Baldwin County Instructors
Kellan Adams
Kellan Adams was born and raised in Sanford, North Carolina, and received both a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an Associate of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance degree from Sandhills Community College in the city of Pinehurst.
Since then, Kellan has been an avid voice enthusiast and is always ready to learn and improve their own vocal knowledge. Kellan has privately taught all things vocal, both internationally and domestically - whether that be improving upon an accent for a more English sound through unique phonetic molding, singing lessons conducted solely in French or Japanese to accommodate students from places other than English-speaking countries, or simply teaching others to grow and harness their own confidence in the mastery of their own voice. Kellan is also passionate about the piano, with their first teacher being their own grandmother. Having guided many beginning levels and provided redirection for beginners breaking into intermediate levels, Kellan is happily dedicated to the health of the student.
As mentioned, Kellan is fluent in both Japanese and French, and teaches both languages at the Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore in Daphne, as well as fundamental music classes. Kellan has experience in accommodating any different needs a child may require, and has always worked well to implement any changes. With this expertise Kellan is very excited to help facilitate the musical and thus worldly growth of vocal and piano students alike at Musical Beginnings Baldwin County!
Christopher Beaudette
Christopher was born in Montana and lived all over the States and Europe as a child of an Air Force Officer. He began teaching himself how to play piano at 16 using wikipedia articles and YouTube videos. Having experienced the difficulties of learning on his own, he understands the importance of having a professional and encouraging music tutor to help students develop quickly and enjoy the experience. He has been teaching private lessons for over half a decade, specializing in piano while offering guitar and bass as well. He believes that music is a gift and he strives to pass that skill on to as many students as possible. He has been playing at Resurrection Church in Daphne for 3 years, along with playing in wedding bands and for events. He resides in Foley and may be reached at christopher.beaudette@yahoo.com
Sharon Martin
Sharon has an extensive background in music and has been performing since she put on her first show for her friends at age 6. With a passion for singing, she could always be found playing the piano, haven taken lessons since the age of 9, singing for her church and other events. At her University she studied music education for nearly 2 years, continuing her voice and piano instruction. While studying music there, she joined and performed with a contemporary Christian Band as the lead singer and was invited to perform at the prestigious talent show for the area. She especially loves to sing and teach harmony to others as it comes natural to her ear. Immediately out of University, for many years she was a worship leader and led worship from the piano, with back-up vocalists, violin, banjo and drums. It was during this time that she became interested in studying the drums with a local instructor as she was inspired by a drummer on her team. Since that time she has been involved in the music ministry at the many churches she has attended over the years as soloist, back-up vocalist, piano and keys. Sharon homeschooled her twin sons for their entire education. Along with her private studio for piano, she taught them piano until they went to University. It was during this time she studied violin with a local instructor so she could play along with her sons who also played violin in the 84 piece Orchestra in one of the largest churches in the nation, where she played for many years. It was wonderful to share and pass on her love of music to her sons and see them excel and use their gifts to the glory of God. They both graduated summa cum laude with degrees in music––piano performance and violin performance. One of her sons won numerous awards as a composer and had one of his pieces performed by the Boston Brass. For many years in Atlanta she was blessed to attend the Orchestra Performances by the Cobb Symphony and Atlanta symphony and enjoy the power of all instruments working together to create such a glorious and complex sound. With this background she believes in exposing her students to great work and composers, while also encouraging their own talent and dreams.
Matt Pritchard
Matt Pritchard was born and raised in Mobile AL and has been involved in music ever since he was a young child. He grew up singing in children’s choirs in school and in church, and was involved in almost everything that had to do with music in both.
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After years of being around guitar players at church and other venues, Matt began playing guitar in high school. The guitar is one of Matt’s great joys in life. He has been a guitar player for over 23 years, and in that time he has used the guitar extensively for leading worship in local churches, for writing songs as a singer-songwriter, and for instruction. Matt has had professional music training from the University of Mobile, learning music theory, taking classical guitar lessons for 3 years, and being involved in guitar ensemble playing. In the 23 years of playing guitar, Matt has been a guitar instructor giving private lessons off and on for more than 15 years, and was the guitar instructor at Alabama School of Math & Science in Mobile AL for 8 years. Matt looks forward to helping students at Musical Beginnings Baldwin County develop a passion for playing and enjoying the guitar!
Aiden Smith
Aiden Smith is a dedicated guitar teacher and experienced musician with over 13 years of playing and 2 years of teaching under his belt, specializing in metal guitar. A graduate of Daphne High School (Class of 2020) and currently attending the University of South Alabama, Aiden combines his deep passion for music with a patient, encouraging teaching style.
Aiden works with students of all ages and skill levels, helping them build confidence and develop their unique voice on the guitar. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to master advanced techniques, his lessons are tailored to fit each student’s goals and interests.
Aiden brings a strong foundation in music theory and technique to his lessons, guiding students through everything from high-speed riffing to intricate lead work. His friendly, supportive approach creates a welcoming environment, aiming to inspire each student to reach their fullest potential.
Holly White
Mrs. Holly was born and raised in Baldwin County, alabama. She has always been drawn to music, ever since she could walk. Her entire family is very passionate about music, and she grew up singing alongside her brother. Mrs. Holly took piano lessons as a child and absolutely fell in love. She began singing in the church choir, then eventually singing solos each Sunday. She graduated from Judson college with a focus on psychology and music, and completed her minor in music along with a senior voice recital in classical music. She participated in the college choir for the duration of her time in college. After she graduated, she continued with her passion for music and sang with a band for a year around Baldwin County. Along with being a new mom, she is currently pursuing her Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling at Faulkner University. She is looking forward to graduating and becoming a child and adolescent counselor. She loves to think about ways to incorporate music into her future sessions. "I’m so excited to be apart of Musical Beginnings because I think it is so important to introduce and nourish a child’s interest in music."