The Music U Team
Jes Cleland
Owner/Music Teacher
Founder Jes Cleland, originally from southern California, launched Music U Class and Music U Studio in 2013 and has since taught weekly classes to numerous childcare centers and added over 100+ private music lesson students to the studio roster throughout the Nashville area. She specializes in Piano, Ukulele, Drum Set, and Bass lessons.
Cameron Cleland
Admin/Music Teacher
Cameron Cleland, a California native, has lived and worked as a professional musician in Nashville for the last 20+ years. Earning his bachelor of music degree from Belmont University, he currently teaches a variety of styles and instruments for all ages and specializes in Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano and Drum Set lessons.
Haley Giffin
Music Teacher
Haley Giffen grew up immersed in the music and theater world in her hometown of Hershey, PA. She is classically trained in piano, voice, guitar, and dance and has loved working with children both in and out of the theater. With her music philosophy always being to find the joy and fun in lessons, she currently teaches Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drum Set, and Ukulele.
Katherine Mathis
Music Teacher
Katherine Mathis, also known as Kat, has lived in Nashville for over 30 years and grew up singing and playing piano. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Trevecca Nazarene University and taught for MNPS for 11 years before deciding to freelance so she could have more freedom and flexibility as a mom of two. She considers herself an educator at heart, whether it’s teaching school, fitness, music, or her own children. She loves being an instructor at Lotus Learning Center and giving private Piano lessons for Music U!
Jackie French
Music Teacher
Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Jackie French brings over five years of experience teaching music (Guitar, Voice, Bass, Ukulele) with a personalized approach. Jackie is passionate about helping her students discover their own love for music and creativity. With a background as an indie rock artist, she infuses her teaching with a playful and engaging style, making music enjoyable and inspiring for every child!
Micah Martin
Music Teacher
Micah is a music producer, drummer, pianist, recording artist and songwriter originally from the coast of Maine. He began learning how to play the drums at the age of 6 and has been in love with music ever since. In addition to touring popular music venues/festivals and opening up for Grammy & Dove Award-winning artists, he also writes and records music at Halo Studios. He now has years of private music lesson experience both within schools and at students' homes, specializing in teaching both drums and piano.
Krystol Wade
Music Teacher
Krystol Wade, who is originally from Missouri, has been teaching piano for 10+ years and has a special love of guiding students in songwriting. She studied music composition in college, which then led her to move to Nashville to be immersed in a creative community. She specializes in Piano lessons for all ages!
Ashley White
Music Teacher
Ashley White is a lifelong singer and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. She’s passionate about seeing students love what they’re learning and creating a personal, fun approach to the process. She’s been singing her whole life and has made a career playing both her own songs and supporting other bands/artists in Nashville for almost 10 years now. She specializes in Piano and Voice lessons.