Carolyn Glaub founded The Center of Music and Art thirty-three years ago on the principle that every creative act is a dream. The mission of CMA to help people develop their dreams and use them to better their lives. Carolyn has been certified as a Kindermusik educator and has over 30 years of experience teaching young children in private lessons and group classes.

Introducing Brandon, our Assistant Retail Store Director! When he's not ensuring our operations are shipshape, he's embracing his roles as a devoted husband and father to two amazing boys. A legend on the bowling lanes, Brandon boasts two individual championships and four league titles, making him the kingpin of the alley. He passionately supports his beloved Steelers. On sunny days, you'll catch him navigating the golf course, though he humbly admits he's no pro – it's all about the enjoyment, after all! And let's not forget his culinary prowess; with nearly two decades in the food industry, Brandon is a wizard in the kitchen. Brandon ensures our team stays on track!

Judy is the life of the party! Our longest serving employee, Judy does it all! From sales to accounting, rentals and more, we couldn’t get by day to day without Judy.

Judy is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan, and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Bill, a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, holds degrees in Music Composition and Percussion. He has pursued further studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Melbourne. Bill is an active member of professional organizations such as The Percussive Arts Society, The U.S. Association of Rudimental Drummers, and The Professional Drum Teachers Guild of America. Currently, he serves as the Percussion Instructor at Harrison Central High School in Cadiz, OH, while also directing the Fort Steuben Nutcracker Drumline. He has directed the O.V.A.C. All-Star Drumline in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. Beyond music, Bill enjoys the outdoors, road trips, historic trains, and studying astronomy and physics.

We are thrilled to welcome Tim Brown to the Center of Music and Art as our resident luthier. With over 17 years of experience, Tim trained under the esteemed Corey Eller, mastering the craft of repairing stringed instruments. Tim has been an active participant in the local music scene for 40 years, playing guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals. His extensive experience as a musician complements his expertise as a luthier, providing a comprehensive understanding of musical instruments. Certified by Fender, Gretsch, Charvel, and Jackson, Tim's work reflects his commitment to quality and precision. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, you can trust Tim to provide exceptional service for all your instrument needs.

David, a seasoned Band Instrument Repair Technician since 1972, transitioned from Machine Tool Technology to musical instrument repair, specializing in saxophones. Over his 47-year career in the Ohio Valley, he has serviced instruments for over 40 school districts and numerous professionals, often conducting repair clinics for band directors and providing mobile services at marching band contests. Passionate about both music and craftsmanship, David finds great pleasure in ensuring the reliability of musical instruments for Ohio Valley students. Despite facing memorable challenges like a flattened saxophone and discovering peculiar objects lodged in instruments—including golf balls, marbles, and even homework—his dedication remains steadfast. While David has predominantly worked solo, one of his greatest joys is imparting instrument care knowledge to young students, enriching their musical education journey.

Chris has been tickling bass strings for the majority of his life. After concluding his military career in 2022, He decided to pursue music full-time. This decision has afforded him the opportunity to travel the country, meet incredible people, and share stages with many of his heroes. Currently, his main act is The Appalachian Soul Man Aristotle Jones–a musical group dedicated to celebrating the culture, art, and robust history of Appalachia via an eclectic mix of soulful tunes. Additionally, Chris is an active member of Low End Lobster and a regular on the Bully Tha Kid Youtube channels and works at The Center of Music and Art when he isn’t on the road.

Join us in welcoming our newest team member, Scotty Rager. A life-long musician and "nerd for all things guitar," he began his journey, singing alongside family in church and then, on Christmas morning '86, his first guitar would change his destiny. As a student, Scotty has performed with Marching, Concert, Jazz and Steel bands, sang in Concert, Chamber and Madrigal choirs at Brooke High School and while studying Music Technology at West Liberty University. He's also performed in several musical plays both in school and w/ the Brooke Hills Playhouse. More recently, Scotty has worked as Guitar Product Specialist for several years before bringing his talents and expertise to Wintersville.

Jonathan Stanley has been playing guitar since he was 14, and was himself a student at CMA for several years. His musical tastes range from classic rock bands such as Kiss and ACDC to blues acts such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton to jazz/fusion acts like Greg Howe and Frank Gambale. Jonathan also plays in local original Metal band Helios and 80s cover band Steel City Messiahs. If you’re a complete beginner, an intermediate player, or even a seasoned player looking to expand on anything, stop in today. Jon would love to help.

Gerald has been making art for 38 years. As a professional artist and graphic designer, he has had experience in many forms of artistic media, both traditional and digital. Gerald is a frequent award winner and had his work shown in local, national, and international art shows. He is a long-time member of the Steubenville Art Association and the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.

My name is Kennedy, I’m currently a senior at West Liberty University. I’m majoring in Creative Arts Therapy and minoring in Psychology. I’m doing my internship here which involves me teaching some great classes! I love art. My main medium is colored pencils, although I’ve dabbled in a variety of mediums too!

A native of the Chicago area, Cherry Lee earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has traveled extensively to places such as Brazil, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, England, France, Switzerland and Germany to name a few. Having lived in Texas, Arizona, Florida and China, Cherry relocated to the Ohio Valley where she has been teaching piano since 2013. She has served as an accompanist for a number of local vocalists and enjoys performing with other musicians. Cherry is a devoted volunteer at local animal shelters and the Weirton Christian Center.

Stephan Williams has played piano since the age of nine, including seven years of study with David Zapka, former professor of piano at West Liberty University. From 2022 to 2024 he studied with Deborah Breiding of West Liberty. He recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville (2025), where he also studied organ and voice and accompanied voice majors for three years. Stephan began teaching piano at CMA in 2022 and enjoys sharing his love of music with his students. In addition to teaching, he is currently training to become a piano tuner.

Patrick LeMasters studied music at West Liberty who specializes in woodwinds and guitar. He plays in the local oldies cover band, Flashback, and the Christian Rock band, Called By Name. If you are looking for instruction in solid woodwind technique and music reading to improve your performance in band or you want to learn basic theory and ear training for the purpose of improvising in Jazz and Rock, Patrick is your guy.

Anna Eby is a graduate of Wyoming Catholic College and is currently working on her second degree at Franciscan University for Sacred Music. She has been singing in choirs since the age of nine and has now participated in musical events all over the country and Europe. Specializing in classic music for the solo voice, Anna looks forward to teaching people to develop a love of singing. Having started and led two choirs, one in Wyoming and the other in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio, she is excited to put together a children’s choir so that a new generation can understand the joys of singing together.

Hello everyone. My name is Rick Hicks. I am a graduate of Ohio University with and Bachelor Degree in Music Education. For the last 20 years I have been teaching in the Steubenville City School District and am currently the band director at Harding Middle School. I am a member and former director of the Tri-State Community Band and was part of the SABD (Saluting Americas Band Directors) who in 2022 marched in the Tournament of Roses Rose Bowl Parade. I’ve taught private lessons to numerous students and adults of all age groups some of whom went on to become performers and music teachers. If you are looking to develop a good sound and technique on any brass instrument, please come visit me.

David Voght has spent 25 years immersed in music. A multi-instrumentalist, he’s performed, written, and recorded across rock, metal, country, worship, and steel orchestras, touring with national acts and winning music competitions along the way. Behind the scenes, he’s worked as a steel drum tuner and manufacturer, playing with some of the top names in the field. In the studio, David has recorded on a wide range of albums, bringing depth and versatility to every project. As a teacher, he’s passionate about helping students find their musical voice, whether they’re beginners or aspiring songwriters. Today, he writes and records independently under Within the Waves and leads worship at Impact Church in Steubenville, Ohio, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of music in others.

Jehanne performed publicly for the first time at the age of four and has been singing ever since. An avid choir member from the age of eight, Jehanne’s love for music deepened over the years, eventually leading her to pursue a degree in Sacred Music at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Inspired by her high school voice teacher, Jehanne has long aspired to teach private voice lessons - and she is thrilled to be doing that now at the CMA. While her foundation is in classical vocal technique, Jehanne also enjoys teaching broadway and other contemporary styles of singing. Outside of teaching and performing, Jehanne loves reading on her porch, cooking new recipes, and going for walks.

Raised in Dallas, Texas, Katha earned a Bachelor of Music Education in Voice from Howard Payne University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Southwestern Theological Seminary. With over 50 years of experience teaching piano and voice, as well as serving alongside her husband in church music ministry, she has directed children’s choirs and musicals, performed as a soloist and choir member, and participated in handbell ensembles. For the past decade, she taught voice and piano in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but recently relocated to Steubenville to be closer to family. Katha is excited to join The Center of Music and Art this fall and looks forward to sharing her passion for music with the local community. In her free time, she enjoys choral singing, reading, cross-stitching, spending time with her eight grandchildren, and watching K-dramas.