Christina Blain
I love everything about the piano. I love my fingers moving and hitting multiple keys. I love how beautiful a …
Instructors
Our instructors are, of course, accomplished musicians. But more importantly, they are great teachers. They combine a genuine love of their instrument with a real passion for teaching. And it’s that passion that is infectious and often leads to the student developing a life-long love of music.
Chuck King
Music is my creative outlet. While I enjoy playing a variety of styles, jazz is my favorite. There’s something amazing …
Cindy Dugan
Music has been a major part of my life since early childhood. Some of my fondest memories include family gatherings …
Dianne Shaw
For as long as I can remember, singing has been a part of who I am. Whether singing to myself …
Grace Shaddix
My favorite thing about teaching is seeing children and adults develop their God given abilities. I like to see my …
Janie Williams
I’ve been a musician most of my life. From a young age, I took classical piano lessons. My passion for …
Joel Bailey
Music has captivated me from an early age. My father always went to church on Sundays, and it was there …
Johnetta Horton
My favorite part of teaching is helping students learn to express themselves through music. Since the first day I picked …
Josephine Cox
My viola is the voice God has given me to sing His praises. There’s something amazing about the power of …
Julianne Odahowski Steele
I enjoy teaching students of all levels, ages 4 through adult. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is adapting …
Kevin James
The saxophone is perhaps the most versatile and vocally expressive of the woodwind instruments. Once you gain a certain confidence …
Linda Warburton
My love for music started in middle school. The first time I played with a full band, I was hooked! …
Melanie Thompson
Music provides us with a beautiful way of communicating our feelings. When I sing, I can express myself in ways …
Semonne Strawbridge
What I love most about piano is that I can express my feelings and emotions as I play. The gift …
Susan Sumrall
My favorite thing about teaching is helping students recognize their hidden talents. I love to hear and see the joy …
Tabitha Robinson
Learning should bring joy. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is helping students experience joy through music. I believe …
Teresa Hill
I believe we are born with musical ability, just like we are born to speak. It is my goal to …
Veronica Holder
My favorite aspect of teaching is sparking a love of music in my students. I want students to look forward …
Viktor Dulguerov
I developed a love of music at a very early age as I listened to my parents performing as professional …
Yeonwoo Seo
My favorite thing about teaching is helping each student discover his/her unique sound. The beautiful, rich tone of the cello …
FAQ
- How do you match me with an instructor?
If you would like, you can select your own instructor by reading the instructor biographies. If you have a specific lesson time that you request, then you will be placed with the instructor that has that lesson time available.
- Does the music academy offer lessons for adults?
Yes, we welcome adult students. Several of our instructors specialize in teaching adult students and enjoy adapting lessons to their learning interests.