65 Desota Dr, Covington, GA 30016, USA
BIOGRAPHY
Leslie Bailey-Clarke
Leslie Pearl Bailey-Clarke is a professional singer, songwriter and voice coach born in Long Island, New York. She is number 7 of 8 siblings who were raised in a very musical home where her mother was at the helm of developing the musical ability of all of her children. Her mom, Daisy Hunt Bailey was a pianist raised in Harlem, New York who was privileged to perform at Carnegie Hall to show off her gift at the young age of 22. Daisy then married Wilbur Bailey and they raised their family in Long Island, New York. Leslie's professional musical career began in college as she obtained a Degree in Computer Technology at SUNY at Farmingdale and later on in the late 90's studied Music Theory and Biblical Studies at the New York School of the Bible. In 1985, she assumed the position as lead singer in a top 40 R&B band known as Play By Ear aka "PBE" where she released two singles then "Don't Start" and "You and I". As she graduated college and found a new hope in serving Christ she committed to give her voice back to God and has traveled the world singing Gospel Music and encouraging faith in Jesus Christ for now over 35 years. She traveled in the late 90's with a Theater Company for a year performing with Gospel Great Lady Esther Ford honing her acting and stage presence skills. Her rich contralto voice has blessed many large and small audiences as she shares her experiences of God's great love and how He saves and restores the joy of life to all who come to Him. Leslie has a God-given ability to teach so she began as a Vocal Coach in 1996 serving clients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. In the last 20 years she has since moved to the Atlanta, GA area and began training voice and piano students online and in person to service clients nationally and internationally. Her school, Bailey Clarke Professional Services has an alumni of over 3000. Leslie currently serves as an Assistant Choir Director and Praise Singer at her local church in Conyers, GA., Springfield Christian Ministries. Her joy for singing comes through as she fervently presents songs of worship, victory and God's love. Her Debut Gospel CD "I am blessed" was officially released in June 2015, featuring the radio single "Say Yes". She has since released an EP in 2017 called "Believe" featuring the Radio Single "Lord you carried me". Leslie enjoys serving people especially the less fortunate so she often engages in assisting at shelters, prisons and sharing the good news of the bible and using her music as a catalyst to reach souls for the kingdom of God.
BIOGRAPHY
Urhonda Dakota Smith
I humbly welcome you to a closer look into the creative styles of Urhonda Dakota Smith.
Urhonda attended Georgia State University and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in
Communication and Music Studies. She furthered her studies by earning a Master’s Degree in Special Education at University of West Georgia.
At a young age, Urhonda' s mother introduced her to various artforms such as swimming, ballet, and piano. At the age of six, Urhonda chose her passion of learning the piano among the others.
She took private piano lessons and learned various styles of music such as classical, traditional, contemporary, and songs from the romantic period. She increased her hobbies in music by singing and performing more, whether at home, church, or school events.
At the age of 12, Urhonda began to teach piano lessons voluntarily and as a minimum source of income to friends and family. Throughout her school-age years, Urhonda played the clarinet and participated in the symphonic, jazz, and marching band. Also, she was awarded Student Director and Ms. Band during high school. Beginning in her teenage years, Urhonda began to increase her skills in music by becoming a songwriter and developing ear- training techniques.
She has several songs written, copyrighted, and published on many social media platforms. All of her songs delivers a positive message and inspires the hearts of many people of all ages.
During her adolescence to young adult years, Urhonda continued to increase her skills in music by becoming a children’s choir director and piano keyboardist in church. Many songs were taught to children along with biblical meaning. Currently, in her adult years, Urhonda continues to utilize her gift of music by singing, whether in the choir or as a soloist. She continues to teach students piano, voice, and even acting techniques. Also, she has increased her skills in music production through mixing and mastering songs.
Overall, Urhonda has a passion to make God smile as she uses her gift to inspire others. As the Holy Spirit brings melodies to her heart she will continue to bring these songs to life and share them with others in hopes that her songs will last for generations everlasting.
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Shawn Franklin
My name is Shawn. I am a guitarist from the Conyers/Covington area! I have been playing guitar for over a decade, which has led me to gain a wealth of knowledge on the instrument that has to be shared with YOU!
My beginnings start humbly as a bedroom musician at the tender age of 16! I brought my first guitar based on my interest to play casually—which soon spun into becoming a full-blown musician! Dibbling and dabbling with all sorts of fun musical topics and techniques!
So why should you take lessons with me…? Easy question to answer! Due to my unique start on the world of instruments, music, and music theory, I simply love to approach learning music in a FUN, ENGAGING, and GOAL-FOCUSED approach based on practical exercises and techniques to get the music flowing as fast as possible.
I have taken formal lessons and learned from every source possible you could imagine!
I love to play pop, folk, finger style, classical and rock music on the guitar. Last of all, what makes me happiest is always finding a new way to improve my technique and musical skills!
BIOGRAPHY
Jamiliyah Ismaiel
Jamiliyah Ismaiel is a Singer/Songwriter, Producer & Poet from Atlanta, Georgia with a B.S in Music Production & Recording Arts, paired with a minor in Creative Writing. Music and storytelling have always been therapeutic passions for Jamiliyah since she could put a pen to paper and hum a tune at a very young age. She believes there is healing, growth and joy to be found for all who choose to engage with music and the arts in general. Her goal is to provide blossoming story tellers with the tools they need to keep growing and sharing their voices, their words and stories with others. Jamiliyah believes
it's a songwriter’s job to have an extra awareness of not just the world around them, but of themselves, how they navigate through the world as well has how they perceive the world. In her own work, Jamiliyah explores and focuses on the human condition and the trials and tribulations that come with being on the journey to a greater understanding of oneself. She wants to provide all of her students with a safe and sacred space to not just write songs but to discover more of what makes them who they are and radically embracing it through their art. She is looking forward to pouring into
each and every one of her students and watching them blossom!
BIOGRAPHY
Online Lessons Available
Cayliana Camille Clarke is a singer and songwriter born in New York City, New York. Cayliana took interest in playing piano and writing music since 3 years old. She has been trained in Voice under her Mom's instruction, Coach Leslie Bailey-Clarke. Currently she is learning the guitar to assist with her songwriting. She is a gifted singer who has participated in Choral and group singing very confidently for most of her life. Cayliana is currently succeeding in her formal education at Kennesaw State University in her Senior year as she pursues her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She has had an impressive Junior year as she achieved being on the Dean's List. She hopes to go on to achieve her Masters Degree in Psychology and excel as a Therapist for Adolescents and Children. She has actively worked as an Assistant Coach to our Head Instructor for 4 years. She is exceptionally good with our students 15 and under and has taken on that age range for Voice and Piano Lessons more regularly beginning in May 2025.
Please take a moment to review her availability and book a Session with Ms. Cayliana!
Music
I am blessed
Purchase the Debut Gospel CD
" I am blessed"
featuring the radio hit "Lord you carried me".
My Inspiration
My Mom!!! Daisy Bailey!!
Thank you for years of inspiration and instruction. I'm grateful for your constant prayers and unending love.
Kudos to you for turning 96 in December 2023 and for continuing to inspire!!!
You're with the LORD now, making beautiful music... ❤
GUITAR LESSONS!! BEGIN NOV. 5TH RESERVE YOUR CLASS NOW!
WELCOME OUR NEW GUITAR INSTRUCTOR -
MR. SHAWN FRANKLIN!!