Music Makers Teachers
The teachers at Music Makers have years of experience both in playing and teaching. You will be sure to gain a lot of knowledge and skill in working with our talented staff of teachers. Scroll down to see information on our teachers.
 Everett Collins - Percussion
Everett Collins is one of the founding members of the Music Makers staff. Everett holds a Masters Degrees from Long Island University and a bachelors degree from CW Post College as well as having earned his Professional Certificate from the Audio Institute of Technology. In addition to Music Makers, Everett is quite busy as a music teacher in the James City County school system. He has worked extensively as a percussionist, arranger, vocalist, and keyboardist most notably with the Isley Brothers. Everett is a member of MENC, AFM, NARAS, Gospel Music Association, AFTRA, ASCAP, VBODA and NAMM. He has published several gospel works under his Deep Faith Music publishing company. Everett Collins is the Director of Music at Music Makers School of Music.
Sherman Jones - Percussion
Sherman holds his professional certification from the Drummers Collective in New York City. He has taught privately for five years locally in W.J.C.C., York County, and Newport News Public Schools. Sherman has professionally toured with gospel recording artist Kim Burrell and R & B recording artist Avant. He has also toured with Prosidy 2008 on the East Coast Tour 2007-2008.
Sola Ramsey - Percussion & Guitar
Drummer/Recording Artist/writer and former drummer with Sony recording artist Surface in 2007. He received his BA in music/mass communication at Bowie State University. He has instructed the drum lines at Bowie State in Maryland and Shaw University in North Carolina.
Alexis Collins - Clarinet & Saxophone
Alexis holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Shaw University in North Carolina and Christopher Newport University. She has taught as Williamsburg Christian Academy as band director and has taught music in Newport News and York County Public Schools. She has also toured with Prosidy 2008 on the East Coast Tour 2007-2008.
Ben Houck - Guitar & Bass
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Mary Dillon - Strings
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Nanette Sterns - Trumpet
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Peggy Arnette - Autoharp
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Steve Hall - Piano & Jazz Theory
Steve has been
working as a soloist and with groups since his high school
days in Newport News. Steve graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in music in piano performance from Hampton
University. Since graduating, Steve has performed with many
groups including touring show bands and local bands. As a
soloist, Steve has worked for Carnival Cruise Lines as well
as many years in local restaurants such as The
Williamsburg Inn, The Williamsburg Lodge, Fort
Magruder Inn and as a fixture in the Bray Dining Room at
Kingsmill.
Sheila Johnson - Voice & Piano
Sheila is a vocal major/pianist/ Gospel Recording Artist. She is a featured soloist around the Peninsula/Gloucester and is a Minister of Music at her church. She's performed at the Music Theater Williamsburg as a featured lead vocalist, Winner of the Star 94.1 Gospel Talent Search 07'.Sheila was the former band/choir director at Ware Academy in Gloucester. She is currently finishing her music degree at J. Sargeant Reynolds.
Joe Burton - Tuba, Baritone & Trombone
Principal Tuba for the Ft. Monroe U.S. Army Band. He also performs at Busch Gardens and with the Peninsula Hilton Brass, Joe has enjoyed playing, touring and teaching around the world
Clint Dye - Guitar
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Chris Hodges - Percussion, Mallets & Vocals
He received his B.A. in Music Ed. from Christopher Newport University.
Chris is the current director of bands at Toano Middle School in James City County, Williamsburg.
He directs the drum lines at Menchville High School, Newport News and Lafayette High School, James City County. He is the former band director at Dozier Middle School. Chris also sings and plays in his praise band and has performed with various bands around the Peninsula.
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