Our Teachers

Our teachers are passionate, experienced, and dedicated to each student’s growth.




Caitlin Yadamec

Voice, Piano



Caitlin Yadamec

Voice, Piano

Caitlin was a four-time Texas All-State Choir singer, a Student Director of the Concert Chorale at the University of Houston, and the Head Director of award-winning high school choirs for ten years. She currently teaches pre-K at a local preschool, as well as voice and piano lessons at Leslie’s School of Music. She lives in Midlothian with her husband, two children, and their crazy miniature schnauzer.



Ella McCown

Piano, Voice



Ella McCown

Piano, Voice

Ella has a B.A in Music from Nelson University (previously SAGU) and has been involved in music her whole life. She has been singing classically since she was a little girl and doing more contemporary styles since teenhood. She started piano later in life but has a wealth of music theory knowledge. Ella loves children! She has been an active member of children programs for almost a decade and a teacher for many years. Ella loves to encourage creativity and freedom in her students. Ella has been on many worship teams, leading both vocally and on keys. She enjoys arranging and writing music in her free time while snuggled up on her couch with her cat. She is also a barista! Ask her for recommendations!



Kerri Beckman

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano



Kerri Beckman

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

Kerri is a strings and piano teacher and has been playing violin and fiddle for over 20 years. When she isn’t teaching or practicing herself, Kerri can be found chasing after her two toddlers, painting, or caving with her husband. Kerri lives in Waxahachie with her husband, her two daughters, and her music-loving Labrador, Winnie.



Saige Flores

Piano



Saige Flores

Piano

Saige Flores has been playing the piano for over 12 years. She has worked as a music teacher for the past three years, and looks forward to continuing to share her love of music for years to come. She has been well-trained in music theory and has won the annual Dallas Southwest Music Teachers Association Jazz Contest the last four years. She has participated in sonatina and hymn festivals for the piano, medaled in state solo music performances for piano, violin, and voice, as well as performed as a soloist for several private events. She loves serving on her church’s student worship team and performing at various assisted living facilities in the area. In addition to the piano, she also plays the violin, ukulele, and guitar. Saige is attending DBU for music education.



Matthew Brodeur

Drums



Matthew Brodeur

Drums

Mr. Matt has been playing drums since he was four years old and is incredibly talented. He currently performs with multiple bands, has an impressive drum teaching and performance resume, and even has his own recording studio!



Tetiana Chernysheva

Voice, Piano, Violin



Tetiana Chernysheva

Voice, Piano, Violin

Mrs.Tetiana has a bachelor’s degree in music. She has been playing the piano for more than 20 years and also learned to play the violin, fulfilling a childhood dream. As a violinist, she played in chamber and symphony orchestras. She was born and raised in Ukraine, lived and worked in Germany for some time, and in 2022 moved to the USA with her husband and three daughters. Mrs. Tetiana loves to sing, do arrangements of music, collaborate with professionals and musicians around and share music knowledge. In addition to music, she likes to cook, visit new places, travel and soulful conversations over a cup of delicious coffee.



Gale McCown

Piano



Gale McCown

Piano

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Michael Fiscus

Piano/Brass)



Michael Fiscus

Piano/Brass)

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Ruth Zavala

Ukulele



Ruth Zavala

Ukulele

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Terry Zavala

Guitar



Terry Zavala

Guitar

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Michael Fiscus

Piano/Brass)



Michael Fiscus

Piano/Brass)

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Ruth Zavala

Ukulele



Ruth Zavala

Ukulele

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