Orlando School of Music

Lyric Baritone, Mr. Michael is an active performer, private voice teacher, choral conductor, and organist in the Orlando Metro. He is known for his interpretation and knowledge of Arts Songs, German Lied, and his Musical Theater performances. Raised in Winter Park, Mr. Michael has frequently performed with numerous ensembles and orchestras throughout the South East. Including the Knoxville Symphony, Orlando Philharmonic, First United Methodist Church, Orlando, Oakland Presbyterian Church, and the Cathedral Church of Saint Luke, Orlando. Current notable solo performances include: Vaugh Williams’ “Five Mystical Songs”, Mack Wilberg’s “Requiem”, Finzi’s “In terra pax”, and the role of Anthony from Sondheim’s “Sweeny Todd”.

Michael is currently the Director of Music and Worship Arts at Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland, FL. Previously, he has taught Choral Music for Orange County Public Schools and is the former Chorus Master for the University of Tennessee Opera Theater and Choral Departments. As a teacher he has taught students from elementary through adults, from basic musical concepts to abstract 20th century a-tonal analysis. Michael has serviced as a church musician at several large churches in the South and as a clinician or soloist for several music festivals.

In May of 2012 he received the degree of Master of Music in Choral Conducting as the Edward T. Hamilton conducting scholar from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor’s degree is in Vocal Performance as a scholarship student from UTK and Florida State University.

Michaels vision statement his students: “To educated, inspire and create passionate well rounded musicians.”

Violin, Viola, Cello & beginning Piano

All levels and styles of guitar and beginning piano

Clarinet, Sax and Piano

Begining Piano and Voice

Piano, Guitar, and Bass Guitar
Music has been my passion for many years. To be a musician is a privilege for the society of arts, it's even more of a privilege to share my gift of music with students of all ages to progress musically and be intrigued in all the intellectual and physical benefits that music can provide. Throughout all of High School, I was involved in various musical ensembles such as Jazz bands, Pit orchestras, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensembles, Trios, Duets, Choirs, Soloing, Improvisation, Big Band and more. I've had the privilege to audition for all county Jazz band and make it as a member of the rhythm section playing string bass and bass guitar. Due to my great involvements in the musical world, I was awarded the Woody Herman Jazz Award 2017, and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award 2018. Up to present time, I am still involved in individual ensembles and continue to learn every day.  It will be more than a pleasure to share my appreciation for music and the musical arts

Colleen graduated from Maryville College and obtained her Master of Music degree from Northwestern University specializing in piano pedagogy. Colleen is experienced in teaching in both group and private settings. From her studies and years of experience, she has developed her own holistic style of teaching wherein each student is unique and no one method is the answer. For beginners, Colleen favors the step-by-step approach she finds in both Frances Clark (The Music Tree) and Randall and Jane Faber (Piano Adventures). She maintained a successful piano studio in Birmingham, AL for over 20 years. After establishing herself as a piano teacher, Colleen was inspired to study the “Taubman Approach” which guides students to play with more ease and confidence. It is her mission to plant and cultivate the musical ability within all students to form a complete musician. Colleen grew up in the Philippines. In 2013 she was able to travel back and share her passion for piano study. Colleen most recently taught both general music classes and piano classes at the Straz Performing Arts Center in Tampa, FL.

Beginning Piano and Voice

Lauren is currently a student in the University of Central Florida Percussion Studio pursuing a degree in Music Education. She graduated in 2017 from University High School in Orlando, Florida which is now currently a magnet school for the musical arts. Her music performance experience consists of the UCF symphonic band and wind ensemble, UCF percussion ensemble, UCF Black Steel, Ancient City Ensemble for indoor drumline, marching band, and many more. She also has experience of recording music videos with The Grid Book Series(a company with a large emphasis on percussion education), UCF, University High School, and Full Sail University. Lauren is currently a percussion instructor at Colonial High School and has experience teaching ages 4-12 from her time volunteering at the Orlando Drum Camp over the summer. She was also awarded Most Valuable Player in Ancient City Ensemble and Best Percussionist at University High School in 2017.

    Lauren’s passion has always been playing music and teaching students. Her goal in the future is to be a music teacher or a band director after graduating from UCF and also might consider getting a Masters degree in music as well.

 Madison Czarnecki is a Florida native who actively performs in the Central Florida area under multiple styles of music. She has a Music degree from Seminole State College (AA) and is continuing her studies currently at Rollins College (BA) in Music Performance. Madison has been a private flute instructor in the local area for years and loves sharing her knowledge with others. Madison also enjoys performing with the Rollins College Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Flute Choir.

Melinda has been an active musician for ten years, and is proficient in voice, piano, and clarinet. She is currently a student at Rollins College, studying music education. Although she's still in school, she has been actively teaching within her church, and has been teaching privately for four years now. Melinda has a love for all students, no matter where they are in their musical journey, and is excited to expand and enrich the lives of others studying music.

Begining to Advanced Piano 

Jamielee Page, Mezzo-soprano, received both a Bachelor and Master of Music Degree from New York’s Purchase College. In addition to learning voice from soprano, Bonnie Hamilton while at Purchase, Ms. Page studied the languages of Italian, German, and French, as well as studying and performing three years of art song. Relishing in the opportunity to attend a “learn to perform by performing” university, most notable performed roles included Prince Orlofsky from Strauss’ die Fledermaus, Oberon in Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Madame de la Haltière in Massenet’s Cendrillon, and Mercédès from Bizet’s Carmen, to name a few. Ms.Page has performed as a soloist at the West Point Cadet Chapel and for dignitaries such as Governor Jeb Bush. Ms. Page believes in teaching that draws upon experience, and she frequently uses her time in New York to shape and accent a lesson with a student. She believes that compassion and positivity are the conduits to growth in music. Ms. Page is thrilled to be a teacher at the Orlando School of Music and is eager to help her students achieve their visions and dreams.

Voice, Ukulele, and Beginning Piano

voice - all levels, piano - young beginner only, ukulele - up to intermediate 

Guitar and Beginning Piano

Vioin, Bass and Beginning Piano

Voice and Piano (Beginning/Intermediate) Instructor

Piano and Voice

Voice, Piano, and Ukulele Teacher

Voice and piano

Drums, Piano & Electric Bass 

beginning piano - great with young students.

Violin, Suzuki Group Violin Ages 4 and up, and beginning Piano (has certifications in Early Childhood Education

Guitar, Beginning Piano and basic vocal with guitar

Beginner Electric guitar, Beginning-Intermediate Acoustic, Beginner Ukulele, Beginner Piano

Maria Picado is one of our Assistant Managers and occasionally teaches the clarinet. She is originally from San Jose, Costa Rica, where she started her clarinet studies at the age of 13, in a community school of music in Aserri; after two years, Maria won her first job at the age of 15, playing first clarinet in the local government band. She also participated in the Festival Internacional Costarricense de Clarinetes 2015.

In September of 2015 she moved to United States to continue her high school and musical studies, she was first chair of the Concert and Symphonic band at Colonial High School. During her time there, she participated twice in the Solo and Ensemble Competition, performing the Second and Third movement of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto Kv. 622. In which she earned Superior rating at the County Competition, taking those to the State Competition and earning Superior with Distinction. She also participated in Festival of Winds at USF for two consecutive years, she was also a member of the Orange County Honor Band and the Youth Band of Orlando. During her high school years, she studied with Nikolay Blagov, the principal clarinetist from the Orlando Philharmonic.  

Currently, she is getting her Bachelor’s degree on Clarinet Performance at the University of Central Florida, studying with Dr. Keith Koons. Maria was principal of the Symphonic Band, she was also a member of the Marching Knights, Jammin’ Knights, UCF Clarinet Choir and is currently part of the Wind Ensemble, and the New Music Ensemble.         

Ms. Julia's love for the arts and music began when she started taking violin lessons at the age of five. She has studied violin with some of the most prestigious violinists in Florida, including Dr. Ayako Yonetani, Routa Kromovitch, and Dr. John Enyart. She has performed at a variety of venues, such as: the Dr. Phillips Center with the UCF Symphony Orchestra, The Grand Ole Opry with the Annie Moses Band, and all around South Florida with the Academy Orchestra. In high school, she began broadening her horizons and learning other instruments such as viola, piano, mandolin, and guitar. She also studied a variety of genres such as bluegrass from Darol Anger, Celtic fiddle with Hanneke Cassel, jazz violin from Zach Brock, and Mediterranean music from Mike Block. She began teaching one, single private violin lesson from her home in her junior year of high school. By senior year, she had developed a small studio of about 12 students, learning violin, viola, and piano. Her students went on to win first and second places in regional and state competitions. She graduated from University of Central Florida, with a Bachelors of Music Performance.

Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass. AN

Clarinet
Andrew is currently a student at the University of Central Florida completing his undergraduate degree in music education. In his time there he has studied under the guidance of Dr. Keith Koons. Andrew has been playing the clarinet for over ten years and has had the privilege of playing in several honor bands such as The All County and Intercollegiate Band as well as being a part of the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra.

Guitar, Bass Guitar
David's musical journey began when he fell in love with the sounds of the guitar at age 10. Originally a die-hard rocker, David's extensive listening habits led him to explore many different styles of music, eventually leading him to study at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. There he was afforded an intense exposure to jazz and classical along with a variety of more modern progressive music.

After completing his studies at Berklee, Dave landed in New York City where he used his writing and arranging skills to drive his band and solo performance as well as providing his students with well rounded lessons.

Relocating to central Florida over twenty years ago, David continues to enjoy teaching, performing, and recording. He can be heard almost any weekend with Florida's busiest blues/rock band “Mud Rooster,” or playing a solo gig either as a singer/guitarist or as an instrumental guitarist.

Piano, Guitar, Ukelele & Voice
Erin Wagoner is a Rollins College graduate with B.A. in Vocal Performance. She has been singing and performing for most of her life. Aside from a passion for teaching, Erin also enjoys writing her own music and frequently performs at small local venues. Erin participates regularly in community theatre as well, and has recently begun performing in the local stand-up comedy circuit. Erin has experience working in vocal styles that include jazz, pop, musical theater, and classical. In addition to her skills as a singer, Erin also plays piano, guitar, and ukulele.

Greg Zabel has been involved with music since about eight years old, beginning with piano. Playing the trumpet and guitar in various ensembles throughout middle and high school, he eventually landed on the upright bass in the tenth grade. Greg studied bass under Richard Drexler (jazz) and Michael Hill (classical) at the University of Central Florida and was the bassist for the Flying Horse Big Band and the Jazz Workshop led by Jeff Rupert. In addition he has performed with the UCF Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band. After graduations, Greg spent twenty-one months touring the U.S., Canda and Japan as the bassist for the Glen Miller Orchestra. Comfortable on both upright and electric basses, Greg has played gigs with the likes of Marty Morell, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Davis Gaines. He can be seen performing at Orlando venues such as Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, the Timucua Arts White House, and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.  

Henry Spears has been teaching at The Avalon School of Music since 2018. 

Latin American Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Tiple from Columbia.
Humberto was born in Colombia and his musical studies was realized in the Music School ''Pedro Morales Pino" of Cartago Columbia and in the Arts Faculty of the University of Antioquia in Colombia.  He has realized presentations as guitarist in different places and in some television and radio programs in Columbia and in The United States.
He is a Classical, Classical- Popular, Modern, and Latin American Guitar Player; He has also played his own musical transcriptions with which he identifies himself with.
For 25 years he is dedicated to the music teaching part with children, youngsters, and adults and has complimented his activities with the musical accompaniment of groups and festivals.
Humberto has been certified by the United States as a Music Teacher .
Finally, Humberto said , “Discipline and love for what we do, leads us to obtain good results. ”

I love working with the youth in music and in sports. My goal is to make sure each students gets the best musical training they can so they can achieve greatness in their future/current music programs.  I am an alumni of the Colonial high school band program and I’ve performed with all county jazz band and obtained multiple superior ratings in my state/district solo and ensemble performances. Currently I am preforming with the Florida symphony youth jazz orchestra and fulling my role as first chair drummer. I look forward to working with all of my students!

I uncovered my passion for music when I sang on top of a chair in a restaurant when I was 3  with my dad! From that point on, I was involved in Voice, Piano, Guitar & Drum Lessons, Choir, Musicals in School and Song Writing. 

I followed my dream and am now performing in several groups including my own Solo Show "Songs of Women Artist 60/70/80's, Weddings - both Ceremony and Reception,  Praise Band at Summit Church,  and  the International German Folk, Pop & Rock band “Europa”,  I cover many Female Artists and write my own originals, with music, lyrics and produce my songs. I also teach at the Avalon School of Music! 

I find inspiration all around me and God has touched my heart.  I try to make the music I perform my own and make it  representative of myself and my generation. Growing up in a musical family, my dad exposed me to all the great female artists of the 60's 70's and 80's that I have incorporated in my show! 

I specialize in teaching young beginners on Piano and Voice and can also coach song writing! I look forward to teaching your child and bringing the joy and love of music to all my students!