Meet the Team

Image of Dr. Christine Gangelhoff, Founder and Lead Consultant at SoundPath Consulting, with expertise in music admissions and a Doctorate in Musical Arts. She holds an Artist Dimploma from Yale University. 
Dr. Christine Gangelhoff
FOUNDER AND LEAD CONSULTANT
Blending artistry, scholarship, and consulting expertise to guide students toward success.

Dr. Christine Gangelhoff, a multifaceted virtuoso, holds an Artist Diploma from Yale University and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota. Her distinguished career spans music performance, academia, recording, arts administration, and authorship. As the Founder and Lead Consultant at SoundPath, Christine combines her expertise to guide students in achieving their academic and artistic aspirations.

Christine also holds advanced certifications, including a Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC Irvine and training from the IECA Summer Institute. Her professional affiliations include the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), The College Music Society, and the National Flute Association, among others.

Dedicated to empowering students, Christine’s personalized approach ensures each student receives expert guidance tailored to their individual needs.


  • Image of Dr. Cathleen LeGrand, Essay Advisor at SoundPath Consulting, specializing in International Baccalaureate essays and application writing.

    Dr. Cathleen LeGrand

    ESSAY ADVISOR

    Guiding students to craft authentic, compelling narratives for college admissions.

  • Image of Marlon Daniel, Artistic Advisor at SoundPath Consulting, offering expert artistic coaching and performance assessments to help students excel in college auditions.

    Marlon Daniel

    ARTISTIC ADVISOR

    Elevating students' performances through expert artistic coaching and assessments.

  • Image of Sara Aronson, Emotional Readiness Coach, supporting students with anxiety and learning differences for college success.

    Sara Aronson

    SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST

    Helping students build confidence and prepare emotionally for college success.

  • Image of Choni Arri, Instrument Specialist at SoundPath Consulting, providing virtual assessments and recommendations to ensure students’ instruments meet collegiate standards

    Choni Arri

    INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST

    Ensuring students' instruments meet collegiate standards for success.

  • Image of Atlas Finch, Music Theory Coach, preparing students for the AP Music Theory exam and enhancing their musicianship

    Atlas Finch

    MUSIC THEORY COACH

    Advancing students' music theory skills to enhance their musicianship, strengthen college applications, and prepare for the AP Music Theory exam.

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Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) logo, representing the founder’s role as an associate member and co-leader of the Visual and Performing Arts Affinity Group
International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) logo, representing the founder’s membership.
College Music Society (CMS) logo, representing the founder’s membership and participation in cohorts on AI in music and inclusivity in music education.
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) logo, representing the founder’s membership.
ScholarMatch logo, representing the founder’s role as an advisor.
American Federation of Musicians (AFM) logo, representing the founder’s professional affiliation.
Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) logo, representing the founder’s membership.
National Flute Association (NFA) logo, representing the founder’s membership and role on the Pedagogy Committee.