Jordan Scott holds a Bachelors of Voice and Philosophy from the College of Charleston and is currently the graduate assistant to Dr Alan Held chair of the opera department at WSU. He has a lifelong passion for music and grew up playing violin, piano, and singing in boys choirs. He spent his early singing career as a professional cathedral chanter and now performed in symphonies, ballets, operas, and musicals. He has premiered operas funded by the NEA, works by the internationally recognized composer Dan Forest, and most recently the US premier of How Great Thou Art by Ian Mulder commissioned by King Charles for his coronation. For the last few years he taught not only voice, but helped run Shakespeare and Theatre outreach programs for school children throughout the South East. Though he mostly performs classically he has experience singing and teaching jazz, musical theater, rock, pop, and country. He performs regularly in German, French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish, and has also done work in Russian and Portuguese.
"I have taught both music and theater, and my goal is always the same: helping my students develop as an individual artist. Within every student there is an artist waiting to emerge. My goal is not to replace the vision you have for yourself as an artist, but to give you the tools necessary to realize the artist that is already in you. Seeing my students apply the technique I teach to the various genres they are passionate about so they can develop the voice they want to have is always my goal."
Mary Hayes originates from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She began playing the violin at the age of 5. In middle school and high school she played in the Tulsa Honors Orchestra, Tulsa Youth Symphony, as well as her school orchestra.
Mary graduated from Friends University in 2001 with a degree in Music Education. She has taught orchestra and general music in the Wichita Public Schools for 24 years. She has played in the Friends University chamber orchestra, the Friends Community Symphony Orchestra, the Hutchinson Symphony Orchestra, the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra, as well as her church orchestra.
Mary has taught private violin, viola, and cello lessons for over 20 years. Her lessons teach the strong foundation of music and the instruments, focusing on each student’s interest and style.
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.
Joy Lenau is a pianist and instructor originally from Virginia who has called Wichita home since 2015. When not playing piano, she loves exploring new places, sipping coffee, and befriending every dog she meets.
Joy holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Mary Washington and an M.M. in Piano Pedagogy from Wichita State University. She started teaching piano lessons in 2009 and has taught piano and music classes in universities since 2017. With over 16 years of experience, Joy has worked with students at every level from complete beginners to college music majors. Because she firmly believes in doing what you teach, she regularly performs with choirs in the Wichita area and plays musical theater gigs.
Joy is passionate about teaching and views lessons as a collaboration between instructor and student. Her lessons emphasize strong musical foundations while focusing on each student’s unique interests and intentions. Her students play a wide range of musical genres, depending on what type of music they enjoy. She believes music lessons, while often hard work, should ultimately be fun, rewarding, and inspiring.
Greetings! I'm Jace Wilbert, a seasoned guitarist based in Wichita, KS. With over 25 years of professional experience, I’ve spent much of my life immersed in music—as both a performer and an instructor. While guitar is my main instrument, I also enjoy teaching and playing electric bass and ukulele.
I’ve been teaching guitar privately since 1999, working with students of all ages and skill levels in both Wichita, KS, and Dallas, TX. My teaching spans a broad range of genres, but I specialize in Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, and Soul. I’ve had the privilege of studying privately with renowned blues and jazz artists David Keller and Jerry Hahn, and I also studied at Wichita State University under Craig Owens.
I picked up the guitar at age 13 and never looked back. By 16, I had formed my first alt-rock band, Shaft, taking on the role of lead guitarist. We went on to perform locally, regionally, and nationally for over a decade. Since then, I’ve remained deeply involved in the Wichita music scene, playing and leading in groups such as Riverside 65, The Yale St. Players, Lucky People Band, Infinite Layers, Groove 42, and Prodigals. I’ve also collaborated with hip-hop artists Tech N9NE and XV. These days, you can find me on stage with Moodswingz, a rock and reggae cover band.
I’ve been teaching at Air House Music Academy since 2021 and feel fortunate to be part of such a vibrant and supportive music community. In addition to one-on-one lessons, I offer group classes for guitar and ukulele, including youth and adult formats. One of my favorite projects was directing the Air House Ukestra—a group ukulele course for ages 8–17 focused on learning rock and pop songs and performing at local venues. It was a blast, and I look forward to bringing it back soon.
My Approach:
Music instruction is more than just a weekly lesson—it's about showing up consistently as a mentor and guide for those looking to tap into their creative energy and unlock their musical potential.
Learning an instrument (or deepening your skills) can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I approach every session with positivity and a beginner’s mindset. I aim to make the learning experience light, fun, and tailored to each student’s unique interests, while keeping a strong foundation in the fundamentals.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow as a musician, I’m here to help you enjoy the process, build confidence, and make meaningful progress—one step at a time.
William Bloomquist is a songwriter, performer, and educator, among other non-musical passions such as art and games. He graduated in 2013 from Friends University where he studied guitar, voice, and music theory. Since then he’s been a versatile creative contributor to the Wichita scene teaching lessons, playing in various local projects (The Hollows, The Radio Soul, Tommy Newport), and writing/recording solo work. He performs and releases music under the moniker Dot Bella Quist.
As a teacher, William is focused on helping students find a relationship to their instrument that feels authentic, exciting, expansive and sustainable. He is especially passionate about helping people accompany themselves and write their own music.
Making his home in Wichita, Kansas, Steve Hatfield is one of the most in demand musicians in the Midwest. For over 25 years, he has performed in almost every musical setting imaginable. Everything from various Rock and Jazz groups to the Wichita Symphony and Music Theatre of Wichita. Steve has logged countless hours in recording studios performing on numerous albums and commercial jingles. Recently, he released his first album as a leader, “Just Be Wally” on Digital Boy Records.
Strongly dedicated to education, Steve serves on the faculty of Wichita State University and Butler County Community College and maintains private studios at Midwest Drum & Percussion and Air House Music Academy. As an endorser for Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Aquarian Drumheads, he has performed clinics and master classes throughout the Midwest as well as Canada and Mexico City.
Seth offers lessons in electric bass, double bass, guitar, ukulele, piano and music theory. He has been an active musician and music educator in Wichita, Kansas for over 20 years. As a double bassist working in various jazz ensembles, Seth has had the pleasure of playing with many notable musicians ranging from well-known locals such as Craig Owens and Sterling Grey, to internationally recognized recording artists such as Benny Golson and Jerry Hahn. Outside of the jazz world, Seth has worked in the studio with Grammy Award winning country music star Lynn Anderson.
While the double bass remains Seth’s primary instrument, he excels at the electric bass as well, and has utilized this skill as a staff musician at the Book of Acts Tabernacle of Praise Church for the past 15 years, and East Heights United Methodist church for the past 4 years. In addition to Seth’s various experiences both playing and teaching music, he holds a Master of Music Degree from Wichita State University.
Robert is native-born Wichitan. Robert has been teaching since 1989, working with students of all ages and skill levels. As a freelance guitarist he has played and performed with many bands, theater productions and provides guitar/vocals for special occasions around the area. Currently (since 2018) he is the guitarist in the House Band at Mosley Street Melodramas performing on a weekly basis covering a wide range of musical styles from Frank Sinatra to Ozzy Osbourne, From Zac Brown Band to Elton John as well as selections from standard Musical Theater repertoire.
As an instructor he delights in getting students started as well as encouraging them to explore and develop their own musicianship and artistry. An individual approach is taken for each student, with lesson plans designed to put the fun in fundamentals. For more information GuitarRW.com
Paul Fowler is has a diverse skill set, offering guitar, piano, ukulele, and voice lessons. Paul was born and raised in Wichita, KS and has spent the last 15 years writing, performing, recording, and teaching.
He has a passion for showing students what is possible if they focus and fall in love with their music. He has an unorthodox way of teaching with incredibly fast results for those who LOVE music.
“There is a better way to explore an instrument than the way our parents learned… and quit. Learning should always be engaging and always focus on exactly what the student wants to learn. We didn’t learn the alphabet before we began to speak, so why would we learn notes before we play. It’s time to have fun!
Finding your voice or expression through an instrument is one of the most rewarding areas of growth in a persons life. It is so integral to finding your true voice and being able to sing and play with the your greatest dynamic range. Music is about joy, and integrating that joy into your life!”
– Paul Fowler