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Judy is a highly trained and experienced voice and piano instructor who has taught private lessons in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida since 1977.  She has extensive experience with preparing students for school competitions, and both theater and college auditions. Her students had a 95%+ superior rating at both district and state level school competitions in the Indiana State School Music Association yearly festivals for more than eight years (both voice and piano) with several earning full scholarships to various music programs in Indiana and Ohio. 

Lauran Baucum is an American classical guitarist and multi-instrumentalist musician.  She holds a Bachelor of Music Peformance degree in Classical Guitar from the Stetson University School of Music.  She has performed internationally and been recognized for her beautiful sound, connection with audience, and "ability to change the atmospheres of a whole room" (Berta Rojas).  Lauren was among 14 guitarists accepted internationally to attend the Volterra Project Summer Guitar Institute in 2018.  

Lauren has been teaching music professionally since 2016, and although her primary focus is teaching classical and more contemporary styles of guitar, she also enjoys teaching beginning and intermediate piano and ukulele to students of all ages.  She has written and recorded original music, released music with several collaborative projects, and continues to develop her skills as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter.   

Nikki Mammadova was born and raised in Azerbaijan, at that time a part of the USSR, in a family of talented and dedicated musicians. Her father taught clarinet and her mother taught Kamancha, a traditional string instrument. Immersed in music from an early age, Nikkie loved listening to classical music on vinyl records. She began studying piano at the age of 7 at a music school for children. After seven years, she was promoted to a music academy in the same year Azerbaijan became an independent country. After completing her high school music studies, she played in the church worship band for 13 years while teaching piano lessons to children and adults from different countries around the world! In 2011, she graduated from Baku Music Academy with a Bachelor's degree in Organ Performance. She also completed her Suzuki Teacher Training with the Suzuki Association of the Americas in Colorado. The same year she began her work at an International School in Northern Iraq teaching local children piano using the Suzuki Method. In 2013, she moved to the USA where she currently works with children in a preschool as well as teaching piano using the Suzuki Method at Lakeland School of Music. The Suzuki Method is an internationally known music curriculum and teaching philosophy dating from the mid-20th century, created by Japanese violinist and pedagogue Shinichi Suzuki. The Suzuki Method allows children to start as early as 3 years old and offers children and adults of all ages the opportunity to develop their ear, while simultaneously learning the skills needed to efficiently play their instrument before ever starting to read music. As students progress through the curriculum, they will also learn and master the skill of reading music. You can read more about the Suzuki Method at https://suzukiassociation.org/about/suzuki-method/

Bill Hecht is a multi instrumentalist who plays and teaches drums, piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and bass guitar.  Born into a musical family, he took after his two older brothers and began playing piano as a young boy.  Throughout his childhood and into his teens he took private instruction for piano, guitar, and drums, and started playing gigs in middle school.  As a young adult he rehearsed and performed in various bands playing bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, and drums. In 1976 he graduated from Berkley College of Music with a BA in Music Composition.   One of his most memorable moments was performing with singer songwriter legend Bruce Hornsby.   Bill passed the music torch to his son Bobby Hawk who is now an accomplished violinist, and regularly records violin tracks for Taylor Swift's new releases.  When Bill's not playing or teaching music, you can find him on any given sunday morning teaching sermons at Faith Lutheran Church in Winter Haven where he currently serves as the Pastor.  Bill enjoys teaching students of all ages and skill levels.

Grace Bell is a senior at Southeastern University set to graduate this fall with a Bachelor of Music Education.  Her emphasis is in piano and percussion, and she enjoys teaching piano, concert percussion, ukulele, and low brass.  Although she enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels, she's especially gifted in teaching younger students as well as students who have special needs. Grace's goal is to get her students excited about music and to help them develop a passion for learning, so they will go the distance in their musical journey!

Libby Targett is currently the Band Director at Shelley S. Boone Middle School in Haines City, and also teaches piano and flute at Lakeland School of Music. Although born and raised in New Jersey, Libby spent several years living in Nashville and has recently relocated to Lakeland, FL, with her husband. She received her bachelor's degree in Music Education from Rowan University and her master's in Flute Performance from Middle Tennessee State University. She's been teaching flute and piano for the past sixteen years and enjoys each student for their unique gifts and talents. In her free time, she likes to work on her blog and enjoys being out in nature. 

Luis Sterling is a student at Southeasetern University and is pursuing a degree in Music Education. While his primary instruments are voice and piano, he also teaches beginning guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, and beginning drums. He is fluent in Spanish and is currently learning Portuguese. He also has 10+ years of experience working with and teaching music to students with special needs! He is passionate about sharing the gift of music with students of all ages, and when he's not playing or teaching music, he is a huge fan of the Orlando Magic's and the sport of basketball.

Reaching for the piano keys above is among the earliest of memories for Ms. Rhonda, who began piano lessons at the age of 8. She practiced every day for more than eight years while studying with private tutors. Primary studies included John W. Schaum Books A-F, Six, Seven and Repertoire. She also enjoyed being accompanist to her brother and father who would sing in their local church.

Ms. Rhonda enjoys teaching piano and encouraging students throughout the entire process.  She is open to all types of music and encourages students to learn songs they enjoy, in addition to the student curriculum.  Ms. Rhonda is also a bit computer savvy and will generate videos with sheet music and keyboard combination to support students during their practice times. She is also very colorful, especially with beginners, to assist in making those initial musical connections!

As a piano teacher, passing along the knowledge of how to read music is considered an honor & reward by Ms. Rhonda.  She truly embraces the arts and believes we should always share our gifts, especially with the children.

Cece is a gifted worship artist and singer/songwriter who began her musical journey at the age of ten, learning to sing, and play the ukulele.  Over the years her love for playing music blossomed and she is now a proficient guitar, piano, and saxophone player and teacher.  In high school she spent four years playing saxophone in the Marching Jazz Symphonic Band.  During this time, she was also First Chair in the All-County Band and Drum Major in her school’s marching band. Cece enjoys performing at coffee shops and other local venues, and is a worship musician at her church on Sundays and Wednesdays.  She has a great passion for music and a deep love for children which is why she chose Social Work and Church Music as her fields of study at Southeastern University where she's currently a Sophomore.  Cece loves sharing her expertise in music with young children and teens, and is excited to take on new students of any skill level.  

Phil Hildreth is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where he learned to play all of the instruments in a standard orchestra. He also plays the guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He has directed choirs of all sizes and has been the Director of Music in many churches accross the country.  In addition to orchestral and traditional religious music, Phil has enjoyed playing rock and roll for nearly all of his life, and is passionate about music theory and sharing the gift of music with others.

Chasity was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. She has her Bachelor's of Music in Piano Performance at Southeastern University while studying under Dr. Charles Hulin. She has played piano for 15 years, given numerous recitals, accompanied various other instrumental performances, and performed at charity events. Her main goal is to give others the same love for music that she has.  

For students enrolled at the Cygnet School only, these lessons are held at the Cygnet School campus.

Chasity was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. She has her Bachelor's of Music in Piano Performance at Southeastern University while studying under Dr. Charles Hulin. She has played piano for 15 years, given numerous recitals, accompanied various other instrumental performances, and performed at charity events. Her main goal is to give others the same love for music that she has.