The Afterschool Music Program (AMP) includes a mix of group classes, creative projects, ensemble and private lessons. In addition to these group instructors, AMP students also meet with private lessons instructors from our Lesson Faculty. For biographical information about instructors who teach private lessons, please select the instrument of choice.
Diana Orozco is an accomplished music educator and administrator with nearly 20 years of leadership experience and over 30 years as a dedicated teacher. A graduate of the Oberlin College-Conservatory, Diana has shaped music programs in schools, workshops, and summer camps throughout Atlanta. She served as the pre-primary through 6th grade music teacher at The Children’s School in Midtown from 2000 to 2013, and before establishing Community Music Centers of Atlanta, she maintained a thriving private piano studio. While much of her work has focused on elementary education, Diana also enjoys teaching high school and gap year students, mentoring new teachers, and designing engaging music curricula. She is passionate about fostering wellness and empowerment through music, ensuring students of all ages gain confidence, creativity, and a lifelong connection to the arts. Diana is committed to guiding students and fellow educators alike, building an inclusive and inspiring environment where music learners can thrive. When not playing the piano, Diana can be found hanging out with her dog Milo and visiting her adult daughters in LA and Martha's Vineyard.
Stephen Pepper is a Georgia native with a background in guitar and choral conducting. After completing his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University and his Master's degree at Georgia State University, he taught middle school choirs, guitar, voice, piano lessons, and general music at Sequoyah Middle School in Dekalb County. In 2018, Stephen joined the CMC Atlanta faculty to teach guitar, piano, voice, music appreciation, and children’s music skills. His philosophy is to teach not only to enjoy and be able to read western notation of music, but also nurture musical independence, understand historical context, and use singing skills to support the pillars of music.
Diana Orozco is an accomplished music educator and administrator with nearly 20 years of leadership experience and over 30 years as a dedicated teacher. A graduate of the Oberlin College-Conservatory, Diana has shaped music programs in schools, workshops, and summer camps throughout Atlanta. She served as the pre-primary through 6th grade music teacher at The Children’s School in Midtown from 2000 to 2013, and before establishing Community Music Centers of Atlanta, she maintained a thriving private piano studio. While much of her work has focused on elementary education, Diana also enjoys teaching high school and gap year students, mentoring new teachers, and designing engaging music curricula. She is passionate about fostering wellness and empowerment through music, ensuring students of all ages gain confidence, creativity, and a lifelong connection to the arts. Diana is committed to guiding students and fellow educators alike, building an inclusive and inspiring environment where music learners can thrive. When not playing the piano, Diana can be found hanging out with her dog Milo and visiting her adult daughters in LA and Martha's Vineyard.