Hello!
I’m Sarah Hines, the founder and owner of Music on Main (and also a piano teacher at the studio:)! I started playing piano at the age of 5, and graduated with a Piano Performance degree with an understudy in Piano Pedagogy (teaching) from Eastern Kentucky University. I am passionate about child development and believe that music is a wonderful way to develop a child physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am a Creative through and through, so music lessons are not boring :) I often use colored pens, candy, sticky tabs, jokes, analogies, stories, etc…anything to stimulate creative minds :)
Azusa Higotani
Hello! My name is Azusa and I am looking forward to meeting students and families who are excited to explore the world of piano.
I grew up in a small town surrounded by mountains in the western part of Japan, and came all the way to the United States to first study music therapy in 2002. I fell in love with teaching piano and have been teaching children of all ages and levels for the last 17 years in various places including Ohio, Florida, South Carolina, Tokyo, and now Kentucky! Along the way, I have also earned my masters degree in music therapy and piano pedagogy.
Regardless of the ages and levels, my favorite moment in the lesson is when students are exploring their imaginary world at the keys.
“I’m the cat today and you are the mouse!”
“I’m trying to make this sound really scary."
“Look! I’m holding a big marshmallow in my hand (to make fingers round).”
That’s where it all begins!
Piano Teacher
David Sears
Hi! My name is David Sears and I look forward to working with new students on the guitar. I have been playing guitar, piano, and bass since middle school and, over the years, I have had opportunities to play in a wide variety of bands with styles ranging from country, rock, R+B, and praise and worship music. In addition, I’ve been actively involved in songwriting and recording.
Music has always been a very important part of my life. My wife and two children are all musicians and I feel blessed to share the love of music with them. There are few activities that can be as rewarding as learning to play an instrument, and I look forward to being able to help students in that pursuit.
Guitar Teacher
Ethan Montecinos
My name is Ethan Montecinos, and I’ve been involved in music my whole life in a variety of ways, whether through band, choir, or at home.
I am currently finishing my bachelor’s degree in vocal performance at Eastern Kentucky University, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with fantastic ensembles and amazing people in the music world. I’ve performed in operas, musicals, and large-scale classical works, and I hope to share my passion and experiences with anyone who is interested. I believe music is the purest form of expression, and everyone who wishes to express themselves should have the opportunity.
Voice Teacher
Carolyn Hardin
Hello! My name is Carolyn and I’m the violin teacher here at Music on Main! I started playing at age 5 after my grandpa gifted me my first violin, he’s still my biggest musical inspiration and the reason I love sharing the joy of music with others.
I’m from Ohio and have spent the last 16 years performing in many orchestras and ensembles. Music has always been an essential part of my life, and starting lessons gives me the chance to pass that passion on to my students.
I’m so excited to make every student to feel confident, excited, and proud of the music they create with their violin! :)