Our mission at Willow Arts & Wellness Center is to serve you holistically, offering services for the Mind, Body & Spirit. We do this by offering separate yet synergistic services including Counseling/Psychotherapy Sessions, Music Lessons including private Guitar, Piano, Voice, Woodwinds, and String instrument instruction, in addition to individual and group Neurologic Music Therapy Sessions. So, whether you are seeking to make changes in your life and relationships, or pursue a musical passion, we look forward to helping you grow confidently in the direction of your dreams.
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About Us
Sarah E. Walker, PCC, NCC (Professional Clinical Counselor & National Certified Counselor), is the Founder and President of Willow Arts & Wellness Center. It was her long-time dream to offer holistic services to the public by addressing people's needs pertaining to emotional, mental, physical, and creative health through the venue of an Arts & Wellness Center. Her general philosophy, "Passion is everything!" pairs well with the idea that one should, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined," a quote borrowed from H. Thoreau and a sentiment Sarah strives to attain each day in her own life. Sarah obtained her undergraduate degree from the Baldwin-Wallace Music Conservatory and her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, and has an extensive background both in Therapeutic Services as well as in the Performing Arts. As such, she is pleased to offer Counseling Sessions in addition to Music Lessons at Willow Arts & Wellness.
Sarah E. Walker, PCC, NCC
Helping you grow confidently in the direction of your dreams.
The Team
Sarah E. Walker, LPCC, NCC
Owner; Music Instructor, Psychotherapist
Sarah E. Walker, PCC, NCC (she/her/hers) is the Founder and President of Willow Arts & Wellness Center. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the Baldwin Wallace Music Conservatory, and has performed professionally with the Ohio Light Opera, Cleveland Opera Chorus, Sophisticated Swing, Loaded 4 Bear, and at many other theatre and music venues. Sarah also has voice-over and on-camera credits. She has been teaching private voice and piano lessons since 2004, and has classroom experience working with K-8th grade. Sarah went on to earn her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has worked in the hospital setting with various popluations, as well as in private practice treating issues including addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, self-harm, disordered eating, body image, grief, divorce, life transitions, codependency, stress, and LGBTQIA. Sarah's goal is help you move from wishing toward wellness as you grow confidently in the direction of your dreams. When not at Willow Arts, she loves to run, kayak, cycle, swim, and practice yoga. Sarah is married to Paul, her life partner, business partner, and inspiration to fully embrace life.
Paul R. Harvey
Guitar Instructor
Paul (he/him/his) has been teaching guitar at Willow Arts since it opened in 2009, and has enjoyed instructing in the Cleveland area since 1987. He began his music career in 1971, studying the Hammond Organ with Jane Hoffman for six years. He transitioned to rock, jazz, and classical guitar before joining his first band in 1977. Throughout high school and college, Paul played lead guitar and keyboards in several bands, and co-founded an all-original, latin-influenced acoustic trio. Today, he performs live with Sarah, and writes and performs with the local band, The Mutts. When not making music, he loves to run, work-out, kayak, and work on his many inventions. Paul is currently accepting beginner and intermediate guitar students ages 10 and older.
Andrew Hatfield
Strings & Piano Instructor
Andrew earned a Master of Musical Performance from Michigan State University, as well as Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from MSU.
He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance Practices from CWRU. He has also performed throughout the United States and abroad for years as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player with both modern and period instruments.
Additionally, Andrew has years of experience teaching Cello, Violin, Viola, and Piano. He believes creative experiences are an essential aspect of life, and therefore will teach any student of any age, ability, or expectation. He adamantly believes in adapting an approach for each student depending on their progress, personalities, and what they hope to gain from each lesson.
Madelyn Hasebein, MM, NMT, CYT-200
Neurologic Music Therapist® (NMT),
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200), and
Voice and Piano Instructor
Jessica Sammarone
Voice & Piano Instructor
Madelyn (Ms. Madi; she/her/hers) is an affiliate of The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy® and has been a part of the WillowArts team since July 2018. She is a graduate of Cleveland State University, holding both a BA in music therapy and vocal performance (2018) and a Masters in music (2022). Madi has engaged in various musical styles, including classical, opera and operetta, music theater, indie/singer-songwriter (with piano, percussion, guitar, and ukulele), and jazz/improvisation. Her additional hobbies and interests include hiking, yoga and meditation, and spending time with her dog, Finn. In her pedagogy, Madi takes an individualized and holistic approach to inspire informed, creative, authentic connections between students, their applied foundational technique(s), and their instrument(s).
As of September 2024, Madi offers weekly yoga classes at WillowArts.
Jess is a vocal teacher, pianist, and music educator who enjoys helping students explore music in a way that feels natural, supportive, and fun. She earned her degree in PK–12 Music Education from Baldwin Wallace University, where she focused on vocal pedagogy in collaboration with the speech clinic. She later pursued post-baccalaureate coursework in speech-language pathology through San Diego State University to deepen her understanding of the connection between music and cognitive linguistics.
Jess has taught in a variety of settings, including her own private studio, children’s theater, Kirtland Local Schools, and now in the Elyria City Schools where she teaches middle school choir, general music, and drama. She especially enjoys working with kids and young teens, helping them build confidence and expression through creative music making at such an important stage of development.
Outside the classroom, Jess sings with a semi-professional a cappella group, Zero to Sixty, and enjoys exploring Ohio’s lakes and trails.
Brian Patton
Bassoon & Low Brass Instructor
Brian Patton is currently the Instrumental Music Teacher at Saint Joseph Academy, where he teaches Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Beginning Instrument and Music in Culture. He is a graduate from the University of Akron where he obtained a Bachelor of Music in Music Education while studying bassoon with Cynthia Cioffari, playing tuba in athletic bands and singing in the Chamber Choir. Brian specializes in bassoon and low brass instruction, including trombone, euphonium and tuba. In lessons, he seeks to balance individual creative expression with the demands of the typical school music program, with the hope that students can see themselves as both interpreters and creators of music.
Beyond music education, Brian is an avid athlete, including rock climbing, golf and basketball, and loves to tackle a DIY home project.
Angela Cecys, LISW
Licensed Social Worker
Angela is a licensed social worker whose background is in housing, mental health, substance use, and crisis work. She is here to help because she sees and hears a lot of people struggling with life’s challenges that she’s gone through herself. Whether that be family problems, relationship issues, or work problems. She’s someone who likes to get to the root cause of any problem, and then provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to challenge and support you in overcoming or accepting that problem. Life can be hard, and it doesn’t make you any less human to ask for help with any of life’s troubles. What may be easy for someone else to go through, might be the most difficult thing for you, and that’s OK!
Meghan Colbert
Woodwind & Piano Instructor
Meghan (she/her/hers) is a musician in the Cleveland area. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Clarinet Performance from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Daniel Mckelway of the Cleveland Orchestra. She received her Master's degree in Clarinet Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts where she studied with John Bruce Yeh of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with the Blossom Festival Band and has participated in chamber groups in both the Cleveland and Chicago area as well as several music festivals. Meghan has had students participate in local honors groups such as Ohio's All-State Band, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. She offers instruction in clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piano.
Services
At Willow Arts & Wellness Center, we are pleased to offer:
COUNSELING/ PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS
(State Licensed LPCC, Nationally Certified NCC, and
Licensed Social Worker LISW)
including Guitar, Piano, Voice, Woodwind, Brass, and Strings
NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS
for groups and individuals
(Affiliate of Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy® NMT)
YOGA WITH MADI
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200)
Contact Us
Willow Arts & Wellness Center
806 Sharon Drive Suite B Westlake, Ohio 44145
Tel: (440) 539-2906
Email: WillowArtsWellness@gmail.com