Meet the Teachers at CMA Music Classes for Kids in Springfield MO!
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”
William Arthur Ward
Close your eyes and try to recall for a moment… How many of your previous music class teachers do you remember?
The memory of all the things you did back then in your music class 10, 20, 30 years ago may be too bleak to remember. But I’m 100% sure the music class teacher who touched your heart and inspired you will never be forgotten…
It’s the guiding hand, gentle voice, wisdom, patience, and the kindness of these mentors who inspired you to become the best you can be that will always remain close to your heart.
CMA wants to help your child experience the magic they can create day after day with music.
Our teachers don’t just tell, explain, and show you how to properly position your fingers on the fret of the guitar, or how to beat the drums to actually create music instead of noise....
CMA music class teachers inspire and help kids realize their passion and go for it because we believe in every child!
Peg
Peg has been teaching at CMA for 11 years. She has been actively involved in choirs for as long as she can remember. Music is a HUGE part of her life - she plays guitar and is currently a music director at Church. One of her greatest joys is to share music with her children and watch their bands perform. Her passion for music and for children are two of the biggest reasons why she loves what she does and finds meaning in it.
Kelly
One of our Amazing Substitute Teacher
A graduate of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Kelly holds a degree in Music and Sociology. She was an active member of all three choirs in her university - chamber choir, concert chorale, and the show choir. This is her 10th year of teaching music at CMA, although music has always been part of her life. When she’s not teaching music, she’s absorbed in her other passions in life including hiking in the woods and reading books. Her family always keeps her happy, being a mother and teacher of 6 sons whom she homeschools, and a wife to a fellow music lover.
Donna
Donna has been teaching music for 40 years. She graduated from John Brown University with a degree in Music Education. After college, she taught in a public school in Dallas. When she moved to Denver, Colorado, she learned about the Children’s Music Academy. She fell in love with the music program at CMA as it was the perfect match for her considering her love of music and love for children. It’s been 26 years since she became a CMA teacher, and she’s still loving every minute of it.
A pastor’s wife, she plays the piano and sings at Church. Donna loves to stay active and enjoys riding the bicycle, floating, and engaging in the fun outdoor activities available in Missouri. Her passion for life and music are evident in every encounter she has with the children in and out of class. The greatest joy she has as a teacher is to see the children’s eyes light up when they are able to conquer a hard concept.
Aimee Mason
Hello! My name is Aimee Mason (Mrs. Mason). I am excited to be part of the Children’s Music Academy family! Music was one of my earliest interests as a child. I often sang with my family in church, participated in several musical groups and choirs and then ultimately studied education and music in college. After spending 20+ years in the early childhood field, first as a teacher and then as an administrator, I chose to leave full-time work to homeschool my daughter. In the early years of our homeschool journey, as we looked to find music instruction for our daughter, we found CMA. When I learned that I could be a homeschool mom AND a music teacher, I jumped at the chance to join the team here!
My husband and I were married in 2006 and our daughter was born in 2012. I sing and play some piano, my husband sings and plays bass and guitar and we both tinker on some percussion. Our daughter can be heard singing her heart out to anything from southern gospel classics to 80’s rock ballads to current Disney hits. In addition to our eclectic musical interest, we operate a small family farm just south of Nixa. When we’re not doing schoolwork or CMA home fun, the rest of our day isfull of caring for our garden, greenhouse, and animals; as well as processing and preserving our harvest and maintaining all our farm structures and equipment…and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
I look forward to sharing my love of music with you and your child as we begin this journey together.
Izumi
Izumi took CMA group lessons in Japan through Yamaha. But before that, she was already exposed in music since Junior High where she played the piano, trombone, and clarinet. She is very passionate about the piano and plays to distress and feel more energized. The piano - and music - keeps her energized and in touch with her soul.
Amy McGee
Amy McGee is thrilled to be part of the Children’s Music Academy. “I truly love music, children and education. I believe in the creative curriculum of CMA and am excited for our journey in the classroom!” She graduated from the Milwaukee High School for the Arts and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from BYU. As a member of the Music Teachers National Association, she has taught piano for decades. Amy & her husband, Rick, are the parents of seven grown children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Music class for kids offers a life-changing experience for your little ones. More than attaining a solid music foundation, a music class helps promote your child’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, focus, discipline, and confidence. These lifelong skills and values open your child up to a happier and more meaningful today and a brighter tomorrow. Give them these beautiful gifts that a music class offers. Browse through our music class offerings that your kids will love!
