Teachers
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Chris Pickett - Owner / Executive Director
(Main Location Studio or Online)
(Main Location Studio or Online)
Voice, Guitar, Piano, Songwriting, Ukulele, Drama,
Bass, Xylophone, Percussion Instruments, Acting
Public Speaking, Harmonica, Conducting, Music Theory
Bass, Xylophone, Percussion Instruments, Acting
Public Speaking, Harmonica, Conducting, Music Theory
Chris has been teaching private music lessons for over 30 years. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Longwood University and a Master of Music degree from Southeastern Seminary. Chris has worked in several churches as the head of the church music program, overseeing vocal groups and instrumentalists of all sizes and ages. He founded Creative Music in 2007 in the Hampton Roads area. He has coached and guided hundreds of students from beginners to experts. Whatever your goal as musician, he will ensure you achieve it!
From Facebook reviews...
~"...a great teacher, full of energy, fun loving, and makes lessons enjoyable"
~"He is fun and patient, encouraging and helpful. He's a great teacher who is passionate about what he teaches and really cares about what you learn and seeing you succeed."
From Facebook reviews...
~"...a great teacher, full of energy, fun loving, and makes lessons enjoyable"
~"He is fun and patient, encouraging and helpful. He's a great teacher who is passionate about what he teaches and really cares about what you learn and seeing you succeed."
Cara McKinney (online lessons)
Voice, Drama, Musical Theater, Piano
Cara is an brilliant music and drama instructor with over 2o years of teaching experience and over 30 years of performances. She has been praised for her ability to adapt to various musical styles, possesses a vocal quality that has been described as an "angelic, rich, silvery" in tone. She is an award winning and experienced performer whose credentials and affiliations include a Bachelor's in Arts from Lamar University, Hurrah Players, Governor's School for the Arts, and VA Opera. Trained by some of the best artists and teachers in Virginia, Texas, and New York, she has gained extensive knowledge and experience in performing and vocal pedagogy that has allowed her to become versed in numerous styles and genres including Classical, Musical Theater, Rock/Alternative, Jazz, R&B/Soul, and Country. Performing on the public stage since age 5, Cara has fallen in love with teaching and coaching musicians from all over the world. Do not miss the opportunity to work with someone who is really dedicated to nurturing voices and serving art in a down to earth way and will get you where you want to go fast.
Jordan Smith (in home or VA Beach satellite studio)
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano, Voice, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Drums, Educational Tutoring, DJ Classes
Jordan Smith is a graduate from Longwood University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in May 2019. While at Longwood he became involved in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and is now an alumni member of this music fraternity. He has performed for several political dignitaries such as President Joe Biden, Senator Tim Cane, and former Vice President Mike Pence. Teaching in the public school system for the past 3 years in Virginia Beach as an elementary music teacher and now in Franklin City as a middle and high music teacher he inspires students daily to pursue their musical dreams and cultivates their talents. Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist proficient in guitar, piano, bass guitar, percussion and drum set, trombone, tuba, euphonium, trumpet, French horn, clarinet, saxophone, and flute. He is also involved with concert production as an audio engineer and lighting engineer and runs a recording studio producing music for bands as well as himself. Jordan is a highly active freelance musician and performs around the Hampton Roads area from time to time. A lover of all types of music, let him help you grow musically and develop your talents and passions for music!
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Emma Parker
Voice & Piano
Emma is a seasoned vocalist and musician with many years of choral experience,
including 3 years in District Chorus. She has also been the top delegate in her
district at All-Virginia Chorus. A member of the prestigious Young Singers of the
Virginia Choral, she is pursuing degrees in vocal performance and music education.
With experience in leadership and teaching, she is very passionate about music
with a strong desire to develop that same passion in her students.
including 3 years in District Chorus. She has also been the top delegate in her
district at All-Virginia Chorus. A member of the prestigious Young Singers of the
Virginia Choral, she is pursuing degrees in vocal performance and music education.
With experience in leadership and teaching, she is very passionate about music
with a strong desire to develop that same passion in her students.
Danie Phelps
Executive Director - Tampa Bay, Pinellas County area
Voice Instructor
Executive Director - Tampa Bay, Pinellas County area
Voice Instructor
Danie is an experienced and seasoned vocalist and instructor. With a background in auditioned choirs,
education in vocal training, and a an amazing understanding of singing, she has been in some of the most outstanding choirs and groups around. She has a passion for teaching people of all ages and abilities
to sing with using foundational techniques while enjoying contemporary music.
education in vocal training, and a an amazing understanding of singing, she has been in some of the most outstanding choirs and groups around. She has a passion for teaching people of all ages and abilities
to sing with using foundational techniques while enjoying contemporary music.