Margaret Fontiveros

WHAT I STAND FOR AS A TEACHER…

• I believe music is for everyone, and having it in your life brings joy, meaning, and inspiration.

• I believe music feeds the soul and people should make the music they love.

• I believe in providing valuable voice and piano lessons that are fun, motivating, inspiring.

• I believe in focusing not only on learning necessary skills but on enjoying music and building a lifelong appreciation for it. 

• I value students’ individuality and personality and work hard to meet each students’ needs.

• I continue my own learning and research to ensure that what I teach is relevant and interesting, and make it a priority to keep lessons fresh.  My students will always be my inspiration to strive for perfection in my teaching.

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EXPERIENCE...
Margaret holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University, Fullerton and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The Catholic University of America, graduating summa cum laude from both.

With over 20 years of experience teaching in schools and private studios, she is also an active performer and a dedicated leader and member in professional organizations, including National Association of Teachers of Singing, North Carolina Music Teachers Association and the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association.

Cheryl Crews

WHAT I STAND FOR AS A TEACHER…

• I believe anyone—regardless of age or experience—can learn to play the piano.

• I believe in helping students become confident, capable performers through strong technique, posture, sight reading, musicality, and expression.

• I believe in teaching students to appreciate music as a whole, including its history, composers, form, and style.

• I encourage students to think independently and develop their own interpretations, rather than simply following others.

• I believe learning piano requires dedication and hard work, and should also be fun, fostering growth, independence, and a lasting love of music.

EXPERIENCE...

Cheryl Crews holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Bowling Green State University, graduating cum laude with honors.

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An accomplished soloist and collaborative pianist, Cheryl has performed in recitals and master classes both nationally and internationally, including at the Haydnsaal at Esterházy in Eisenstadt, Austria. With over seven years of private teaching experience, she also works as a rehearsal accompanist for operas and musicals, a church and choir accompanist, and a chamber musician. She is an active member of North Carolina Music Teachers Association and Raleigh Piano Teachers Association.

Allyson Severyn

WHAT I STAND FOR AS A TEACHER...

• I believe that music has the ability to change lives.

• I believe in the power of storytelling and acting through the song. It can and should be just as powerful as your voice.

• I stand by the phrase “if its hurting you, don’t do it”. I will do all I can to help you sing from a healthy place and nurture good vocal technique.

• I believe that everyone has the ability to match pitch (even if they don’t believe it possible) and can find confidence in their ability to sing at all levels.

• I will continue to work as a musical theatre actor and singer so that I can remain at the top my profession and share my insights with my students.

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EXPERIENCE...

Allyson Severyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Azusa Pacific University and earned a Masters in Business Administration from Brandman University.  

Allyson is a proficient musical theater performer; having spent almost 15 years performing professionally across the country. Her vocal training started in opera at age 7 and slowly moved towards a musical theatre repertoire. Her most recent performance credits include: Princess Anna in Frozen! Live at the Hyperion at Disney’s California Adventure Park, Jo March in Little Women with Southern Wake Players and an a’capella vocalist with The Sleigh Belles (soprano).

Christina Tandy

EXPERIENCE...

Christina Tandy holds an Associate of Science degree from Salt Lake Community College, graduating with High Honors and as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

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As the founder of Stralative Designs, Christina brings extensive experience in organization, communication, and project management, overseeing everything from client communication to final deliverables with efficiency and attention to detail.

Her background in customer service and operations, combined with her strength in managing systems, scheduling, and digital tools, makes her a natural fit for supporting the day-to-day flow of the studio while creating a smooth, welcoming experience for families.

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