Our Teachers

The name is Paul Simarmata, have been doing music for more than 30 years. In Georgia, USA, he had been working teaching music, guitar in several music school such as Taylor Robinson Music Lesson, Atlanta Piano Fortissimo, Loganville Guitar Lesson and Zack Boland Music Lesson. For 3 academic years was an English Teacher and a Guitar Teacher for one of well known International School in Indonesia ( Bina Nusantara International School) In Jakarta, Indonesia. His teaching style can best be described as "friendly & focus". He like to remind his students that we need to have timeline of what happened and what to do so we can keep on track our progress in learning. Thanks for reading Paul's profile and see you at Musicologie Alpharetta 😊👍🎸...

Kendria Bailey is a vocalist, performer, vocal coach, and artist development specialist with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and a Master’s degree in Music Business. Known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, she has performed nationally and internationally while inspiring audiences across pop, rock, R&B, soul, and gospel. Passionate about developing artists, Kendria combines expert vocal training with performance coaching to help singers build confidence, strengthen technique, and discover their unique sound. Whether on stage or in the studio, she is committed to excellence, authenticity, and empowering every artist to reach their full potential.

Meet John Crookston, an easy-going music teacher with a passion for sharing the joy of music. With introductory snare drum and drumset studies from Music Haven in Johnstown, PA plus studies at Berklee and Drummers’ Collective, John has a rich musical background. He holds a Master of Natural Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Pittsburgh. John's performance experience spans decades, from rock bands like Kindred Spirit and Carnaby to the Johnstown Jazz Workshop Quartet. Now based in Alpharetta, John is dedicated to helping others explore and create the music they love.

Elizabeth is a passionate music educator and violinist with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (Violin) from the College of Charleston. Her diverse experience includes roles such as Manager of Operations & Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Services Coordinator at The Atlanta Opera. She excels in private instruction, youth ensemble management, and creating engaging learning experiences that promote technical skill, creativity, and confidence. Currently, Elizabeth is the orchestra teacher at Sweetwater Middle School, where she is enthusiastic about inspiring future musicians!

Meghan Brock is a musician, vocalist, songwriter, and performer with over 20 years of musical experience. She is passionate about helping young beginners build confidence through fun, engaging lessons that encourage creativity, exploration, and a lifelong love of music. Meghan believes every child learns differently and strives to create a welcoming environment where students feel safe to grow, make mistakes, and enjoy the learning process.

Tomiyah is a passionate piano teacher who loves helping students build confidence and creativity through music. She has experience teaching both private and group piano lessons for children, creating engaging, goal-oriented lessons that develop technique, music theory, and ear training. Tomiyah believes every student learns differently and strives to make each lesson encouraging, fun, and personalized while partnering with families to celebrate every milestone.