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Meet the Educators Behind Starving Artists Courses

Working professional musicians bringing the joy of music to students in the classroom and online.

School Programs (in-person)
Digital Courses (online)

LEADERSHIP

Juiette Payne

CEO and Founder

Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano & Voice Instructor

School Programs — In-Person Instructors

Our teaching artists partner directly with schools and districts to deliver in-classroom music education, from individual instrument instruction to full enrichment programs. Each instructor below is available for placement in Chicago-area schools.

 

Eddy Barrera

Piano Instructor

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Brian Danzy

Acoustic Guitar Instructor

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Vanessa Valtierra Dovgin

Voice Instructor

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Dean Sinclair

Drum Instructor

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Sid Smith IV

Drums/Percussion Instructor

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Digital Courses — Online Instruction

The same caliber of professional instruction, delivered online. Our digital instructors teach live one-on-one lessons and lead our self-paced course library, giving students access to expert music education anywhere.

 

Stacey Daprato

Music Theory Instructor

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Brian Danzy

Acoustic Guitar Instructor

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Sheldon Dukes

Bass Guitar Instructor

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Steven Dukes

Electric Guitar Instructor

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Bobby Stitt

Drums Instructor

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Sergio Huanango

Piano Instructor

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Kimberly Johnson

Voice  Instructor

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Phyllis Calderon

Violin Instructor

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Every Instructor background checked

X+ years of combined experience

Trusted by X schools

Bring Starving Artists Courses to your School District

Whether you're looking for in-person teaching artists or a digital curriculum for your students, we'll build a program that fits your schools, your schedule, and your budget.

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