Meet Our Instructors
Lesson Adventures is home to a team of experienced, student-centered musicians who love to teach. Explore our instructors below and find the perfect fit for your goals.
Jen Saad
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.
Jodi Howe
Vocal Coaching
Jodi Howe is a distinguished vocal coach renowned for her expertise in guiding individuals toward unlocking their full vocal potential. Her journey in the world of voice began over forty years ago, honing her own skills as a performer across various platforms, from stage to studio and beyond. Through years of dedicated practice and performance, Jodi has cultivated a deep understanding of the intricacies of the human voice, allowing her to connect with her students on a profound level.
Jodi Howe specializes in vocal coaching in Contemporary, Musical Theater, Worship and Jazz. She is currently accepting students 12 years and older who have moderate to advanced experience.
Elaine Wolochuk
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.
Autumn Brand
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.
Whether you are picking up music for the first time, or picking up a new instrument, Lesson Adventures is the right place! Our teachers are music professionals who are ready to help music students at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced stages of learning with online lessons.
We love to inspire our students to learn and to enjoy playing music for the rest of their lives. We want to share our experience, knowledge, and techniques to the next generation so they too, might have the same passion for music. We offer music lessons for:
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