Our Team
Erica Ogden
Erica Ogden is a 2007 graduate of Pensacola Christian College holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a Concentration in Piano Pedagogy. With over sixteen years of experience teaching music at the world premier Pensacola Christian Academy and her own private studio, she has taught piano, choir, and music theory. Upon moving to Avon, she built her own private piano studio. She is active in her community and is also a CDL licensed bus driver for Brownsburg Community School Corporation and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Erica is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and President of the Indiana Music Teachers Association (IMTA).
Saundra Kirchenbauer
Saundra Kirchenbauer is an experienced music teacher who has taught on the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Saundra has a passion for teaching music and believes that learning an instrument can help students strive for excellence while experiencing the joy of learning.
Saundra taught at Pensacola Christian Academy for twelve years. She has taught a broad range of instruments but specializes in woodwinds and brass. As a member of the Florida Bandmasters Association, she prepared both bands and individual students for competitions where they have received many superior ratings.
Saundra holds a B.S. degree in Music Education from Pensacola Christian College.
Susan Finney
Susan Finney studied music at Pensacola Christian College under Dr. Wayne Fritchie. She played the flute and bassoon in many different ensembles in the Pensacola, Florida area and has taught both choirs and instrumental groups. She enjoys helping others grow their musical abilities.
Susan holds a B.A. in Sacred Music from Pensacola Christian College.
Cindy Porzio
Cindy Porzio graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from the D’Angelo School of Music at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. She has over thirteen years experience teaching private voice lessons, as well as substantial performance experience.
Working with vocalists to expand their musical knowledge and help them develop their own unique voice is Cindy’s main goal during lessons.
When she is not singing or listening to music, she enjoys gardening, reading, and meeting new people. She is a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing as well as a singer in the Threshold Choir of Hendricks County.
Jesse Bush
Jesse has been playing guitar, piano, and other stringed instruments for over fifteen years! Having studied music theory and composition at the University of Arkansas, Jesse is adept at composing and recording his own music. Growing up with an established musician, Jesse spent a lot of time in professional studios and theaters in Branson, Missouri and has also played in many bands around northwest Arkansas.
Jesse is passionate about growing the musical knowledge and physical skill of his students, helping them achieve their goals, and instilling in them a love for music. Whether it be learning a specific song, mastering guitar technique, or creating a deeper understanding of music theory, Jesse is ready and willing to help up and coming musicians realize their dreams!
Lisa DeHart
Lisa DeHart is an accomplished musician and performer who has been engaged in music from and early age - her musical journey beginning in third grade with piano lessons - and culminating in over twenty five years of piano accompaniment and vocal performance experience, including piano, chorale, ensemble and solo performances within a variety of environments. Leadership and teaching experience includes four years of serving as a worship leader in Greencastle, Indiana and providing individual piano and vocal lessons to children and adults. An Indiana University graduate with a bachelors in Psychology, Lisa is currently enrolled as a Music student at Indiana University Purdue University pursuing a Music Therapy degree.
Lisa is passionate about helping others pursue their musical goals and inspirations and works hard to facilitate learning opportunities that inspire joy, creativity, skillfulness, and passion.
Cristina Bedoya
Born in Rezina, Moldova, Cristina Loscutova studied at the Republican Lyceum of Music “Ciprian Porumbescu” under professor Larisa Jar and has participated in numerous festivals and competitions throughout Europe and the U.S. In 2017, Cristina received third prize in the Osaka International Music Competition, Japan. She is the first prize winner of the NJMTA young artist competitions and has performed with the Moldova Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphony orchestra of Teleradio - Moldova. In 2018, Cristina received the Jacobs Music Company Steinway award and the W. Clarke Pfleeger Award for outstanding pianistic ability and musicianship. She holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Rowan University, NJ and a M.M. in Piano Performance from Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, GA.
Cristina has ten years of teaching experience as well as experience working as a collaborative pianist. She is a ballet pianist at Indiana University, and is extremely excited to be teaching as part of the Westside Music Academy team. She enjoys sharing her love for music with others.