A Foundation for Music Education

Dedicated to provide a safe, welcoming environment for kids and adults of all interests to enrich their lives through educational opportunities, events, and community activities.

The Academy

Individual music instruction will be at the heart of Pearl Arts’ comprehensive program. Initial lesson offerings will focus on orchestral instruments, including harp, percussion, piano & more.

Pearl Arts will also offer help youth develop future-ready skills through partnerships with local universities and arts professionals.

  • Bassoon
  • Cello
  • Clarinet
  • Classical & Jazz Guitar
  • Euphonium/ Baritone
  • Flute
  • French Horn
  • Harp
  • Mallet Percussion
  • Oboe
  • Piano
  • Saxophone
  • String Bass
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Voice (classical)
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Benefits of Music Education

Music education is profoundly beneficial, enriching the lives of learners of all ages. Its impact spans cognitive development, emotional expression, social skills, and instills a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

  • Improves cognitive abilities
  • Fosters creativity, self-expression & emotional intelligence
  • Enhances memory function & language skills
  • Improves social interactions, teamwork & discipline
  • Reduces stress & promotes overall well-being
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Taught with Passion

Our seasoned instructors, with diverse musical backgrounds, bring passion to teaching. Tailored to you, regardless of age or skill or musical interest, find your sound at our Music Academy.

  • Instructors with decades of experience
  • Live performance & teaching backgrounds
  • Variety of playing styles music genres
  • Tailored to the student’s interest & learning style
Teaching Students

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer students lessons and scholarships for band and orchestra instruments, as well as for vocalists.

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Instructors

Miguel Burney

Miguel Burney

  • Classical/Jazz Guitar
Alexis Crawford

Alexis Crawford

  • French Horn
  • Piano
Pearl Arts Instructor

Ali Dencklau

  • Rhythm Jammers
  • YOUke It Kidz!
  • YOUke It Adults!
  • Rhythm Rockers
  • Big Kids Beats
Gavin

Gavin Thomas Drew

  • Voice (classical)
Jesse Evans

Jesse Evans

  • Concert Band
Gabriel Fenoglio

Gabriel Fenoglio

  • Piano
  • Saxophone
Breana Green

Breana Green

  • Clarinet
  • Flute
  • Saxophone
Rachel Gripp

Rachel Gripp

  • English Horn
  • Oboe
Brianne Flanagin

Brianne Flanagin

  • Piano
  • Voice (classical)
Michelle Henry

Michelle Henry

  • Flute
  • Harp
  • Piano
Pearl Arts Instructor

Emily Mondok

  • Strings of Pearls
Pearl Arts Instructor

Sally Hinkle-Teegarden

  • Bassoon
  • Clarinet
  • Oboe
  • Saxophone
Isaac Mahoney

Isaac Mahoney

  • Viola
  • Violin
Pearl Arts Instructor

Josiah Massengale

  • Euphonium/Baritone
  • Trombone
  • Tuba
Melissa Nolan

Melissa Nolan

  • Voice (classical)
Colleen Phillips

Colleen Phillips

  • Viola
  • Violin
Curtis Rash

Curtis Rash

  • Drums
  • Percussion
Delaney Rice

Delaney Rice

  • Drums
  • Percussion
Micah Roddy

Micah Roddy

  • Euphonium/Baritone
  • Trombone
  • Tuba
Terry Solomonson

Terry Solomonson

  • Euphonium/Baritone
  • Trombone
  • Tuba
Eric Stalter

Eric Stalter

  • Banjo
  • Cello
  • Classical/Jazz Guitar
  • Dobro
  • Mandolin
  • Ukulele
  • Viola
  • Violin
Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

  • Bass
  • Cello
  • Viola
  • Violin
Arturo Villarreal

Arturo Villarreal

  • Classical/Jazz Guitar
  • Keyboard
Ethan Wood

Ethan Wood

  • Trumpet
Connor Wooley

Connor Wooley

  • Composition
  • Trumpet
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