MUSIC FACULTY
Bartlett Music takes care in finding the most qualified and professional teachers in the Mid-South area.
Each of our instructors have some form of higher education and professional playing experience.
Criminal Background checks are completed on each teacher
that is hired to ensure a safe environment for you and your family.
WOODWIND FACULTY
Kreston Smith - School Director. Saxophone. Flute. Clarinet. Oboe. Bassoon. Piano. Guitar.
B. M. Music Education. Magna Cum Laude. - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Founder 2002
Gary Kendrick - Clarinet. Flute. Saxophone. Oboe.
B. M. Music Education. - Vandercook School of Music
M. M. Clarinet Performance. - University of Michigan
Bartlett Music Since 2005
Paul Morelli - Clarinet. Flute. Saxophone.
B. M. Music Composition. - University of Memphis
M. M. Trumpet Performance. (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2004
Tom Link - Clarinet. Flute. Saxophone.
B. A. Clarinet Performance. - Northern Illinois University
M.M. Jazz Composition & Improvisation. - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2009
Andre Acevedo - Saxophone. Clarinet. Flute.
B. A. Saxophone Performance. - Univeristy of North Florida
M.M. Jazz Composition. (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2009
BRASS FACULTY
John Baum - Trombone. Tuba. Trombone. Trumpet. French Horn.
Retired Navy Musician. (20 Years) - Navy School of Music
B. M. Trombone Performance - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2005
Paul Morelli - Trumpet. Trombone. French Horn.
B. M. Music Composition. - University of Memphis
M. M. Trumpet Performance. (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2004
Scott Thompson - Trumpet.
B. M. Trumpet Performance - University of Memphis
M.M. Jazz Composition & Improvisation - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2009
PIANO & VOICE FACULTY
Paula Darnell - Piano.
Private Piano Teacher since 1997
Piano Teacher - Memphis City Schools
Musikgarten Certification
Music Matters Certification
Bartlett Music Since 2006
Anthony Baird - Piano.
B. M. Music Education - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2008
Annie Byrd - Piano. Voice.
M.M. Vocal Performance. - Austin Peay University
Bartlett Music Since 2009
Angela Massengale - Piano. Voice.
B. M. Musicology. - University of Memphis
Chris Parker - Piano.
B. M. Jazz Performance. - University of Memphis
M. M. Jazz Performance. - University of Memphis
STRING FACULTY
Rares Giurgiu - Violin. Viola.
B. M. Violin Performance. - GH Dima Music Academy
M.M. Music Education. - Northern Illinois University
Doctorate. (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2006
S. Rusin - Violin. Viola.
Doctorate. (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2006
Andrea Rutan - Violin
B.M. Violin Performance (In Progress) - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2009
GUITAR FACULTY
Derek Brookshire - Guitar. Bass. Piano.
B. M. Jazz Performance. Magna Cum Laude. - University of Memphis
Bartlett Music Since 2003
Jeff Moss - Guitar. Bass.
B.M. Music Performance - Columbia International University
Bartlett Music Since 2008
Brian Stuhr - Guitar. Bass.
B.M. Music Education - University of Wisconsin
Bartlett Music Since 2006
Jeff Haughton - Guitar. Bass
Bartlett Music Since 2006
DRUM & PERCUSSION FACULTY
We do not offer drum and percussion lessons.
