Ms. Gia Watson is a graduate of Friends University with classical training, a jazzy flow, and gospel roots. She has a niche for program development and teaching students of all ages and abilities. 

Ms. Gia has been directing instrumental, vocal, and theater ensembles since 2004.  She comes to Air House as a piano and voice instructor, but in the last decade has also taught guitar, percussion, violin, trumpet, french horn, saxophone, flute, theory, composition, and songwriting. In addition to instrumental instruction, Ms. Gia has developed theatre programming throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. She loves to perform and has played venues across the country from Miami to California, including the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. Gia has also had the opportunity to tour internationally with college choral ensembles and is a former member of the South Kansas Symphony.

Since her directorial debuts in 2008, Ms. Gia has directed children’s choirs, youth instrumental ensembles, performance clinics and countless musicals. Her a background in Speech Pathology, allow for a clinical approach to voice lessons, focusing on vocal maintenance, agility, and preservation. 

Ms. Gia has served as an Autism Consultant and Education Advocate for schools and communities in Butler, Cowley, and Sedgwick counties since 2015. Her background in special education allows for a client specific approach in teaching students of all abilities. Known for her inclusive programming, Gia continues to advocate for learners in all levels, with a range to teach students ages 3 to 93.