“Zombie” by The Cranberries

Vocals: Ashlen Cheers-Klutz

Violin: Maria Elisa Grosso

Guitar: Tyler Nelson

Bass: Jamie Stephens

Ashlen Cheers-Klutz

Since she could walk, Ashlen has been a lover of music and is hoping to share that passion with her students! Specializing in vocal technique, Ashlen is excited to help others pursue their love of music and find their own unique voice.

Starting in dance classes and choir in elementary school, Ashlen realized that music, and especially singing, is what she needed in her life and has been involved in it ever since. Whether singing on stage or blending voices in a choir, Ashlen has been honing her craft for almost two decades.

After moving to Hickory, NC from Orlando, FL in 2017, Ashlen decided to go back to school and received her Associated in Fine Arts Music. Now she is excited to be able to help other kids and adults like her follow those dreams of singing no matter the experience!

Ashlen is available for:

  • Vocals

  • Piano

  • Beginner Guitar

Maria Elisa Grosso

Maria Elisa Grosso (Megviolin) is a musician and teacher from Italy. Maria is classically trained at Italian music conservatory with a bachelor degree in violin performance, viola and opera voice. She also enjoyed fiddle music, rock and metal. Maria teaches all levels from ages 4 years old and up and offers her students many performance opportunities throughout the year. Maria speaks fluent English, Spanish and Italian.

Maria is available for:

  • Violin

  • Opera Voice

  • Piano

  • Viola

Tyler Nelson

Music has been a part of Tyler’s life since early childhood, where he began piano lessons at the age of 5. Growing up near Winston-Salem, Tyler and his family all had a passion for music; his father and mother had a handful of spare instruments that they had played in the past, and his older brother had developed a talent for the piano and drums. Tyler broadened his skills with drum lessons, playing percussion in his middle school concert band. At 13, Tyler began to teach himself to play the electric guitar, and by 15 he had expanded to the acoustic guitar, which he began to prefer as his primary instrument. Throughout high school, he continued with the concert band as a percussionist, and would perform at both school recitals and state-level competitions.

In 2017, Tyler moved to Hickory, NC, to be closer to his wife’s family. After relocating, Tyler joined a local band, performing a few times publicly before shifting his focus to his solo project, Nulsun. He continues to share his love of music with his daughter Lucy, age 7, who is now learning piano under his guidance.

Tyler is available for:

  • Jam Classes

  • Band Instruction

  • Drums

  • Vocals

  • Piano

  • Guitar