Karine Pierson
Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and international recording artist Karine was born Karin Pierson in a small town in northern Michigan. Her mother was a sixth-grade teacher and her father was a jazz musician. Her parents divorced when she was two and she was raised by her beloved stepfather, Calvin, still her biggest fan. While still a toddler, she began to learn violin from her Chinese Godmother, Shu, who was a Suzuki violin method teacher. Thanks to supportive parents, Karin soon began to enroll in every music program available.
At age thirteen, Karin was accepted as the youngest choir member ever to tour Europe with the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Choir. During high school, through the aid of scholarships Karin attended the prestigious Interlochen Academy of the Arts, and later taught there and played in the staff orchestra.
Her daughter Aria was born in 2001, soon after Karin finished her bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan. After teaching orchestra in Detroit for five years, Karin decided to perform full-time and started a band, playing electric violin and singing at festivals, weddings, corporate parties and events. In 2017 Karin moved to a tiny house as part of the minimalist movement, and decided to pursue original music and start a music festival. Her band, formed in 2017 with her wife Tiffany is called the Lofteez, and performs at festivals, outdoor venues, campgrounds and house concerts nationwide. Check them out at www.thelofteez.com
Karine Pierson’s Musical Background
Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and international recording artist Karine was born Karin Pierson in a small town in northern Michigan. Her mother was a sixth-grade teacher and her father was a jazz musician. Her parents divorced when she was two and she was raised by her beloved stepfather, Calvin, still her biggest fan. While still a toddler, she began to learn violin from her Chinese Godmother, Shu, who was a Suzuki violin method teacher. Thanks to supportive parents, Karin soon began to enroll in every music program available.
At age thirteen, Karin was accepted as the youngest choir member ever to tour Europe with the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Choir. During high school, through the aid of scholarships Karin attended the prestigious Interlochen Academy of the Arts, and later taught there and played in the staff orchestra.
Her daughter Aria was born in 2001, soon after Karin finished her bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan. After teaching orchestra in Detroit for five years, Karin decided to perform full-time and started a band, playing electric violin and singing at festivals, weddings, corporate parties and events. In 2017 Karin moved to a tiny house as part of the minimalist movement, and decided to pursue original music and start a music festival. Her band, formed in 2017 with her wife Tiffany is called the Lofteez, and performs at festivals, outdoor venues, campgrounds and house concerts nationwide. Check them out at www.thelofteez.com
Karine Pierson’s Musical Background
Rose Coe
My name is Rose Coe, I teach voice and piano lessons. I was born and raised in beautiful Traverse City. I learned how to read and play music as a young girl and sang in public regularly starting at age eight. I joined Northwestern Michigan's Children's Choir at age ten. In my later years I participated in various local choirs and ensembles. I studied classical vocal music and Opera at Butte College and Chico State University in California. I sang in numerous Operas at Chico State University while studying with Dallas Opera Star Marilyn Curtis and China's most praised soprano, Dr. Ying Yeh.
I was a music teacher in California before relocating to my home town of Traverse City. I'm pleased to offer you a variety of lessons in a fun and stimulating atmosphere at my studio. Vokey is about learning to make beautiful music, I teach my students the fundamentals and most importantly to enjoy the music they make. Music is my greatest passion, it's my goal to share that passion with others. Watching my students learn to love music and be excited about performing well is the most fulfilling reward. I have students ranging in ages from 6-60, so if you're an adult considering taking lessons for the first time or continuing lessons you've had in the past I assure you, it's never too late to learn. I customize each student's lessons based on their goals, as well as follow up assessments confirming student progress satisfaction.
I look forward to discussing how music lessons can benefit you or your child. It's never too late or early to learn music! I can be reached at rose@vokeymusic.com
My name is Rose Coe, I teach voice and piano lessons. I was born and raised in beautiful Traverse City. I learned how to read and play music as a young girl and sang in public regularly starting at age eight. I joined Northwestern Michigan's Children's Choir at age ten. In my later years I participated in various local choirs and ensembles. I studied classical vocal music and Opera at Butte College and Chico State University in California. I sang in numerous Operas at Chico State University while studying with Dallas Opera Star Marilyn Curtis and China's most praised soprano, Dr. Ying Yeh.
I was a music teacher in California before relocating to my home town of Traverse City. I'm pleased to offer you a variety of lessons in a fun and stimulating atmosphere at my studio. Vokey is about learning to make beautiful music, I teach my students the fundamentals and most importantly to enjoy the music they make. Music is my greatest passion, it's my goal to share that passion with others. Watching my students learn to love music and be excited about performing well is the most fulfilling reward. I have students ranging in ages from 6-60, so if you're an adult considering taking lessons for the first time or continuing lessons you've had in the past I assure you, it's never too late to learn. I customize each student's lessons based on their goals, as well as follow up assessments confirming student progress satisfaction.
I look forward to discussing how music lessons can benefit you or your child. It's never too late or early to learn music! I can be reached at rose@vokeymusic.com
Dana Fall
Dana Fall, is a piano and voice instructor.
She is a native to the Grand Traverse area, received her M.Mus. in piano performance from Western Michigan University in the Spring of 2015. Her career includes a wide variety of performing experiences including weddings, contemporary church bands, solo gigs, and classical performances. In the past, Dana has instructed at NMC and has served as Assistant Worship Leader at New Hope Community Church.
More recently, she sings and plays keyboard for Bayview Wesleyan Church. Dana teaches all “ages and stages” for both piano and contemporary voice.
Dana Fall, is a piano and voice instructor.
She is a native to the Grand Traverse area, received her M.Mus. in piano performance from Western Michigan University in the Spring of 2015. Her career includes a wide variety of performing experiences including weddings, contemporary church bands, solo gigs, and classical performances. In the past, Dana has instructed at NMC and has served as Assistant Worship Leader at New Hope Community Church.
More recently, she sings and plays keyboard for Bayview Wesleyan Church. Dana teaches all “ages and stages” for both piano and contemporary voice.
Steve Stargardt
Steve is a piano instructor and jazz performer. He graduated from College
Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati with a B.M. and B.S. degree.
Was an educator for 48 years; music teacher, middle school math, middle school counselor, elementary school principal. He has taught Jazz workshops, adjudicated jazz festivals, mentored jazz pianists.
Private lessons in both classical and jazz improvisation.
Steve is currently active in performance with many local jazz musicians.
Steve is a piano instructor and jazz performer. He graduated from College
Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati with a B.M. and B.S. degree.
Was an educator for 48 years; music teacher, middle school math, middle school counselor, elementary school principal. He has taught Jazz workshops, adjudicated jazz festivals, mentored jazz pianists.
Private lessons in both classical and jazz improvisation.
Steve is currently active in performance with many local jazz musicians.
Dawn Moses
Dawn is our Advanced Piano Instructor.
Experience:
• A fifteen year history of one-on-one instruction of all ages, 6 yrs- retired, using a wide range of curricula to teach not only repertoire, but also technique, theory, and the ability to read music.
• Church pianist at a variety of churches for the past 28 years; roles including choir pianist, special music accompaniment, wedding music, holiday music, etc.
• Comfortable and experienced with creating individual approaches to a student's personality, temperament and gifts.
Affiliations: Currently affiliated with and provide piano music for the following churches:
• Traverse City Seventh Day Adventist Church
• People’s Church of Kalkaska
• St Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Mancelona
Recognition:
• 2015 NMC Student Tedx Speaker, topic centered on life lessons learned through piano.
www.tedxtraversecity.com/watch/
Community:
• Director and past-president of the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair.
• Member of the Kalkaska Conservation District.
• Coordinator of a nursing home church service at the Villas in Traverse City.
Dawn is our Advanced Piano Instructor.
Experience:
• A fifteen year history of one-on-one instruction of all ages, 6 yrs- retired, using a wide range of curricula to teach not only repertoire, but also technique, theory, and the ability to read music.
• Church pianist at a variety of churches for the past 28 years; roles including choir pianist, special music accompaniment, wedding music, holiday music, etc.
• Comfortable and experienced with creating individual approaches to a student's personality, temperament and gifts.
Affiliations: Currently affiliated with and provide piano music for the following churches:
• Traverse City Seventh Day Adventist Church
• People’s Church of Kalkaska
• St Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Mancelona
Recognition:
• 2015 NMC Student Tedx Speaker, topic centered on life lessons learned through piano.
www.tedxtraversecity.com/watch/
Community:
• Director and past-president of the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair.
• Member of the Kalkaska Conservation District.
• Coordinator of a nursing home church service at the Villas in Traverse City.
Kerrie Schendel
Kerrie teaches private piano lessons to ages four through retired years and teaches all levels. She also teaches group piano lessons to early childhood and adult students. Kerrie has been teaching for over
20 years and feels very fortunate that her work is something she loves.
Kerrie started her piano endeavors when she was six years old. She attended Honsinger Conservatory
of music and received her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. She did correspondence work through Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music in order to become certified to teach the Kelly Kirby Piano Method. This piano method is excellent for early childhood ages four
through six.
In addition to teaching, she is the main accompanist at Trinity Lutheran Church and plays with the Trinity Praise Band during special occasions. She performs at weddings, parties, and many other genres.
“The art of music is a cherished lifetime enrichment.”
Kerrie teaches private piano lessons to ages four through retired years and teaches all levels. She also teaches group piano lessons to early childhood and adult students. Kerrie has been teaching for over
20 years and feels very fortunate that her work is something she loves.
Kerrie started her piano endeavors when she was six years old. She attended Honsinger Conservatory
of music and received her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. She did correspondence work through Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music in order to become certified to teach the Kelly Kirby Piano Method. This piano method is excellent for early childhood ages four
through six.
In addition to teaching, she is the main accompanist at Trinity Lutheran Church and plays with the Trinity Praise Band during special occasions. She performs at weddings, parties, and many other genres.
“The art of music is a cherished lifetime enrichment.”
Jay Laura
Jay Laura is an exceptionally talented musical artist who graduated from Berklee College of Music, in Boston. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Production and Engineering.
Jay embarked on the music scene in Southern California performing with his band the Phantom Image, along with many groups. While playing live shows, Jay has produced various albums, singles, and array of projects in his studio, Black Smoke Gallery.
Jay is a singer/songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, percussionists, drummer, and most importantly loves to inspire others, an all music teacher. Having now over 20 years of experience. He has licensed several of his songs to television, film and commercials.
Along with his own work, Jay continues to teach and share techniques, to all ages, his knowledge of music. Jay encourages his students to be creative and to use and discover their own unique rhythm and intuition to create and play music.
He also continues to record and produce talented artists and musicians.
Currently, Jay is located in Traverse City and is excited being part of this beautiful community.
Jay Laura is an exceptionally talented musical artist who graduated from Berklee College of Music, in Boston. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Production and Engineering.
Jay embarked on the music scene in Southern California performing with his band the Phantom Image, along with many groups. While playing live shows, Jay has produced various albums, singles, and array of projects in his studio, Black Smoke Gallery.
Jay is a singer/songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, percussionists, drummer, and most importantly loves to inspire others, an all music teacher. Having now over 20 years of experience. He has licensed several of his songs to television, film and commercials.
Along with his own work, Jay continues to teach and share techniques, to all ages, his knowledge of music. Jay encourages his students to be creative and to use and discover their own unique rhythm and intuition to create and play music.
He also continues to record and produce talented artists and musicians.
Currently, Jay is located in Traverse City and is excited being part of this beautiful community.