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The Studios Brookhaven aims to engage students in fulfilling, quality classes and challenge them to reach their true potential.
We hope you will find The Studios Brookhaven to be an inviting, family-friendly space where your kids are free to reach for the highest notes, soar in the grandest battements, and continually find joy in their consistent progress.
As Brookhaven’s premier performing arts studio, we offer an array of classes for all ages.
We also offer private, 1:1 music lessons from highly trained musicians who also currently perform in the Atlanta-metro area. Lessons are for all ages but generally are appropriate for kids over five.
Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Bollywood
preschool through elementary ages
Group Piano & Group Guitar
ages 3-5 and 6-8
Broadway
ages 5-13
Acting for Kids
ages 6-12
Tumbling & Cheer
ages 4-12
Ninja
ages 4-8
Acro
ages 3-11
Private Music Lessons
ages 5+
Hi! We are Don & Kate Jones. Rooted in our unending love for the arts, our desire for The Studios Brookhaven is to make exemplary fine arts training available to all ages and skill levels, from nurturing curiosity and exploration for the littlest of littles to advanced dance, music, theatre, and tumbling techniques for students of all ages. We hope you’ll join us and be part of our journey! We pride ourselves in hiring top teachers who are not just wonderful with kids but also performing artists around the Atlanta metro area. You can trust that in any class or lesson, your child is receiving top instruction from instructors hand-picked by Don, a former professional Broadway and studio musician.
Reach out to The Studios Brookhaven for any inquiries, bookings, or to learn more about our classes, camps, and birthday party packages. Our team is here to assist you.
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Owner/Director
Education
Long Island University, Bachelor of Science in Music (Piano Performance), cum laude, 2003
Georgia State University, Master of Business Administration, 2015
Don developed his passion for music at a young age. He was accepted into the world renowned, Interlochen Arts Academy at age 16. He then moved to New York City and soon became a rehearsal pianist on Broadway while he also performed in dozens of recitals throughout the Northeast. At age 23, he was the featured pianist for Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue at Tilles Center. He has performed as a keyboardist for multiple Broadway shows, including Wicked and The Little Mermaid, and has been a requested pianist in masterclasses with Academy Award-winning composers, Marvin Hamlisch and Stephen Schwartz, and accompanied opera legend, Renee Fleming in a NYC workshop. Don has music directed and conducted over 120 different musical productions and has taught hundreds of piano students of all levels.
In Atlanta, Don is the owner of The Studios Brookhaven, Founder and Co-Director of The Atlanta Institute for Musical Theatre, a sought after music director, accompanist and voice coach, and advanced piano instructor. Don has worked closely with The Alliance Theatre, City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, and Oglethorpe’s Theatre Department. He is a past adjunct instructor of Musical Theatre at Brenau University and Don is also the Director of Music for Sandy Springs United Methodist Church.
Don has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily News, and locally in Simply Buckhead Magazine as a Culture Tastemaker and in the Voyage ATL publication multiple times.
Ballet Class Instructor
Education:
Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education with a minor in Dance, 2022
Jewel Ellis began her dance career at the age of 3 with Lilburn School of Ballet. Today, Jewel is nationally known as the “Flowerina™” or ballerina flower-girl. She is also CEO of Jewel Ballerina LLC, an event entertainment company that specializes in classical ballet performances for luxury weddings and events. Jewel has acquired over 36 million views on TikTok alone for showcasing her talent across the country. She has been recognized by Good Morning America, NBC LX, FOX 5, ABC, and many more for her unique spin on a timeless tradition. Jewel strives to continue exposing the art of classical ballet to the masses and educating the next generation of ballet dancers.
@Jewel_Ballerina (Instagram & TikTok)
Acting Class Instructor
Education:
University of Miami, Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism and Sociology, 2006
Megan’s acting career has spanned decades in the industry, beginning as a child actor herself at the age of six. Growing up, most of her work was right here in the Southeast and New York before moving out to Los Angeles after college. Her credits include 90210, Criminal Minds, Burn Notice, and multiple films and national commercials. In addition to acting behind the scenes, she has worked as a talent agent in Los Angeles and as a casting assistant in Miami. But her biggest role of all is that of a wife and mom to a 7-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son here in Brookhaven. She is thrilled to be bringing her love and appreciation for acting and the arts to the next generation.
Director & Choreographer, Piano & Voice Instructor
Education:
Columbus State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with a certificate in Musical Theatre, Summa Cum Laude, 2022
Christie began pursuing musical theatre at a very young age because her mother was a music teacher. She instantly fell in love with theatre and knew she wanted to make a career out of it. She has an extensive background in voice, acting, and dance training. Before she was 18, she worked with Broadway Artists Alliance for numerous intensives in New York, worked with MTI in the first cast of Peter Pan Jr. and was an Honor member in the National Thespian Society. She placed 1st place several years in a row for the GA NATS Musical Theatre competition, and was a Finalist in the National NATS vocal competition. Throughout the years, her favorite roles include Catherine in Pippin (Columbus State University), Wednesday in The Addams Family (Newnan Theatre Company), LuLu in Cabaret (Columbus State University), and ensemble for Spamalot (Springer Opera House). Recently, she was also able to originate the role of Claire in SATB: A New Musical (Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival- Jennie T Anderson Theatre). Now, she is still pursuing theatre in Atlanta!
In addition to performing, her love for teaching began a few years ago as she helped choreograph the musical 42nd Street. Ever since, she has been teaching lessons and choreographing for children. She recently went on a children’s theatre tour with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre and got to teach, choreograph, and perform with kids all over the Midwest! She is so grateful to be a part of this wonderful company because she gets the chance to share her joy with children and watch them fall in love with musical theatre!
Coach
Education:
Appalachian State University. Bachelor of Science in Art Education (K-12), 2017
Perlizbeth De Leon is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher from Atlanta, GA. Her past training includes Groove2Musik, Xcel Studios, T Lang Dance, Monsters of Hip Hop, Appalachian State University Dance, and various conventions and workshops. She started choreographing in 2017 in North Carolina with a residency at Dance Project in Greensboro and other collectives in NC. She has done works for Dance Canvas, Excuse the Art, and Fall for Fall Dance Festival since 2020. In 2021, she founded Uprising Dance Company with her husband EC Fajardo. They have performed in North Carolina, Florida, and various Atlanta shows.
Perlizbeth goes by “Coach Beth” to her students, and she is very excited to work with the students at The Studios Brookhaven as she helps to build our Hip Hop program!
Tumbling Coach
Education:
Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Dance minor, 2019
Morehouse School of Medicine, Master of Science in Biotechnology, summa cum laude, 2022
Kyrieá “KC” Crudup is a versatile and talented instructor with an impressive background spanning over 15 years in teaching dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, and even group fitness such as Zumba. She started her performing arts journey as a singer and musical theater performer. From there her love for tumbling propelled her into gymnastics and competitive cheer. She later transitioned to dance-based performances and has since been trained in various styles such as Modern, Ballet, Hip-hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, and African, as well as apparatus-based dance such as Artistic Pole and Lyra. Kyrieá holds Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification to keep her prepared for any situation as she continues her career working with children and adults alike.
She is passionate about prompting multidimensional growth in her classroom, using movement to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development. She is a strong advocate for diversity in both arts and sciences and finds joy in motivating others to gain confidence in her classes!
Guitar & Voice Instructor
Abbey is a singer, dancer, actor, musician and artist from Baltimore, MD. Over the past decade, Abbey has performed in various venues ranging from amphitheaters across the world.. She began her career as a dancer in NYC but over the last decade evolved into a multifaceted artist, business-owner and performer. Over the last five years, she has also been teaching and developing the musicians and performers of the future. Building the student’s confidence is her focus while she teaches guitar, piano, voice and dance. You can find her music on streaming platforms and follow her online – abbeydanna.com
Piano & Group Piano Instructor
Education:
University of North Georgia, Associate of Arts in Music, 2012
Augusta University, Bachelor of Arts in Music, 2015
Brittany has a passion for the performing arts that she has cultivated throughout her life. At age eight, she began training in musical theatre, dance and music at her childhood dance studio, and began her training as a teacher in her teen years. Brittany joins The Studios Brookhaven after two years at Guitar Center, where she taught young children and beginners private piano lessons regularly. She has also been honing her skill with her personal music projects. With ten years of experience teaching children piano & dance, she’s excited to continue sharing her love for music with her students.
Piano Instructor
Education:
Loyola Marymount University, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts; Dance minor, Summa Cum Laude with Honors, 2021
Kate Phillipp is a local Atlanta musical theatre actor, singer, and dancer with a passion for music and the arts. She began playing the piano at 4 years old and took home lessons throughout her childhood. While in high school, she found opportunities to play for audiences at chorus concerts and transitioned to playing as a hobby. In college, Kate discovered a love for movie scores and now practices and plays them recreationally for technical improvement as well as for musical expression. She is excited to instill a love of music in the next generation of creative talents and help kids learn their musical abilities at a young age just as she did!
Piano Instructor
Piano, Guitar, & Ukulele Instructor
Education:
Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Science, English Education, 2014
Berklee College of Music (Undergraduate studies)
Jenn Gibson has 20 years of experience teaching private music lessons at various organizations throughout Atlanta. She is a talented multi-instrumentalist, proficient in piano, guitar, ukulele, and songwriting. Jenn received formal music training at Berklee College of Music and performed in many notable cover bands. Locally, Jenn has performed at The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, The Garden Club and Tin Roof Cantina.
Jenn noticed from an early age that she possessed a talent for music as she was playing music by ear when she was just five years old. Through her time in music lessons when she was a child as well as her time at Berklee, she developed her musical talent and is proficient at transposing and transcribing music. She enjoys helping her students learn how to nurture their own talents, as well as emphasizing the importance of sight-reading music and building a strong rhythmic foundation.
Group Piano Lead Instructor/Piano Instructor
Education:
Dakota Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, 2024
Jane Kelly started playing piano at six years old, and since then her passion for the instrument has only continued to grow. In the past decade, Jane has developed her skill as a pianist while also picking up violin, guitar, and voice. In college, Jane completed a minor in music and spent much of her time in extracurriculur ensembles such as choir and jazz band.
While Jane has worked with children for several years, since moving to Atlanta in the summer of 2023, she has made work in the education field one of her primary focuses. She teaches theatre for the Alliance Theatre and Synchronicity Theatre and is extremely passionate about fostering a love and appreciation of the arts in little learners.
Voice Instructor
Education:
Reinhardt University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, 2023
Anna Snider is a recent Reinhardt University graduate with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Alongside performing, she has a passion for teaching young actors and singers. She has worked with young performers (K-12) through theater camps, voice intensives and vocal coachings. Anna is inspired by her past professors, voice teachers, and directors to divulge into a path of education in conjunction with her career as an actor. She can’t wait to work with you and make your vocal journey fun!
