We are so glad you stopped by! At Altitunes we strongly believe that music is a force for good in our community. Learning music builds confidence, resilience creativity, and healthy self expression.
Using the combined experience and expertise of our staff in, music performance, music education, music therapy, and child development, we hope to be your guide in learning and experiencing music!
Our Team
*Orlia’s schedule is often full! Please email [email protected] to join her waitlist!
Orlia has been teaching piano and voice since 2006 to students of all ages and levels. She earned her BA in Music Education from Vanguard University of Southern California. An active member of choral groups since college, she toured throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, and New York, culminating with a performance at Carnegie Hall in 2006. Orlia is an amateur powerlifter and a proud dog mom!
Meaghan is a piano and voice instructor with over 12 years of full-time teaching experience. A
classically trained pianist and mix singer, Meaghan has taught students of all ages. Meaghan
teaches multiple music styles, including classical, pop/rock, jazz, and musical theater.
Meaghan received her bachelors in piano performance and recording arts from CU Denver in2008. When she’s not teaching, you can find Meaghan on a stage performing with her bands The Betterselfs and Margot Looney, or hiking and backpacking with her husband and dog.
*Logan’s schedule is nearly full! If none of the times fit your schedule, please email [email protected] to join her waitlist!
Logan has her degree in music education and brings so much kindness and patience to her teaching! Along with teaching at Atitunes, Logan also works at a local music store and plays in a band. Logan shows exceptional care and commitment to her students in her creative, flexible, lesson plans. She is always willing to learn and finding new ways to help her students succeed!
Chase Cavanaugh is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a degree from Berklee College of Music. Aside from Altitunes, he also works with clients in the psych field. He is an avid songwriter and performer, using music to express himself. He is the proud daddy of a very cute dog. Chase also bartends at City O’City, stop in and say hello!
Jamie’s passion for music and the arts began in the foothills of Oakhurst, California, where she started wind band in the 5th grade. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music
and a minor in child development and family studies from California State University Long Beach, Jamie moved to Colorado in 2021 work as a resident teaching artist through an Americorp program in Commerce City, Colorado, where she observed, collaborated, and taught in the elementary music classroom. Shortly after graduating from ArtistYear Americorps in 2022, Jamie was contracted through the non-profit Education Through Music Colorado, where she worked at Colfax Elementary as the general music teacher. Through this work, Jamie strived to provide a comprehensive, culturally responsive, student-centered music education for students in grades ECE-5. After spending three years in the elementary music classroom, Jamie was ready to expand her own education and is currently pursuing her master’s in music education at CU Boulder. Through Jamie’s work as an educator and student, Jamie has found a deep passion for
education and social justice advocacy. She hopes to engage in learning, conversations, and
actionable practices to promote equity in the classroom. Outside of working at Altitunes, Jamie
loves to make music of her own, spend time with her cat Casey, and explore the natural wonders
of this state.
Bella is a certified Music Educator and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at CU Boulder. She is a passionate performer in the Boulder/Denver areas and can be found singing in operas, musicals, choirs, churches, pretty much whatever you can think of! She believes that music is something that has the power to connect us all and all teaching of it should be rooted in fun! When not teaching or performing, she loves to hike and climb! She hopes to add snowboarding to the list too, but hasn’t had much experience in her hometown of Richmond, VA yet. Bella is overwhelmingly grateful to be able to share her love of music with everyone at Altitunes, and hopes she can help other love it as much as she does!
Brigitte Benson – Early childhood, piano, guitar, voice
Brigitte Benson is a board-certified music therapist, singer-songwriter, and performer who believes music has the power to nurture confidence, creativity, and connection from the very beginning of life. She loves working with children and is passionate about making music education joyful, engaging, and accessible from a young age! Whether she’s teaching, performing, or writing songs, Brigitte is deeply grateful to share her love of music and help students discover their own unique voice!
Leilani Spurlock – Early childhood
Leilani is a trumpet player and music educator who is passionate about making music fun. She holds trumpet performance degrees from Indiana University and University of Colorado Boulder. She frequently performs as a trumpet player while teaching private trumpet, ukulele, and recorder lessons outside of her Altitunes group classes.
Gissel Chavez– Piano lessons, group piano
Gissel, aka G, is a piano instructor at Altitunes. Her fascination with music was nourished by her high school band teacher, who set the example of what it looks like to connect with students when teaching music. This inspired G to pursue becoming a music teacher and give to others what her band teacher gave to her. Her teaching philosophy is to explore the curiosity of her students to create an environment where music can turn from an interest to a passion.
Outside of teaching, G is a singer-songwriter who fronts her band, Hometown Jade, as the vocalist and keys player. She explores universal experiences in a tasteful manner through introspective lyrics and captivating instrumentation.
When she is not at Altitunes or thinking happily of Altitunes, you can find her hanging out with her husband, two energetic daughters, and 3 crazy dogs. Susie also enjoys singing with the Colorado Symphony Choir and getting her “classical” fix.
Susie holds a Master’s Degree in Music Therapy and and an undergraduate degree in vocal performance.
Amy Erhard loves working with the Altitunes team to create programs that help students learn, grow, and become the best musicians they can be. When she’s not working at Altitunes, Amy loves hiking, trail running, cross country skiing, and hanging out with her husband!
Amy has an undergraduate degree in piano performance from UW Superior and a masters degree in music therapy from CSU. Amy serves on the board of the Colorado State Music Teacher’s Association (CSMTA) and Foothills Music Teachers Association (FMTA).
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