Voice Lessons

Anna Snider is a dynamic voice teacher and seasoned teaching artist who has brought her passion for performance and vocal technique to theaters and institutes all over the Atlanta. Whether she’s in a rehearsal room, a classroom, or behind a piano, Anna is all about helping singers and musicians unlock their unique sound and tell powerful stories through song.

With years of experience working at a variety of theaters and educational programs, Anna has taught everyone from total beginners to seasoned performers. She specializes in musical theater, but loves teaching pop and even classical!

Anna believes singing should feel good, sound great, and be a whole lot of fun. Her goal is to help each student build a voice and sound they can trust and a confidence they can carry with them on stage and off.

Brooke is a professional singer/songwriter specializing in the genres of folk and pop. She plays guitar and piano and frequently plays shows across Atlanta and the Southeast. Brooke is regularly releasing music on all streaming platforms and is consistently growing as an independent artist. She has been studying music since the age of 7 and believes every person has a gift worth sharing. If you are looking to expand your knowledge, strengthen your belief in yourself, and deepen your art of storytelling, Brooke is the perfect fit.

Cardell Smart II is a dedicated vocal instructor who brings over 13 years of training and real-world performance experience to students of all ages and skill levels. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Cardell grew up rooted in R&B and Gospel, but his musical background extends far beyond that. He has studied and performed a wide range of styles—including Pop, Jazz, Classical, and Choral Music—giving his students a well-rounded and versatile approach to vocal development.

Cardell earned his degree from Berklee College of Music in 2024, majoring in Professional Music with concentrations in Songwriting and Music Business. While at Berklee, he trained under world-renowned artists and educators such as Ledisi, Tia Fuller, and Lil John Roberts. His professional performance experience includes singing for major artists like Usher and Childish Gambino, and working alongside fellow artists in R&B, Pop, and Gospel.

As both a performer and educator, Mr. Cardell is passionate about helping singers and pianists grow in confidence, technique, and artistic expression. His teaching philosophy focuses on building healthy habits, understanding the instrument, and nurturing each student’s unique sound—whether they are brand-new to music or preparing for advanced opportunities.

Hannah Lake is an enthusiastic & creative teacher who is passionate about helping students of all ages find joy in music and build their confidence, whether it’s for karaoke, an audition, or a solo performance! She brings acting and movement techniques from her career as a performer and teaching artist into her music lessons, and her ultimate goal is for each student to leave smiling and inspired.

After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and a Minor in Dance from Western Carolina University in 2013, Hannah completed the Horizon Theatre Acting Apprenticeship and has worked professionally around Atlanta for the last 9 years. Some of her favorite onstage roles include Veronica Sawyer in Heathers the Musical (OnStage Atlanta), Annie A.K.A. “Six” in Chicago, Lina Lamont in Singin’ In the Rain (Springer Opera House), dancing in the ensemble of Holiday Inn (Circa ’21 Playhouse), and Cheryl in Evil Dead: The Musical (Out of Box Theatre). Hannah also has been teaching for the last 7 years with various companies around Atlanta, including The Alliance Theatre, Once Upon a Ballet, The Atlanta Children’s Theatre, and in both public and private schools through the Alliance Theatre’s Institute.

For the past 3 years, Hannah has been spreading the love of music, working with students ages 3 to 18, teaching beginner music principles, piano, voice, audition prep and coaching, and ukulele. Teaching music has been the most joyful teaching experience for her yet!

If your child is ready to explore the world of music in a fun and supportive environment, Hannah would love to welcome them to her studio!

Hannah Marie Smith is a BFA Musical Theatre graduate from Reinhardt University and an alumnus of Horizon Theatre’s AppCo program. She has been teaching voice to middle and high school students for six years and continues to perform in Atlanta, with recent credits including Beautiful (Aurora Theatre), Boys in the Buff (Out Front Theatre), Head Over Heels (Marietta Theatre Company), and Disaster (Onstage Atlanta). She has also performed in traveling concerts like Ladies of the 80s and She’s a Rebel. 

Hannah is a seasoned performer and educator with a passion for helping her students unlock their vocal superpowers! As a former “baby belter” and a pianist, she brings her own stage experience and teaching know-how to guide students through the tricky terrain of head voice and mix. Hannah is all about embracing individuality and finding that special connection to every song, making performances truly shine. She believes that a mix of hard work, imagination, creativity, and action is the secret recipe for any piano or voice student to hit all the right notes and achieve their dreams!

Hunter began playing guitar in 3rd grade with a focus in bluegrass. Throughout his teens he played in bluegrass festivals across Georgia. During that time, he also joined several rock bands that performed around the Metro Atlanta area.

In 2015, Hunter received his bachelor’s in Music Education from Columbus State University. Since then, Hunter has been a vocal and instrumental performer around the Atlanta area. He has appeared with the TinselTones a cappella caroling company, Old Silk Road band at the GA Renaissance Faire, and on several theater stages and pits across the Atlanta and Chicago areas.

His musical specialties include a cappella music, musical theatre, classical, pop, rock/metal, and bluegrass/folk. Hunter also specializes in students that have anxiety and tension by using Feldenkreis, Alexander Technique, and affirmations that they are valid and enough!

Jamila Harrison is a dedicated music teacher, and accomplished pianist  with over 20 years of performance experience and 10 years of teaching expertise. Beginning her musical journey at the age of 3, Jamila has built a diverse and expansive career in the Southeast, specializing in piano, while also offering instruction in flute, voice, and guitar. 

Her musical background spans a wide range of genres, including classical, R&B, gospel, and pop music, which informs her versatile teaching style. Jamila has collaborated with numerous artists, bands, choruses, and orchestras across the Southeast. 

In the classroom, Jamila is known for her strong classroom management skills, fostering a positive and productive learning environment. She employs a mix of traditional and innovative teaching methods to engage students of all ages, ensuring that they not only develop technical proficiency but also a deep love and understanding of music. Her approach emphasizes creativity, discipline, and a strong work ethic. 

Beyond teaching, Jamila continues to grow as a musician, actively working on her own music and expanding her career in the industry. She is passionate about nurturing the next generation of musicians, instilling both technical skill and artistic expression in her students.

Jennifer Hanna has been teaching voice and piano lessons for over 15 years.  She is an early childhood music specialist and has been a teacher at Eclectic Music since 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Millikin University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Georgia State University. She continues to be an avid student and takes continued training in guitar, voice and advanced music education. Jennifer teaches music at St. James Preschool in Buckhead.  She also directs the Cherub Choir at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Buckhead, where she is also currently a staff singer.

Jennifer began studying piano at the age of 9, flute at age 11 and voice at the age of 13. As a child and teenager she enjoyed performing in recitals, musicals and choirs.  She sang in the Ohio All State Choir and played flute in the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra. While an undergraduate at Millikin University, Jennifer performed in operas, including Pirates of Penzance, Down in the Valley, Die Fledermaus, and The Marriage of Figaro. In 2005, she moved to Atlanta to complete her Master of Music Degree at Georgia State University.  She played the roles of Nicklausse in Offenbach’s Les Contes d’ Hoffmann and Harry in Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring at GSU.  She later professionally played the role of Mozart in the opera Wolfy at Theatre Decatur. Jennifer participated in the Harrower Opera Workshop at GSU and La Musica Lirica Opera Festival in Urbania, Italy, performing roles in opera scenes including Hansel and Gretel, Cosi fan Tutti, Louise, Alcina, Fastaff and The Mikado to name a few.  

Jennifer takes a holistic approach to teaching music. She believes the process of learning to sing or play an instrument helps students to develop important life skills such as improved work ethic, self-confidence, optimism, faith, interpersonal and communication skills, and leadership potential.  She keeps this in mind when working with each student.  Jennifer teaches piano and voice to both children and adults.   She teaches a variety of musical styles, including classical, pop, musical theater, rock, ragtime and jazz. 

 As a voice teacher, Jennifer focuses on building a strong technical foundation. Her goal is to help students to develop a strong, effortless, pleasing tone while communicating a meaningful thought, idea, or emotion. With her piano students, Jennifer strives to keep the learning process fun and rewarding. She continually uses new approaches depending on the unique interests and inherent gifts of the students. She often incorporates singing, rhythm sticks, bells, egg shakers, drums, ukulele and guitar in her lessons. Her goal is to help each student not only learn to read music, but also to play by ear and improvise. Jennifer encourages her piano students to sing, and her singers to play. Jennifer believes that just as playing an instrument makes us better singers, so does singing make us better instrumentalists!

Jeremiah Hobbs is a teaching artist and songwriter who grew up just down the road in Newnan, GA. Jeremiah is a former performer, who now lives for the education of the arts. He works for the Alliance Institute, bringing arts integration to public schools around the city, and owns a music and movement school in Newnan, Georgia with his wife, Julissa. He loves all kinds of music, and encourages confidence and perseverance in his classrooms. 

As a teacher, Jeremiah wants to connect with his students, learn what motivates them, and structure lessons around what each student enjoys. He wants to get to know you so that he can encourage you to make the music that brings YOU joy! 

When Jeremiah isn’t at the studio, you can find him at home with his beautiful wife and sweet little tot creating art, blowing bubbles, and making music as a family.

Laura has been involved in music education in various capacities for the past 20 years. She holds her BA from Yale University with a major in history, but music has always been her passion; her most formative involvement in college was with her pop a cappella group Out of the Blue. Laura has taught piano, voice, and guitar lessons for many years, specializing in the intersection of singing and playing; many of her students are aspiring performers who learn to sing and accompany themselves.

When not teaching young musicians, Laura spends her time raising her 10- and 12-year-old boys and playing music with her husband in their duo “LB Collective” or with their full band; she also enjoys exercising, reading and playing volleyball.

Scotty Guenther is a musician artist based in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta. Growing up in Johns Creek, GA, Scotty took the stage at a young age, performing in plays, musicals, and music ensembles since he was 8 years old. He has spent the last 22 years honing his knowledge of music theory, music production, and collaboration, working on numerous projects for himself, other artists, and organizations. Scotty has a deep appreciation for each individual’s artistic voice, and hopes to spread his love of music through teaching.

As a teacher, Scotty values connection with each student, discovering their “why” for taking lessons, and developing a plan that is enjoyable and informative. His goal is to teach fun, memorable lessons that help students gain the skills they need to create and participate in the music they are passionate about.

Suzanne Stroup is a graduate of Mercer University and an alum of Aurora Theatre’s AppCo Company. She has been teaching at the Aurora Theatre, MJCCA, Alliance Theatre, and more for ten years now, and can also been seen performing and directing around town. When Suzanne isn’t teaching or performing herself, she can be found in her house, trying to teach her cat Peggy how to sing musical theatre songs. So far, she has been unsuccessful. 

Suzanne believes in process over product. If the process of learning isn’t a fun experience for the student, the product won’t shine. In her classes and lessons, she focuses on fundamentals, but never at the expense of fun.