where musicians are made
Our mission is simple:
To foster your creative potential.
For us, it's more than just school; we prepare students to reach their individual goals at all music levels. Students often call on us to prepare for performing arts auditions, worship team prep, commercial gigs, National Competitions (American Idol, America's Got Talent), music festivals, College Prep, School plays, or "just for the love of it".
We're passionate about ALL things music, from teaching aspiring young musicians to preparing new recording artists for their professional journey to success.
...with Excellence.
Get Schooled.
Our hand-picked Professional Instructors are seasoned musicians, performers and experienced teachers in their fields. All they ask of you is to bring the same passion and commitment to your lessons that they bring!
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Meet your Instructors.
Lannie Battistini
Owner, Principal
Lannie is an award-winning pianist, recording artist, songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer. For the past 35+ years, he has infused his undying love for musicianship into countless performances, productions, and everything in between.
As a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, he’s produced and/or been involved with over150 albums/singles across many genres. With 4 original jazz albums under his belt, Lannie knows what it takes to develop talent and artistry in aspiring musicians pursuing professional careers.
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LATIN GRAMMY® Award Winner Producer
2X GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD Winner as Arranger/Composer and Best Album of the Year
GRAMMY® Award Winner keyboardist
LATIN GRAMMY® Award Winner keyboardist
LATIN GRAMMY® Award Nominee as keyboardist/Pianist
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Lannie keeps up to date within the music industry as an active voting member: GRAMMY® Awards and LATIN GRAMMY® Awards.
As the director/owner of Hands In Motion School of Music, Lannie only brings excellence and also hand picks his Instructors to follow suit. Within the solid curriculum, HIMM school Instructors teach their students how to perform in various music genres such as Jazz, Worship, Gospel, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Funk, All Latin and Tropical genres, Reggae, Orchestral, and Neo-Classical.
Lannie currently provides lessons to intermediate/advanced students in piano, Jazz Improv, Professional Vocal Techniques, Professional Performance, Worship Performance Training, music theory, sight reading & College Prep. For advanced students he teaches Arranging/ Compositions and Music Productions. also songwriting workshops upon availability.
For more info, visit LannieBattistini.com
BRITTANY GADDY
Clarinet, Vocal, Classical Vocal, Worship Vocal, Piano, Music Theory, Performance, Technique, Sight Reading, & College Prep
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jay puente
Drums, Percussion & Latin Percussion, Performance, Technique, Sight Reading, & Learn 2 Groove: World Beats
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ERIKA
MALDONADO
Flute, Recorder (ages 5-8), Beginner Piano, Performance, Music Theory, Technique, & Sight Reading
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Michael
guardiola
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar,
& Bass (Beginner to Intermediate)
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FeLIX
aLVAREz-LUNA
Violin, Viola, Piano, Performance, Music Theory, College Prep, Technique, Chamber Music, & Sight-Reading
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Kari-Lynn
hastman
Classic Piano, Performance, Technique & Theory, Sight Reading, & College Prep
All of our instructors have the training and years of experience needed to help you reach your goals. More importantly, they are passionate about seeing their students learn and grow. See what we're all about by signing up for music lessons today.
Our Students
What does studying here do for you?
Jennifer's first album RELENTLESS debuted #10 on iTunes Gospel/Christian charts. Here's a photo from her CD Release Concert!
This student of 4 years goes by the artist name of JJosh. He was inspired to write a new song in the studio and released his debut single!
EJ is one of our most advanced piano students. He's been with us for 7 years! Mastering such difficult pieces at such a young age makes us excited for his future.
Jennifer's first album RELENTLESS debuted #10 on iTunes Gospel/Christian charts. Here's a photo from her CD Release Concert!
Testimonials
Why we love our jobs.
for the
growth
"My son has been studying under Lannie for several years and has perfected his voice immensely. I highly recommend this company for aspiring and independent artists that are serious about their craft and careers."
— Sasha, mother of a student