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Carrie Biesiadecki, Owner and Teacher Carrie Biesiadecki lives in Colfax, NC with her husband and two young daughters. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Columbus State University where she continued pursuing her passion for the vocal arts. Before moving to the Piedmont Triad, Carrie taught elementary music for Fulton County Schools in Georgia and was an active member of the Lynn Swanson Festival Singers of Cobb County. Since moving to the Piedmont, Carrie has taught both in the classroom and in private lessons, directed the Chancel Choir at Grace Lutheran Church in Greensboro and founded the Piedmont Classical High School Chorus in Greensboro. She is a Core Singer for the Piedmont Chamber Singers of Winston-Salem and enjoys soloing whenever she can. Hired by Half-Pint Harmonies creator, Audrey Meixner, Carrie has been teaching The Music Class® curriculum since 2017 and is very excited to be carrying on Half-Pint Harmonies in our community. 
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Ashley Lewis, Teacher
Ashley Lewis recently relocated from Greensboro, NC to Charlotte, where she is excited to be able to continue teaching with Half-Pint Harmonies through The Charlotte Music School. Miss Ashley has a life-long love of dance and has an extensive background in the performing arts, including music and musical theater, She graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from University of Chapel Hill in 2010, where she danced with the Starheels Dance Company for four years. She has volunteered with children in many capacities, including teaching English, dance, and music at The New Hope Orphanage in Uganda. Her passion for arts education in toddlers and young children has led her to teach dance, movement, and music all around NC. Ashley danced with the Cane Creek Cloggers for several years where she performed in elementary schools and educated on rhythm, percussion, and old time music.
Most recently, Ashley has been specializing in early-childhood enrichment programs around the Piedmont Triad, including Half-Pint Harmonies since 2018. Ashley can't wait to dance and sing with her Charlotte families really soon! |
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Zenyth Thomas, Teacher
Zenyth Thomas lives in Clemmons North Carolina with her husband and two young daughters. Zenyth has a Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education from Florida State University where she also had an emphasis in classical trumpet. Zenyth has also been involved in chorus, band and jazz band ensembles through college and professional level singing as lead jazz vocalist in many big bands and combos at Florida State University and on regular gigs. Since moving to North Carolina in 2014 Zenyth became band and music director in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school district teaching beginning band and elementary music. Since deciding to stay at home Zenyth has been teaching private lessons as well as volunteering at her former school. Zenyth also leads worship at her congregation Valley of Blessing in Greensboro NC and is director/teacher of the Youth Worship Team. With several years of being envolved with HPH as a parent Zenyth is excited to join the team teaching classes in Winston-Salem! |
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Scarlette Kerr, Teacher
Scarlette Kerr lives in Winston-Salem, NC with her husband and two rabbits. She moved to the Triad area from her home state of Virginia in 2018 to pursue a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy with an Emphasis in Injury-Preventive Keyboard Technique at Salem College. After graduating in May 2020, Scarlette and her family decided to settle in Winston-Salem and started her piano studio, Music at 906, from her home. Scarlette received her Bachelor of Music from James Madison University in Piano Performance with an emphasis in Accompanying. While in Virginia, Scarlette was active as an accompanist, teacher, choral singer, and music director. In Winston-Salem, she is a member of the Piedmont Chamber Singers and also performs with fellow pianists for the community. As a piano teacher, Scarlette draws from the work of Edwin E. Gordon and Music Learning Theory and prioritizes “audiation” as an essential skill in learning how to make music, whether through singing, or through an instrument. Scarlette is devoted to the development of childhood skills in music from infancy through formal music lessons, and is super excited to a part of the Half-Pint Harmonies team! |
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Kati Enscore, Teacher
Kati Enscore lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and their two sweet boys. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Kati took lessons and played a variety of instruments while growing up. While living in Wilmington, she taught elementary school for eight years. Kati enjoys working with young children and seeing their curiosity and excitement for learning. Originally from Winston, Kati is excited to be back home and is thrilled to help encourage the love of music in young children in the area!
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Our History |
Classes began in January, 2016 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the High Point Area and "Favorite Local Mompreneur" Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2016 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the High Point Area, Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2018 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the High Point Area Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2020 Finalist for "Favorite Child Enrichment Program" in the Winston-Salem Area Triad Mom's on Main Choice Awards, 2020
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