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Piano; Anderson Studio

Hello! My name is Abigail Locke, and I am a junior at Anderson University pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy. I currently study under Dr. Howard Kim.

I began private piano lessons at the age of five, inspired by Beethoven’s “Für Elise.” Throughout high school, I sought additional musical opportunities, including accompanying my younger brother’s violin recitals, serving as a worship band pianist, and participating in competitions.

I have been teaching piano for the past seven years with students ranging from elementary through high school. In addition to teaching, I remain actively engaged in performance. I serve as pianist at Nell Townsend Church, perform regularly with Anderson University’s Piano Ensemble, and present solo repertoire each semester.

Through both teaching and performance, I aim to cultivate musical excellence, artistry, and a lifelong appreciation for music in my students and audiences alike.

Piano & Voice; Anderson Studio

Alison Duffy studied and pursued music from a young age, taking piano and voice lessons from a young age. From 8th grade into high school, Alison attended the Charleston School of the Arts as both and piano major and a vocal major, graduating in 2018. During this time Alison also took an interest in musical theatre and music direction. In college, Alison was a Theatre Directing major with a minor in Music at the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University. She was able to deepen her strengths as a music director and pianist during this time, graduating in 2022. Post-graduation, Alison freelances in the Upstate with various theaters in multiple roles, and serves as a worship leader at Hope Fellowship Church. She is very excited to share her experience with others to grow their creativity!

Cello & Piano; Greenville Studio

Beebe Griner began her musical journey with the cello at the age of eight. Over the years, Beebe has showcased her talent in all-county and regional orchestras, and further honed her skills at Berklee's summer institute. She also played with the Yao for Greenville County Youth Orchestra. Currently, Beebe is pursuing a degree in Cello Performance at North Greenville University, where she continues to develop her passion and expertise in music.

Violin & Viola; Anderson Location

Caroline Bryant is a senior at Anderson University studying Elementary Education with a minor in Business. She has played the viola for around 13 years and the piano for just as long, and music has always been an important part of her life. Through years of performing and studying music, she has developed a strong appreciation for both the discipline and creativity that music encourages.

Caroline especially enjoys working with beginner students, as she believes early musical experiences are essential for building strong foundations, healthy practice habits, and a lifelong love of music. She finds great joy in helping students gain confidence, develop musical skills, and experience the excitement of making music for the first time.

With a passion for both teaching and music, Caroline is excited to combine her educational background with her musical training. She strives to create a positive, encouraging learning environment where students feel supported, motivated, and inspired to grow as musicians and learners.

Piano, Viola, & Violin; Greenville Studio

Hannah Dara holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Ms. Dara grew up in South Carolina, where she began learning viola at the age of 9 in the ARMES after-school program. She later attended the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. Ms. Dara performs with the Greenville Symphony and other orchestras in the Southeast. She participated in the National Orchestral Institute and Festival in Maryland.

In her teaching, Ms. Dara seeks to build strong foundational skills in her students, addressing posture and the technical skills necessary for string playing while also incorporating the history and context of the music. Learning an instrument takes time, patience, and focus; but the progress that results is always rewarding.

Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Bass, Piano, Drum Set; Anderson & Greenville Studios

Harry has been performing in bands since he was 11 years old. From youth groups and church bands to his friends' garages, he's performed on keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, and vocals throughout his teens. Writing songs since he started playing, his adult music career has heavily featured playing and writing for Columbia rock band Harry & the Hootenannies (find them on all streaming platforms, if you want an idea of his style and range).

Along the way, he's played in various tribute bands, showcasing well-known music by Nirvana and Led Zeppelin, as well as more niche acts like They Might be Giants and Neutral Milk Hotel.

Teaching music and hosting open mics for over ten years, his philosophy is that if you aren't having fun, you're doing it wrong - and nothing is more fun than improving a skill that can be enjoyed solo or shared with others.

That's why it's called "playing" music.

Piano; Anderson Studio

Throughout his childhood, Jordan has studied music, taking lessons for violin, guitar, drums and percussion, piano, and music composition. In high school he attended a fine arts conservatory called Artios Academies, where he studied music theory and composition, musical theatre, choir, and choreography. In college he studied Commercial Music with a focus in piano performance at Anderson University under Dr. Howard Kim. Jordan has experience leading music worship at church, working as musical director for various shows in the upstate, working as a piano accompanist, and working as a collaborative musician on both drums and piano. Jordan believes music should be a fun experience that teaches skills such as creative thinking and persistence.

Piano; Greenville Studio

Kelly Ward graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. Kelly has had a diverse experience in the Arts with over 20 years experience as a musician, composer and teacher. Kelly has composed music for productions at the Warehouse Theater and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. She has 2 full-length albums available on iTunes and Amazon and has also performed her original compositions in the Greenville and Asheville areas. Kelly loves to read, crochet, knit, yoga and go for walks.

Violin; Anderson Studio

Lauren Bleuel started her musical journey when she was 9 years old. Over the years, she has exhibited her ability performing in all county, all regional and all state orchestras. She’s performed at Carnegie Hall with the Carolina Youth Symphony and she has also attended the South Carolina Governors School for the Arts & Humanities. Lauren has also performed in multiple summer music festivals such as PointCounterPoint and the Eastern Music Festival. Lauren recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelors degree in violin performance and she is very excited to share her experience with others to grow and expand their creativity. Her goal is to create a positive, loving, supportive learning environment where students feel confident, supported, motivated and inspired to learn and progress as musicians.

Piano; Anderson Studio

Lydia Langley has been studying music since she was five years old. She was blessed with incredible piano instructors throughout her childhood and undergraduate experience, who inspired her to become one herself. Through instruction from her teachers and a dedication to hard work, she won numerous awards, scholarships, and performance opportunities throughout high school and college. She received her undergraduate degree in Piano Performance with a concentration in pedagogy from Anderson University. Lydia has experience as a church musician, choral accompanist, keyboardist for musical theatre shows, and as a collaborative pianist playing with vocalists, instrumentalists, and other pianists. Her passion is the beauty of music, and she is eager to impart a deep love of it to as many people as she can.

Piano, Viola, & Violin; Anderson Studio

Maren Dameron Reaves has studied violin with R. Alexander Spainhour and at Wake Forest University. She completed training in the Suzuki method for books 1-3. She has over ten years experience teaching violin and viola, including five years as the Strings teacher at the Montessori School of Anderson. She has played with the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, the GAMAC Chamber Orchestra, the Spartanburg Philharmonic, and various bluegrass groups around Anderson. She teaches all ages, including adult beginners, with the Suzuki method and teaches bluegrass fiddle to those who are interested.

Piano; Greenville Studio

Mary Allen is a former school music teacher and private piano instructor with seven years of experience in elementary and middle schools and over ten years teaching private piano to students of all ages. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in school counseling from Clemson University, and served as a school counselor for 28 years.

Before her education career, Mary performed as a lead vocalist with Tony Torre and the Twin Cities Jazz Band, the trio group Anthem, and in opera workshops at USC. Family is central to Mary’s life. She is married, a mother of two, and honors her son Daniel—an accomplished musician and songwriter who passed away in 2019—through “Following Daniel’s Lead – Keys to Kindness,” a piano scholarship program that provides lessons and encourages students to practice intentional acts of kindness each week.

Guitar & Bass; Greenville Studio

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mason has been surrounded by music his entire life. Whether it was The Beatles “1’s” CD in his mom’s car or acapella church services, he always gravitated toward the sound and feel of music. After his dad taught him his first guitar chords at age 9, he hit the ground running and began learning his favorite songs and writing tunes of his own. In middle school, Mason got a bass for Christmas and immediately joined a band with his neighborhood best friend. Fifteen years later, Mason has toured the United States, Canada, and Europe, recorded on multiple projects, and doesn’t plan on stopping.

Mason adores music all across the spectrum, from 80s new wave punk to 2000s neo soul and beyond, he just loves a good song. In the same light, he aims to help students become the musicians they want to be. He looks forward to helping achieve these goals while also learning a thing or two from each and every one of his students.

Guitar & Ukulele; Anderson Studio

Mike Cannon is a guitarist who has been playing and writing music since before he can remember. He enjoys many musical styles including pop, country, bluegrass and Americana. Mike graduated from Clemson University with a BSEE in computer engineering and then worked as the Design Engineering Manager for NCR Corporation for 32 years. When Mike retired from NCR in 2013, he opened his own music recording studio on his lakeside property in Townville, SC, where he lives and write music with his wife Rosalinda. Mike enjoys teaching and his goal is to help beginning musicians get started and develop their skills on guitar.

Voice; Greenville Studio

Nicklaus Porter, tenor, is an active operatic performer from Georgia. In pursuit of furthering his music education, he attended Georgia Southern University where he received his double eagle with three degrees; Master of Music in Vocal Performance and two Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education.

Nicklaus finds great joy aiding voice students in vocal journeys. He has numerous years of experience teaching in academia, both in K-12 and collegiate level. Previous teaching jobs include; general elementary music teacher, opera scenes director, chorus director, aural skills teacher, and voice teacher. Whether a student has been singing for years or is just starting out, Nicklaus is committed to helping singers fall in love with their voice, aiding them with proper vocal technique, and helping build confidence in their singing.

In addition to being a voice teacher, Nicklaus is also an active performer. He has performed a number of roles, including; Siegmund (Die Walküre), Froh (Das Rheingold), Monsieur Vogelsang (Der Schauspieldirektor), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street), and The Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance). Other notable performances include several iterations of Improv Opera series where he has excited audiences with his improvisational skills.

He has been invited to Reno, Nevada to participate in the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices and the American Wagner Project since 2024 where he has learned a wealth of knowledge and gained invaluable experiences. Some of his mentors include international performers; such as Dolora Zajick, Luana Devol and John Trelevan; and esteemed coaches from some of the world's infamous opera houses; such as the Metropolitan Opera House, La Scala, and Deutsche Oper.

Piano, Viola, Violin; Greenville Studio

Olivia Massey was born and raised in Greenville, SC and has studied Viola and Piano since the 3rd grade. In high school, she attended the Fine Arts Center of Greenville where she studied chamber music and music theory. In college she studied Music Education and graduated with a Bachelors of Music, primary Viola. During her college career, she spent some time in Marching Band and Concert Band expanding her horizons in the world of percussion. After graduating, she regularly performs as a Violist in local theaters ranging from the Greenville Theatre, Mill Town Players, Spartanburg Little Theatre and has been a recording artist for Mountain Theatre Company in Highlands, NC. When she is not performing in theaters, she is often playing at local churches, weddings and with her violin, viola, piano trio: Sonorité Trio. As a teacher, Olivia’s goal is to share her love for music, but to also strive to meet the needs of her students and to create an environment where practice is never for the act of perfection, but for the act of permanence. When Olivia is not playing viola, you can find her spending time with friends and family, water coloring, or learning something new. 

Piano & Voice; Anderson & Greenville Studios

Shaya Greathouse is a mezzo-soprano, educator, and arts administrator with over a decade of experience in voice instruction and performance. She holds degrees in Vocal Performance from the Eastman School of Music (M.M.) and Biola University (B.M.) and has taught students of all ages through her private studio and organizations like American Seekers Academy. Shaya has performed with companies such as Eastman Opera Theater, Rochester Lyric Opera, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to her active performance and teaching schedule, she serves as Music Director at John Calvin Presbyterian Church and an administrator at the Eastman Community Music School.

Violin & Viola; Greenville Studio

Bio coming soon!

Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Electric Bass, Guitar, Banjo; Greenville Studio

Wayne Mason was born in Freehold, New Jersey, and moved to South Carolina at the age of 16 years old. Wayne Mason achieved his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education at North Greenville University with a concentration in strings. Wayne is an active performer in Greenville and is a regular attendee of Elevation where he plays guitar and bass with the worship team. Wayne has many interests in music including using music technology for performing.

Drum Set, Classical Percussion, Piano, Electric Bass; Greenville Studio

Growing up in Greenville, SC, William Cline began to study the drums at age 8. During high school he had the opportunity to attend the Fine Arts Center and participate in the Young Artist Orchestra and the FAC jazz combo. Then in 2022 he graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a degree in commercial percussion. In addition to the drums and percussion family, he has studied piano and electric bass guitar. William has a passion for music and for building others up and sees teaching music as a wonderful opportunity to do both.

Piano; Anderson Studio

Josie has loved music for nearly as long as she can remember.  She began learning to play piano in 2013 at the age of eight, and was largely self-taught until 2017, when she started lessons with a private instructor in Kentucky.  She moved to Georgia in 2018, and began lessons with Jordan Evans at Sounds of Carolina in 2020.  Josie lives with her family in Honea Path, South Carolina where she finds joy in continuing to develop her skills in music through continued private lessons, as well as teaching her own students, ages ranging from four years old to adult.  Josie is passionate about piano, and is thankful to the Lord for the gift of music in her life.  She enjoys teaching and helping others to grow in their music abilities.  Josie plays with her brothers once a month at a nursing home, from time to time at a monthly music night hosted by a local church, as well as at their home church on occasion.

Guitar & Piano; Anderson Studio

EJ Jones, a Lexington, SC native, discovered her passion for music through church and began piano lessons in elementary school and guitar in middle school, continuing her studies in college. At Anderson University, she studied contemporary, classical, neo-soul, and jazz guitar.

EJ now serves as a worship leader and band member at NewSpring Church and Upstate Church, performing on acoustic and electric guitar, bass, and vocals. She is passionate about equipping students not only with musical skills, but with the ability to learn, adapt, and grow in any musical setting. EJ believes a strong “spirit of a student” is more valuable than raw talent and empowers musicians to continue learning long after lessons end.