/kimtiedeflute@gmail.com
I have been performing and teaching music for the past 20 years. I began my musical journey playing the flute at age 11, and I quickly fell in love. I became passionate about music and wanted to learn everything I could. In junior high school I wanted to join the jazz band, but was told that flute was not an instrument used in jazz. I didn't let that deter me, and began learning the saxophone and have played jazz ever since. I hold a degree in music performance on the flute from DePauw University with a jazz studies minor.
on the saxophone. I also play and teach clarinet and piano, although flute and saxophone are my true loves. I play in the Canyon Winds Band in Colorado Springs, and I perform anywhere else I can with any chance I get. I live in Littleton, Colorado, and I mostly work with students from Deer Creek Middle School, Ken Caryl Middle School, and Chatfield High School.
I have studied flute under Anne Reynolds of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Rebecca Arrensen of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Barbara Gisler-Haase of the Vienna Conservatory of Music. I've studied saxophone under Randy Salman of the DePauw University. I am an alum of Interlochen Arts Camp, I spent a semester studying flute and opera in Vienna, Austria, and I've performed in masterclasses under Barthold Kuijken, Bradley Garner, Thomas Robertello, and Barbara Kallaur. I've had the opportunity to attend masterclasses led by Sir James Galway, Walfrid Kujala, and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. I regularly attend workshops and clinics on teaching music as well as perform regularly, so that I am always staying current and relevant with my students. I teach students of all ages and abilities- just call or email for availability!
719-238-0570/kimtiedeflute@gmail.com
I have been performing and teaching music for the past 20 years. I began my musical journey playing the flute at age 11, and I quickly fell in love. I became passionate about music and wanted to learn everything I could. In junior high school I wanted to join the jazz band, but was told that flute was not an instrument used in jazz. I didn't let that deter me, and began learning the saxophone and have played jazz ever since. I hold a degree in music performance on the flute from DePauw University with a jazz studies minor.
on the saxophone. I also play and teach clarinet and piano, although flute and saxophone are my true loves. I play in the Canyon Winds Band in Colorado Springs, and I perform anywhere else I can with any chance I get. I live in Littleton, Colorado, and I mostly work with students from Deer Creek Middle School, Ken Caryl Middle School, and Chatfield High School.
I have studied flute under Anne Reynolds of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Rebecca Arrensen of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Barbara Gisler-Haase of the Vienna Conservatory of Music. I've studied saxophone under Randy Salman of the DePauw University. I am an alum of Interlochen Arts Camp, I spent a semester studying flute and opera in Vienna, Austria, and I've performed in masterclasses under Barthold Kuijken, Bradley Garner, Thomas Robertello, and Barbara Kallaur. I've had the opportunity to attend masterclasses led by Sir James Galway, Walfrid Kujala, and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. I regularly attend workshops and clinics on teaching music as well as perform regularly, so that I am always staying current and relevant with my students. I teach students of all ages and abilities- just call or email for availability!
Michelle Ewer, Strings Specialist/Sectional Coach
Michelle Ewer has been a professional educator for 40 years. She began her career in Westminster District 50 teaching elementary and middle school strings. Michelle taught band in Jefferson County Public Schools for five years and was a strings specialist for 27 years. During her career she has had three groups perform for the Colorado Music Educators Clinic/Conference. Her groups have also performed at numerous state and local festivals receiving high ratings.
Michelle retired in 2016 but has continued to teach part time for the past three years. She currently helps at several schools in Jefferson County on a weekly basis. She is both the State and Southwest Division Chair for TRI M Music Honor Society. She also coordinates the TRI M sessions at CMEA, which include over 450 students from across the state of Colorado. Mrs. Ewer became a part time faculty member at The University of Colorado Boulder School of Music in the fall of 2017. She helps to coordinate placements for student teachers, and is support staff to both mentors and mentees.
Michelle earned her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Northern Colorado, and her Masters in Educational Administration from The University of Phoenix.
Mrs. Ewer has presented numerous topics at CMEA and CASTA during her career. Her most recent presentation was “Find Your Marigold and Leadership Style “She is a member of the Colorado Department of Education Content Collaborative, helping to rewrite State Standards and Assessments. In addition, she also hosted the Colorado High School Activities Association Solo and Small Ensemble Festival for 18 years. Michelle is a member of CMEA and ASTA.
Michelle was inducted into the Colorado Music Educators Hall of Fame in 2014, and has served as President for both the Colorado Music Educators Association and the Colorado American String Teachers Association. She currently serves as a mentor teacher for all secondary music teachers in Jefferson County.
Michelle Ewer has been a professional educator for 40 years. She began her career in Westminster District 50 teaching elementary and middle school strings. Michelle taught band in Jefferson County Public Schools for five years and was a strings specialist for 27 years. During her career she has had three groups perform for the Colorado Music Educators Clinic/Conference. Her groups have also performed at numerous state and local festivals receiving high ratings.
Michelle retired in 2016 but has continued to teach part time for the past three years. She currently helps at several schools in Jefferson County on a weekly basis. She is both the State and Southwest Division Chair for TRI M Music Honor Society. She also coordinates the TRI M sessions at CMEA, which include over 450 students from across the state of Colorado. Mrs. Ewer became a part time faculty member at The University of Colorado Boulder School of Music in the fall of 2017. She helps to coordinate placements for student teachers, and is support staff to both mentors and mentees.
Michelle earned her Bachelor of Music Education from The University of Northern Colorado, and her Masters in Educational Administration from The University of Phoenix.
Mrs. Ewer has presented numerous topics at CMEA and CASTA during her career. Her most recent presentation was “Find Your Marigold and Leadership Style “She is a member of the Colorado Department of Education Content Collaborative, helping to rewrite State Standards and Assessments. In addition, she also hosted the Colorado High School Activities Association Solo and Small Ensemble Festival for 18 years. Michelle is a member of CMEA and ASTA.
Michelle was inducted into the Colorado Music Educators Hall of Fame in 2014, and has served as President for both the Colorado Music Educators Association and the Colorado American String Teachers Association. She currently serves as a mentor teacher for all secondary music teachers in Jefferson County.
Alec Bell, Brass Specialist (In-House Teacher)
303-437-8890/alecbellmusic@gmail.com
Alec is a professional trumpet player, arranger, and educator based out of Greeley, CO. He has been playing and teaching lessons along the front range for the past five years. Alec earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado (2018). He enjoys playing with the high-energy funk/soul group "The Burroughs" throughout Colorado and other states, as well as free-lance playing around Denver and northern Colorado.
303-437-8890/alecbellmusic@gmail.com
Alec is a professional trumpet player, arranger, and educator based out of Greeley, CO. He has been playing and teaching lessons along the front range for the past five years. Alec earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado (2018). He enjoys playing with the high-energy funk/soul group "The Burroughs" throughout Colorado and other states, as well as free-lance playing around Denver and northern Colorado.