Specialties
Private Music Lessons
Live Performance School
Broadway Shows
Recitals
History
Established in 2009.
Music Makers was started in December 2009 by Drew & DeeGee Thow. Born of their love of teaching music and wanting to share their knowledge and passion with as many music lovers as possible. Since then we've developed ways of teaching that make the student WANT to learn more. In August 2016, Robert Smith, piano and voice instructor, chose to carry on the torch of Music Makers and continue to help it grow. Moving forward the school has acquired many talented instructors who have helped shaped it into a flourishing music haven for any aspiring musician or performer to explore being in a band, singing on Broadway, or just to connect with a community of passionate artists and students.
Meet the Business Owner: Robert S.
Robert is the owner and operator of Music Makers. He teaches piano, voice, guitar, bass, and drums (beginner/intermediate/advanced and all ages starting as young as 4). He is great with kids and adults alike. He's had ample experience in music performance - touring around the world playing concerts in countries like Indonesia, Australia, Russia, and Japan - was a touring member for the Norfolk based rock group, MAE (Capitol Records, Tooth & Nail Records). Currently he performs regular gigs around Hampton Roads, solo (Musicplayer) and with bands (Ladada). His expertise is piano and singing but he has a multi-instrumental understanding of music (proficient in piano, guitar, drums, bass, etc).
"My goal with each student is to help instill a desire and passion to explore the deeper side of music. I try to keep my lessons fun, exciting, and interactive. Teaching another person how to play, understand, and feel music is something that makes me come alive."