Our Team
As a staff, we take pride in being the cornerstone of our VIBE Family! Each instructor is responsible for a certain aspect of our operation, & cares greatly for the well-being and growth of our students. Without our team & volunteers, VIBE would be nothing more than a great idea. Meet our team!
Megan Openshaw
Executive Director
Vocal/Piano Instructor
Megan has been around since Vibe's creation. Many students have studied under her in Vocal Lessons and as cast members during Vibe's productions. Megan has a long list of vocal experience and years of coaching as well.
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Yzabelle Openshaw
Program Manager
Theatrical Director
Miss Belle has been doing theatre since she was 11 years old. She has participated in numerous theatrical experiences and done over 50 plays/musicals. Her favorites are "Stardust, Les Misérables, Shrek, Annie, Frozen, and Moana". Yzabelle graduated from Kamiakin High School and found Vibe right after. She quickly became partners in crime with Executive Director Megan Openshaw and began directing for Vibe in 2016. She currently teaches preschool in the mornings before heading off to program manage and direct at Vibe. Miss Belle is attending Regent University to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Administration. She loves being in the Vibe Family and bringing a unique and safe theatre home to students from the area! This winter, Miss Belle and her husband will be welcoming their first baby!
Jason Ford
Drum Instructor
Jason was raised in San Diego, California and has been playing drums since 1989 (age 6). By his senior year in high school he led the Poway High Emerald Brigade Drumline through multiple award winning regional competitions and travelled with the Jazz band and wind symphony to national competitions. After high school, Jason spent 15 years as a studio drummer, and has performed in upwards of 400 shows with various musicians throughout San Diego and Los Angeles. He has also performed in musical theatre (pit orchestras), collegiate pep bands, and dreams of putting together a local percussion group based on STOMP. Jason is excited to be part of the Tri-cities and hopes to accelerate and educate drummers of all ages to their full potential.
Hyrum Hansen
Vocals/Piano Instructor
Hyrum teaches piano, voice, and violin at Vibe. His goal is to grow and encourage a love of music in his students while equipping them with the tools they need to be comfortable and confident musicians. Hyrum has studied instruments for 17 years and performed professionally. He has been part of the Vibe family for a year!
Brennan Bence
Theatre Instructor
Brennan has been involved in theatre since he was 16 years old, but in that short time, he
has been a part of several productions. He has worn many hats in his time, such as actor, director, stage
manager, technical director, head carpenter, production designer, producer, sound technician, and
much more! Many of his experiences were with professional residents and touring productions while studying theatre and business at Dakota Wesleyan University. Some of his favorite plays and
musicals are Little Shop of Horrors, Rock of Ages, Colossal, and Wizard of Oz. Brennan found Vibe during
their production of Lion King Jr. and quickly became a team member! He left to pursue his
education and gain the professional experience he’s excited to share with students back at his
Vibe home!
Connor Hoiland
Guitar/Piano Instructor
At the age of 12, Connor started teaching himself guitar. Trying to be diverse in his studies, he had learned repertoire from several different genres including classical, jazz, blues, rock, country, and metal. He started taking lessons at the age of 15 after hitting a “wall” in his practices. That is where he learned different strategies and approaches to practice, as well as how much easier and enjoyable learning an instrument is by having a teacher there to help. The practice strategies that were learned, and which he loves sharing with his students, have helped him not only with learning guitar, but when learning piano as well.
Recently, Connor has graduated from Columbia Basin College with an Associates in Arts and Science, with a specific focus on music theory and piano. He plans on attending University to pursue his doctorates in Music Composition and Theory. With over ten years of experience on guitar and almost five years experience on piano, he would love the opportunity to help you develop your skills and understanding of music.
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Ashlynn Smith
Intern
Bio coming soon!