TRACKSIDE TEACHERS

Victoria Henson VOICE/PIANO

Victoria has been teaching and performing professionally since 2011. She started her music journey as a child, where she taught herself how to play piano, and sang in her local church. She began singing competitively as a child in local and State competitions, and has won countless awards throughout her lifetime. She began to further her education, and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Shorter University, formerly known as “The Julliard of the South.” With a focus in Voice Performance/Pedagogy, and minor in Piano Performance. She has made a dynamic career in teaching, and has been blessed to perform in countless recording, and theatrical performances; including a 2 week long continental tour through the UK, and South Africa, where she debuted as a soloist with the Shorter Chorale. She is a certified Vocal Pedagogue, and has a collegiate certification of the Elementary Methods: “Kodaly Method”. Victoria enjoys teaching and performing many genres, including: Opera/Classical, Music Theatre, R&B, Jazz, and more!

Victoria has taught both one-on-one, and in large group music education and choral atmospheres. Her one-on-one approach to teaching adapts to the specific needs, wants and learning styles of each student. She is well versed in Music Theory, and teaching by ear. She thoroughly enjoys being a part of the growth of each of her students, and watching their accomplishments come to life! She also loves cute things, and loves adding to her Hello Kitty collection.

Dylan Cornell GUITAR/BASS
Dylan has been teaching and playing music professionally since 2006. In 2007 he expanded his musical education/background by attending the Atlanta Institute of Music. Around this time he began doing studio sessions for Cliff Davies (Ted Nugent, If) which began his career as a session musician as well. He toured with many different bands from 2010 until his most recent touring gig with Whey Jennings the grandson of Waylon Jennings. Dylan plays many styles including Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues etc.

Dylan has a one on one approach to teaching that adapts to the specific needs, wants and learning style of each student. He likes to inspire others to have the same joy and passion for music that he does.

Dylan is currently in the band Solid State Radio as well as his own band the Dylan Cornell Project. You can see him play all over the South East in between teaching students at Trackside Music.

GEORGE HAMILTON DRUMS/PERCUSSION

George has become known as one of the most versatile and sought-after drummers in the music business. His broad experience ranging from Funk, Blues, Rock, Latin, Jazz, and Fusion makes him invaluable in any situation. George's warm, easy-going down-to-earth manner is refreshing from one of the most seasoned Regional Drummers. George's perfect balance between professionalism, strong work ethic, perfect meter, and congeniality make him the perfect colleague in any situation. George has earned a much-respected name in the music community across the country.

George's first teacher was Conway Villars at the age of 10, Conway started with rudimentary snare drum technique, then moving into reading drum set sheet music at age 11. At the age of 18, George studied with Gordy Knudston, a well-respected Minneapolis legend learning drum set technique and how to play musically as a drummer and adding a wealth of creative chops for George's arsenal.

Today, George continues to perform and record with countless musicians, talent agencies, and recording studios.

George's favorite advice to drummers?

"Be a musical drummer, concentrate on keeping the meter solid so it makes the musicians around you shine. Make your audience want to dance with you, and of course play dynamically and with feel”.

Kylie has been playing the piano since she was eight. At fifteen, she taught a family friend piano and realized how much she loved sharing her passion for music with others. She is a classically trained pianist, perfectly happy to wax poetic about the merits of Beethoven, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff, but she has also been on and led worship teams at her church since she was twelve years old. When teaching her students, she keeps both sides of her experience in mind, encouraging them to play both the great classics and other songs they may be more familiar with. 

Kylie is a graduate student who loves learning, almost too much. You can usually locate her by following a trail of books. Her philosophy is that love is the beginning of knowledge. Once a student learns to love playing the piano, they will become unstoppable. Some students love Minecraft songs, and others love to go “by the book.” Some love composing and writing songs, others love learning by ear. She tailors her teaching method to each student, allowing the student’s curiosity to be the guide. 

When she is not playing her blue upright piano named Clara, she is probably outside, either watering the garden, sitting on the porch, or walking her Bichon Frise, Ryder.