Steve Ryu

Faculty, Guitar, Music

Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, and having traversed various cities in the United States, Steve Ryu embarked on his musical journey fifteen years ago, discovering the soulful sounds of folk and rock from the ’60s and ’70s. This discovery sparked his...

Ryan Peterson

Faculty, Guitar, Music

Ryan Peterson is an award-winning jazz guitarist, band leader, educator, and recent transplant to Ithaca, NY. Since moving to New York, Ryan is quickly becoming an in-demand guitarist and had the pleasure of leading his quartet as the opening act on the main stage at...

Laik Uticone

Composition, Faculty, Music, Piano

Meet Laik Uticone, a dynamic and passionate young music instructor who brings a fresh and innovative approach to music education. Born with an innate love for melody and rhythm, Laik has cultivated a deep understanding of various musical genres from a young age.  Laik...

Kaitlyn Beasley-Zeitler

Bassoon, Composition, Faculty, Music

Kaitlyn Beasley-Zeitler (she/her) is a Junior Performance student at Ithaca College with nearly 10 years of experience on the bassoon and a special interest in reed making. She has studied and performed a multitude of styles, ranging from early baroque to jazz and...

Gizelxanath Rodriguez

Cello, Faculty, Guitar, Music, Piano, Voice

Gizelxanath Rodriguez is an internationally renowned vocalist, cellist, guitarist and educator. She is fluent in five languages (Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, and Italian). Her musical work spans a range of styles and cultures. Recently relocated to Ithaca...

Dr. Josh Oxford

Composition, Music, Songwriting

Visit Dr. Josh Oxford to get your cure for a variety of music maladies!  At CSMA, Dr. Oxford teaches classes and private lessons in jazz, music technology, music theory, and beat making. Electronisist, Dr. Josh Oxford, born in 1985, is a composer, arranger, and...