Lydia Culpepper owns and operates Culpepper Studios in Cumming, GA, offering piano lessons to students ranging in age from 4 to adult (beginning to advanced levels). Ms. Culpepper holds degrees from the Univ. of Memphis (M.M in Piano Perofrmance, Piano Pedagogy) and Lee University. She currently studies jazz piano with Kevin Bales of Marietta, GA. With over 15 years' experience, Ms. Culpepper offers a diverse program for students interested in classical music, jazz or church music. Students have many opportunities to perform, and may also choose to enter piano festivals and competitions. "My main objective with each student is to foster a love for music and playing the piano. Each person is unique with his/her own special talents, and it is my job to nurture and grow those gifts."