I’ve been teaching over 30 years. I teach 11 instruments. I can come to your home or you can come to my studio in great falls, VA. I make lessons fun!

Providing quality music instructions for over 20 years to students of all ages. Located in the heart of Fairfax City, VA students may choose in- person, online instruction or a hybrid. Students have the opportunity to collaborate on ensemble and solo music in studio group classes and bi-annual recitals. Teaching lessons has always been my passion. Helping students find their unique voice in music is a privilege as a teacher. The performing arts can be a vehicle for social change, expression, and healing. Guiding students and providing unique, individualized lessons to students is always a highlight of my work week....

I have been involved in music for my entire life and have been a professional music director, voice teacher, and accompanist for over twenty years. Through this work, I have come to believe that every individual can experience profoundly moving artistic experiences and that these moments can change lives. This belief guides my process be it with individual singers, musical theater troupes or large choirs. My job as an educator is to unlock this potential. I must help my singers define and meet the unique objectives using current pedagogy, a comprehensive curriculum and modern technology ensuring their success now and as studio alumni. Voice p...

Niatesha Thompson 's Bio Originally from Knoxville, TN now located in Snellville, GA Niatesha has been a lover of music since birth. Niatesha was told that as a child she was able to hum before she was able to talk. She started singing at the age of 2 and her father signed up a for piano lessons as the age of 5. The earliest memory of singing Niatesha as performing for her grandmother's morning church service at the age of 4. During Niatesha's elementary, middle school and high school years she performed in several popular choirs like The Inner City Youth Performance Choice who was futured in the late and great NFL star Reggie White who play...

I have an extensive background in classical vocal pedagogy and performance. Having held multiple University and Conservatory faculty positions, I was able to work with a broad spectrum of students of all ages and genders. I was on staff at the Washington National Opera with Maestro Placido Domingo. I have also had extensive experience in Musical Theater, both as Music Director and individual voice coach. Several students from the studio are singing around the country and abroad in Opera, Music Theater, and Country. In addition the studio has a large high school contingent that are exploring their musical gifts....