logan rosenbalm
My name is Logan Rosenbalm and I am the owner of Rosenbalm Academy of Music. I got my bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education at Oklahoma Christian University and began my teaching career as the head band director for the Jones School District. After spending nine months in New Zealand doing mission work, I returned to the United States with my wife and began teaching elementary music in Edmond and private music lessons part-time. In 2013, I left the public school system and started teaching private music lessons full time. I opened up my first music academy near 15th and Broadway in June of 2015. And we just opened up our newest location in Broadway Square in July of 2016.
My passion for teaching has grown tremendously in the last 10 years. I believe that anyone can learn any instrument if they have the desire and drive. As a teacher, I try to personalize the way I teach based on the individual strengths and needs of each particular student. And I also try to always value the person I am teaching over my educational expectations.
I love performing and creating music as well. My performance experience includes jazz combo, jazz band, chorus, pit orchestra, concert band, rock band, lots of solo piano and singing, and worship leading. I trained classically on the piano and saxophone at Oklahoma Christian University. I learned how to play by ear and with passion from my dad, Rory Rosenbalm.
chelsea smith
Chelsea Smith is an experienced vocalist, songwriter, pageant competitor and voice teacher. She grew up in Bristow, Oklahoma and currently resides in Edmond. Her singing experience began at an early age, singing in church. Chelsea has studied classical voice under the instruction of Suzy Law and Susan Mogilka. She has performed in venues across Oklahoma including the Historic Rodeo Opry, the Freeland Center for the Performing Arts and The Crystal Theater as part of the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah.
Chelsea studied at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Academy of Contemporary Music where she graduated with a degree in Vocal Performance in May of 2015. Chelsea was crowned Miss University of Central Oklahoma in 2015 and went on to compete in the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant. In addition to teaching private voice lessons, she currently serves as Executive Director of the annual Miss Tabouleh Festival Pageant in her hometown of Bristow.
Boris s connally
Boris Scott Connally was born and raised in Newnan, Ga. He served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve at Tinker AFB from 1986-2000 and is a "Desert Storm" veteran. He has been married to Tammi Connally for 23 years and is the father of three. He currently serves as the associate pastor at Real Church in OKC; a post he has held since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Music Education in 2008 and Master of Music (Jazz Studies Performance) in 2010 from the University of Central Oklahoma. He taught as an adjunct professor of music at Southwestern Christian University from 2010-2013 and has taught private lessons (saxophone, clarinet, and flute) since 1999. Currently, he is a member of two bands: Culture Cinematic and The Mid-Del Jazz Orchestra. Additionally, he has played with various groups around the city: Dave and the Wavetones, Mother Fingers, Direct Connect, and leads his own group (The BC Jazz Ensemble).
Boris Scott Connally was born and raised in Newnan, Ga. He served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve at Tinker AFB from 1986-2000 and is a "Desert Storm" veteran. He has been married to Tammi Connally for 23 years and is the father of three. He currently serves as the associate pastor at Real Church in OKC; a post he has held since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Music Education in 2008 and Master of Music (Jazz Studies Performance) in 2010 from the University of Central Oklahoma. He taught as an adjunct professor of music at Southwestern Christian University from 2010-2013 and has taught private lessons (saxophone, clarinet, and flute) since 1999. Currently, he is a member of two bands: Culture Cinematic and The Mid-Del Jazz Orchestra. Additionally, he has played with various groups around the city: Dave and the Wavetones, Mother Fingers, Direct Connect, and leads his own group (The BC Jazz Ensemble).
emma gwin
Emma Gwin is a contemporary vocal music instructor from Chandler, Oklahoma, who specializes in the genres Pop, R&B, and Musical Theater. She also teaches beginner and intermediate level piano lessons, and is very passionate about helping students find their voice, maintain vocal health through proper technique, and creating opportunities for students to share their musical talents with others.
Emma began her musical training at 5 years old, taking classical piano lessons under the instruction of Dr. Julie Knerr. She received her bachelor’s degree in Commercial Vocal Music at Belmont University with an emphasis in Music Technology, under the vocal instruction of Dr. Kelly Garner and Bruce Bennett. Emma performs regularly in her church worship services as well as her local coffee shop. She often enjoys music production, creating her own tracks, songwriting and arranging, and she encourages students to explore and be creative in these different elements of music as well.
ANNIE DAVIS
My name is Annie Davis:
I am a student at Oklahoma Christian University. I have studied piano for nine plus years, and have been fortunate enough to learn from three different teachers, each with a different focus. Having this enables me to individually customize each student's lessons to best fit his/her needs.
As for my performance experience. I am lead pianist on the worship teams at my church. My side interests include photography, volleyball, and drawing cartoons.
I have been teaching piano for a few years now and what I have learned from that to utilize a high encouragement model that embraces improvement over perfection, while seeking to enliven each student's passion for music.
Becoming friends with and teaching each of my students to grow musically in their own unique style is such a delight, and makes my job a dream!
tara palmer
Tara Dillard Palmer is an Oklahoma City-based singer, songwriter, and coach. A lifelong musician, she creatively incorporates jazz and R&B styles with fresh electronic elements into her original music.
Tara studied piano under the direction of Myra Schubert for 9 years. In 2008, she attended Oklahoma City University where she studied Musical Theater under the direction of Lisa Reagan Love of Washington Opera. In 2009, she went onto study at the University of Central Oklahoma's Academy of Contemporary Music where she graduated with degrees in both Contemporary Vocal Performance and Music Business in May of 2013.
After graduation, Tara and business partner, Amy Gillet, started "The Lesson House" where they both began teaching privately, as well as collaboratively with studio-wide intensive workshops and showcase events.
In 2013, Tara worked as the head Casting Assistant for the region's largest casting agency, Freihofer Casting. There she managed all the agency's projects, taught acting classes to young actors, and gained skills and experience in front of, as well as behind the camera. (Rudderless, 2014)
Tara is a member of the Oklahoma Music Teacher’s Association (OMTA) and has been teaching voice and piano to musicians of all ages since 2009. She is most in her element when coaching and collaborating. Tara is currently working toward her Master of Music in Vocal Jazz Studies and Production at the University of Central Oklahoma.
"When I first started teaching, I didn't expect it to become the thing I would love more than anything else. It truly is an inspiring feeling when you learn to coach effectively and communicate with a young student on a musical level...it’s exciting to see young musicians hone their craft,” Tara says. “Each voice is completely unique and has its own story to tell. And if all I am is the person who helps someone fall in love with music or discover their identity within it, I'm thrilled. That’s what sharing and studying music all about.".
sharon terrell
Sharon Terrell is a Kentucky native currently residing in Edmond, OK, with Chris, and furry children: Skipper, Rufus, Summer. Sharon is a musician, songwriter, vocalist and worship leader.
Sharon’s performance experience began when she was young, performing in churches and at community events in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Canada, and Germany.
Sharon was accepted into the Steinway Teacher's Guild. Sharon served as a church pianist and organist starting at age 9 and is currently on staff as Pianist/Organist midwest Boulevard Christian Church in Midwest City, OK.
Sharon has served with praise bands & worship teams where she played piano, keyboard, synthesizer, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, organ, and flute as well as sang with the praise teams.
Sharon has performed with various groups over the years, both as a vocalist and a musician, also writing and arranging some of their music: Owenton Exchange, Morehead Choral Festival, Berea College Choir, Berea College Chamber Choir, 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, TN, Renfro Valley Barn Dance, New Soul, Edge of Faith, Phil Cross Choral festivals, and acapella ensemble Gracelight.
Sharon performed with the Florence Community Chorus and Florence Community Band based in Florence, KY, performing throughout the tri-state. Sharon currently performs at other venues with her company White Dove Musical Entertainment.
janice frillmann
Janice Chase Frillmann is our violin/viola string teacher. She has been a professional, playing violinist for over 20 years. She is currently the concertmaster for the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.
Janice grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin where she had in depth study with the teachings of Suzuki. She then went to the University of Wisconsin, studying violin.
Janice has become a go to player for many different orchestras. She has recorded for several different bands.
Janice plays and teaches many different styles including Classical, Celtic, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Rock and R&B. She caters her style of teaching to what the individual student would like to learn.
