Rhonda Rice Hatfield - Owner Piano, Voice & Theory Instructor

Rhonda Rice Hatfield is a lifelong musician and passionate piano teacher with over 20 years of experience. She began playing piano at the age of 6 and quickly discovered her love for music. By 12, she was filling in as the church pianist and exploring other instruments. Her performance experience blossomed at Country Village Restaurant in Tickfaw, Louisiana, where she and other children of the restaurant owners formed a band known as The Potscrubbers—a local favorite.

Rhonda earned her Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she also performed with the Wind Symphony, Jazz Lab Band, and Bella Voce women’s choir. She studied under several notable instructors and developed a strong foundation in both classical training and improvisation.

In 2009, Rhonda began teaching private piano lessons from her home. She works with students of all ages and skill levels, offering instruction in piano, music theory, and vocal performance. She has a special passion for teaching students with disabilities and exceptionalities and is dedicated to making music accessible to everyone.

Currently, Rhonda serves as the Music Director at Courtney Christian School in Hammond, LA, and as the pianist at her church. She’s also completing her certification in Music Education and plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Music Theory.

Rhonda lives in Loranger with her husband, Nathan. They have four children. She is excited to continue inspiring a new generation of musicians and believes that anyone can learn to play and use their musical gifts to glorify God.

"Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully and shout for joy!"

Psalm 33:3

"Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, rejoice......"

Philippians 4:4-8

Dana Morse - Piano Instructor

Mrs. Dana loves to teach people how to play the piano and also loves to play the piano herself! She plays for her church, weddings, funerals, and regularly accompanies the LMEA Honor Choirs. Mrs. Dana holds a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Piano Performance (SLU 2001) and a Master of Music Degree in Piano Pedagogy (LSU 2004). She has taught class piano and private lessons at LSU (2001-2004) as well as class piano, applied piano and piano pedagogy at SLU (2004-2013). She has been teaching private piano lessons since 1997.

Mrs. Dana lives in Hammond with her husband, Dillon and her two sons, Jonah and Eli.

"..cast all your anxieties on him, because He cares for you."

1 Peter 5:7

Jaycee Teague - Guitar Instructor

Jaycee Teague has had a love for music ever since she was born. She grew up in a very musical family and was inspired by the many great musicians around her. She has played guitar for 6 years and currently serves as a guitarist on her church's worship team. She can often be found around town playing for local restaurants and events. Jaycee also enjoys writing and producing music, specifically acoustic instrumentals. She is a 2024 high school graduate and will be attending Southeastern Louisiana University as a marketing major with a minor in music. Jaycee has a passion for teaching guitar and showing others how music can impact their lives.

"For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its shoots will not cease. Though its root grow old in the earth and its stump die in the soil, yet at the scent of water it will bud and put out branches like a young plant."

Job 14:7-9

Kelsey Jones - Violin/Beginner Piano Instructor

Kelsey Jones began taking violin lessons at the Southeastern Louisiana University Community Music School at the age of 10, studying first with Ms. Jivka Duke and later with Dr. Victor Correa-Cruz. At the age of 14, Ms. Kelsey joined the Southeastern Symphony Orchestra and began teaching violin and piano from home. During high school, she won the Southeastern Community Music School Concerto Competition and had the opportunity to perform a solo with the SLU Symphony Orchestra. After graduating high school, Ms. Kelsey continued studying under Dr. Correa-Cruz, played in the SLU Orchestra as part of a music minor, and taught at SLU Community Music School. In 2024, Ms. Kelsey won first place in her age group in the Rapides Concerto Competition and performed a solo with Rapides Symphony Orchestra. Since the age of 15, Ms. Kelsey has enjoyed playing violin at her church almost every Sunday.

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3:22-23