Rallying a creative and thriving community of artists and entrepreneurs through
connection, education, and inspiration to grow and give back.
Kelly Olive
Voice and Piano
Kelly has taught piano and voice lessons for over 18 years specializing in customizing lessons to each individual. She can teach the note method and by ear: expanding the horizons of what it means to be a 'well-rounded musician.’ Kelly has a passion to train life-long musicians and an incredible ability to tap into the creativity of each individual student to help them become the best they can be.
Mark Beaupre
Drums and Percussion
Mark has been passionately playing drums for over 20 years. He has a way of connecting with students that gets them excited about drums and keeps them motivated to learn. He is not only an instructor, but also a performer. He actively plays with three local bands, at his church, and anywhere he can!
Geoff Leach
Guitar
Geoff has been playing guitar for almost two decades. He is an extremely talented and can play most instruments well. His teaching style is professional and personable. He can teach all genres and all ages.
Derrick Hatch
Drums
Derrick has been playing drums for 23 years. In that time, he has had the honor of playing in various jazz ensembles, orchestras, drumlines, worship groups, blues and rock bands. For 6 years, he also taught a local inner-city drum ensemble that performed in events at the Kravis Center and Rosemary Square. His first job/business was teaching drum lessons, and he is honored to be doing that once again through the Creative Arts Academy.
Teresa Wilcox
Vocal Coach
She is a vocal coach emphasizing
Vocal Technique,
Vocal Performance,
Musical Production, and
Teaching Harmonies.
She also teaches Beginning Piano (sight reading), ear training, and chords. Pastor T is passionate about teaching people to sing and play piano. She has directed 150 member choirs and small ensembles.
She truly believes that anything is possible for those who trust in the gifts the Lord has given them and are willing to work hard!
Manuel “Manner” Moreno
Piano
Manner is a pianist and artist specializing in Pop, Hip-hop, RnB and Worship but is well practiced in many playing styles and the music theory behind them. Believing music and the education of it should as accessible as possible is the core passion that inspires him to teach. He strives to tailer lessons to each individual and to make learning as enjoyable as possible.
