ABOUT DANA

LEARN FROM A RECOGNIZED LEADER

Dana Martin has helped dozens of students achieve their dreams of playing professionally and for ministry as well as becoming teachers themselves for 40+ years.

Through years of experience she has developed her own unique way of teaching, coaching and mentoring students to become the pianists and keyboardists they desire to be.

For more than two decades Dana has served with her husband, Anthony as Co-Music Director for the Kentucky Ministries Network of the Assemblies of God. They've partnered together to bring other worship leaders, vocalists and musicians together for state-wide worship services for Kentucky Assemblies of God events. They've hosted worship conferences, bringing in nationally known speakers and worship leaders such as J. Daniel Smith, Mark Condon and more. Dana and Anthony also hold workshops at the local level in churches all across the state. And they’re actively involved in their home church worship experience, leading parishioners into the presence of God every week.

Dana also serves as an evaluator for fine arts competitions at the state and national levels, and several of her students are award winners.

She’s studied under various teachers and musicians from diverse backgrounds, who have widely varying teaching styles and philosophies.

She has experience playing many styles of piano, including classical, praise and worship, gospel, jazz, ragtime, and various styles of popular music and has played professionally in a variety of settings. Dana has also studied songwriting and enjoys writing and performing original music.

Dana currently serves as the pianist and co-music director at LifePoint Church in Lexington, Kentucky. She has a passion for worship music—contemporary and traditional—and especially enjoys teaching this type of music to students who are interested. Because she understands passion for music, she loves helping students achieve their musical passion as well.

Dana believes learning music should be fun as well as educational, and this philosophy is reflected in her teaching style. She teaches ear-training, improvisation and transposing to all her students, a unique quality you won’t find in many teachers.

PIANO EXPRESS TEACHERS

ABOUT CARMEN

LEARN FROM AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER
Hello! My name is Carmen Geraci, and I have been in love with music my whole life. I started playing on a toy piano when I was a young boy and kept going until I earned a degree in music. Since then I have worked various related jobs-radio producer. music retailer, writer and performer-until I settled in as a teacher. I am so happy to join Dana Martin Studio, where I can continue to share my love of music.

ABOUT ISSAC

LEARN FROM A DEDICATED MUSICIAN

TEACHER AIDES

ABOUT MAE

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH CARE AND KNOWLEDGE
Mae, born and raised just outside Winchester Kentucky, is a soon-to-be graduate of Lexington Catholic High School. Mae's passion for music ignited at the age of three, sparked by her mother's inspiration through shared duets of pieces like "Vera's Theme" and "Song for Anna."

Mae's heart resonates deeply with Romantic era music, particularly the works of Liszt, Chopin, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninov. She also enjoys the iconic sounds of Queen, ABBA, Elvis Presley, and the Eagles, among other artists from the 50s to the 80s, perfect for road trips.

A highlight of Mae's musical experiences includes attending GSA in 2023, where she explored diverse genres beyond classical music, venturing into jazz improvisation and pit orchestra performances. This experience fostered a love for musical exploration, overcoming initial intimidation.

Beyond the piano, Mae is an active member of the LC Band as a flutist, participates on the LC archery team, and provides musical accompaniment for church services at St. Joseph Church in Winchester. In her free time, Mae enjoys hiking, skiing, reading, cooking, baking, singing, and learning languages.

Mae's guiding philosophy for students is: "Challenges are good for growth! Don’t be discouraged when something is difficult; just remember that even small progress is good progress."

OFFICE STAFF

ABOUT ETHAN

EFFECIENT SUPPORT WITH A FREINDLY TOUCH

Ethan Abrams is a junior at Lafayette High School with a passion for music and archery. He has studied piano under Dana for several years and is active in several honor programs, including the National Honor Society and National Beta Club.

Ethan contributes to his school community through the Lafayette Chorale, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Student Council, while also participating in archery. He volunteers with local organizations like the Salvation Army and God's Pantry to make a positive impact in Lexington.

Ethan's love for piano was sparked when he was very young by his grandfather, who would play the keyboard each time Ethan went for a visit. He strives to make him proud with each and every performance.

As the office administrator at DMS, Ethan manages phone lines, calendars, and events, while always maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment, offering support to students, and aiming to make each student's day a little brighter.

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