Meet The Team

Obtained her Associate's Degree in Music from East Los Angeles College (ELAC). She recently graduated with her degree in Music Education from the University of Pacific (UOP). With over 15 years of choral experience, Susan has been a featured soprano soloist for ELAC's Chamber Chorale, the South Coast Chorale, and UOP's Pacific singers. Susan has a passion and love for music. She desires to encourage the children she teaches to explore the beauty of music.

A multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer. He is an alumnus of San Joaquin Delta College and California State University, Stanislaus.  Brandon is a Praise & Worship Leader at his church, where he also uses his time to teach upcoming musicians.

A multi-instrumentalist and producer from Los Angeles, California. Proficient in Gospel, Funk, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and many other styles. His philosophy when I come to music is to play what you feel, keep it clean, and keep it tight. 

Aaron is a producer and teaches private music lessons and has been doing so for 5 years. Experienced in teaching students between the ages of 3 years to 56 years old. His passion for teaching stems from his love of music and his desire to share that love with others. Aaron always encourages his students to be willing to try and never be afraid of “wrong notes” as well as “practice, practice, practice”. 

Born and raised in Stockton, Ca., I grew up singing, dancing, and playing sports. Today, in my free time I love to roller skate, play, or listen to music, and spend time with family. I learned to play guitar when I was 13 years old, and I still enjoy playing today. I specialize in rhythm guitar on the acoustic.

 Is an active educator, conductor, and composer who primarily works in the San Joaquin Valley and bay area of California. Robert graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a California State Teaching Credential. Robert currently teaches in Stockton Unified School District while pursuing his Master of Music in music education. He believes that all students should have equal and uninterrupted access to music and arts education. He is happy to be working with Out of the Box Music Arts to improve his beloved central valley community.

Jeff has a passion for music, which he loves sharing with kids. Using his skillset to teach guitar at Out the Box Music Arts is a great way for him to pass to use his skills. 

Originally from Chicago, Shazza Lyons has studied music for over a decade. Currently a Music Therapy student at the University of the Pacific, Lyons studies with Eric Dudley and Melissa Fulkerson to hone in her Classical and Jazz voice skills. She participates actively in the Conservatory of Music, regularly performing as a singer as well as on guitar and saxophone. 

Bay Area-born and melody-driven, Lauren Haile is a soulful singer-songwriter who sings, strums, tickles the keys, and produces her own original music. When she’s not crafting tunes, she’s studying to heal through music—currently earning her Master’s in Music Therapy at University of the Pacific.

Hi there! I’m Shannon Shepherd—a 21-year-old vocal enthusiast studying Music Education (with a voice focus!) at the University of the Pacific. Singing is my passion, and I can’t wait to share the joy of music and make some magic with all of you! 🎵💫

🎸 At 33, Justin’s been rocking the guitar for over two decades—yep, since he was just a kid! A proud alum of Cosumnes River College’s music program, he’s recorded two albums and hit the road with the indie rock band The Somebody’s. These days, you can catch him lifting spirits and laying down sweet guitar licks as part of the worship teams at RLC Galt and Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton. Whether on stage or in church, Justin brings heart, soul, and serious six-string skills wherever he goes!