Our Teachers

Amber, a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), joined TMC in 2024 and brings a passion for fostering connection and learning through music. With a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans, Amber's experience includes working with individuals with diverse needs and engaging children in both group and one-on-one settings. In Parent and Me Music Classes, she uses music as a tool for learning, self-expression, and creating a fun and loving environment for young children and their families.

Juliana Russell is a multi-faceted musician who moved to New Orleans from the Bay Area, California in the summer of 2022. She earned her B.A. in Music Composition in 2014 from the College of Creative Studies at UC Santa Barbara, and is currently attending Loyola University pursuing a Masters in Music Therapy. She taught a wide range of music classes in California for seven years, mostly to children, and is thrilled to be teaching again. Juliana became a board-certified music therapist in October 2024 and is excited to begin her career in music therapy. Her main instrument is piano; she is also skilled with guitar, voice, and percussion. She is passionate about music theory, composition, and arrangement. Other interests include journaling, meditating, listening to K-Pop, doing HIIT & strength training, playing JRPGs, and watching wholesome cartoons.

Rayshaughn is a multidisciplinary performing artist and educator based in New Orleans. For nearly 2 decades, Rayshaughn has been devoted to the world of performing arts - doing musicals, choirs, writing songs, and playing instruments throughout their childhood and through college. They graduated with both a Bachelor of Music in Music Business and a Bachelor of Science in Musical Theatre from Northwestern State University, and currently serve as a private vocal coach. Rayshaughn is thrilled to work with The Music Class to bring music education to the next generation!