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Elisabeth is a graduate of The New England Conservatory of Music and The Interlochen Arts Academy. She holds certification from Illinois State University as a McClosky Voice Therapist, specializing in keeping voices healthy, as well as Kodaly Certification as a music educator. A classically- trained coloratura soprano, Elisabeth has performed many musical theatre roles and enjoys singing and teaching a variety of styles including jazz, pop, and opera. She has conducted numerous ensembles including bands, orchestras, choruses of all ages and award-winning show choirs.

Elisabeth has taught both voice and piano for 30 years and has had the honor of teaching students as young as three years old and elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, as well as many adults. She has experience with both gifted and talented students as well as students with disabilities. Elisabeth has prepared many students for competitions, and auditions for collegiate music programs. She is certified as a music educator in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida and has taught at International schools in Dalian and Shanghai, China.

Melissa Vosik is an active piano instructor, accompanist, collaborator, and soloist located in Central Florida. Her diverse musical interests and study have led to a variety of teaching and performing opportunities. Currently she serves as an adjunct professor of piano and accompanist at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida in addition to teaching piano and voice lessons at Lakeland School of Music.

Melissa has taught in multiple settings, including university, public school, and studio. She formerly served as an adjunct professor of class piano and graduate teaching assistant at the University of Central Florida (UCF), director of piano and chorus at Lakeland Senior High School, class piano instructor at the Dr. Phillips School of the Arts in Orlando, as well as a piano and vocal teacher in several music studios - all while managing her own.

As collaborative pianist, Melissa has been privileged to work with various students, churches, artists, and groups. Formerly she freelanced at UCF and West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Melissa has worked with multiple choral, band, and orchestral K-12 programs across Central Florida. Several churches in Pennsylvania and Florida have felt the passioned influence of Melissa’s traditional piano playing, contemporary worship band keyboard playing, original musical compositions, or participation in special event/music productions. She has coached and accompanied auditioners for organizations such as Disney, MTNA, NATS, and Opera Orlando. Lastly, her work at the Opera Orlando Youth Company, the Maitland Symphony Orchestra, and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Maitland were significant local community- building highlights.

In her spare time, Melissa seeks ways to refine her craft whether it be studying and accompanying faculty and students at the InterHarmony Music Festival, taking private voice lessons, or pursuing foreign language study to further develop vocal coaching and diction skills. She also enjoys Zumba, baking, the beach, and most importantly, time with her loved ones- particularly her four amazing children!

Born in the UK, Carol moved to Canada as a teen with her family. She has recently moved to Lakeland after owning a successful music studio in Cobourg, Ontario for the last 35 years. Carol has prepared students of all ages for competitions, festivals, recitals, musical and college auditions and Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Carol has been a member of the Concert Band of Cobourg since 2011 where she plays flute and provides vocals for concerts and clarinet and saxophone for the marching band in parades.

Carol is a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC and received a bachelor’s and master's in music with a piano and voice proficiency. Secondary proficiencies include clarinet, flute, saxophone and oboe. Currently Carol leads worship and directs the choir as music director at Light and Life FMC in Lakeland. Carol is able to teach a variety of styles from classical, pop and contemporary worship and is comfortable teaching all age groups and levels. She is eager to share her love for music with her students and considers it a privilege to be a part of the student’s journey.

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Jimmie has been a professional musician for over 25 years and has travelled internationally performing and recording his music. He has performed live on stage with music greats such as Kirk Franklin, Gregg Allman, Brian McKnight, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Loretta Lynn and Patti LaBelle just to name a few.  His passion for music is contagious and he loves working with students of all ages and skill levels on guitar, piano, and voice.  In addition to teaching private music lessons, Jimmie has also led worship at various churches around the country, and has experience directing choirs and worship teams.

Luis Sterling is a passionate musician, worshiper, and music educator who began his music journey as a young boy playing music in church.  In 2022 he graduated from Southeastern University with a Bachelor in Music Education, and shortly after accepted a position as the middle school music teacher at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred where he continues to teach today. Luis teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced voice and piano lessons, and beginner guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, and drum lessons at Lakeland School of Music. He is bilingual and speaks both Spanish and English, and is currently learning Portuguese. With 10+ years of experience in teaching music to students with special needs, Luis has developed a level of patience and devotion that is rare for a teacher of his age.  He is passionate about sharing the gift of music with his students and enjoys helping them reach their full potential as developed and trained musicians. When Luis is not teaching music, he enjoys playing piano and singing with the worship team at Heart of the Father church in Lakeland, FL, and spending time with his beloved wife, Anais and daughter, Selah.

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 have scored 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 many students earning full scholarships to various music programs.