M eet Our Team!
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MadisonMadison is our Operations Manager at Stickandstrum Academy! She is currently a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she is pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Art Studio. She enjoys playing the guitar and listening to her favorite artist, Harry Styles!
A few fun facts about Madison: She loves reading, traveling, and hiking with her dog! |
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SaMSam teaches drums, guitar, and piano at Stickandstrum Academy! He developed his love for music at a very young age and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology from UAB. While in college, he co-founded Iron Giant Percussion, a quartet that performs and writes chamber music, works hard to collaborate with other musicians, and puts on educational programs. Iron Giant has performed with many experimental rock musicians as well as several world renowned percussion groups!
Sam has also performed percussion in many musical theater productions with companies such as Red Mountain, Birmingham Children’s Theater, Birmingham Southern, and UAB. He has been teaching in the greater Birmingham area since 2009. A few fun facts about Sam: When he isn’t thinking about music, Sam enjoys being outside with his dogs Artie and Butters, and has been deeply involved with Camp McDowell for most of his life. |
aSHLEYAshley is the Social Media and Marketing Manager at Stickandstrum and also teaches lessons! She’s been teaching guitar, piano, and ukulele lessons for over 5 year and has been apart of Stickandstrum since 2012. On weekends, she performs at local venues around Birmingham! Ashley is also a worship leader and college student at Troy University. She’s passionate about helping students develop their own style of music while having fun!
A few fun facts about Ashley: She loves her plant collection, taking pictures, and being outdoors! |
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Morgan P.Morgan teaches guitar, ukulele, and piano lessons! Morgan started playing guitar when she was 13 and has continued to learn new instruments! She loves alternative music, especially her favorite artist, Matt Maeson!
A few fun facts about Morgan: Her favorite candy is twix, her favorite movie is A Star is Born, and she loves to go wake surfing at the lake! |
matthewMatthew teaches all things band! He also works with audio and production students. Matthew is a graduate of Samford University with a Master's of Music in Instrumental Performance. He was a band director for 6 years before attending Samford. He is also an audio engineer for his church.
A few fun facts about Matthew: In his free time he enjoys hiking with his wife and puppy and playing golf with his brother. |
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Anna KAteAnna Kate is one of our teachers and receptionists! She teaches ukulele lessons and Pre-K classes! Anna Kate has been performing locally for about 2 years and leads worship at her church's youth group. She also plays the guitar! When it comes to music, songwriting is one of her passions. Her favorite band is Fleetwood Mac and her favorite genres of music are alternative and classic rock.
A few fun facts about Anna Kate: She loves the Starwars Saga and hopes to move to Nashville one day! |
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KathrynMeet Kathryn! She teaches piano, ukulele, acoustic guitar, and voice at Stickandstrum! Kathryn has been playing instruments and singing for as long as she can remember. Her goal is to learn to play every instrument and her favorite band is Twenty One Pilots!
A few fun facts about Kathryn: Aside from music, she loves to bake, explore, and spend time with her friends and family! |
EmilyEmily is one our our ukulele and piano teachers! You may also see her working the front desk when you come in our studio! Emily's favorite genres of music are classic rock and country and loves listening to Bon Jovi, Elton John, Queen, and Journey. Her goal is to learn to play every instrument we have!
A few fun facts about Emily: She loves to travel and one day hopes to work in Seattle as a special effects makeup artist! . |
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