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
Nikki Hill: Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe
B.M. in Clarinet Performance, Southern Wesleyan University
Gregory Lee Johnson: Classical Guitar
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