Administration

About Administration

Gifted Music School’s staff and leadership team are laser-focused on expanding access to the best music lessons in Utah. At Gifted Music School, we nurture students of all ages and skill levels. We are ready to help you work on the most important aspects of becoming the musician you’ve always wanted to be!

Founders

Eugene WatanabeCo-Founder, Executive Director
Dr. Vera Oussetskaia Watanabe, Co-Founder

Senior Leadership

Eugene Watanabe, Executive & Artistic Director
Anna Maxwell, Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary

Program Administration

Linda DuanAssistant Artistic Director
Dr. Gloria EnglePreparatory Director
Abby DreherProject GRIT Manager
Katherine BairdSuzuki Program Coordinator

Development

Kristien McDonald, Interim Director of Development

Student Services Staff

Joey Calkins
Noel Jacobsen
Anna Maxwell
Joanne Rowland

Office Staff

Trent Allen, Finance Director

Artistic Staff

Shenae Akagi (Anderson)Conservatory Orchestra Coordinator
Katherine BairdPreparatory Chamber Music Coordinator
Josh Whisenant, Piano Ensemble Assistant
Shelley Astle, Collaborative Pianist