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.
WELCOME
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.
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Madelyn Hasebein, MM, NMT, CYT-200
Neurologic Music Therapist,
Registered Yoga Teacher, and
Voice & Piano Instructor
Madelyn (she/her/hers) is an affiliate of the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy® [NMT], and has been practicing music therapy and voice/piano pedagogy at WillowArts and Wellness Center since July 2018. She is a graduate of Cleveland State University (2018) with a BA in Music Therapy and Vocal Performance and a Masters in Music (2022). Madelyn has engaged in various musical styles including classical, opera/operetta, music theater, indie/singer-songwriter (with piano, light percussion, guitar, and ukulele), and jazz/improvisation. Additional hobbies and interests include composing music, hiking, yoga, and meditation. She will be a registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance in spring 2024. In her pedagogy, Madelyn takes an individualized and holistic approach to inspire informed, creative, authentic connections between students, their applied foundational technique(s), and their instrument(s).
Robin Terschak
Voice & Piano Instructor
Robin teaches elementary general music in a Northeast Ohio school. She graduated from Capital University Conservatory of Music in May of 2022 with her bachelor's degree in Vocal Music Education. Prior to working with WillowArts, Robin taught private voice and clarinet lessons with Through the Staff, was involved with various types of choirs through internships and leadership opportunities, including the Columbus Children's Choir and Capital University Choral Ensembles (Chapel Choir and Cantabile), and received accolades such as the Edith M. Keller Memorial Scholarship through the Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association. In her spare time, Robin sings with Choral Spectrum based in Oberlin, OH and loves to spend time with her family, friends, and pets.
Jessica Sammarone
Voice & Piano Instructor
Jess obtained her Bachelor’s of Music Education with an additional emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy/Health from Baldwin Wallace University in 2019. Before joining Willow Arts, Jessica taught through her own music studio and served as the children’s theater director at Apple Hill Playhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. Now, she enjoys teaching students in grades 5-12 as the choir director at Kirtland Local School District. In addition to teaching, Jessica sings with semi-professionally a cappella ensembles including Zero to Sixty A Cappella, and Revenant. One of Jessica’s largest interests is in exploring cross-disciplinary connections between speech language pathology practices and vocal instruction. She loves how music positively impacts psychology and social behavior.
Grace Farrell
Voice & Piano Instructor
Grace Farrell, a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University with her bachelor degree in Music Education, specializes in teaching Voice (classical, musical theater, jazz, and popular styles), Ukulele, Piano, Violin, and Viola. She also has experience teaching group ukulele, as well as general music classes through the Bloom Learning Community, in addition to working as a music camp counselor and intern through the Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School. She also has a plethora of performance experience!
Her focus is to guide students along their musical journeys, while helping them build confidence in their craft. In her free time, Grace loves to paint, make music with her friends, and spend quality time with her cat.
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!
Madeline Bright
Voice Instructor
Madeline Bright (she/her) has been teaching voice since 2017 in classical, music theater, and other contemporary styles. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and an emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy from Baldwin Wallace University. During high school, Madeline was cast in many music theater productions with Olmsted Performing Arts such as Les Miserables, High School Musical 2, and Beauty & the Beast. In her undergrad, she participated in Ohio University’s acapella group, The Tempo Tantrums, BW’s jazz band directed by Greg Banaszak, and the BW Singers choir directed by Marc Weagraff. Madeline has also performed professionally around the Cleveland and Akron area in an all-original electro-funk band, Future Children, and a vocal/keys duo, The Twosdays, in which she founded. Her passions also include writing original songs and singing jazz and r&b/pop music. During the school year, Madeline is also an active choir member & soloist at Christ United Church.
Madeline is passionate about helping students find confidence in their craft and giving them all the tools she can for them to discover all the amazing things their individual voice can do.
When not making music, Madeline enjoys being outdoors, meditating, & spending time with her family & loved ones.
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 Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. She offers instruction in clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piano.
Sam Jungman
Voice & Piano Instructor
Sam Jungman, tenor, is a recent graduate of Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, earning a degree in vocal performance with an emphasis in vocal pedagogy and studying privately with Dr. JR Fralick. Sam served as the vocal pedagogy course assistant, tutoring students individually as well as giving course lectures, while maintaining a private voice studio between Akron and Cleveland, giving masterclasses, leading a cappella vocal ensembles, and serving as the vocal music director for musical productions. Sam worked with Dr. Amy Vaughn of the BWU Voice Clinic to study trans voice methods in an independent study, and presented "Voice Training for Gender Diverse Performers" to teachers and students at Baldwin Wallace University in 2022 to advocate for education in gender diversity. No matter the genre or venue, helping others find comfort, ease, and joy in their vocal artistry is Sam's passion and they can't wait to get to work with you!
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)
Contact Us
Willow Arts & Wellness Center
806 Sharon Drive Suite B Westlake, Ohio 44145
Tel: (440) 539-2906
Email: WillowArtsWellness@gmail.com