Elk Grove School of Music Specializing in Piano Instruction
Helping student reach their full potential through the power of music!
About the Instructor
Tomilee Deatherage, the director of Elk Grove School of Music, has been teaching music for more than 16 years. She enjoys utilizing a variety of instructional methods in both private and group settings
Tomilee designed a unique studio in 1999, which incorporates technology to further enhance her student’s theory and ear training. Her style of piano instruction includes not only teaching by note but the use of a personally developed method by which she works with students on playing songs by ear. Tomilee continues to regularly attend conventions, workshops, concerts, and training seminars to keep her school current with technology and materials.
She is a member and certified instructor through the Music Teachers' Association of California. She is an accompanist for soloist, choir and vocal groups while also performing for weddings and various ceremonies. Tomilee has participated in choirs as both soloist and choir director. She has been a licensed Kindermusik educator working with children as young as 6 months of age.
Tomilee has worked with children and adults in both private and public school settings. Currently she is the music director for Rock Tabernacle church, Rancho Cordova, CA. She has a passion for music and seeing her students succeed. She also enjoys sharing music and quality time with her husband, J.R., and two children, Starla and Spencer.
