Ayce Kyptyn has been inspiring and training young musicians for over two decades, blending deep musical expertise with a gift for mentorship. With a degree in Trombone Performance and Theology, Ayce’s teaching is as much about building confidence and creativity as it is about mastering the instrument.

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Since beginning in 2000, Ayce has held positions in the Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra and the Holland Symphony Orchestra, performing in both classical and contemporary repertoire at a professional level. For ten years, Ayce served as the low brass mentor for the Holland Area Youth Orchestra, guiding students through challenging works and preparing them for high-level ensemble playing. Throughout their career, Ayce has worked extensively with middle and high school students in band, orchestra, jazz, and small ensembles — fostering not just musical skill, but discipline, self-expression, and a lifelong love for the arts.

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In 2022, Ayce shifted focus from working directly with youth to running a somatic sexology practice for adults, helping people land fully in their bodies and explore gender, identity, expression, and orientation. Still, music remains a lifelong passion, and Ayce loves giving back to the community by raising up local musicians and supporting the next generation. The theology degree? Let’s just say the music part stuck.