Voice
Terah Tucker
Bridge, Voice, Piano
Terah Tucker's musical journey as a pianist and singer/songwriter began at a very young age. Long before she was old enough to understand the intricacies of how music worked, she was mesmerized by its power. It was when she was 5 years old and had begun taking piano lessons that she discovered the art of writing songs, little knowing it would eventually be one of her greatest passions. Terah has spent many years playing piano and flute for church services and other events, and singing in various college ensembles, including operas, the Clayton State Chorale, and Chamber Choir. Since completing her bachelor’s degree in music composition in 2002, Terah has taught both piano and voice lessons, and has led worship in several churches. She has also released three albums and hosted a podcast showcasing independent Christian music artists that was featured on a local south Atlanta radio station. Terah loves inspiring others to begin their own musical journey and is excited to be a part of The Music Garden family!
Anya Bray
Voice
Anya Bray is from Newnan, Georgia and she is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts. She is an actress, singer, and performer. At the early age of 3, she began learning dance skills in Hip Hop, Praise, Contemporary dance, and Jazz. She has performed in some local plays and film productions. If she is not performing then she is helping her community with volunteer work and teaching Vocal Lessons. Anya’s career goal is to write, direct, and produce movies as well as television series that include music. She desires to bring more representation to the industry as an actress. Anya wants to inspire young artists by showing them that they can do anything they put their hearts and minds into. Anya is excited to be a part of The Music Garden family!
Brianna (Bri) McGeehan
Voice, Piano, Guitar
Brianna McGeehan was born into a musical family and began studying and playing music at age 5. The daughter of a music teacher/musician and composer, music was just a part of everyday life. After a childhood spent studying classical violin, piano, voice, and musical theater, Brianna spent a gap year through New College of California studying music in both India and Tanzania. Coming from a western traditional musical background, she relished this new musical understanding.
She then attended Naropa University in Boulder Colorado seeking a BFA in performance. At Naropa her musical understanding was once again broadened while studying voice science, voice movement therapy and Feldenkrais. She also studied Jazz and gospel piano, breaking away from her traditional music background and gaining new understanding. When a sudden turn of events led to the dissolution of the BFA program she was in, she moved to Brooklyn New York where she began writing songs and playing guitar.
After some years focused on writing and performing she decided to head back to school and study Music Therapy at Marylhurst University in Lake Oswego Oregon. At this time she also began teaching out of her Dad's music studio and then her own studio in Portland Oregon. In the end she received an interdisciplinary degree with a focus in music as she had switched gears to performing and teaching music.
Music therapy training truly shaped who Brianna is as a teacher. Brianna teaches Voice, Piano, guitar and songwriting. Sharing the joy of music is one of her greatest passions.
Alexandria (Alë) Payne
Voice
Alexandria (Alë) Payne is an award-winning vocalist, educator, and arts leader whose professional career began long before formal conservatory training. As a child performer, she toured nationally with Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway – Gazelle National Tour while still in elementary school, marking an extraordinary “big break” that launched her professional journey prior to traditional training.
Following her two-year tour, she returned home and began formal study, quickly distinguishing herself on both state and national stages. She is the first student from Georgia to win the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards) at the Minskoff Theatre. A proud graduate of Tri-Cities High School, Alexandria follows in the legacy of legendary alumni. Offered full scholarships to Carnegie Mellon University and The Juilliard School, Alexandria intentionally chose to attend an HBCU - Dillard University.
In addition to her performance career, Alexandria is an independent recording artist who has written, vocal produced, and performed every song on her self-released studio albums. She has led and built theater programs at prominent Georgia high schools, all while teaching chorus, drama, and business theater.
Alexandria is deeply passionate about ensuring that conservatory-level arts training is accessible to all students, regardless of background. She believes that gifts are meant to be used for the edification of others, and she has dedicated her life’s work to cultivating excellence, discipline, and confidence in the next generation of artists. She is honored to bring her experience, mentorship, and artistry to The Music Garden as a Voice Instructor.