Bios

Alicia Rigsby

Owner/Teacher

FUN FACTS

Years at CMA:
15 before I stopped counting

Favorite Composer:
Anyone French, but especially Ravel & Debussy

Favorite Quote:
“I Think I Can!”

Favorite Non-musical activity:
Camping and Hiking

Favorite Thing to Practice:
Gratitude (and the Ukulele!)

Brandon Swing

Teacher

CMA Erie is thrilled to have Brandon Swing joining our team!

Brandon is a pianist and piano teacher from Tennessee. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance before moving to Broomfield, Colorado, in 2019.

He loves sharing music with young students and brings that joy to our Monday classes.

When he’s not at the piano, Brandon enjoys walks and playtime with his wife and their dog, Zinnia.

Cassie Evangelista

Teacher

Cassie is a Colorado native and recently graduated from North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a degree in Music Education. Cassie has been heavily involved in music her whole life in a variety of ways. Her passion for music is deep and she finds so much joy in getting to share that passion by teaching. She loves the Children’s Music Academy curriculum and families!
In her spare time she enjoys finding new places to eat and travel to with her husband and son. Always looking forward to a new adventure and experience!