GraceU Music Academy

GraceU Music Academy exists to cultivate musicians who recognize music as a gift from God to be developed with excellence and used in service to others.

We are an educational extension of GraceU, providing accessible, high-quality music instruction that develops technical excellence, artistic confidence, and meaningful opportunities for service. Through structured training, performance experiences, and mentorship, we seek to equip students to grow as musicians and, where desired, as faithful servants in the life of the church.

Meet our Instructors

  • Tiffany Arnone is a pianist and flutist with 30 years of musical experience.  She also serves on staff at Grace Baptist as the Director of the 4th–6th Grade Children’s Choir and Orchestra Administrator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from The Master’s University and has nearly 20 years of experience teaching private music lessons to students of all ages and levels. Tiffany has enjoyed a varied musical career as a solo performer, collaborative pianist, orchestral musician and ensemble coach.  As a teacher, she has loved watching her students thrive in national competitions, local festivals, Royal Conservatory examinations, and in their local churches.  She is passionate about helping students develop a strong musical foundation and a lifelong love of music while cultivating a heart to use their gifts in service in the local church, to the glory of God.

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  • David Ibarra is a violinist and teacher at Grace Music Academy. He has been performing in solo recitals, orchestral concerts, and private events, as well as teaching students of all ages, for over two decades. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance from The Master’s University, where he studied under several accomplished teachers who shaped his musical career. Having grown up performing, teaching, and learning music in the church, David is passionate about passing that gift on to others by helping students grow in both skill and love for music. He currently serves at Grace Baptist as the principal second violinist of the orchestra and as a member of the worship band. Outside of teaching and performing, David enjoys sharing coffee with friends, exploring new places, and spending time with his family.

  • Cameron Hartich is a professional oboist, teacher, and woodwind repair technician. He holds a Master of Music in Oboe Performance from San Diego State University and performs regularly with orchestras and ensembles throughout Los Angeles and across California.

    In addition to serving as Adjunct Professor of Oboe at The Master’s University, Cameron coaches woodwind students at schools throughout the area and teaches oboe, flute, clarinet, and saxophone to students of all ages and experience levels. He loves teaching students how to practice effectively, helping them become expressive and musical players, and encouraging them to develop their own unique voice as musicians. 

  • Kelly Marie Mack is an active performer in the industry, and owner of KM Performance Studio. With her BFA in Musical Theatre, she enjoys teaching acting, singing, audition prep, and vocal coaching. She has grown up at Grace, and serves in the theatre and music ministries. She is passionate about raising the next generation of performers and vocalists!