Our Staff
The Lawson School of Music was founded by Owner/Lead Instructor, Heather Heim and has both a physical location (Elizabethtown, KY) as well as an online community of students. Through the talents, knowledge, and skill of our wonderful teachers, The Lawson School of Music offers a variety of classes including voice, piano, Kindermusik (newborn-7), musical theatre, group classes, guitar, ukulele, songwriting, and more! Classes are offered to students of all ages, developmental stages and skill levels.
We would love to have you join our musical family!
Mission:
- To provide quality music and performance instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- To share the power and benefits of music to students to help improve their stress levels, academic success, confidence, and love of music/arts.
- To enhance the arts community both locally and globally.
"Whatever your path, let music be the start
Heather Heim
(Owner/Lead Master Instructor)
Instruments/Classes Taught: Beginner to Advanced Voice, Beginner to Intermediate Piano, Acting, Musical Theater, Little Notes, Group Voice, Group Acting, College Prep/Music Theory
Heather Heim is the Owner and Lead Instructor at The Lawson School of Music. She is a passionate music instructor and performer and teaches a variety of classes at The Lawson School of Music. Ms. Heim holds degrees from Campbellsville University (Masters of Vocal Performance) and Western Kentucky University (Bachelors of Music in Voice) as well as training from New York University (2009), pedagogical training in the Blaylock Vocal Method, and a Kindermusik License. Ms. Heim Lawson has over 13 years of teaching/vocal coaching experience and is a proud member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Her teaching method has been described as “holistic and empathetic in approach with pedagogical techniques that are accessible and applicable to performers in all genres of music.” In addition to being the owner and lead instructor at The Lawson School of Music (Elizabethtown, KY), Ms. Heim Lawson has worked as adjunct Voice Instructor and Assistant Director to Opera/Musical Theatre productions at Campbellsville University and Indiana University Southeast. In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Ms. Heim Lawson has had the pleasure of being guest Music Director for BG OnStage as well as a regular guest vocal clinician at The Rock Band Academy. Most recently, Ms. Heim has served as Musical Director for The Youth Theatre of Hardin County's production of The Addams Family (2021) and The Little Mermaid (2022). Other productions where she has served as Music Director/Director include 'Alice in Wonderland, Jr.', 'The Sound of Music Jr.', 'Seussical Jr.', and 'Broadway Santa.'.
Many of Ms. Heim's students have gone on to pursue music and performing arts at The University level, landed roles in various musical theatre productions, semi-finalists and finalists in State Fair Talent and various vocal competitions, performed in Honor's Choirs at Carnegie Hall, and have been attendees of The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA).
In addition to teaching, Ms. Heim Lawson can be found performing on stage in everything from musicals to opera and everything in between. In her free time, Heather enjoys yoga, dancing, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two pugs.
Carlos Serrano
(Instructor)
Instruments/Classes Taught: Beginner to Advanced Guitar, Beginner to Intermediate Ukulele, Beginner Bass, Bucket Drumming, Group Ukulele, Beginner Songwriting
Carlos Serrano is a guitarist from Topeka, KS. He began playing guitar at 14 and within his first year had already mastered solo compositions by Chet Atkins, Andrew Yorke, and Ernesto Lecueno. Carlos' prodigious talent led him to pursue guitar performance at Kansas State University where he studied under head jazz instructor/guitarist Dr. Wayne Goins. Due to KSU lacking a major in Jazz Performance, Carlos received a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy with an emphasis in Aesthetics and a minor in Jazz Performance. During this time Carlos became involved in numerous ensembles and developed proficiency in an array of styles including latin jazz, big band, choir, musical pit, and small ensemble bebop.
Since graduation, Serrano has continued to build his abilities through daily practice with an emphasis on blues, rock, and integrating jazz theory into folk styles. When Carlos isn't teaching or causing a ruckus he enjoys intensive gardening, reading, podcasts, and cooking. He currently resides in Mt. Sherman, KY, with his fiance and their overabundance of dogs and cats.
Kinly Bertram
(Master Instructor)
Instruments/Classes Taught: Beginner to Advanced Piano, Woodwinds, College Prep, Studio-wide Accompanist
Kinly Bertram is a professional pianist and teacher residing in Elizabethtown. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from Campbellsville University. Ms. Bertram held the position of adjunct staff accompanist at Campbellsville University until 2020, and ran her own independent piano studio since 2014 until joining with The Lawson School of Music. She is a 2009 Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) alumnus in piano and has received numerous piano honors and awards in competitions and festivals, including the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. Ms. Bertram has served as a woodwind instructor for Southwestern High School Marching Band, and formerly taught piano, winds, music appreciation and church music at Jubal’s Academy. In her spare time, she enjoys running, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her cats.
Aneesha Edwards
(Instructor)
Instruments/Classes Taught: Beginner to Advanced Piano, Beginner to Advanced Acting, Beginner to Advanced Voice, Singing Starz, Little Notes, Ukulele, Bucket Drumming, Woodwinds
Aneesha Edwards is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and theater performer with a passion for helping students discover confidence and joy through the arts. She studied piano for six years and continues to enjoy playing in her free time, while also bringing more than a decade of experience as a clarinetist to her teaching. During her time at Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Kentucky, Aneesha served as Drum Major in 2019, leading an award-winning marching band recognized for multiple performance honors.
In addition to her musical background, Aneesha has over ten years of theatrical experience in both plays and musicals. She has performed in numerous productions at the University of Louisville, including the role of Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Most recently, she appeared professionally with the Stephen Foster Drama Association, portraying Mary in The Stephen Foster Story and performing in the ensemble of The Sound of Music.
As an instructor at The Lawson School of Music, Aneesha strives to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable exploring, experimenting, and growing. She believes every student learns differently and tailors each lesson to meet their individual goals, interests, and learning style.
Aneesha loves being part of the Lawson School of Music because of its welcoming community, talented faculty, and shared commitment to helping every student reach their fullest potential. She is excited to inspire the next generation of musicians and performers while fostering a lifelong love of music.
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