Alexis Merchant

Alexis Merchant is a Part-Time Instructor in the Music Department at Waynesburg University, located at the Benedum Fine Arts Center. She teaches piano and maintains a thriving private studio in Washington, Pennsylvania. Her roles include undergraduate instruction and community music engagement.

Education:

• B.M. in Piano Performance (cum laude), Capital University
• M.M. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Ohio University

Research & Teaching Focus: Specializes in piano performance, pedagogy, and music education. Her career combines university teaching with community outreach through roles like Graduate Assistant at Ohio University and instructor at the Athens Community Music School.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: Details not provided in text.

Labs/Teams: Leads her own piano studio and collaborates with Waynesburg University ensembles like the Wind Symphony (prior experience).