Anna Katrina Aguiar
cello
Originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, Ms. Aguiar earned her Bachelor of Music in cello performance from St. Olaf College, where she studied with David Carter. It was there that she became interested in Early Music and also started playing the viola da gamba. She went on to complete her Master of Music and Artist Diploma degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, studying with Yehuda Hanani, Lee Fiser, and both the LaSalle and Tokyo String Quartets. Ms. Aguiar has been an active performer and teacher in the Cincinnati area for many years. She served as Principal Cello of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra for twelve years, and performed with the Cincinnati Symphony and Chamber Orchestras
as well as the Dayton Philharmonic.
As an educator, she is a certified Suzuki teacher and a skilled professional teacher who inspires her students
to enjoy reaching their highest potential. "Ms. Kat" is also the founder and Artistic Director of Cello Cincinnati.
Dr. Joshua Bermudez
cello & theory
Originally from Greenville, TN, Dr. Joshua Bermudez has always been passionate about music, earning master’s degrees from the Universities of Maryland and Kentucky, and a doctorate from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Throughout his life he has maintained an active performing career, playing in university and local orchestras, establishing performing ensembles, and even producing a daily classical music radio show! His cello teachers included the late Dr. James Stroud, Benjamin Karp, and Ilya Finkelshteyn, principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
An enthusiastic performer of chamber music, Dr. Bermudez formed the chamber ensemble Con Brio, which performed yearly concerts in Chattanooga, TN, and was invited to perform in the 2018 Festival de Pâques in Deauville France with the Niles String Quartet. More recently, he is co-founder, president, and cellist of the only historically informed Baroque ensemble in Cincinnati, Seven Hills Baroque.
A passionate and dedicated professional teacher, Dr. Bermudez is an adjunct professor of cello at Thomas More University and music history at Wilmington College. He opens his studio at Indian Springs Academy welcoming students at all playing levels, including beginners. Currently a resident of Covington, KY, Dr. Bermudez and his wife, pianist Dr. Diana Chubak enjoy playing sonatas together and visiting America’s national parks.
Luke Coan
violin & viola
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Luke Coan earned his Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. His teachers include Won-Bin Yim, Ioana Missits, Peter Otto, and Mark Dumm of the Cleveland Orchestra. An active chamber musician he has coached with the Ariel String Quartet and the Cavani String Quartet.
A committed professional teacher, Mr. Coan has been teaching since high school. He is an active and passionate teacher working with students at all levels. He is a patient, committed, and creative teacher who consistently inspires his students to achieve their potential and enjoy their musical journey.
Luke Coan
violin & viola
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Luke Coan earned his Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. His teachers include Won-Bin Yim, Ioana Missits, Peter Otto, and Mark Dumm of the Cleveland Orchestra. An active chamber musician he has coached with the Ariel String Quartet and the Cavani String Quartet.
A committed professional teacher, Mr. Coan has been teaching since high school. He is an active and passionate teacher working with students at all levels. He is a patient, committed, and creative teacher who consistently inspires his students to achieve their potential and enjoy their musical journey.