Guitar & Trumpet
Mr. Simon Cheuvront
Guitar & Trumpet Instructor
About Mr. Simon
Simon Cheuvront is a recent graduate of West Virginia University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree cum laude in May 2024. With a passion for music education and performance, Simon has dedicated himself to inspiring students across multiple musical disciplines.
Simon has been teaching private guitar lessons since 2020 and joined the faculty at Morgantown Piano Academy in 2023. His expertise spans a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, funk, soul, country, classical, and rock, allowing him to connect with students of diverse musical interests and backgrounds.
Teaching Experience & Leadership
Elementary Music Teacher
Current music teacher at Mason Dixon Elementary, teaching general music, band, strings, and choir to elementary students.
Orchestra Director
Serves as Orchestra Director at Clay-Battelle Middle School, leading ensemble performances and developing young orchestral musicians.
Musical Expertise & Genres
Simon's versatile musical background allows him to teach a diverse range of genres, helping students explore and master their preferred musical styles:
Jazz – Improvisation, swing rhythms, and jazz theory fundamentals
Funk & Soul – Groove-based rhythms, syncopation, and expressive playing techniques
Country – Traditional and modern country styles, fingerpicking, and chord progressions
Classical – Technical foundations, music theory, and classical repertoire
Rock – Power chords, riffs, solos, and rock performance techniques