Ashley Eisenmann
Owner / Instructor – Kindermusik and private lessons
In 2014, Ashley’s music passion led her to win the Big Idea contest at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This sparked Crash Bang Boom—a hub for quality music instruction. Initially, a piano pro teaching all ages, Ashley expanded her venture to offer small group classes, private lessons, music-themed parties, and music education courses designed for parents and caregivers. With a Bachelor of Music degree, she’s building a music haven in Omaha, her current home with her husband Josh, and 2 kids Haddie & Brock.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, and baking.
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: Her favorite musicians are her students!
Dayle Johnson
Instructor – private guitar lessons
As a former vocal music teacher at Bertrand Community Schools and Ord Junior/Senior High School, Ms. Johnson directed choirs, show choirs, and ensembles while teaching guitar and general music. Following retirement, she joined the University of Omaha as an adjunct faculty member, teaching Music Education, guitar, and vocal methods. Presently, at the College of Education, she supervises student teachers and serves as an Instructional Coach. Ms. Johnson adjudicates various choral competitions and occasionally substitutes for the Millard Public School District. When she’s not involved in music, you can find her spending time with her sister or brother and their spouses, or with her sidekick, Belle (the dog).
Hobbies: Gardening, singing in the church choir and following Husker volleyball and football.
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: Her favorite contemporary composer is John Rutter who writes beautiful choir pieces and her favorite band/singer is Jon Bon Jovi.
Grace Manley
Instructor – private lessons
Grace (she/her) is thrilled to be teaching at Crash Bang Boom! As a teacher, Grace has a passion for making music education joyful, accessible, and inclusive. She is dedicated to meeting students where they are at, tailoring lessons and pedagogy styles to meet individual needs, all while inspiring self-confidence and a love for the process of learning. Grace is a classically trained soprano with many years of professional performing experience in art song, opera, choral repertoire, and musical theater. She received her master’s degree in music education and her bachelor’s degree in voice performance, both from UNO – but now calls Omaha home along with her dogs, Leo & Winnie.
Hobbies: Spending time with loved ones, writing, cooking, kickboxing, and singing!
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: She loves all types of music but often listens to artists like John Denver and Simon and Garfunkel.
Quin Sexton
Instructor – private trumpet and piano lessons
Quin Sexton is a Music Education Major at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His main instrument is the trumpet, yet loves being able to teach piano to a variety of students. Quin hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Film Scoring within the next few years.
Having played football for most of his life and after considering culinary school, he decided his true passions in life were in music. Along with the special people in his life of course, which include his parents, brothers, sister, fiancé, and his cat, Rigby.
Hobbies: Writing music for film, writing short films, and cooking.
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: Hans Zimmer
Christian Shields
Instructor – private lessons
Christian started his journey to teaching music in high school when he had a choir teacher that made learning so excited and fun that he decided to become that person for other students and help them find their love for music.
He lives here in Omaha and enjoys spending time with his mom, dad, two sisters and older brother.
Hobbies: Playing video games.
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: For King & Country
Kaitlan Scates-Pettiford
Instructor – Kindermusik and private lessons
Inspired by early mentors, Kaitlan discovered her passion for music teaching. With a Bachelor of Music in Education from Hastings College, she dedicated a decade to elementary music in South Omaha, earning Kodaly and Orff certifications along the way.
In 2022, seeking diverse teaching avenues, she embraced substitute teaching across districts. Joining Crash Bang Boom and The Rose Studios part-time in 2023 added joy as she guided young musicians. Beyond teaching, Kaitlan thrived arranging and directing music for a PLAN production in 2023. Balancing family with husband Benjiman, two children, and their two cats, she remains committed to nurturing young musical talents.
Hobbies: She loves to crochet, play board games with friends and family, sew, bake, and garden.
Favorite Artist/Musician/Group: Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark O’Connor album called Appalachian Journey, AJR and The Happy Fits. She also loves instrumental versions of different popular songs.