Tiamoyo Arts and Education is a multi-dimensional company that seeks to inspire and educate children and adults through the musical and performing arts.
Sharon Brown cheston, Ph.D.
Sharon Brown Cheston, Ph.D., proprietor, is a pianist, choral conductor, Contemporary Gospel/Christian pianist/singer, educator, composer, ethnomusicologist, and Women's Mental Health Advocate/Motivational Speaker. Dr. Cheston received her Ph.D. degree in Music Education from the Case Western Reserve University/ Cleveland Institute of Music Joint Music Program. She received her training in Suzuki piano and Suzuki theory curriculum/pedagogy from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she currently serves on the music theory Academy faculty.
Tiamoyo Chorale
A volunteer, multi-generational treble voice ensemble, Tiamoyo Chorale performs repertoire spanning music of the African diaspora, including spirituals, gospel, and classical music.
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Tiamoyo Music Academy
Suzuki and traditional private instruction in
piano, music theory, and more.
Non-classical genre instruction available, including popular music, jazz, gospel, and more.
Performance/Lectures
Fulfilling her life-long dream, Dr. Cheston performed as keyboardist with the Cleveland Orchestra in 2025. The Ivy-Cheston Piano Duo was featured as guest performers with the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, performing compositions for two pianos, four hands and orchestra, with the orchestra performing one of her arrangements and orchestrations. As a collaborative pianist, she has performed in concert with Cleveland Orchestra violinist Mark Dumm and other notable musicians, such as Stephen Sims, violin. She has performed on piano in theater orchestra pits, including Karamu Theater, Cleveland Playhouse, and at NightTown and other venues with Reggie Pittman, trumpet.
As part of its mission, Tiamoyo Arts and Education offers concerts each year, free to audience members throughout northeast Ohio.