Faculty members at the Academy of Music hold at least a
Bachelor's Degree in Music or in lieu of a degree have
achieved a high level of proficiency and recognition in
their respective areas of instruction. Many Academy
teachers are also certified by the Music Teacher's National Association
(MTNA). Requests for a particular instructor will
be honored whenever possible as the Academy strives to
place each student with the person considered to be
most suitable for the student's musical growth.
Academy Faculty:
Jeanne Best: Piano
B.A., cum laude in General Studies with emphasis in Music,
Oakland University
Isa Herold: Flute
B.M. in Flute Performance, University of Missouri; M. Ed.,
Clemson University
Gregory Lee Johnson:
Classical Guitar
Mary Beth Langley:
Piano
B.S. in Music and Business Administration, Erskine College;
Master of Church Music, Erskine Theological Seminary
Jean Ellen Linkins:
Voice
B.A., SUNY Empire State; MM/MUE, Eastman School of Music;
Licensed and Certified Musikgarten teacher
Pamela Michalski:
Brass Instruments, Musical Explorations for Children
B.M, B.Ed., University of Colorado, Metro State College,
and Victor Valley Junior College
Christine Miller: Piano
B.A., University of Mississippi; M.Ed., University of
Pittsburgh; M.M. and D.M.A., Ohio State University
Sara Schnoor: Strings
B.M., Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
