Piano
Davis McKinney
Davis McKinney has been playing brass instruments for 20 years and the piano for nearly as long. A recent graduate of Bowling Green State University, he completed his master’s in trumpet performance there while studying with Charles Saenz. He also accompanied many students for various juries, recitals, and other performances. A native of the Cleveland area, yet an Ohioan all his life, Davis received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Miami University while studying there with James Olcott and Dr. Robert Thomas. While in school he had the privilege to perform with various orchestras in the area, specifically the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, the Middletown Symphony Orchestra, and the Lebanon Symphony Orchestra. After student teaching and graduation, he taught private lessons around Dayton before moving to Bowling Green to further his education. Currently Davis plays in several groups around town including several brass ensembles and choirs, as well as helps musicians of all ages with piano accompanying for solos and recitals.
Lee Sullivan
Lee Sullivan is a recent graduate from CCM with a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies with a minors in Commercial Music Production and Entrepreneurship. Currently, he plays in the national award-winning CCM Jazz Orchestra directed by Dr. Scott Belck, and has studied saxophone and jazz arranging under world-renowned saxophonist and composer, Craig Bailey. He specializes in saxophone and guitar, but also plays piano, bass, and clarinet. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Lee grew up playing in various ensembles including the Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra, the All District High School Jazz Ensemble, Broughton High School Wind Ensemble and marching band, which performed at the Peach Bowl in 2014. He has played in Praise Bands in Raleigh and Cincinnati for the past seven years. Lee is a freelance musician and member of pop, rock, jazz, and country groups around the city such as Saving Escape, Mill Creek Band, This Pine box, and groups under his own name. Lee has played all over the country and has been teaching in the Cincinnati area for 3 years.
Katie Oliver
Katie doesn’t remember a time without music not being a focal point in her life. Starting at age 8, she studied in piano and a few years later the guitar. At the age of 13 she switched over to study at the academy and it kickstarted her passion. She quickly started learning every instrument she could get her hands on. Including the guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, and piano. Since then she has found her sound as a vocalist and has started studying audio engineering. Katie's lessons keep students engaged and always ready to learn more!
Chris Aldi
Since the age of three, Chris Aldi has immersed himself in songwriting, production and performance. Chris’ critical engagement with music consumption and discourse began with piano study in primary school. This engagement developed further through guitar, and the exploration of music theory and independent production by age sixteen. Chris always knew this was the path for him to succeed.
Having graduated with a degree in Commercial Music Production at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music in December of 2022, Chris upholds his engagement in the local Cincinnati music scene, maintaining roles in multiple local projects, including other CCM alumni. These roles subsume bass, guitar, and piano performance as well as session work, recording, mixing, mastering, and producing for local artists at various studios around the Cincinnati area.
Leah Smith
Savannah Jamison
Leah Smith is an experienced performer and vocal coach with a strong background in musical theater and contemporary music. She currently serves as a worship leader at Rivers Crossing and has contributed to several Rivers Crossing Worship music albums, recently as a lead vocal on "Here I Am (Live)" released in 2023.
Leah has performed the National Anthem at multiple Cincinnati Reds games and other live events. She has played roles in multiple musical theater productions, her favorite role being Eponine in Les Misérables.
As a vocal instructor, Leah specializes in Pop and Musical Theater. Now joining Lebanon Music Academy as a vocal coach, Leah brings comprehensive experience in both performance and vocal training. Her dedication to music and education makes her a valuable asset to the academy, where she aims to foster the growth of aspiring singers.
Savannah is a passionate vocal and piano instructor with a lifetime of experience in music and performance. Singing and performing have been at the heart of her journey, and she began learning the piano at the age of seven. She has participated in several choirs from fifth grade to college, and performed at King’s Island post graduation. With a deep love for music and a dedication to helping others unlock their potential, Savannah provides personalized lessons to students of all levels, fostering confidence, technique, and artistry in every session. Whether you’re looking to refine your voice, develop your piano skills, or step into the spotlight, Savannah is here to guide you every step of the way.