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Manya Aronin
Violin Instructor
Hello! My name is Manya Aronin, and I am a music educator and violinist living in the Detroit area. In 2021, I received my B.M. in violin performance from Cleveland Institute of Music, and in 2025, I received my M.A. in music education from Case Western Reserve University. I started learning the violin at age four, and have been making music ever since. I find a deep sense of gratification from helping the next generation develop musical understanding and skills. I believe that teaching music can support the development of the whole child.
I am a spirited, nurturing, and progressive music educator. During each lesson, I hope to support the musical and developmental needs of each student by thoughtfully selecting my pedagogical strategies, resources, and repertoire to meet the students’ interests and needs. Every child can find passion for making music, and each student requires a different path to find that passion.
My research interests include music instruction’s influence on language and literacy development as well as sensory needs in the music classroom. In January, 2025, I gave a poster presentation about music instruction’s influence on language learning in autistic gestalt language processors. Feel free to reach out with questions about these topics!
Ben teaches private lessons for all ages and skill levels. Every student is different, and lessons are customized to fit the individual needs of the student. Ben is skilled in many styles of traditional American music such as bluegrass, blues, country, and jazz, and he has many years of experience teaching all ages and skill levels. If you are interested in learning to play the upright (or electric) bass, banjo, guitar, ukulele or mandolin he can get you started and improve your skills at a pace that works for you. He also has experience teaching workshops and group classes as well as specialized lessons for more advanced players.
Ben Luttermoser
Bass, Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele, and Mandolin Instructor
Marisa Jacques
Saxophone and Clarinet Instructor
Marisa is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in clarinet and classical saxophone. With a B.A. in Music from Oakland University and a M.A. in Arts Administration from Indiana University, she has an extensive background in music performance, education, and theory. Marisa worked with Accent Pontiac—an after school social change through music program—for three years, serving as their Lead Woodwind teacher to elementary through high school aged students. Here, she honed her teaching skills and philosophy, which is that music is an avenue for expression for anyone and everyone. Marisa stays close to the music in her current role as the Public Relations Coordinator at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She specializes in beginner to intermediate clarinet and saxophone, and has experience teaching all ages. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you reach your musical goals!