Managment & Staff

~ OWNER ~

Sarah Walker is the Master Teacher and owner/creator of Sarah Walker Studios, Violin Karate and The Piano Lab.  Sarah is passionate about finding creative and Innovative ways to teach music to kids, always seeking to make learning FUN! She has years of international, private and public school teaching experience, giving her a broad world-wide view of music pedagogy. Sarah also believes strongly in mentoring and developing young teachers so she has worked tirelessly developing a mentorship program within her studio, allowing her to give bright young teachers a confident start while providing top-notch music opportunities for students. In her spare time, she enjoys being home with her family, creating DIY's and tinkering in her garden. 

~ STUDIO ADVISER ~

Dr. Tim Walker is the studios biggest fan and active community cheerleader. He holds many degrees in various fields but his biggest accomplishment is the way he loves and nurtures his family, friends and all those who are lucky enough to meet him along life's path. He serves the studio as a piano teacher, professional adviser and most of all, Sarah Walker's personal chef. :) 

He is currently the Minister of Music at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson, MS where he leads the choir and orchestra each Sunday. Dr. Walker's favorite place to be (other than the kitchen) is on a conductors podium where he has led orchestras around the world. 

~ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 

OPERATIONS MANAGER ~

Nairi Seker is a native of Turkey and holds a Master's Degree in Violin Performance. She is in her last year of the Artist Diploma program at Belhaven University and is also pursuing her Yoga Teaching certification. Nairi loves exploring the connection between physical awareness and violin education, often blending yoga, breathing techniques, and meditation into her lessons. Her infectious enthusiasm and joy create a warm and uplifting atmosphere for everyone she meets! Aside from teaching, Nairi enjoys performing with various orchestras in the Jackson area and happily serves as the Music Director at First Presbyterian Day School.

~ STUDIO MANAGER ~

 Chellie Revord comes to us with over 33 years of classroom or administrative experience.  A lifelong educator, Chellie received her Master’s degree in Education and taught throughout the state.  During her years in education she served on numerous boards to strengthen the foundation of education and to enhance opportunities for all children. As our Attendance Assistant, Chellie is responsible for getting students from Point A to Point B and, sometimes, even to Point C!  She’s excited to be a part of our team and looks forward to watching the students’ progress. 

~ VIOLIN & PIANO INSTRUCTOR ~

Tyler Dennis was born and raised in Houston, TX. Tye Is currently the Early Childhood Performing Arts Teacher at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Jackson, MS.

Additionally, she is a professional musician (violinist, singer & composer/arranger) and a member of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. She holds both her Bachelor and Master's degrees in Music Education from Jackson State University along with certifications in Orff Schulwerk. She is also the founder and owner of TyeSoulMusic. As a music educator and artist, she is spontaneous, creative, and always willing to  develop and cultivate new skills. She aspires to nurture students and their artistic gifts as well as accommodate interests in their unique journey to learning. She enjoys coffee shops, dancing, musicals, jazz, traveling and writing fresh, new music activities for her classroom. 

~ VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR & STAFF ACCOMPANIST ~

Mrs. Mary Lynn Donovan was born and raised in Minnesota but lived most of her life in Wisconsin. Music has always been her passion. She is equally a fantastic violinist and pianist. Her chosen career path took her down the Music Education road, where she taught strings, orchestra, vocal, and piano students for over 40 years. 

Alongside her teaching, she dedicated a tremendous amount of years to her local orchestra as Principal Second Violin in the Wisconsin Symphony. She has had the privilege of serving the church as music director and has performed on timeless occasions for various events throughout her life. We are thrilled to have such a refined teacher in our studio and have officially adopted her as our very own!