Our Teachers
Ms. Kailey
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Founder of Starbright Music and Performing Arts
Private Voice Teacher and Group Musical Theatre Teacher
Ms. Kailey is a Goshen College graduate with a double major in Music (Vocal Performance Concentration) and American Sign Language Interpreting. She also has a minor in Musical Theater! She is classically trained vocally and has been taking voice lessons for 12 years. For more information about her education and experience take a look at her resume here!
When she isn't teaching lessons, she loves to spend her time singing (of course!), cooking and baking, doing crafty things, relaxing with family and friends, and adventuring.
Mr. Basil
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Group and Private Lesson Acting Teacher
Mr. Basil is a Lyon College Alumus and Pilot Point native with a BFA in English and Theater. He has spent most of his theatrical career on stage, but also has experience directing.
When he isn’t teaching, Mr. Basil also works as a full time staff writer at the Post Signal, participates in productions held by the Garage Door Theater, and runs TTRPGs for his friends… when he can find the time!
Mrs. Phyllis
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Private Piano Lesson Teacher
Ms. Phyllis has a B.S in music education from Bridgewater College and a dual graduate degree in sacred music from SMU/Perkins School of Theology. She has served many years in the United Methodist Church as a Deacon, choir director, handbell director and accompanist. She has over 20 years experience teaching private piano/music theory.
She recently moved to the Pilot Point area and is enjoying life in the country. Having grown up in rural Virginia, it feels like coming home. She enjoys time with her grandchildren, reading, cooking and most of all making music.
Mr.Vince​
Private Guitar Lesson Teacher
Mr. Vince is a veteran performer/entertainer/bandleader and praise and worship leader. He currently serves as Music Director of Faith United Methodist Church in Denton as well as coordinating music for the Saturday evening mass at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point and the Sunday afternoon contemporary mass at St. Mark in Plano. Mr. Vince also leads 2 distinct music groups. Jesus Team A which is an extension of his music ministry
is a multigenerational, bilingual, praise and worship band and The Vince Lujan Project (think Santana meets Dave Matthews Band) has appeared at various venues, music festivals, corporate and wedding events. They have been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live as a part of the regional Chevy Music Showcase spot, and have opened for Chris Barron of The Spin Doctors, among countless others.
Mr. Eric
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Private Piano and Guitar Lesson Teacher
Mr. Eric is an American recording artist and live performer. He has over 30 years experience which includes touring many parts of the world. Main instruments include guitar, piano and bass. Theatre and set design are also among his experience. Today he spends most of his time teaching piano, guitar, voice and music composition.
Mrs. Júlia
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Private Lessons and Group Classes (Voice, Piano, Musical theater, Early Childhood Education, Songwriting/Composition)
With over a decade of teaching experience in applied music, music history, music theory & languages. Mrs. Júlia has degrees in Philosophy, Opera/Vocal Performance and Musicology from Portugal, Italy & Missouri (BA, MM, and MA – minors in Foreign Languages, MusicTheory & Early Music).
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She is currently a Teaching Fellow in the Music History area at the University of North Texas (see CV here). Mrs. Júlia considers herself a scholar-performer-educator, publishing on a regular basis, performing professionally in the US, and in Europe, as well as teaching privately (ages 2–70+) and at the college level. Including her own poetry book, she publishes in philosophy, poetry, musicology and music theory in Portuguese, Italian, and English. Additionally, she performs weekly, as the Song Leader at a church in Denton. Mrs. Júlia records music professionally (voice and harp) and has won awards, as a soprano, at national and international, music competitions. Often performing her own musical arrangements and compositions, Mrs. Júlia also plays the piano/keyboard, Gothic harp, and psaltery at weekly, musical events. . For more information, please visit her website.
Mrs.Staci​
Tuesday RISE Musical Theatre
Special Education Teacher
About nine years ago, I decided that I needed to do something more meaningful with my life. So I left corporate sales to become a paraprofessional in the Aubrey school system, where my son attended
school. I told my son that I would no longer have to
travel every month and that we would have a lot more
time together, including all summer... He said, "absolutely!"
I fell in love with the special education department's kids and
staff, so much so, that I knew I had found my calling in life. I went back to college to earn my degree as a special education teacher. After five years as a paraprofessional, this is my third year as a special education teacher and I love it! It's the hardest and most amazing job I have ever had. I am so excited about this opportunity for our special kids at Starbright!
Mr.George​
Private Piano and Guitar Lesson Teacher
Mr. George is a lover of music who, long enamored with his father’s guitar playing, picked up the instrument at age 14 and hasn’t put it down since. After studying at California State University, Stanislaus and graduating from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor’s in Music Education, George went on to graduate work at the University of California, Irvine where he focused on a Master’s degree in Classical guitar and Renaissance Lute
Performance. Proficient in a variety of instruments, George has taught guitar and piano to students of all ages for 20 years. He enjoys performing in a wide range of genres, including folk, rock, bluegrass, and jazz. It’s Latin music, particularly Mariachi, that connects him to his southwestern and Mexican heritage. With a passion for songwriting, he brings his craft to these genres as well and has formed a wide range of musical collaborations.
Mr.Ethan​
Private Piano Lesson Teacher
Born and raised in South Florida, Ethan Nguyen began playing piano at the age of five. It was
during this formative time that one of his earliest mentors introduced him to the sounds of jazz
improvisation. From then on, he was captivated and nurtured a deep passion for both classical
and jazz music. He earned a B.M. in Piano Performance from the University of Florida, followed by an M.M. in Jazz Piano Performance
from the University of North Texas. Through UNT, he had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as Miguel Zenón, Andre Hayward, and Mark Walker. He also performed at venues including the Midwest Clinic, Jazz Showcase, JEN Conference, and TMEA Convention. Today, Ethan is an active performer and educator in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mr.Daniel​
Private Lesson Teacher for Saxophone, Trumpet, Piano, Percussion/Drums and Voice
Passionate about music from an early age, Mr. Daniel embarked on his musical journey by embracing the saxophone in 2008. His dedication to the craft led him to pursue a five-year music education program at UTEP, where he honed his skills in piano, voice, percussion, trumpet, and made the saxophone his primary instrument. In 2018, he proudly represented UTEP as a member of the wind symphony ensemble, showcasing their musical prowess at the prestigious TMEA event. Now, as a proud member of Starbright, he is excited to share his love for music and contribute to inspiring students on their musical paths.
Ms.Reece​
Group Technical Theatre Teacher
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Ms. Reece is a frequent face, not only downstairs in The Garage Door Theater, but around town. She works part time as a Layout Designer and part time as a Nanny! As a child, she started her theater journey by taking acting lessons that, ultimately, led to her performance in a play. She has filled the roles of actor, light & sound technician, stage manager, technical director and stage director. Ms Reece teaches Technical Theater classes, providing students with knowledge & experience of "behind the scenes" operations, in the world of performing arts.