ABOUT
Joy Music Studios Staff
"I believe in bringing people to life, one song at a time....Every recital I was able to perform in, every stage I stood on, every audience I learned to connect with brought me that much closer to becoming a performance-ready musician. I needed a person all along the way saying, "You can do this! You have what it takes. I believe in you." I hope to give my students all of this and more in their private lessons at my studio. " -Alecia
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Krista Cassidy
*Krista is available for in person and virtual lessons. ​
Krista Cassidy is originally from the Seattle area, and has been making magic with the Walt Disney Company as a part of their entertainment cast for the last three years. Krista holds a BA in music and theatre from Western Washington University, and was also selected to study in New York City for a weeklong Broadway intensive through the Open Jar Institute. Krista has also been a finalist in Musical Theatre Scholarship Competitions through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and has played many roles on the stage, including Olive Ostrovsky in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sally Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense, Martha in the Secret Garden, and the title role in Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
Krista has almost nine years of teaching experience, including as a teaching artist through Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, a music teacher for Sammamish Children's School and Bellevue Children's Academy, and an audition coach for middle and high school students. Krista has taught voice and piano privately for almost 12 years intermittently, and has music directed several youth theatre productions, classes, and camps. She is incredibly passionate about helping others find their light through the performing arts, as well as the life skills that come from being a part of them too.
Alecia Fiechter
Alecia is available for in person or virtual piano and voice lessons.
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Alecia received her B.A in Vocal Performance in Chicago. She has travelled the US and world performing, singing, giving music workshops and working with music groups of various ages. She performs locally with CFC Arts in Orlando.
Alecia has seen music as one of the most effective tools in giving people the ability to relate and communicate to others well. Through private lessons with Alecia you will learn how to use your personality and musical style to relate to audiences of all kinds. One of Alecia's greatest desires is to be able to give her students the skills they need to connect with others through their excellence in music.
Amy Ingvaldsen
Currently not accepting new clients
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*Interested in virtual toddler and baby family music classes ? Amy is offering Virtual baby and toddler family music classes via zoom
Amy holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and is an experienced performer and music teacher. She has been performing professionally since 2010 and has been teaching music to children for the past 7 years through musical theater and private lessons. It has been one of her greatest joys. She is passionate about fostering musical ability and a love for music in her students.
Amy has come to love and greatly appreciate the way Musikgarten curriculum develops young musicians and gives parents the tools they need to give them a fun and musically rich childhood! Her goal is that every child who goes through one of her music classes gets the building blocks they need to develop a musical love and confidence that will last a lifetime!
Amy plays piano, flute, ukulele, and is currently working on writing her first full album of Lullabies. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband Ethan and son Elijah. Her other passions include trying out new recipes, diy projects, exploring the great outdoors, and drinking a good cup of coffee. You can find videos of her singing and music on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube at Amy Ingvaldsen Music.
Annie Hudson
Currently not accepting new clients
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*Interested in virtual voice lessons from the comfort of wherever you are? Annie is offering virtual voice lessons via zoom
Annie has been singing since before she learned to talk, singing in church, school and specialty choirs, musicals, weddings and other events. She studied vocal performance and vocal teaching at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She has performed in music groups and led music workshops here in the U.S., in South America, Europe, and East Africa for children, teens, and adults. Currently, she leads a team of musicians on Sundays in Colorado, weekly exercising her performance and leadership skills as well as teaching other musicians in her church to become more excellent in their music.
Passion is ingrained in Annie’s love for music and singing. Her sights have always been set on high musical excellency, regularly auditioning for advanced singing opportunities and participating in vocal competitions. She loves seeing singers grow in their talent and ability, helping and encouraging them to reach their goals wherever they are in their musical journey.
“Having vocal coaches throughout my life has made all the difference in my singing, pushing me to become all that I can with the talents I’ve been given. I hope my teaching can be not only a help to my students vocal abilities, but also an advocate and encouragement to their hearts.”