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Whether you’re looking for 1:1 guidance, a clinician to work with your ensemble or someone to host a professional development session, you’ll find them here.

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Vanisha Evans
Classroom Management, Concert Band, Curriculum Design, Event Management, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Music, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Lifestyle Management Elisa Janson Jones Classroom Management, Concert Band, Curriculum Design, Event Management, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Music, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Lifestyle Management Elisa Janson Jones

Vanisha Evans

With over 20 years in arts administration, nonprofit management, and music education, I have developed successful, sustainable programs tailored to organizational needs and budgets. My engaging music lessons inspire students' curiosity and passion. I perform regularly and specialize in neo-soul music, particularly Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, as well as classical and jazz.

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Steve Giddings
Digital Music Production, General Music, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Production, Composition, Fretted Instruments, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Jazz/Stage/Popular Elisa Janson Jones Digital Music Production, General Music, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Production, Composition, Fretted Instruments, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Jazz/Stage/Popular Elisa Janson Jones

Steve Giddings

Steve is a public school music teacher, columnist for the Canadian Music Educator Journal, and author of award-winning books, including "Rock Coach" and "Creative Musicking." He advocates for popular music ensembles and creative practices in music education. He runs StevesMusicRoom.com, a blog and resource hub. Follow him on socials @StevesMusicRoom.

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Joshua Page
Concert Band, Conducting, General Music, Graphic Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Music Tech, Network Building, Notation Software, Public Relations, Small Schools, World Music Elisa Janson Jones Concert Band, Conducting, General Music, Graphic Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Music Tech, Network Building, Notation Software, Public Relations, Small Schools, World Music Elisa Janson Jones

Joshua Page

My name is Joshua Page, and I have been teaching music in public schools for 12 years. I currently teach band and chorus at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School. Previously, I taught at Smithfield Middle School, where I earned the Johnston County Employee of the Month award and the Mr. Holland's Opus Music Grant.

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Bob Walker
Level: Middle, Level: High School, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Concert Band, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, General Music, Musical Theater, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Digital Music Pedagogy, Composition, Fretted Instruments, Notation Software, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Peer Leadership, Digital Music Production, Modern Band, Digital Instruments, Classroom Technology, Music History, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Conducting, Music Tech, Music Production, Arts Integration, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones Level: Middle, Level: High School, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Concert Band, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, General Music, Musical Theater, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Digital Music Pedagogy, Composition, Fretted Instruments, Notation Software, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Peer Leadership, Digital Music Production, Modern Band, Digital Instruments, Classroom Technology, Music History, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, Conducting, Music Tech, Music Production, Arts Integration, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones

Bob Walker

I have experience with Public, Private, and Charter School Teaching from grades 6-12 as well as Higher Ed. I have a strong dedication to the creation and live performance of original music in all genres. I also believe in continued practice and learning, as well as experimenting with the blending of styles and working in unique musical collaborations.

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Tara Planeta
Level: Elementary, Level: Middle, Level: High School, Music Tech, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, Music History, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, String/Symphony Orchestra, Pit Orchestra for Musicals Elisa Janson Jones Level: Elementary, Level: Middle, Level: High School, Music Tech, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, Music History, Music Theory, Music Fundamentals, String/Symphony Orchestra, Pit Orchestra for Musicals Elisa Janson Jones

Tara Planeta

Dr. Tara Planeta holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and earned her Master's Degree in Violin Performance with Orchestral Emphasis from Arizona State University in 2003. She has also studied Suzuki and Traditional Pedagogy for numerous years with renowned pedagogues, and her own teaching style similarly reflects a strong emphasis on theory and technique.

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