Instructors

Eliza Andrews
Piano & Voice Instructor

Eliza is a native of Great Falls, Virginia and has studied piano and voice for over 20 years. Although she is classically trained, she has studied and performed in many genres, from opera to Broadway to contemporary music. In addition to teaching her young students the rudiments of theory and technique, she aims to instill and nurture in her students an abiding appreciation for all types of music by mixing traditional piano and vocal repertoire with more contemporary pieces.

Eliza earned an A.B. in History, with a Minor in Music, from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio in 2000. Eliza teaches full time with Potomac Falls Music.

Jim Cash
Guitar Instructor
Director

Jim Cash is the director and founder of Potomac Falls Music. Holding a B.A. from George Mason University, Jim has been devoted to studying guitar. He has taught for the National Guitar Workshop, one of the leading guitar schools in the nation and continues to teach at Spring Hill Music. Jim has knowledge of many styles of music including, Classical, Blues, Folk, Fingerstyle, Modern and Classic Rock, and Alternative. He also plays and studies bass guitar and teaches bass for the beginning level student. With approximately forty students of mixed ages and skill levels, Jim is devoted to teaching full-time.

Jim is also focused on composing his own music in the style of eclectic folk rock. Jim and his wife, Ashley, perform live in the D.C. Metro area with their band, Woven Green. For information about their band and to hear samples of their music visit www.wovengreenmusic.com

Ashley Cash
Progressive Voice & Beginning Guitar Instructor
Administrator

Ashley Cash is the administrator and co-founder of Potomac Falls Music. Holding a B.A. from George Mason University, Ashley has been involved in music for most of her life. She teaches progressive voice and beginning folk guitar in a style that is particularly well suited for student who want to learn how to sing and play.

Although Ashley was classically trained in voice, her primary focus now lies in popular music including folk, R&B, and Rock. In particular, her influences include singers such as Eva Cassidy, Mary Ann Redmond, Joni Mitchell, and Janis Joplin. As an instructor, Ashley aims to impart the technical means necessary to enjoy singing and playing music.

Ashley and her husband, Jim, perform their original music in the D.C. Metro area with their band, Woven Green. For information about their band and to hear samples of their music visit www.wovengreenmusic.com.

Adam Fluger
Guitar Instructor

Since graduating University in 2007 Adam Fluger has been teaching guitar and performing in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Adam has been playing guitar for 10 years. He played and performed with a rock band in high school in addition to playing jazz and classical guitar. Adam graduated with a Bachelors of Music (Magna Cum Laude) from the Jackie McLean institute of jazz, majoring in Jazz guitar. He also graduated with a Bachelors of Liberal Arts (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Hartford majoring in Psychology. He teaches all ages from kids to adults. He teaches all levels and teaches Jazz, Blues, Rock and Classical music. You can visit Adam's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/adamfluger.

Yuka Harimotto
Flute and Piano

Yuka is currently working on her Master's Degree in Flute Performance at George Mason University. Yuka holds a Suzuki flute certificate. She has been teaching private music lessons for several years in both flute and piano.

Katie Tullis
Piano Instructor

Katie Tullis has studied piano for more than ten years and is particularly well-suited for the young beginner. Her compassionate approach serves to inspire her young students while providing them with the discipline of basic music theory. She enjoys helping her students develop a love of music in all styles and genres.