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Kelly B is a local from Lansing, Michigan, and a master’s student in piano performance at Michigan State University. She enjoys solo performances and collaborating with other musicians. She is a part of You Can Feel the Music, a team making written music accessible to both sighted and non-sighted learners. When not practicing, Kelly enjoys listening to various genres, from Bossa nova to Japanese math rock. She also enjoys bird-watching, photography, and learning languages.

Lily Yi-Hui C. is a Taiwanese pianist who recently finished the Doctoral of Musical Arts in piano performance from MSU. She received her master's degree in piano performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2019 and her bachelor's degree from National Taiwan Normal University in 2017. She enjoys teaching different ages and abilities of students and helping them find the joy of learning music.

Shelby H. has over 15 years of experience in musical performance. She started taking private music lessons at the age of 7 and went on to pursue music production in college. She earned her degree in Arts and Humanities from Michigan State University, with a focus on music. When she isn't performing or writing, she can be found drawing, playing board/video games, and caring for her houseplants. 

Elyor G. is pursuing his DMA degree in clarinet performance at Michigan State University. He currently plays in band and orchestra concerts, solo recitals and loves playing in chamber settings. He has 7 years of teaching experience with clarinet and more than 4 years of teaching saxophone and piano. Outside of his music, he loves spending time with his wife and daughter, watching movies, or enjoying nature. 

Farangiz T. is a Michigan-based educator with almost 20 years of experience. Besides teaching, she is known as a professional musician and an international performer. She is pursuing her Doctoral degree in Music Performance at Michigan State University. In her teaching, she seeks to bring out the individual creativity of her students while also developing solid fundamentals so that her students can feel confident in their music-making capabilities.

Kathy (Qianshan) Y. is a Chinese pianist who is both a graduate assistant and a Doctor of
Music Arts candidate in Piano Performance at Michigan State University. She holds a Bachelor
of Music in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music and a Master of Music from
the Northwestern University. She has shared her passion for music through teaching, with
experiences ranging from private lessons to class piano for students.

Kenzie K. is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Piano Performance and a Graduate Assistant at Michigan State University. She received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Her approach to teaching made her a highly sought-after teacher in Cleveland during her master's program. Her teaching environment is welcoming, engaging, and entertaining while still instilling key fundamentals in the technique and artistry of piano. Outside of music, she enjoys going for a run, cooking, and hanging out with her friends.

Amanda L. has over 15 years of vocal performance and piano experience. She has performed in several Opera and Choir performances in Grand Rapids, including Carmina Burana and Brahms German Requiem. She has also performed in several naturalization ceremonies to induce new American citizenship. Amanda has a life-long passion for music and loves to share that passion with her students.

Melissa C. is a Lansing, Michigan-born native with over 20 years of experience as a professional recording artist, songwriter, musician, and producer. She has received her double associate's degree in music (GA) and music education and will soon continue her studies in music education. She has a background in classical vocal performance and more popular genres and has taught voice lessons for the past seven years. Outside of music, she enjoys time with her family, traveling, and shopping. 

Maura D. is a multi-instrumentalist who is currently studying music education and composition at Michigan State University. She teaches voice, piano, ukulele, guitar, bass, and drum lessons at  Okemos Music Academy! Outside of the Academy, Maura is also a regular instructor at School of Rock East Lansing and through the Early Childhood Music Program at the MSU Community Music School. In the next few years, Maura hopes to live out her dream career as a school music teacher by day and composer by night!

Gerardo de la Torre is a Mexican operatic baritone and vocal instructor and teaches Piano and Voice at Okemos Music Academy. He’s currently a graduate teaching assistant at Michigan State University and pursuing his doctorate in vocal performance (D.M.A.). He received his Master of Music Degree at the Manhattan School of Music. The “Brooklyn Discovery” acclaimed him as "A Rolls Royce among Fords" in 2018. The baritone has won top-prize awards in numerous international voice competitions across the United States and Mexico. As an instructor, he has specialized in vocal rehabilitation, analysis of music scores and diction coaching of European languages (Spanish, Italian, French, and German).

John K. is a current Michigan State University College of Music student who teaches clarinet,
saxophone, piano, ukulele, and voice. Mr. K. started his music career at 6 years old and has spent a
lifetime immersed in music by performing on multiple instruments. He regularly performs
in libraries, nursing homes, local venues, and benefit concerts. In his free time, John enjoys arranging music, learning new instruments, being a professional DJ, cooking, playing basketball, and playing billiards.

Matt P. is a multi-instrumentalist who has played with multiple groups and ensembles as a freelance musician for ten years. He teaches Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele at Okemos Music Academy. He has experience with various genres, and is currently in college, finishing a few degrees and working with a few bands on original music.

Fred I.’s professional career began when he was just sixteen, and he teaches Piano and Drums at Okemos Music Academy. He spent more than two decades producing music for musical theater, church choirs, cocktail bars, jazz ensembles, salsa bands, and ballet companies, both as a pianist/drummer and director. These experiences included stints working for Rock legend Ben E. King and the Joffrey Ballet of New York. He is currently a college professor by day and has established his own music label.

Shelly G. teaches Piano and Voice at Okemos Music Academy. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in piano. She has been teaching voice and piano for many years, and it is a true passion of hers. Shelly teaches all ages, from children to adults, helping each student reach their potential and goals.

Adam M. has taught at Okemos Music Academy since 2016 and teaches Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass. In addition, he is an in-demand bassist and multi-instrumentalist throughout the Midwest. In 2008 he attended Bowling Green State University under talent and academic scholarships, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Music Performance in 2012. Adam’s three favorite artists are Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis, and his current guilty pleasures are Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, and Frank Sinatra.

Geoff L. has over twenty years of experience with Piano and Drum performance and education. He studied under Dallas symphony percussionist Jeff Prosperie and the University of Akron’s Director of Bands, Galen Karriker. His career has led him to many ensembles, including The MSU Marching Band, Chicago Bears Drumline, and more. Although drums are his primary instrument, Geoff is an accomplished singer and pianist.