Sarah is our Academy Director. She has her BMA in Vocal Performance from Oklahoma Baptist University and is alternatively certified in Music Education. Sarah taught 5 years as an Elementary music teacher and has taught private piano lessons for 10plus years. Sarah is a member of Southern Hills and is currently helping lead the Kids Worship Choir. She has loved growing this ministry with her husband Jon, since 2015. In addition to her administrative role, she also teaches piano for the academy.

Ginny has a MA in Christian Worship from the Institute for Worship Studies, a Music ED degree from Anderson University and has recently retired as the Music Director at Moore 1st UMC. She enjoys playing the violin for various venues in the community and has been with the Fine Arts Academy since 2016.

Summer Hilburn graduated from Mid-America Christian University with a degree in Vocal Performance. Raised in a family of musicians, she has been singing and playing instruments since before she can remember. She has won multiple awards for voice, piano, and flute and has had numerous opportunities to perform across America and Europe. Summer is also active in the theatre scene across the metro. She is very excited to share her passion for music with her students! Let us know if you would like to have her as your teacher! She is available to teach piano and voice.

Timothy Weaver is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a concentration in Music Theory, English and Theatre. His early music studies were in Flamenco and Classical guitar. He has taught private and community group lessons for many years in OKC, San Antonio and Bloomfield, CT. In addition to guitar he is proficient on banjo, mandolin, ukulele and dulcimer. Timothy currently performs in the Oklahoma City area with the Harper Valley Hypocrites acoustic trio.

Mattie graduated with a degree from Texas A&M University in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education and a minor in music (Piano and vocal). Being raise in a home where music ed was emphasized, helped pave the way for Mattie’s musical background and educational interests. A lot of Mattie’s time growing up was spent playing piano, singing in a family ensemble and performing at various churches, civic clubs, and other venues. Because she was able to attend music trainings and music schools early on in life it made it possible for Mattie to begin teaching piano and voice as a teenager. Recently Mattie has retired from a career of teaching in public and private schools, a total of 33 years! No matter what subject or grade level taught music was always included in her classroom.

Kaitlyn grew up in Duncan, Oklahoma, and holds a Bachelor's in Music Education from Oklahoma
Baptist University, a double master's from Wheaton College in Formations in Ministry and History of
Christianity. She is currently finishing a master's in music education from Southeastern Oklahoma
State University. Kaitlyn has served as a music teacher in public education in Oklahoma for many
years and loves connecting with students and fostering their musical talents and interests in private
lessons settings. During Kaitlyn's free time, she loves participating in various musical ensembles,
crafting/artistic endeavors, writing music, and traveling/camping.

"Hi y'all! I'm Isaac! I earned a master's degree in Music Composition from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. I've been teaching piano for over 2 years, but have been arranging, transcribing, and teaching music in various paid capacities since 2016. I LOVE exploring all types of music with my students. When students play music they already know and love they learn faster and enjoy piano more. Some examples of student-chosen music I have used in lessons are: music by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Adele, music from Minecraft, Undertale, Star Wars, Harry Potter, hymn tunes (including hymn expansion), and, of course, music from well-known composers like Debussy, Chopin, Burgmuller, and Bach. I truly love helping students find joy in playing music
they like. When I'm not at the piano, I love baking, going for walks, and playing and designing board games with my wife, Hannah!"

Xu received his early musical training in Singapore, earning a Diploma in Music from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He later graduated with First Class Honors from the Royal College of Music (UK) and earned a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of North Texas. His principal piano teachers include Professors Adam Wodnicki, Steven Harlos, John Byrne, Alexander Zolinsky, Nicholas Ong, Yu Chun-Yee. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at the University of Oklahoma under the guidance of Dr. Jeongwon Ham. Xu is also an active chamber musician and collaborative artist. Since 2023, he has held the position of principal orchestral pianist with the University of North Texas Wind Symphony and Wind Orchestra, performing regularly at the renowned Murchison Performing Arts Center.