PIANO/CHOIR ACCOMPANIST

Kim is an award winning pianist with over thirty years of teaching experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Rhodes College, Master of Music in Piano Performance at The University of Alabama, and Master of Music Education at Samford University. She has experience teaching piano to students ages 4 through adult, and has taught school music at the elementary and secondary levels. Kim is passionate about helping students develop musical minds, hearts, and hands.

Certifications and Memberships: Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), TEA certified Music K-12 educator, Central Texas Area Music Teachers Association.

VOICE/CHOIR DIRECTOR

Krista received her Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University, FL and her Masters of Music from University of Miami, FL. Her choir and musical theater teaching experiences have been with students in grades K-12 and college. She has been teacher, choir director, music director or choreographer for youth musicals at the UMHB Conservatory of Music, the Cultural Activities Center, Providence Preparatory School, Academy High School and Temple Civic Theatre.

Besides her passion for giving people of all ages the confidence and skills to grow as performers, she strives to help her students develop a deep love and appreciation of the arts. 

Certifications and Memberships: Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

VOICE/PIANO

Johanna has a Bachelors degree in Music Education from University of Texas at Arlington. She has 7 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students in both classroom and private lesson settings. She is a vocalist of 20 years and has performed in UTA's "West Side Story'', "Die Fledermaus", and UTA's A Capella Choir. She currently sings on the worship team at Grace Church Salado.

Johanna loves to see her students gain confidence in their musical skills and abilities which she believes also strengthens their confidence in life. She loves teaching her students a lifelong love for music and seeing their faces light up with joy!

Certifications and Memberships: Orff Level 1 Certified, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

GUITAR

Jeff has been playing guitar since the age of 7. He attended his first open mic at 9 years old, and has been playing live music ever since. He has taught private guitar lessons to students of all ages from elementary through adult. Jeff also taught elementary school music in Southeast Colorado. Jeff is excited to share his passion for and knowledge of music with his students!

VOICE/ ASSISTANT CHOIR DIRECTOR

Avalyn, a Nolanville native, is currently pursuing a BM in Vocal Performance at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. At UMHB, Avalyn is involved in One Voice, Concert Choir, and Opera Music Theatre, which she has also performed and toured with in Wales, UK, and Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY. Most recently, she portrayed the role of Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Avalyn is an alumna of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Mixed Choir. She is currently a member of Las Voces Chorus and cantors at First Methodist Church Temple. Avalyn is eager to see students gain a deeper understanding of their instrument (their voice) as it connects to the style and genre they wish to pursue.

VOICE/PIANO

Chloe Ramos has her Bachelors of Music from the University of North Florida and her Masters of Music from the University of Miami, FL. Along with performing, teaching has become one of her passions. Many of her private students have scored superiors in thespian festivals, received leading roles in various musicals, and have been accepted into prestigious arts schools including LaVilla School of the Arts and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. For the past three years, she has taught elementary music and was the music director for Beauty and the Beast JR., The Lion King JR., and Shrek JR.

She loves to create a space where students can explore all of their musical talents to become lifelong learners of music.

Certifications and Memberships: Florida Music Education Association (FMEA), International Thespian Society, and Music Education (K-12) / Department of Education, Fl.

ACTING/VOICE/ASSISTANT CHOIR DIRECTOR

Isabelle has her Master of Arts in Theatre from Regent University and a degree in Performing Arts and Christian Studies from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor (UMHB). She served as the President of the Student Chapter for the National Association of Teachers of Singing and Women’s Chorus. She has participated in numerous theatrical productions on and off the stage. She has taught in various capacities and received a Big Red Heart Award from BISD for her dedication to students.

Isabelle participated in over thirty productions at professional and community theatre companies including The 5th Avenue Theatre, Edmonds Driftwood Players, Taproot Theatre, and Edmonds Heights Performing Arts. Isabelle desires to share her passion for the stage and storytelling with her students and strives to inspire joy and confidence in every aspect of performance, from auditions to the final bow.

Certifications and Memberships: International Thespian Society.

GUITAR/BASS/UKULELE/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Doug has 30 years of playing experience on bass, acoustic and electric guitar. He has played in a wide variety of musical settings from jazz trios to rock bands to praise and worship teams. He currently leads the worship team at Grace Church Jarrell .

Doug’ loves to help students discover the joy beyond just playing and instrument. the joy of unique expression and creativity.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PIANO/PERCUSSION

Kimberly has a Bachelors degree in Education from Baylor University. She has 30 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students in the classroom and in after-school music enrichment programs. She is a percussionist of 37 years and has played in the Baylor University Golden Wave Band, the Baylor Symphonic Band and Courtside Players. She currently plays drums at Grace Church Jarrell.

Kimberly loves to see her students gain new skills. She enjoys working with children, putting an instrument in their hands and watching them delight in making “music”. She also enjoys teaching aspiring drummers. Her heart beats with the rhythm of a drum.

Certifications and Memberships: Member of the Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)