Who We Are &
What We Teach
Annette Batemon
Founder & CEO
Annette Batemon has her Bachelors of Music Education, focusing in voice and clarinet. She was the art and choir teacher at Sallisaw Middle School for 10 years, where she was voted teacher of the year. She has been teaching private lessons for more than 20 years and has been a band director for 3 years.
Specialist: Voice, piano, band instruments, violin, cello, and art.
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Cale Connelly
Piano Specialist
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Dale got his first guitar at 3 years old, and it changed his life forever. As a teen he studied his favorite artists (Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed). As a teenager he played for many local bands.His professional career spans for well over 50 years. He has shared the stage with such greats as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Diamond Rio, Eddie Rabbit, Crystal Gale, Charlie Pride, and Buck Owens. He spent 2 years as lead guitarist for award winning Joe Nichols. He spent almost 20 years working the showrooms in the Nevada circuit. Needless to say music has been his life. He teaches all aspect of guitar playing including bass guitar.
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​Specialist: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, & Electric Bass
Chad McMath
Trumpet, Guitar, & Voice
Chad teaches trumpet, guitar and voice. He has played both instruments for over 25 years. He excelled in both band and choir in school and has lead worship at many churches over the years. Chad is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church and the founder of Sallisaw Area Youth Choir.
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Specialist: Trumpet, acoustic guitar, & voice
Dale Bates
Guitar Specialist
Dale got his first guitar at 3 years old, and it changed his life forever. As a teen he studied his favorite artists (Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed). As a teenager he played for many local bands.His professional career spans for well over 50 years. He has shared the stage with such greats as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Diamond Rio, Eddie Rabbit, Crystal Gale, Charlie Pride, and Buck Owens. He spent 2 years as lead guitarist for award winning Joe Nichols. He spent almost 20 years working the showrooms in the Nevada circuit. Needless to say music has been his life. He teaches all aspect of guitar playing including bass guitar.
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​Specialist: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, & Electric Bass
Parker Mahar
Piano Specialist
Parker was a student of mine for 6 years. He is a very talented pianist as well as a very patient and intuitive teacher. He works well with students of all ages and abilities.
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