Encore! Performing Arts Training & Enrichment Center, 1723 N. Chestnut, Suite 201, Fayetteville, AR  72703.

Fayetteville, AR Encore performing arts training center. Private music lessons, guitar, drums, brass, winds, acting lessons, dance classes. Songwriting Instruction

Fayetteville, AR, Music Lessons, Private Music, Private Acting Lessons, Vocal Coach, Music Instruction, Piano, Voice, Guitar, Drums, Brass, Winds, Dance Classes, Songwriting Lessons, Springdale, Bentonville, Lowell, Rogers, Fayetteville, AR performing arts training center. Private music lessons, guitar, drums, brass, winds, acting lessons, dance classes. Songwriting Instruction, Musical, Music Instruction, Acting Workshops, piano and keyboards, music school, acting school, drama, country music, rock music, classical and opera, jazz and blues, broadway and musical theatre, music theory and composition, music theory instruction, voice teacher, piano teacher, band teacher

(Spring 2010)
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Our professionally-based performing & creative arts training center is built by professional creative & performing artists!  Our Directors, Staff, Artist-Instructors & Coaches ALL agree that our sincere mission is to effectively inspire, enrich and educate the hearts and minds of aspiring creative and performing artists of any age or levels of ability.

As well, we strive to provide definitive, expert instruction and support to seasoned artists- to equip, cultivate and perhaps broaden the talent and technical skills of even the most experienced artisans!
To view individual Instructor bios, scroll over name, then click on photo.
encore! Founder & Artistic Director

      Brian Yandell is a professional musical entertainer and actor fairly new to the NWA area.  He recently moved to Fayetteville, AR from Nashville, TN and continues to tour periodically, as a Guest Entertainer on leading cruise lines, for resorts, hotels and other venues worldwide.   In recent years, Brian has performed as a solo artist as well as appearing with other artists in the Country/Bluegrass, Pop, Jazz and Gospel music markets.

The Actor
      In July, 2009, Brian made his theatrical debut in NWA as “Curly” in the Arts Center of the Ozarks’ summer musical, Oklahoma!  His acting and musical theatre credits also include  performances at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (as "Joseph" in the Technicolor... and "Mr. Beaver"  in Lion, Witch & Wardrobe), Branson’s Shoji Tabuchi Theater and minor roles  in feature film ("Biloxi Blues," Indie projects) and commercials (such as "Kelloggs,"  "Bittner's," and "Campbell's.")..
read more about Brian at www.brianyandell.com
"I plan to continue to perform, compose and record, but what I REALLY am excited about at this phase of my professional career, is coaching & mentoring aspiring creative and performing artists..."

www.BrianYandell.com
Founder, Artistic Director
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Music & Technology Instructor
Music & Theatre Instructor
Music Instructor

~ Private & Class
Areas of Instruction
"Deep in the Ozarks there dwells an uncompromising desire to explore the possibilties of sonic expression. This small stitch of the world wide web serves as an athenaeum for such experiments; specifically those involving me. Here are a few folks with whom I've been working lately...  "
see and hear at
www.DrewPackard.com
  • Modern Guitar Methods
  • Classical Guitar
  • Jazz Guitar
  • Electric Bass
  • Double Bass
  • Music Theory
  • Fundamentals of  Piano/Keys
  • Improvisation
  • Computer Music- Finale! Sibelius - Cakewalk - ProTools - Logic - More
  • Composition & Arranging
The Singer/Pianist
Brian is an accomplished pianist and vocalists and In recent years, has performed with the likes of Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Tracy Lawrence, JoDee Messina, Gretchen Wilson, Rascal Flatts, and many other major artists in the Country/Bluegrass, Pop, Jazz and Gospel music markets.

The Songwriter
As a performing musical artist, Brian’s main influence is country and blues, but has other songwriting credits and collaborations in the gospel music market and radio as well.  Many of  his own songs have been recorded by major gospel music artists, two of which hit the top of the radio charts, “Remember Me,” by Priority, and “Center of Your Will,” as recorded by........             read more about Brian at www.brianyandell.com

The Recording Artist
Priority, WORD/Homeland Records- Nashville, TN
The Yandells, SONLITE Records- Nashville, TN
Peacemaker Children's Album,
BGV Master Session...      read more about Brian at www.brianyandell.com
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Drew Packard is a long-time Fayetteville resident and an active musician- much respected in the arts community as an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist.

With his own list of impressive musical mentors, including Dr. James Greeson, University of Arkansas; and, Mark Facci, Principal Bassist for the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Drew follows suit by providing artistic inspiration to his own students; dedicated to providing sound, insightful musical instruction in a variety
of formats. Drew has the ability to integrate traditional pedagogy with a technologically current and multi-culturalistic approach in order to meet the needs of the individual student.

As a performing artist, Drew continues his more than 10-year, professional career outside of the "lesson room,"  and has been fortunate enough to be on stage with many great artists including Earth, Wind and Fire, Inga Swearingen, She-e Wu, Greg Osby, Jack Wright, Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe, Garaj Mahal and many others.  Locally, he can be found working regularly with projects such as the Claudia Burson Trio, Fayetteville Funk Ensemble, 1 Oz. Jig, Kory Montgomery Band, and the Fayetteville Jazz Collective.  For his musical efforts, Drew is also the recipient of several Northwest Arkansas Music Awards as a part of his involvement in these and a number of other renowned and respected bands.

If you are walking down the infamous Dickson Street in Fayetteville on any given night, and happen to stroll into one of the many popular "hang-outs," quaint clubs or ecclectic venues featuring a "live" band, you are LIKELY to get to see and hear Drew performing.  These venues will include Teatro Scarpino- with the Claudia Burson Trio, the Smoke & Barrel Tavern, Soul Restaurant and Lounge, Majestic Lounge, and many more.

For a complete list of Drew Packard's upcoming performances and to hear audio clips of his recordings, visit Drew's professional performance website at www.drewpackard.com.

Updates to this page for Artist-Instructors are being maintained on Monday, December 14th.
Thank you for your patience and feel free to contact us for more information at 479-251-7100!
Vocalist          +          Actor          +          Hair & Make-up Artist          +          Production Designer      
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Instructor
Private Voice

Children's Voice

Piano Fundamentals

Musical Theatre

Infant Music Discovery

Stage Hair & Make-up

Costuming & Wardrobe

Intro to Theatre Design

Private & Class
Areas of Instruction
Madi McCormack is a one-of-a-kind performer!  She sings every style of music from classical to pop with an intense array of emotion, a vocal range as big as the heart behind it, highly interpretive and as smooth as her personality.  Her dynamic talent touches the hearts of every age, which makes her not only a successful and wide- accepted entertainer, but a respected example as a coach & mentor in her lessons or classes.

Madi was raised in Rockwall, TX- a city with a rich history of cultural arts.  Learning to sing in church as a child, she quickly adapted to school choirs where her formal training in music and musical theatre began. She soon became involved in other area arts programs, community choirs and theatre. Madi's respect for the formal discipline of the singer was refined by her involvement  in Rockwall's infamous Hubbard Chmaber Orchestra, the Lakeside Civic Chorus and the Schola Cantorum.

Upon graduating high school with honors, Madi took the next step in following her dreams of becoming  a professional singer by choosing to major in Vocal Performance at Quachita Baptist University, which is known for its unequaled fine arts experience and a faculty committed to providing outstanding performance training. It was at OBU where Madi had the privelege of training with Dr. Gary Gerber and the world-class, award-winning vocalist, Dr. Glenda Secrest. In her private training, Madi discovered the full potential of her voice and realized that her HUGE voice seemed to fit perfectly with the drama and expression required to carry out roles in leading opera and musical theatre productions- of which she loves doing still!

Madi brings her performance experience and formal training to Encore and teaches private voice for both Adults and Children.  She especially loves working with children and is directing a program with brings music to infants and toddlers as they discover the world of learning through the discovery of various musical instruments, sounds and rhythms.  Her long involvement in theatre have also provided her with the training and skills in subjects important to theatre and opera- set design, hair, make-up & costumes. Another of her strengths is teaching fundamental piano skills to children.

Whether you are a fan of the smooth styles of jazz or the formal voice of a choral singer, from rock to arias, Madi can not only perform  them all, and perform them expertly, she also has a gift in teaching others to find "their own voice," and style by using her experience and training to mentor other aspiring artists.

Co-Founder, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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encore! Performing Arts Training & Center believes in the
enrichment of the arts for people of all ages.  Who better
to learn than your child?  Our program allows your child
to experiment with different instruments and musical styles. 

Involvement in music teaches children:
* Communication & Comprehension Skills
* Develops Problem Solving & Fine Motor Skills
* Provides a Healthy Environment for Social Interaction

Involving your children in “encore’s little stars” will aid in developing these various skills and allow them a place to explore their own creativity.

Music will:
* Allow your child to explore and express themselves.
* Heighten brain activity, making learning in any field easier.
* Is entirely interactive and should be fun!!!

Participation in this program will involve both the
child and the parent.

Our program begins with children as young as 3 and spans to age 7.  Your child will have the opportunity to play several different instruments and learn different styles of music.  LITTLE STARS will inspire a love for music,  provide an outlet for creativity and enrich your child’s life!

your child's creativity inspired!