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Learn to Sing
Music Academy South has programs for individuals and those who wish to participate in a group chorus setting. We have specialty programs for young children and classes tailored to the professionally-minded student.
Instructors
Rickey Dawson
Rickey Dawson is a young, hip vocalist with a flair for bringing excitement into every performance and lesson. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion at Campbell University in 2007. A student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he is currently working toward a Masters in Church Music. Mr. Dawson is an active musician in the community where he is called upon to perform most every weekend. His impact on each student is decidedly special, well thought out, and insightful. His goal is to enrich the lives of others through education, creativity, and performance.
Amanda Greene
Amanda Greene holds her Bachelor's degree in Church Music from Toccoa Falls College. She has been teaching voice and piano to children and adults for eight years and loves to watch them grow and develop a deeper appreciation for music and arts. Mrs. Greene 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 first son, Noah. She has toured the east coast singing in churches and loves to share the gift of music wherever she goes!
Margot Hafner
Margot Hafner holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. In addition to teaching at 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. Mrs. Hafner is a dedicated member of the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association and brings over thirty seven years of teaching experience to our studio! In addition to teaching piano and voice, Mrs. Hafner also teaches the Music Academy South Children's Chorus.
Emily Rudolph
Emily Rudolph holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. She has participated in several vocal teams and choirs touring in both the United States and overseas. Mrs. Rudolph has taught voice and piano in Ohio and North Carolina, as well as been active in musical theatre productions. She has recorded two solo CD projects, as well as three others with her church praise team. Currently, Mrs. Rudolph serves as the choir director and music assistant at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville and is a guest vocalist and speaker at various church, conferences, and events.