Chad, a longtime Newnan, Georgia resident, is a dedicated musician with an MBA, whose community service led him to co-found the More Music Foundation in 2021 to provide music education for at-risk students. He and his wife, Cori, enjoys recording, teaching music, and mountain trips.

Erin, a Point University graduate, has directed choirs at Madras Middle School in Newnan, GA, since 2005 and founded The Next Level Studio in 1999. Passionate about vocal performance, she has sung at notable events, including Carnegie Hall and the 1996 Olympic Opening Ceremony, and released a solo album, “Seasons,” in 2019.

Valerie, a 22-year Newnan resident, earned her Bachelor’s in Music from Point University. A former dermatology professional, she now teaches voice and actively volunteers. She lives downtown with her husband, Scott, and their four boys, sharing her passion for music and community.

Aaron, originally from Greenville, GA, is a Mercer finance graduate and the owner of True North Investments in LaGrange, GA. He serves on several local boards, including Habitat for Humanity and the Troup County Chamber of Commerce, and enjoys singing, volunteering, and spending time with his wife, Wendy, and children.

Tonya, a passionate percussionist and music lover, values the transformative power of music in bringing people together. As a devoted spouse and parent of three, she embraces creativity and joy, using art as a way to inspire and connect with others in the community.

Abigail Kimbell was born in Newnan, Ga and is now raising her daughter in the same supportive community. She received her Bachelors in Management and Hospitality from the Georgia State University and her Master’s in Business Administration at the University of West Georgia. In 2023, she received her certification as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner.

As a baby, she experienced significant hearing loss due to birth complications. Her mother used her education in music to utilize music therapy techniques to assist her in strengthening her ability to focus on sounds and strengthen her hearing. She has wonderful memories growing up singing in a trio with her mom and sister. Now, as a mother of an autistic daughter, she sees the healing power of music every day as it impacts her daughter’s mood and ability to focus.

To Abby and her family, music is more than a sound – it’s a way of healing.

Richard moved his family (wife and three daughters) to Newnan, GA in 2022. He has over 30 years of experience playing guitar. He currently serves as a musician on the worship team at SonRise Baptist Church. Richard also enjoys helping others speak God’s language of music.