Call Us: 678-224-1810
Call Us: 678-224-1810
Founded by a former NYC professional pianist, The Studios Brookhaven offers private lessons in our purpose-built Brookhaven studio, designed to support focused learning in a welcoming environment.
We offer private lessons in:
Piano
Voice
Guitar (ages 7+)
Loog Guitar (ages 5+)
Violin
Dance
Tumbling
Cheer
Acting
Ready to get started?
Email us to begin the scheduling process—we respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours, Monday–Friday. Or, fill out the form below!
Studio Manager & Teacher
Jenny is a multifaceted performer and passionate educator in theatre, music, and dance. Originally from New York City, she spent a decade performing and teaching in Montreal, Canada, and has spent the past few years in Atlanta, Georgia. She is excited to continue her journey to help foster a love of the arts!
Piano & Group Piano
Jane Kelly has lived in Atlanta for just over a year and has filled nearly every waking moment of her time here with music and theatre. A recent college graduate, Jane teaches with the Alliance Theatre and Synchroncity Theatre. She's played piano since she was six, and since then, she has also picked up violin, guitar, and voice.
Piano, Ukulele, Voice
Christie brings an enormous amount of talent, humor and her bubbly personality to her lessons at TSB. She has taught music lessons for years and would love to meet you!
Piano
With 6 years of experience teaching piano, Hanson brings a blend of formal education and practical expertise to his lessons. With his bachelors degree in piano and music composition, he is equipped to teach students of all ages, from 4 years old to adults, at beginner to intermediate levels.
Piano, Group Piano, Voice
Brittany joined TSB at the beginning of 2023 after teaching dozens of piano lessons weekly at Guitar Center. She is wonderful with kids and emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation for success at the piano!
Guitar & Voice
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 futur
Piano & Loog Guitar Instructor
Noah has been playing the piano for years and is also an advanced piano student!
Piano
Chloe Campbell is a recent graduate of Oglethorpe University, where she had the honor of being a full tuition scholarship recipient!
Piano, Guitar, & Ukulele
Jenn 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.
Piano
Amanda DeJiacomo began playing piano at the age of 6 and continued her piano studies through college. Amanda began her collegiate studies at Lee University, where she was accepted into the School of Music, and took piano lessons. She transferred to Shorter University and was also accepted into the School of Music, where she continued lessons and joined Choir. Amanda performed in multiple shows at Shorter University.
Advanced Piano, Collaborative Piano
TSB owner, Don has a degree in classical piano performance and then ventured off to play on Broadway and in studio sessions for HBO. He has also been a top accompanist, requested by Academy Award-winning composers. Don teaches advanced piano lessons and accompaniment. Don also hires all of the music teachers here at TSB and is the owner and director.
Director of Education
Principal Teaching Artist
Jenny Rizzo is thrilled to be the Associate Executive Director for The Studios Brookhaven! Jenny is a multifaceted performer and passionate educator in theatre, music, and dance. Originally from New York City, she spent a decade performing and teaching in Montreal, Canada, and has spent the past few years in Atlanta, Georgia. She is excited to continue her journey to help foster a love of the arts!
Jenny holds a B.F.A. in Music Theater from The Hartt School (University of Hartford) and studied Classical Voice and Musical Theatre Development at Manhattan School of Music. She has been teaching the performing arts since 2008, and her journey began as a child singing and performing in theatre, playing all the instruments she could get her hands on, and she has never stopped!
In past roles, Jenny was the Director of Bach to Rock in Johns Creek and the Principal Teacher at Tutu School in Halcyon. She also served as the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Montreal Children’s Theatre, music directed, and choreographed numerous regional and educational productions, and was a teaching artist for The Alliance Theatre.
When she’s not running The Studios Brookhaven, Jenny works as a vocalist, actor, harpist, choreographer, and director along the U.S. and Canadian East Coast. Some of her credits include: Rhonda in Fancy Nancy! The Musical (Segal Center for Performing Arts), Carla in NINE (New York Summer Voice Festival), and Napoleonic Apparition in A Christmas Carol (Hartford Stage).
Jenny is excited to be a part of The Studios Brookhaven and looks forward to contributing to the studio’s growth while inspiring and helping cultivate new talent in the community!
Jiu Jitsu Instructor
Education:B.A. in Snake Domestication, University of Antarctica 2029
Marty Heninger is very proud to instruct children in the empowering art of jiu jitsu. After acquiring his Snake Domestication degree at the University of Antarctica, Marty traveled forty days and forty nights on roller skates to the peaks of Mount Ararat to train with the ancient Tibetan monks on how to make the perfect sourdough starter, but they refused to promote him to Grand Poobah until he completed his Jiu Jitsu training at the Mighty Minis Martial Arts studio in San Jose, Mississippi. To this day, Grand Poobah can confidently instruct any child on the perfect roundhouse kick as well as bake the most delicious sourdough you’ve ever had in your life.
Principal Teaching Artist
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!
Piano Instructor
University of West Georgia, Bachelor of Piano and Composition, 2018
With 6 years of experience teaching piano, Hanson brings a blend of formal education and practical expertise to his lessons. With his bachelors degree in piano and music composition, he is equipped to teach students of all ages, from 4 years old to adults, at beginner to intermediate levels.
His teaching philosophy revolves around patience and understanding. Hanson strives to connect with each student, recognizing their unique needs and strengths and helps them grow through kindness and motivation.
His goal is to instill a love for music while encouraging hard work and dedication. He teaches many genres of music, tailoring lessons to the interests and goals of each student. His professional experience includes accompanying choirs, performing at weddings,
performing with bands, and composing original pieces.
What he enjoys most about teaching piano is witnessing the joy and progress of his students. He aims to make lessons fun and stress-free, ensuring that his students improve each week. With a patient and supportive approach, Hanson helps students discover what they love about music to reach their fullest potential.
Piano & Guitar Instructor
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
Assistant Director / Music Director, Willy Wonka KIDS
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.
Piano, Voice, Guitar Instructor
Aralyn (or “C.K.”) has been performing and teaching for several years! She discovered a love for music in early childhood, and quickly jumped into cross-disciplinary education. She now has years of performance and pedagogy experience in the fields of acoustic guitar, piano, and voice (with an emphasis in musical theatre). She is a current Registered Behavior Technician, pursuing certification in the fields of occupational and music therapy. Her passion is in child-led practice, using music as a tool for individual expression!
Founder/Executive Director
Education
Long Island University, Bachelor of Science in Music (Piano Performance), cum laude, 2003
Georgia State University, Master of Business Administration, 2015
Don Jones is a pianist, music director, and entrepreneur whose ventures have reshaped arts education in Atlanta. As the founder and owner of The Studios Brookhaven, Don has grown the business from a single idea to a thriving 7,000-square-foot arts and athletics hub serving more than 500 weekly students in under four years. His vision – bringing high-quality music, theatre, and athletics training under one roof – has made The Studios Brookhaven one of the fastest-growing and unique facilities in Atlanta.
Don is also the Founder and Co-Director of the Atlanta Institute for Musical Theatre (AIMT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing professional-level musical theatre training for middle school and high school students as well as adults. His newest venture, YourLessonAtHome.com, expands this mission even further by offering high-quality and engaging in-home music lessons throughout Georgia as a division of The Studios Brookhaven.
Don’s artistic journey began early. After only four years of formal piano study, he was accepted into the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy at age 16. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City, deferring his acceptance to the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, to begin working as a rehearsal pianist on Broadway. By age 23, he had already performed as the featured pianist in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with full orchestra, and went on to work on Broadway productions including Wicked and The Little Mermaid. He has been requested to accompany masterclasses with Academy Award–winning composers Marvin Hamlisch and Stephen Schwartz, and has played for celebrated vocalists including Renée Fleming, Idina Menzel, Laura Osnes, and others.
As a music director and conductor, Don has led over 120 musical productions and taught hundreds of piano students of all ages and abilities. In Atlanta, he has collaborated extensively with The Alliance Theatre, City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Oglethorpe University, and has served as adjunct faculty at Brenau University. He is also the Director of Music for Sandy Springs United Methodist Church.
Don’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily News, Simply Buckhead Magazine (as a Culture Tastemaker), and multiple times in VoyageATL. Today, his focus is on expanding arts access, empowering performers and athletes, and building educational experiences that develop confidence, creativity, and community.
Don lives in Oak Grove with his wife, Kate, where they celebrate the joy of raising their two daughters: Allie, a second grader at Pace Academy, and Emily, a spirited three-year-old who loves to dance and “play” piano and attends Coralwood!
Preschool Tumbling Instructor
Maggie Carpenter is a lifelong lover of cheer and gymnastics. While growing up in the Cleveland, Ohio area, she took her first gymnastics class at two years old and went on to many years of recreational gymnastics and ten years of competitive cheerleading. In addition to her cheerleading background, she has an extensive performing arts background and currently sings in the Soprano II section of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. She is also an avid reader and loves all things arts and crafts. She is not afraid to be silly and loves working with the youngest athletes. Her goal for each tumbling class is to safely coach children through the beginnings of proper technique while having the most amount of fun possible!
Adult Musical Theatre Dance Instructor
Stage director and choreographer Ricardo Aponte has directed over 15 musicals and choreographed over 30 musicals, operas, and industrial shows nationwide. Ricardo is originally from Venezuela and resides in Atlanta, GA, where he has become one of the most in-demand creators, recognized with 3 Suzi Awards and ten nominations. Recent work: Director and/or Choreographer- Atlanta Opera (Candide, Cabaret, Revolution of Steve Jobs, Carmen, and Frida), Cinderella (Aurora Theatre), Luisa Fernanda (Florentine Opera), White Christmas (Jennie T. Anderson). He’s also the founder and artistic director of Theatre Platform Project, an educational nonprofit, providing performing arts programs to diverse communities in Atlanta.
Ninja & Tumbling Instructor
With a lifelong passion for movement, Sasha began training in Parkour and Gymnastics at a very young age. This early start sparked a deep understanding of how exciting and at times challenging it can be to learn new skills. That’s why Sasha is dedicated to guiding students through every step of their journey, no matter their age or experience level.
As an APK-certified Parkour instructor and experienced gymnastics coach, Sasha has worked with a wide range of students and personalities. His coaching background includes time at places like American Parkour, Peach Pit Gymnastics and Intown Stars Gymnastics, where he coached both recreational and competitive gymnastics as well as Parkour, helping athletes build confidence, strength, and creativity through movement.
Sasha believes in creating a supportive and empowering environment where students can progress at their own pace. His Motto? “See obstacles as opportunities not limitations!”
Aerial Silks Instructor
Associates’ Degree in Popsicle Stick Castle Construction at Hard Knocks Community College
Asia has been an enthusiastic Silks instructor for TSB for the last few centuries. She first began her exploration in aerial silks when Dolly Parton rappelled down from the Heavens on an eggplant purple silk and blessed her with enough metachlorians to believe in herself to practice the craft. As much as Asia enjoys her work as an aerial silks instructor, her true calling is answered when she moonlights as a ceiling crack detective with her parakeet sidekick Sassy. Elsewise you may find her counting dust specks on clovers and baking gingerbread for needy penguins with stubby flippers.
