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Piano, Guitar, Vocal, Violin, Ukulele

Every instructor on our team is highly sought after, accomplished, and classically trained. Many are working, performing musicians. All aspire to provide a gift: a life-long love of music. We believe children and adult learners make the most progress when their teacher deeply loves and lives music. That passion is contagious and it shows up in every lesson, every week.

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Founder & Studio Director Lead Piano Instructor

Jen Saad is the founder and studio director of Lesson Adventures, a music school built on the belief that quality music education should be accessible, flexible, and inspiring.

Her journey with music began at the piano at age five, where she was classically trained and developed a lifelong passion for teaching. Fifteen years ago, Jen began her career as a piano instructor, building what started as a small studio into a thriving program.

In 2020, Jen shifted her in-person studio to a fully virtual format. By doing so, she expanded her reach to students across the country and perfected the art of online teaching.

Piano Instructor

Elaine began piano at age three and earned a Music Performance minor in Piano from North Carolina State University. She has worked extensively as a pit musician, church pianist, and accompanist for choirs, jazz ensembles, and theatrical productions.

Performance highlights include the Royal College of Music in London and the National Theatre in Costa Rica. She has received the NC State Department of Performing Arts and Technology Performing Artist Award and First Place in the Crescendo International Piano Competition, which led to a performance at Carnegie Hall.

Elaine’s collaborative spirit and passion for teaching inspire students to grow musically and confidently.

Violin Instructor

Autumn Brand is a classically trained violinist with 28 years of experience, skilled in composition, songwriting, pop music arrangement, teaching, performance, improvisation, vocals, and music production.

An award-winning composer and performer, she fronts the Raleigh-based Americana band The One Eighties, previously recording with Grammy-winning producer Ben Fowler for Loud & Proud Records with New Reveille.

Guitar • Ukulele • Bass • Piano

Chris is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, performer, and educator with more than 25 years of teaching and performance experience. His diverse musical background and deep expertise across classical, rock, jazz, blues, flamenco, and contemporary styles allow him to connect with students of all ages and skill levels, helping them build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.

He believes music lessons should be structured, organized, and FUN! Chris specializes in tailoring lessons to each student’s individual interests, goals, and learning style. Whether a beginner is taking their very first steps or an experienced student is looking to refine advanced technique, sight-reading, music theory, or improvisation, he creates engaging lessons that build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a lifelong love of music.

Chris teaches guitar (classical, rock, jazz, blues, flamenco, and contemporary), ukulele, bass, and piano to students of all ages and experience levels. As a parent himself, he creates a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable, challenged, and excited to grow.

Chris holds a Master of Music degree from East Carolina University and a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University, where he graduated magna cum laude, following classical studies at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Throughout his career, he has maintained an active performance schedule, sharing the stage with renowned artists including ZZ Top, Alison Krauss, John Prine, Hubert Laws, Black Eyed Peas, Bill Frisell, and Johnny Winter.

Known for his patient, encouraging, and real-world teaching style, Chris is passionate about helping students of all ages discover the joy of making music and achieving their personal musical goals.