TAKE YOUR MUSIC SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
WHY TSM?
We provide high-quality private instructions for piano, trumpet, and voice. Musical training is a tremendous skill that is both rewarding and promotes discipline in a young person's life. Discover and develop their musical abilities with our experienced instructors.
LESSONS
Students meet with one of our qualified instructors once a week. During the lesson, teachers go over technique, sight reading, and theory. Private lessons are currently offered at $20 per 30 minutes lesson.
PERFORMANCES
Recitals are held in the fall and spring for those taking private lessons. Tucson Baptist Academy music students also have the opportunity to display their talents in the Great Americans program performed every November, Many performance opportunities will be presented to students for growth and artistic development.
INSTRUCTORS
Jon Carpenter
Jon Carpenter has been devoted to playing the piano for worship services since childhood, eventually earning a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and Bible, followed by a Master of Arts degree. His early years were marked by numerous awards in competitions, including the ASTMA Merit Scholarship and a performance of Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Civic Orchestra of Tucson. After four years of performing and teaching in South Asia, Jonathan returned to the U.S. and now plays a key role in coordinating worship services at Tucson Baptist Church while also teaching private piano lessons to the next generation.
Bill Browne
William has been playing the trumpet since he was 12 years old. He served 25 years as a trumpet instrumentalist and section leader in the United States Marine Corps. He was selected for Drum Major in 2001 and stationed in Washington, DC. In 2014 he retired as the Drum Major for "The President's Own", United States Marine Band. This is William's second year teaching trumpet at Tucson Baptist Academy and he enjoys sharing music with others.
Beverly Howard
Beverly’s interest in music began on birthday number 4 as her father gifted her a turntable and stack of 45 singles. Vocals ranging from Nat king Cole to Brenda Lee was not your typical four year old listening repertoire, but she was hooked for life. Piano lessons followed two years later. Grade school through college she participated in every group made available from school to church choirs. Involvement in city and statewide competitions and musicals only increased her love for God’s gift of music to the world. She received a bachelor’s degree with a double major in voice and piano and a minor in secondary education from BBC. Her teaching experience includes public and private school, and she has maintained an in home private studio for over 40 years.
Sarah Haines
Sarah began playing the piano at age 7, and has been teaching private lessons since high school. She earned her bachelor's in Music Education from BJU and this is her 6th year teaching music in the classroom setting. She especially enjoys guiding students along their music journey in the private lesson setting and seeing them blossom through learning techniques, practicing ear training, and cultivating artistry through the study of music from various genres. Her goal is to show students what a joy it is to hone their skills in music so they can use it to glorify God and be a blessing to others.