Eric Stevens has taught more than 2500 students on guitar, bass, and other fretted stringed instruments over the last 42 years. For the last 15 years, Eric has been a teacher with Star Music Academy.

After touring the United States in both rock and R&B bands, Eric earned his degree at the University of South Carolina where he studied both classical guitar and music composition. Eric went on to lead his own Hendrix cover band, in addition to a specialization in interpreting the works of Django Reinhardt. His musical activities have included arranging music, performing with theater orchestras, and producing and performing for radio and TV commercials. He is fluent in a wide range of styles including Classical, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Bossa (Brazilian) and Carnatic (Indian Classical) music.

Eric found his passion in teaching. He has shared his gifts not only in the recording studio, but also in public and private schools. Now the author of an original guitar method, Eric currently offers instruction in guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, and music theory and composition.

Svetlana Royal received her teaching degree in music from the College of Music in Penza, Russia.

After college, Svetlana gained further experience as a choral and piano instructor while teaching in public schools. During this time, Svetlana was also a regular performer with the Russian Penza Philharmonic. She performed consistently for 12 years and was awarded a Superior Performance Proficiency Rating.

In 2002, Svetlana moved to the United States. She immediately began teaching piano and voice and has provided training to numerous students who have been accepted to schools such as Westminster Choir College, Eastman School of Music, Savannah College of Art and Design, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Greensboro, Salem College, Wingate, Liberty University, and many more – all of which offered her students full or partial scholarships.

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Saxophonist Antron Rearden has been playing the saxophone since the age of eleven. Antron is a native of Columbia, SC. He holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Music from Winthrop University where he studied with Dr. Phil Thompson, and Tim Gordon. He has also studied with Lloyd Weinberg, Dr. David Kirby and world renown Classical saxophonist James Houlik, among others. While at Winthrop he also studied flute and clarinet and has performed on them in various ensembles.

After graduation, Antron went to perform with groups, such as, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The O'Jays, Archie Bell, The Drifters, The Fabulous Kays, Right to Party, The Men Of Distinction, Wateree Sax Quartet, Eugene Dykes Big Band, A Sign Of The Times Big Band, The Coalition Big Band Of Charlotte N.C. and The Riverland Band.​Antron believes that music transcends all genres, cultures, and ages.

His musical motto is “Music is the universal language - The world would be a better place if people would dance like no one is looking, sing like no one is listening, and love as if you have never been hurt”.

"Music comes easy to me. I love playing in different settings and for all kinds of occasions; playing for life changing moments brings joy to my soul." - Antron Rearden

Born in Anderson, SC, Brent has taught students of all ages for the past 10 years. He received his Master's of Music in Viola Performance from the University of South Carolina, studying with Dr. Daniel Sweaney. His time apart from teaching consists of playing viola for various orchestras in the area, including the South Carolina Philharmonic. Brent strives to create an educational, yet fun, learning environment for all of his students, tailoring his approach to the learning style of each student.