Guitar Lessons in Cypress

Eight years classically trained at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts in Nova Scotia, Canada, Makayla works with children in all areas of voice training, guitar, piano and songwriting. With a background of being a professional singer/songwriter, Makayla began teaching for Shania Twain’s “Kids Can Foundation” in 2018 working with children in low-income families and has since taken on additional students. Her passion and expertise in music along with her love of sharing it with children make for a wonderful introduction to the world of music for your little ones.

Se Young is a violinist, pianist, and composer who is based in Nashville, TN. He has received his Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Writing & Production and Violin Performance from Berklee College of Music and his Master’s degree in Commercial Music at Belmont University. He is also a violinist and pianist experienced in many genres including classical, jazz, Brazilian/Latin, and has performed and recorded around the world. Se Young has worked with artists including Pablo Ziegler, Sunwoo Jung-a, Jung In, Berklee World Strings, Dear Jazz Orchestra, and many more. Se Young currently teaches at Belmont University as a professor in the school of music.

Phoebe is a professional vocalist and songwriter with over a decade of singing experience in both live and recorded settings. A graduate of Belmont University with a BA in Commercial Songwriting, she brings a deep understanding of both vocal artistry and songcraft to her teaching. Her lead and background vocals appear on recordings by Natalie Layne, Selah, Rachael Nemiroff, and many others. 

Nic is a professional pianist who specializes in improvisation, with experience in jazz, classical, and contemporary styles. With a strong foundation in music theory and composition, Nic has performed for events at the Grand Ole Opry,  the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. He has played with artists such as Brian Nathan, Daniel Arci, and Maddie in Good Company.

Grace is one of Harmony Home’s lovely piano instructors. Grace grew up in Minnesota and has taught piano for 10 years. From a young age, she led worship and was competing and winning statewide piano competitions! Grace graduated with a degree in Commercial Music, Arranging, and Composition. Currently, Grace leads worship at churches and is an accompanist for the school district in the Nashville/Franklin area. Grace recently released a single titled “Mercy is Mine.” She loves teaching kids and adults of any age/level and hopes to be an encouragement in their lives!

Abraham is one of our awesome instructors at Harmony Home, teaching drums! Abraham has spent the last few years touring across the country, from Phoenix, AZ to Manchester, NH, playing drums and leading worship for people of all ages. He plays for several Christian music artists, promoting positive and uplifting environments, while spreading Good News and hope to all people. He has also helped lead worship at several youth camps, helping coach and lead youth to have fun and meaningful faith-based lives.

Hey! My name is Ryan and I’m the lead guitarist of a nationally touring band The Young Escape. We have written 3 number 1 songs and have played several major tours/venues that include The Wiltern in LA, the Moore Theater in Seattle, the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, and many more. I have years of live music and studio experience and can play in a wide variety of styles from pop to blues to funk to rock. My teaching focuses on giving guitar students a solid foundation for their skills so they have the tools to effectively express themselves on their instrument. My goal with my students is to get them excited to pick up their guitar every day.

Kimber is a songwriter, artist, worship leader, and studio session vocalist born right here in Nashville, TN. Beginning her musical journey at just 10 years old, she has had the opportunity to hone her skills and develop her artistry through many different experiences. Some of these experiences include singing and being interviewed on national television, performing a version of the Christmas classic “O Holy Night” that charted on Billboard Christian Airplay in 2018, being featured as a songwriter and/or vocalist in two motion pictures, writing with many up-and-coming and established recording artists, and leading worship at Belmont Church on Music Row for over a decade. She is passionate about writing both mainstream and Christian music that speaks of the radical love of Jesus Christ and his transformative power to bring hope and healing in any circumstance.

Emma is a musician and visual artist from Michigan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and previously taught elementary school. Emma enjoys teaching piano, guitar, ukulele, and brass to students of all ages. She enjoys writing and recording her own music from home, and sharing what she has learned about being a maker with others.

Cierra is a skilled vocalist, music educator, and performer with a passion for helping students develop their musical talents in a supportive and encouraging environment. She holds a Master of Music in Commercial Voice Performance from Belmont University, where she graduated with a 3.98 GPA and received the prestigious Graduate Student Award. She also earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Marshall University. Cierra brings a wealth of teaching experience, having worked as a private instructor for several years, as well as serving as a graduate teaching assistant at Belmont University. Her background includes directing children’s choirs, coaching vocal ensembles, and leading worship music. In addition to her teaching, Cierra is an accomplished performer, having sung with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Chorus and led the Americana/Appalachian folk trio, Cypress the Band.

Kris is one of Harmony Home’s awesome instructors, teaching multiple instruments. Kris is a jazz & soul musician. He started playing when he was 9 years old and began playing professionally about 7 years ago. Kris studied jazz performance and composition at the University of Utah, and moved to Nashville to pursue a career in playing music and composing. We’re so glad to have Kris as part of the Harmony Home team!

Jelena is a classically trained pianist, having played for 20 years and counting. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Elmhurst University in Elmhurst Illinois, with her primary performance instrument being piano and secondary as voice. Additional expertise includes playing for the university jazz bands and soprano vocals in choir.

Jaron is a professional guitarist, producer, engineer, and worship leader. He holds a Bachelor’s in Commercial Guitar from Belmont University and has years of experience playing guitar and leading worship at a professional level. As a small business owner of his own production business, Jaron has been producing and mixing artists in Nashville for over 3 years. He has a deep passion for the creative process and seeing the next generation fall in love with music and creating art!

Colleen is one of Harmony Home’s wonderful violin and piano instructors! Colleen has been playing the violin since she was 4 years old. She grew up in orchestra and learned classically. Colleen attended the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music for an associates in Audio Recording. Colleen is passionate about the ear for music and finding each individual’s passion for what they hear and incorporating it into their own personal lives.

Jack is one of Harmony Home’s talented violin/fiddle instructors! Jack is from Bozeman, Montana and grew up playing the violin. He graduated from Belmont this past May with a degree in commercial music performance. Jack is currently a fiddle player in the Nashville area and plays with a variety of country, bluegrass, and jazz musicians.

Jonathan is a multi-instrument composer, arranger, vocalist, and music educator based out of Nashville, TN. From arranging and orchestrating projects for Grammy and Dove award-winning artists to designing for educational ensembles and churches across the United States. On any given day, his music can be heard on the marching band field, in churches, and in performance halls all across the country and arrangements of his music have been performed in five countries across Europe and have been translated into 4 languages. Jonathan resides in Nashville, TN where he is active in the music industry as a freelance arranger and private music instructor, and is the founder and editor of Stronger Music Company, an innovative educational publishing company that serves music educators across the United States.