SKYLA BLUMENSCHEID

A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, where they earned a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary, Jazz, and Popular Music with Magna Cum Laude honors, they bring both exceptional musical training and a passion for inspiring young musicians.

With over 10 years of experience playing guitar, piano, and voice, along with 5+ years of experience on bass and trumpet, they enjoy helping students discover their musical potential through engaging, personalized instruction. Their teaching experience includes private lessons in guitar, piano, voice, and bass, where they have built strong relationships with students and families while maintaining excellent student retention and growth.

In addition to teaching, they have worked in professional recording environments as a Music Production Intern, gaining experience with recording sessions, digital audio workstations, microphones, synthesizers, and studio equipment. They also served as a Music Tutor at Columbia College Chicago, helping college students master music theory by connecting concepts to real-world performance and musicianship.

Outside the classroom, they have been an active praise band musician since 2015, performing regularly while assisting with live sound, audio setup, and musical collaboration.