Aria provides:
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Violin lessons
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Viola lessons
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Piano lessons
Aria J. Taboada began her journey with violin at the age of 9. Through many experiences, she cultivated her love for performing and teaching music. She thrived studying violin under Angele Lawless. She began with small groups, then began performing with some prestigious orchestras. She spent a year with the Atlanta Youth Symphony, where she gained extensive knowledge on performing and music theory. She went on the play for the Cobb Symphony for a short time, then did various free-lance work. She studied violin performance at Georgia State University under Dr. Christos Galileas, and sat principle second violin in the Georgia State University Orchestra. Her violin music has been featured on various albums, including Latin artists Seich Musica, and Country artist Alison Nichols. Though she enjoys performing, her real passion lies in teaching. She has over fifteen years of teaching violin and piano, and enjoys watching other musicians meet their goals of performing. She enjoys teaching violin, as well as running the studio.
Cirice Provides:
Voice Lessons
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Drum Lessons
Cirice J. Adams is an experimental shoegaze and emo artist based out of the metro-atlanta area. Cirice’s love and passion for music started at a young age, participating in elementary school choir and taking up guitar at age 9. By middle school, she was writing full length songs and in high school was writing choir pieces and symphonies. Constantly being drawn to every possible thing there is to learn in music, Cirice quickly sought out to make this a life-long career and started her first band in late middle school. She started teaching voice lessons shortly after high school, after utilizing her experience from having spent over a decade singing in choir and earning awards and even multiple all-state placements. Cirice has been teaching since 2021 and plans to continue improving her teaching abilities and the quality of her lessons for many years to come.
Gamela Provides:
Violin Lessons
Piano Lessons
Ukulele Lessons
Gamela Zaki is an active violinist in the Atlanta area who strives to create an immersive, musical experience with each audience she plays for. First picking up the violin at age ten, she has dedicated her life to her passion. Music, and art in general, has been the most thrilling and riveting factor in Gamela’s life since she was a young girl. Accordingly, with her attention to detail and her will to make music that transports
the listener, she is exceptional at her craft. She is skilled in all forms of her musicianship, such as solo performances, chamber music, and orchestral works.
Shebegan her professional violin career at McEachern High School where she was concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra. Now, Gamela performs with the Kennesaw State Symphony Orchestra, which she has been a prominent member of for four years. She also currently plays with the Noted String Quartet, who has played at numerous
weddings, concerts, and other occasions. Her flexibility as an artist is prevalent as she plays a variety of different periods and types of music, including major and standard works, as well as more contemporary and modern pieces. Gamela even actively plays as a pit musician for musicals at Kennesaw State University and the Jennie T. Anderson Theater. In addition to this, Gamela currently teaches private violin lessons to students of all levels and ages.
Hadden provides:
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Violin lessons
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Viola lessons
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Piano lessons
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Percussion lessons
Hadden is a dedicated and versatile musician with several years of experience studying and performing a wide range of instruments, including orchestral strings, percussion, and piano. His extensive musical background has given him a well-rounded understanding of both performance and music education, allowing him to connect with students of all ages and skill levels.
During his time at Woodstock High School, Hadden distinguished himself as a leader within the music program. He made school history by becoming the first-ever President of the Woodstock High School Orchestra, where he helped foster a strong sense of community and encouraged fellow musicians to grow both individually and as an ensemble. In addition to his leadership in the orchestra, he served as Drum Major for the school's marching band, demonstrating exceptional musicianship, discipline, and leadership while directing and inspiring his peers.
As a performer, Hadden consistently pursued opportunities to challenge himself and perform at a high level. Throughout his musical career, he earned selection into seven honors orchestras, a testament to his dedication and talent. Among these achievements was the honor of performing with the prestigious Kennesaw State University High School Honors Orchestra, where he collaborated with some of the region's most accomplished young musicians under the direction of respected conductors.
Hadden's musical education has been shaped by years of dedicated study, including training under Aria Taboada, whose mentorship helped cultivate both his technical abilities and his passion for sharing music with others. Having experienced the value of excellent instruction firsthand, he is committed to providing that same level of encouragement, inspiration, and guidance to each of his own students.
As an instructor, Hadden teaches all orchestral string instruments, piano, and percussion. His broad musical knowledge allows him to adapt his teaching style to meet the unique needs of every student, whether they are picking up an instrument for the very first time or working toward advanced performance goals. He emphasizes strong technical foundations while fostering creativity, confidence, and a genuine appreciation for music.
Hadden believes that every student has the ability to succeed when provided with patient instruction, individualized support, and an encouraging learning environment. His lessons focus not only on developing technical proficiency but also on building confidence, critical listening skills, musical expression, and a lifelong love of learning. His goal is to inspire students to reach their fullest potential while making music an enjoyable and rewarding part of their lives.
