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Randy Bermudez
Piano • Guitar Randy has been teaching at The Music Studio since 2023, where he enjoys helping students become confident, independent musicians. His strengths in music theory and sight reading help students build strong musical foundations, while his patient, encouraging approach allows each lesson to be tailored to the individual student's goals and learning style. With a background in piano and guitar and an Associate of Fine Arts in Music from Tidewater Community College, Randy enjoys working with beginners through intermediate musicians and takes a genuine interest in helping every student discover the joy of making music. |
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Kristiana Jones
Voice Instructor Kristiana Jones is a graduate of Old Dominion University's F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She has performed leading roles in opera, musical theatre, jazz ensembles, concert choir, and vocal jazz, and has received numerous honors for both classical and musical theatre performance, including winning ODU's Young Artist Competition and earning top placements in regional and national NATS competitions. As a teacher, Kristiana is passionate about helping singers develop healthy vocal technique while building confidence and artistry. She enjoys working with students of all experience levels and tailors each lesson to the individual goals and musical interests of every singer. |
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Mary Blevins
Studio Director Piano • Strings • Percussion Mary Blevins has been a valued member of The Music Studio since 2017. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from James Madison University and studied Music Therapy at Radford University, where she received a music scholarship and sang with the University Chorus. As both Studio Director and teacher, Mary combines her love of education with a passion for helping students succeed. She teaches piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, and percussion while also overseeing many of the day-to-day operations that help keep the studio running smoothly. Mary's students consistently earn placements in All-County and Regional Orchestra, and many have gone on to receive college scholarships. She is known for her calm encouragement, thoughtful communication with families, and dedication to helping every student reach his or her potential. |
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Susan Flinn
Founder & CEO Piano • Strings • Percussion Susan founded The Music Studio with a simple belief: music lessons should inspire a lifelong love of learning. For more than 35 years, she has helped thousands of students discover the confidence and joy that come from becoming independent musicians. She holds a degree in Music Business from James Madison University and received the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Scholarship. She has presented nationally at both the World Piano Pedagogy Conference and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, sharing innovative approaches to music education and technology in the teaching studio. Today, Susan serves as CEO of The Music Studio's Stafford and Virginia Beach locations, where she continues to shape the studio's teaching philosophy, curriculum, and educational programs. Her students have earned numerous scholarships, performed at Carnegie Hall, and consistently receive top honors in regional ensembles and competitions. She has also been recognized as Inside NoVA's Best Music Instructor for three consecutive years (2019–2021). |
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