Anna Laura Quinn is a New Orleans-based vocalist and bandleader who is rapidly gaining notice for her particular blend of contemporary jazz, well-loved tunes from the American Songbook, French and Brazilian music, and more. She received her Masters in Jazz Studies from University of New Orleans in May 2021, and released her first full length album entitled Open the Door in February 2022. Anna's work is propelled by her unwavering dedication to music, visual art, collaboration, and education. As an educator and music facilitator, she hopes to invite people of all ages to step into their inherent musicality and to experience the joy of singing, both individually and in community.

Avery Collins is a singer, songwriter, teacher, composer, and worship leader. She is originally from Bryan, Texas and received a B.A. in Music with a concentration in classical voice from the University of North Texas in 2020. Avery has spent her time since undergrad teaching Kindergarten and 3rd-5th Grade Music at a Classical charter school in Texas. She is currently working on recording her first E.P. Avery aspires to use her music and her passion to teach children to inspire and lead others to beauty.

Juliana is an experienced music teacher, having taught elementary students through high school students. She is skilled at piano, guitar, vocal composition, arrangement and performance. Juliana is originally from California and moved to New Orleans to pursue a graduate degree in music therapy to bring even more personal development, emotional regulation, and self-love to the community. She is enrolled at Loyola University and we are so excited to have her as part of the team!

Owner/Director: The Music Class New Orleans

After 20 years in the Atlanta area working in marketing and advertising, Keighley and his family, wife Ashley, son Pierce(age 5) and daughter Palmer (16 months), moved back to their hometown of New Olreans in 2021. In Atlanta, they were introduced to The Music Class® where they participated in classes for 3 years with their son and wanted to do the same with their daughter. After finding a gap in early childhood music education, decided to bring the program to the New Orleans area to share the joy, the parent & me experience and the introduction to other parents that we experieced during our time at The Music Class®.

Laura Bernas is an actor and theater maker originally from Buffalo, NY. Laura holds an MFA in Acting from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and trained with the Moscow Art Theater School and Sarah Lawrence College. A recent transplant to New Orleans, Laura spends her time devising theater, acting in theatrical productions, and working with the community as a teaching artist and non-profit specialist. Laura loves to teach people, explore the limitlessness of our artistic capabilities as humans, and guide people of all ages to greater self-love and acceptance through artistic expression.

Sarah Ristaino is a songwriter, vocalist and multi instrumentalist from Raleigh, NC.  She has a B.A. in Music from UNC Asheville, and has been writing songs and playing shows since she moved to NOLA in 2017.  She also enjoys hikes with her Blue Heeler pup and is a flower enthusiast.

Sarah Ruth Altman is a studio music teacher and collaborative musician hailing from Jackson, MS. She received a BA in Music (Voice) and Elementary Education from Millsaps College in 2018. She is currently seeking an MS in Counseling and Music Therapy from Loyola University New Orleans. Catch her around town anytime someone says, “hey, want to sing?”