Faculty Roster- Peachtree Corners

Principal Flute with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, Georgia Symphony, Pullman Pops and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra. Jeanne previously played piccolo with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. She attended Boston University as a music major. Jeanne has performed for many Broadway musicals at the Fox theater such as Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, Evita and many others. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2aPLwNQuI8

Besides being the President of Carere Music, Tony has made a living playing his instruments for 40 years. Not only is he one of the finest doublers anywhere around, he is also the musical contractor for the Fox Theater of the Stars. He can be heard on numerous recording commercials such as Papa John’s and Coca-Cola. In addition to his playing career, Tony served as saxophone instructor at Georgia State University for fifteen years. WATCH:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxOVoWT0Zo&list=PLVKFePy9

Ben has been active on the Atlanta music scene for the past 25 years as a freelance woodwind performer and teacher. He has worked with independent artists The black Lips, Prefuse 73, Washed Out and Curtis Harding just to name a few. Ben has also appeared on over 50 albums. He is current member of Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics, West End Motel, Edgewood Saxophone Trio, The Purkinje Shift and Diamond Street Players. Ben first started here as a student, now a teacher and repair technician. 

Today we add Jaden Skelton to our virtual clarinet teachers. Jaden is located in Athens, GA. He is a Senior at the University of Georgia, studying with Dr. D Ray McClellan. Jaden comes from a strong musical family and has shown amazing talent even from a young age. He attended All-State Band and Chorus. He was a member of AYWS as well. Jaden is currently a member of the UGA Symphony Orchestra. WATCH:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPW_TU1BrSQ&t=105s

 Vinnie plays clarinet, saxophones, and flute, and is comfortable in styles of music ranging from jazz to classical to soul to rock to pop. He  studiedmusic at Boston University and has  performed with many icons of the music industry.  Vinnie believes in tailoring lesson plans for each student, with a focus on balancing fundamentals and performing. 

Dan Phipps is a freelance saxophonist and educator based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.He is dedicated to the creation of new music and has collaborated with notable composers. 

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Mr. Dunn is an experienced educator with more than 33 years of experience. He earned his BMUS from UGA where he served as Principal Saxophonist for the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Redcoat Band. At Carere Music in Buford, he will be focusing on building a saxophone studio.  Under Mr. Dunn’s direction, former students have:

earned top chairs in All-State Band, earned top awards at district Solo and ensemble festivals,  gained confidence, and served our country in the armed-forces bands.

 A recent graduate from Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University with a Master of Music in Flute Performance. Jennifer is a member  of the Cobb Wind Symphony &Atlanta Wind Symphony

Natalie got her education at the College Conservatory of Music where she studied with Mark Ostoich. Here, she was a member of the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, and Philharmonia. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree she furthered her education by pursuing a Master’s Degree at Carnegie Mellon University.  To see Natalie's full bio visit https://www.facebook.com/careremusic/

Gary is a graduate of Indiana University where he received a BM in classical saxophone performance studying with legendary saxophonist Eugene Rousseau and he received his Master of Music from GA State in 2008.  He has worked teaching clinics and master classes at many of the wonderful high school and middle school band programs in metro Atlanta helping prepare for performances at the GMEA state in-service and the prestigious Mid-west Band and Orchestra https://www.facebook.com/careremusic/

​KELLIE HENRY​ is an active flutist, teacher, adjudicator, and clinician in the Southeastern United States.Kellie  strives to carry on the legacy of her grand teacher, Thomas Nyfenger - to teach great musicians, not just great flutists. Her mission as a teacher is to create a studio that encompasses an entire enrichment program that extends beyond private lessons, providing unique opportunities to nurture each students' individual growth and personal goals. https://www.facebook.com/careremusic/?

Michelle Hung graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts, majored in bassoon performance & minored in piano. She further studied at Tunghai University.

While in Taiwan, Michelle performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, Evergreen Symphony Orchestra, Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra, Yin Qi Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and excelled as principal chair of various groups that performed extensively throughout Asia and Europe.

Currently, Michelle is a member of

He currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at the University of North Georgia and the Chamber Music Coordinator and Brass Coach at North Paulding High School. Michael’s passion for music education has led him to create the Relative Pitch Podcast that discuss modern issues regarding music education, programming, and what it takes to become a modern musician. 

• B.M., Trumpet Performance, Kennesaw State University, 2020
• M.M., Trumpet Performance, Western Michigan University, 2022

 Rex DiPietro is receiving his Master's Degree in Music from Georgia State University, this Spring 2025. He is trained in Classical Piano and Trumpet Performance.

As a first prize winner of International Competitions in Salzburg and London, Rex performs regularly and enables students to develop their own artistic individuality. He is very excited to be joining Carere Music as a Private Instructor!

Joel Garcia is an Atlanta-based trumpet player and educator. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in trumpet performance both from the University of Georgia where he studied with Dr. Brandon Craswell and Mr. Phil Smith. He enjoys performing, but finds passion in teaching trumpet to students of all ages and frequently is a clinician for middle and high school students in the Metro Atlanta area. You can follow his musical journey @hoelplaystrumpet on Instagram! 

Amy King Black is active as a free-lance musician in the Atlanta area and has performed with groups such as the Greenville and Columbus Symphony Orchestras, the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, and Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. She teaches music appreciation and music history courses at Clayton College and State University and is the Artist Affiliate in Horn at Agnes Scott College. She frequently conducts clinics and master classes for high school and middle school students throughout the Atlanta area. 

Phillip Truex is a versatile performer and teacher, holding dual bachelors degrees from Ithaca College in Music Performance and Education, and a Master of Music from the University of Northern Colorado. Phil has more than 10 years of teaching experience of all ages.  You can see Phil perform regularly in and around Atlanta with Joe Gransden's Big Band and many local orchestras as well. Phil is also an adjunct instructor at UNG - Dahlonega.

Mr. Flythe received a bachelor of music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He earned his master of music and his specialist in music degrees from the University of Michigan.Mr. Flythe received a bachelor of music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mr. Flythe has performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Nashville Symphony. 

Masters in Music from The University of Tennessee. He has 20 years of private trumpet teaching experience and has Jonathan received his Bachelor in Music from Northwestern University and been Trumpet Faculty at Mercer University since 2006. He is a substitute with the Atlanta Symphony, is Second Trumpet of the Augusta Symphony, performs with the Savannah Philharmonic. Jonathan approaches each student according to their own needs and abilities and loves to teach students of all ages.

Jason has been serving the Greater Metropolitan Atlanta area (and beyond) as a teacher/performer since 2009 He is the instructor of euphonium at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) and an Artist-in-Residence, Euphonium and Tuba at Kennesaw State University.

He holds degrees from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX and Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Michael DeSousa is an avid performer in a variety of musical styles. Dr. DeSousa has performed with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra, and has toured with the Glenn Miller band.  Dr. DeSousa has earned a Doctorate in Musical Arts and Master of Music degree from the University of Kentucky as well as a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from Kennesaw State University with Dr. Tom Gibson and Wes Funderburk.

 Robert is an Atlanta-based jazz guitarist and composer pursuing his vision to teach Jazz and Africana Studies in higher education. He offers guitar lessons on a variety of music styles for students of all levels and ages & has his bachelor's degree in music performance.He can be heard with both the Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo and performs regularly at venues around the greater Atlanta metro area.

Mr. Mishalany teaches both upright and electric bass, covering many different styles and genres. He has played everything from touring shows to worship bands. He has had 25 years of teaching experience and over 33 years of performance experience. We are thrilled to have one of Atlanta’s favorite bassists on board with us! 

Randy’s keyboard work can be heard on many records and commercials; his talents have been sought by artists as diverse as guitarists Jimmy Herring , Bill Hart and Shane Theriot (Neville Brothers), drummers Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Sonny Emory (Earth, Wind and Fire, Bruce Hornsby) and Jeff Sipe, bassists Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan) and Adam Nitti, saxophonist George Howard, gospel group “NewSong,” Atlanta Symphony Pops, Georgia Symphony Jazz, and others. Randy is on faculty at LaGrange, 

 “Hey there, I'm Tony Castillo and I'm thrilled to welcome you to my piano world!
I've been lucky enough to play piano with the fantastic Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and my musical journey was supercharged by my time at the Berklee College of Music. But let's get one thing straight – music isn't just about serious business; it's about fun and adventure, especially for the little music explorers!
I specialize in classical, jazz, Latin jazz, and world music, and I've crafted an exciting l

Multifaceted music educator, instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter Jaime Ann has up to 17 years of experience in music. An avid lover of the piano, Jaime took to teaching herself how to play at age 10. Beginning with basic formal instruction and training, it wasn’t long before she took off running with her new found understanding of the theoretical elements of music. Songs began pouring out as she formed a deeply profound connection with the piano, singing, and songwriting. Seeing the world thr

Super excited to welcome Quinn Conrath as a vocal instructor and coach in our Buford location! 

Quinn Conrath is a professional singer/actor/musician originally from Buford, Georgia. He attended Buford High School and was a member of the Theatre, Choral, and Band programs. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from The University of Alabama. He is very knowledgeable in the fields of both musical theatre and choral singing and believes that a good classical vocal ba

Rex DiPietro is receiving his Master's Degree in Music from Georgia State University, this Spring 2025. He is trained in Classical Piano and Trumpet Performance.
As a first prize winner of International Competitions in Salzburg and London, Rex performs regularly and enables students to develop their own artistic individuality. He is very excited to be joining Carere Music as a Private Instructor!

 Mary Beth is very excited to get back to teaching piano!  She began piano lessons at the age of 7 and has accompanied many school and church choral groups.  She has been a resident of Peachtree Corners for 35 years and taught piano here for over 10 years while her two children were in school.  After her children left for college, Mary Beth went back to work in the business world but always hoped to return to teaching.  Her philosophy of teaching is to make learning fun, focusing on both techniq

 Daniel has spent the last several years of his career teaching brass, piano, music theory, and production across the metro Atlanta area. He has taught a wide range of students both in age and skill. Daniel firmly believes in developing his students’ ability to create their own authentic sound and style.In 2019, Daniel worked alongside NASA Goddard Center to develop original music for the release of the Podcast, “NASA Explorers: Apollo” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic moon la