where musicians are made
From music lessons to the musician lifestyle.
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. Students often call on us to prepare for performing arts auditions, commercial gigs, American Idol, America's Got Talent, music festivals, College Prep and more. We're passionate about supporting aspiring young musicians and soon-to-be artists along their journey to success.
Meet your Instructors.
Our hand-picked instructors are seasoned musicians, performers and teachers in their fields. All they ask of you is to bring the same passion and commitment to your lessons that they bring!
Se habla español.
Get Schooled.
Lannie Battistini
Owner, Principal
Piano, Keyboards, Commercialized Vocals, Performance, Music Theory, Technique, Sight Reading, College Prep, Arranging, Compositions, and Songwriting Workshop and Professional Music Production (Instruction in PROTOOLS®)
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 over 150 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.
He’s a
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
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 teaches in various music genres such as Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, All Latin andTropical genres, Reggae, Contemporary Gospel, Orchestral, and Neo-Classical. His classes consist of piano, commercialized vocalization, performance, music theory, arranging and compositions, songwriting, and professional music productions in PROTOOLS®. For more info, visit LannieBattistini.com
CODY BARTH
Vocal, Classical Vocal, Theatrical Vocal, Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Performance, Music Theory, Technique, & Sight Reading
BRITTANY GADDY
Clarinet, Vocal, Classical Vocal, Worship Vocal, Piano, Music Theory, Performance, Technique, Sight Reading, & College Prep
Se habla Español
jay puente
Drums, Percussion & Latin Percussion, Performance, Technique, Sight Reading, & Lead Instructor for Learn 2 Groove: World Beat Drum Lessons
Se habla Español
Natalia
Restrepo
Voice & Vocal Performance, Guitar, Ukulele, Performance, Music Theory, Technique, & Sight Reading
Se habla Español
jACK
MALDONADO
Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Sight Reading, Music Theory, Technique,
& Performance
Se habla Español
Jose
Vazquez
Saxophone,
Beginner Piano,
Music Theory,
Technique, Performance, Music Fundamentals
Se habla Español
Jackson
Cowley
Contemporary, Classical, & Musical Theater Voice, Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Harmonica,
Music Theory, Strings Technique, Performance, & Sight-Reading
Iesha
Martinez
Vocal Training, Vocal Performance, Piano,
Music Theory, Technique,
& Sight- Reading
Se habla Español
FeLIX
aLVAREz-LUNA
Violin, Piano, Performance, Music Theory, College Prep, Technique, Chamber Music, & Sight-Reading
Se habla Español
Rod
Alnord
Drums, Jazz Drums, Beginner Piano, Performance,
Music Theory, Technique,
& Sight Reading
Mwen pale Kreyol
Save your spot today!
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