Adonai Music Studio

Adonai Music Studio

5.0Exceptional(8 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

Our Teachers

DIRK DONAHUE(owner)

Dirk is a veteran in the world of a cappella and choral singing. He has performed, vocal coached, and directed his way through this lengthy career. He enjoyed 23 years of singing and directing in the world-renowned group “Voices of Liberty” at Disney’s EPCOT. For the past 10 years, you can find him leading the Dapper Dans of Main Street USA at the most magical place on earth. Besides performing, Dirk enjoys bringing others into the world of singing through education and community choirs. He has been a teaching artist for Disney Sings Workshops, as well as director of mass choirs such as the Candlelight Processional Cast Choir seasonally at EPCOT. He has been an associate adjunct professor at Johnson University Florida for over a decade as private voice instructor, co-director of New Creation touring choir, and director of Campus Choir and Choral Society.

Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks M. M. Ed. graduated with a degree in Musical Arts from Johnson University.

She completed her Master’s in Music Education from Liberty University and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Music and Worship Studies. She is certified through the Northwest Institute of Voice.

She has previously taught voice and piano in her own studio and at The First Academy in Orlando. Currently, she teaches Music Appreciation for Liberty University Online. She also teaches Vocal Pedagogy and Private Voice for Johnson University Florida.

LAURAN BROOKS

Lauran Brooks is a senior at Liberty University, graduating in May 2021. She has majored in Fine Arts and Music.

Lauran plays the guitar, the bass, the mandolin, ukulele, and the drums.

Lauran has taught these instruments for the past four years.

She and her sister are signed with“Little Bird Big Sound Recording Studio.” Their music can be found on iTunes and all music platforms.


Highlights

Hired 13 times
4 employees
9 years in business
Serves Clermont , FL
Offers online services

Social media


Details

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old

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    adriana O.

    They answer all your questions in real time, they contact you with the teachers and answer your needs.
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    January 12, 2024

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    Judith I.

    I love the music learning experience with Adonai Music Studio. So much so that I started with voice lessons, and added guitar lessons later on. The instructors are knowledgeable and amazing!
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    March 22, 2022

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    Mandie F.

    I studied under Dirk in college and have come back 5 years later to study under him again. Phenomenal talent and he has a unique way of knowing my voice and how to stretch, strengthen, and grow it. Fantastic teacher!
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    August 14, 2020

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    Tony C.

    Because of his experience working with incredible musicians, Dirk is highly qualified to work with vocalists who are looking to improve their skills.
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    August 06, 2020

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    Ruth R.

    Dirk is a dedicated professional. His class sessions integrate all of the following: clear objectives for the weeks lesson, excellent class time management, effective vocal tools and techniques, and a kind nurturing (and fun) spirit to make the class experience all worthwhile.
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    August 05, 2020

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    Renee R.

    Dirk has improved my daughters vowels and clarity if voice. Her pitch and range are also improving which is increasing her confidence. He is patient and encouraging. He has been flexible with us during some scheduling challenges. Thankful to have someone so talented working with her.
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    August 05, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    With a new student, We like to find out the goals of the student, what they want to accomplish, what they've done in the past, and the type of music they want to perform. We also will work with a new student to test their vocal range, for singers, or ability on the instrument of choice.

    We structure the lessons around warm ups and excercises that work very well to shape musical abiltiy and get a student to understand their voice and or instrument.

    We proceed through a series of lessons and will continue with those excersises. Then we will add actual songs to put in practice what we have learned through working together.

    I have degrees and experience from the following:

    Music Degree AA from Seminole State College

    Radio and TV Degree BA from The University of Central Florida

    25 years of performing with the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT and The Dapper Dans Babershop Quartet at the Magic Kingdom

    Choral Director for 30 years with experience at the middle school level as well as teaching the Candlelight Processional Cast Choir at EPCOT.

    I've been teaching Voice and Choir at Johnson University Florida for over 12 years and am the Creative Arts Director for the Florida Campus in Kissimmee.

    My instructors are well seasoned teachers with a passion for working with students and families while striving to emphasize the fun of making great music.

    I charge $35 per one half hour a week.

    I have worked with vocal students at every level from very experienced to very little experience. I also work with all age groups and currently have singers as young as 14 and as old as 70 singing with me.

    My piano, voice, and guitar teachers will also work with younger students at any level of performance ability.


    Services offered

    Guitar
    Piano
    Singing
    Bass Guitar