KATHY BORCHELT

Art 

Education: Associate of Arts in Art and English Literature from Concordia University, MI; Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Concordia University NE; Continuing Education from the University of South Florida

Experience and Expertise: Over 25 years of teaching experience in early childhood and elementary private, parochial and public schools in LA, FL and GA; developed and implemented art in Pre-K through 8th Grade programs, taught summer student arts camps, served as Assistant Director and Instructor for Alliance for the Arts and Recreation Consultant in FL; Art Instructor for Lutheran Social Services of GA after school program; private art teacher

Specialty: Drawing and acrylic painting; helping children and adults develop a desire to create, explore and appreciate God’s amazing world through the visual arts

CARLOS DIAZ

Drums/Percussion

Education: Associate of Fine Arts - Music from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Continuing education in Bachelor of Music Performance with a concentration in drumset jazz studies at Kennesaw State University.
 
Experience and Expertise: Tift County High School drumline camp technician for two years; 10+ years church worship band experience on drum set and guitar across Georgia; 2+ years professional jazz drum set experience; Played in opening bands for artists such as Felipe Pelaez, Omar Gelez, Nelson Arrieta, and Orquesta Adolescentes; Currently playing congas for El Kartel de Atlanta and Orquesta Macuba at Loca Luna in Midtown, Atlanta.
 
Speciality: Commercial, Jazz, and Worship drum set work; Afro Cuban hand percussion for salsa bands; Auxiliary percussion instruments for accompanying singer song writers and small musical ensembles. Fluent in Spanish and English.

PAUL HEDMAN

Suzuki Violin

Education: Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern Mississippi, home of the largest and most respected music departments in the Southeast

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Experience and Expertise:  Completed teacher training in all ten volumes of the Suzuki curriculum as well as numerous supplemental courses under the auspices of the Suzuki Association of the Americas

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Teaching Experience: Private Suzuki violin teacher in the Atlanta area since 1983; many of his students obtain positions of leadership in their school orchestras, in youth symphonies all over metro Atlanta, and have been admitted to university music programs

ROBERT HERRINGTON

Acoustic Guitar

Education: Bachelor of Jazz Performance from Kennesaw State University

Experience: Over 10 years of experience teaching and performing various guitar styles. Composed for independent films and media projects. Developed engaging jazz lecture series informing audiences of great American jazz composers and style periods. Currently directs and performs with the RH Group and RH Trio in the greater metro-Atlanta area.

Specialty: Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Jazz, Blues, Music History Education, Arranging & Composition

ALICE JOHNSTON

Acoustic Guitar

Education: Bachelor of Music with Concentration in Classical Guitar Performance from Berry College. 
 
Experience and Expertise: Years of teaching students of varying skill levels and ages. Background in classical and jazz guitar. Currently pursuing masters from GSU in Guitar Performance. 
 
Specialty: Aims to create a safe, inspiring atmosphere for learning. Prioritizes positive affirmation while challenging students to push themselves to set and achieve their own goals. Passionately sharing music expertise to enhance learning skills, develop musical abilities, and create a positive outlet for creative self-expression.
 

SUSAN O'BRIEN

Keyboard, Piano

Education: Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Kennesaw State University

Experience: Over 20 years of teaching one-on-one piano lessons. Over 5 years of teaching classroom music in private schools. Over 20 years of performing music in different churches. 

Specialty: Piano and Keyboard

OLIVIA ROBERSON

Piano, Voice

Education: Music Education with Choral Concentration from Kennesaw State University
 
Experience: Nearly 10 years of choral training; Various school and church choirs; Chamber Singers at Kennesaw State University

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Specialty: Teaching the fundamentals of proper singing and technique to ensure future success as a singer and musician overall. Teaching about the benefits of a positive attitude and making music fun!
 

JUSTIN ROGERS

Acoustic, Bass & Electric Guitar

Experience and Expertise: Justin picked up his first stringed instrument in the 6th grade, and by age 14, he was serving his church’s worship team on both guitar and bass –and has continued to serve in worship ministry ever since. 22 years later, he has also enjoyed many opportunities to write, record and perform music spanning many genres and environments.  Justin recognizes the honor and privilege to have worked with well-known worship artists, platinum songwriters, Nashville artists, The Voice television show contestants and finalists, and many good friends along his musical journey!

Justin currently serves as the Worship Director at Living Hope Church, alongside his wife, Melissa.

Specialty:  Helping you to understand the essentials of your favorite music on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or bass guitar. To teach you the ability to play songs, to accompany yourself, and even to play with others! We will do this by developing the skills, theory, and the “ear” you need to grow your musical ability!

MELISSA ROGERS

Beginner Voice & Songwriting

Experience: 20 + years experience in vocal performance. 15 + years experience worship leading.  3 years classical and choral training. Received additional vocal training with Jan Smith Studios. Recording experience with various artists, including Third Day.

Expertise: Worship Leading. Vocal Care. Classical Voice.

Specialty: Songwriting. Recording Performance. Stage Presence/Performance. Expanding vocal range. Safe singing.