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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.

Cat H. has been a professional musician for forty years and teaches Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Ukulele at Okemos Music Academy. Cat has performed a variety of types of music. In addition, she has been a teacher for twenty-two years and has taught privately in Lansing and Ann Arbor.  She holds several degrees in Music Education, Secondary English, Montessori education, and Curriculum and Instruction. Cat grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and lives in Lansing, Michigan.

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).

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. 

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.

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.