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Music Academy South Faculty
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Brass and Woodwinds
Music Academy South is pleased to provide outstanding instruction for students who are starting a brass or woodwind instrument. Often a band director doesn't have enough time to train each of their students on their instrument. Lessons with an MAS teacher will help students with fundamentals of their instrument; develop music reading skills and, very importantly, their confidence level. Beginner through advanced brass and wind players are sure to find a musical mentor here.
Private Lessons: 30-, 45-, 60-minutes
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Ricardo James
 Brass and Woodwind
A recent, local graduate from North Carolina Central University, Ricardo James brings over 13 years of musical experience to our studio! Born into a family of vocalists and the son of a pastor, Ricardo discovered music right from the pews of his father's church at a young age. This trumpet player carries a deep appreciation for jazz and seeks to enhance his love of music within a newer generation. Ricardo has shared the stage with a number of notable artists such as Branford Marsalis and is currently completing his second bachelor's degree in jazz studies. When not teaching, you can find him touring with his band "Dub Addis," performing regular concerts at his church or working toward releasing his premier album. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, students will enjoy making music with Mr. James!
Laura Jackson
 Flute
Laura Jackson is a Wake Forest teacher who finds her musical fervor in private lessons with each of her flutists. In her studio, students learn a cross-section of skills and styles. Whether looking for help with competitions, beginner band or personal enjoyment, Mrs. Jackson believes that her students' hard work will be rewarded in all areas of performance that they may choose.
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Guitar and Bass Instruction
 Guitar Instruction is available in group or private lessons. Whether you are new to guitar or would like to expand your horizons, we have the faculty to work with you on classical theory, grunge rock, or chord mastery.
Private Lessons: 35-, 45-, 60-minute / Group Lessons: 45 minutes per week
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Daniel Day
 Guitar
Mr. Day earned his BA in classical guitar from the Cornish Institute in Seattle. He also studied overseas learning aspects of East Indian Music (Sri Ram Bahartiya Laka Kendra School of Music, New Delhi India). Active as a performer and teacher over the years, he has played solo and with various groups in the Midwest, Northwest and on the East Coast. Mr. Day is a versatile guitarist, composer and performer fluent in numerous genres of music.
dday@musicacademysouth.com
Tripp Miller
 Guitar
Tripp Miller has been playing guitar for over twenty years. With a degree from Louisburg College in Music, he learned many aspects of expressive playing in hard rock bands. Through the years, rock and blues bands have been great training environments for practical teaching, performing and learning. At one time in Tripp's life, he even had to learn a different finger-style due to an injury, thus having to learn to play all over again. In addition, Tripp is certified as a TEFL teacher, and spent the last part of 2006 in Mexico teaching English as a foreign language. Upon his return, he combined all these experiences and began offering private guitar lessons. He has been teaching independently for about a year and a half and is very happy to be working with Music Academy South.
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Ricardo James
Percussion
A recent, local graduate from North Carolina Central University, Ricardo James brings over 13 years of musical experience to our studio! Born into a family of vocalists and the son of a pastor, Ricardo discovered music right from the pews of his father's church at a young age. He carries a deep appreciation for jazz and seeks to enhance his love of music within a newer generation. Ricardo has shared the stage with a number of notable artists such as Branford Marsalis and is currently completing his second bachelor's degree in jazz studies. When not teaching, you can find him touring with his band "Dub Addis," performing regular concerts at his church or working toward releasing his premier album. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, students will enjoy making music with Mr. James!
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Piano
 Piano instruction is a core study at Music Academy South. Our programs work with all ages and levels through introduction, theory, composition, and performance.
Private Lessons: 35-, 45-, 60-minute / Group Lessons: 45 minutes per week
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Jeanine Skinner
 Piano
Dr. Skinner earned an AA in Music (Anderson College), BM in Piano Performance (Furman University), MM in Piano Performance (Florida State University), DMA in Piano Pedagogy and Performance (University of South Carolina). She has served on the faculties of various colleges and universities throughout the southeast. Teacher, church musician, professional accompanist, adjudicator and clinician for the past 35 years. Dr. Skinner was recently presented the 2005 Achievement Award from Anderson College. In addition to teaching piano, Dr. Skinner is also Director of Music Academy South.
drskinner@musicacademysouth.com
Margot Hafner
 Piano
Mrs. Hafner holds a BA in Music Education. In addition to working with Music Academy South, she works at West Oxford Elementary School in Granville County. She provides over 30 years of teaching experience to Music Academy South! Mrs. Hafner also teaches voice and works with the Academy Children's Choir which meets every Monday night from 6:30-7:30pm.
mhafner@musicacademysouth.com
Jamie Cox
 Piano
Mrs. Cox received her Piano Pedagogy degree from Campbell University, where she made the President's List for four years straight. She has taught beginner through intermediate students since the summer of 2004, and has extensive performance experience in piano, voice and musical theater.
jcox@musicacademysouth.com
Amanda Greene
 Piano
Amanda Greene holds her B.S. in Church Music from Toccoa Falls College. She's been teaching voice and piano to children and adults for five years and loves to watch them grow and develop a deeper appreciation for music and arts. Amanda has experience teaching general music, musical theatre, ensemble work, choirs of all ages and individual students in a private lesson setting. She was the Music Director at her church in Florida for three years before moving to Wake Forest with her husband and son, Noah. She has toured the east coast singing in churches and loves to share the gift of music wherever she goes!
Laura Laird
 Piano
Laura Laird came to us from Lynchburg, VA. She recently earned her BM degree in music with a concentration in piano performance from Liberty University. Laura finds much joy in teaching music, playing piano and learning about music theory. Composing and arranging music are particular interests of hers. Laura is currently a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Church Music, with concentrations in piano performance and composition. She eagerly anticipates developing special relationships with her students and exploring their musical potential.
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Violin/Viola
 Music Academy South has programs for individuals and those who wish to participate in a group or individual setting, and specialized programs for string instruments.
Private Lessons: 35-, 45-, 60-minute
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Kevin Yen
 Violin & Viola
Mr. Yen received his BM in Volin Performance from Pennsylvania State University and an MM in Performance with Suzuki Pedagogy emphasis from East Carolina University. Mr. Yen taught in Greenville while completing his studies at East Carolina University gaining broad experience through group and private instruction. He is a member of the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra and the Beyond String Quartet. Mr. Yen is in great demand as a teacher and performer throughout the triangle area.
kyen@musicacademysouth.com
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Voice Instruction
 Music Academy South has programs for individuals and those who wish to participate in a group choir setting. We have specialty programs for young children and classes tailored to the professionally-minded student.
Private Lessons: 35-, 45-, 60-minute / Academy Children's Chorus: Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
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Margot Hafner
Voice & Academy Children's Chorus
Mrs. Hafner holds a BS in Music Education. In addition to working with Music Academy South, she is a music instructor with the West Oxford Elementary School in Granville County, NC. Mrs. Hafner is director of the West Oxford Chorus, a 60-member first grade choir, and has directed Little Theater and Children's Theater musicals in Granville County. She brings over 30 years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching voice and working with the Academy Children's Chorus, Mrs. Hafner also teaches piano.
mhafner@musicacademysouth.com
Amanda Greene
Voice
Amanda Greene holds her B.S. in Church Music from Toccoa Falls College. She's been teaching voice and piano to children and adults for five years and loves to watch them grow and develop a deeper appreciation for music and arts. Amanda has experience teaching general music, musical theatre, ensemble work, choirs of all ages and individual students in a private lesson setting. She was the Music Director at her church in Florida for three years before moving to Wake Forest with her husband and son, Noah. She has toured the east coast singing in churches and loves to share the gift of music wherever she goes!
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