Teachers
Mrs. Ernesta Chicklowski is the owner of The Studio of South Tampa. As a five-time Grammy Nominated Music Educator Finalist, she brings expertise, excitement, and educational opportunities to each and every students she interacts with. She is also the music teacher at Roosevelt Elementary for the past 23 years. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Florida State University and a Master's Degree in the Arts from the University of South Florida.
Mrs. Chicklowski is a highly sought out musician and clinician for music education, Arts in Education, teaching trainings and workshops all over the state of Florida . She has been 2023-2024 State of Florida Music Educator of the Year. She has also been awarded Teacher of the Year in her district and school in 2002, 2011, 2014 and Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year.
The Studio of South Tampa was created out of Mrs. Chicklowski's love of teaching music to others and inspiring the creative genius inside of each student.
Mrs. Chicklowski is a highly sought out musician and clinician for music education, Arts in Education, teaching trainings and workshops all over the state of Florida . She has been 2023-2024 State of Florida Music Educator of the Year. She has also been awarded Teacher of the Year in her district and school in 2002, 2011, 2014 and Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year.
The Studio of South Tampa was created out of Mrs. Chicklowski's love of teaching music to others and inspiring the creative genius inside of each student.
Mrs. Stokes is a proud music teacher in Hillsborough county specializing in elementary general music, and group ensembles such as chorus, percussion ensemble, and modern rock band. Teaching and making music with others is my passion in life. Her instrumental first love is the clarinet (been playing since I was 10!), but I am also a lover of guitar, ukulele, voice and piano. When not making music, my favorite things to do are read, spend time laughing with loved ones, snuggling with my kitty cats, and cheering on the Tampa Bay Lightning (GO BOLTS!). She is so excited to be a part of The Studio family and can’t wait for all of the wonderful music we will make together!
George Pennington earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Performance from the University of South Florida. Mr. Pennington is a highly acclaimed and talented guitarist, performer, songwriter, and vocalist known throughout the state of Florida. He spends part of the year in Tampa and part of the year on tour and recording in Los Angeles, CA. He is wonderful asset to The Studio of South Tampa.
Andrew Emery received a Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Mr. Emery has enjoyed performing with multiple companies in diverse settings, including Walt Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" through AEA. He has been a part of multiple performances and recordings with the New York Philharmonic and New York Choral Artists at Lincoln Center, Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music, San Fransisco Symphony, and the Mid-America Productions at Carnegie Hall. In addition, Mr. Emery has been featured in the Macys Day Parade with Voice Vesra, an acapella group with which he toured nationally. Mr. Emery teaches music at Bridge Prep public/charter school at St. John's in Tampa and also has his own private practice teaching vocal technique and piano. He is continuing his performance career in the Tampa Bay area with the St. Petersburg Opera Company, Tampa Opera and is looking forward to working with the Show Stoppers, private vocal and piano students.
Jonathan Clements holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Florida State University’s Commercial Music program. A trombonist at heart, he enjoyed performing with FSU’s Jazz and Concert Bands. Jonathan is also a versatile musician, having sung in musicals and the FSU Opera Choir, while playing piano since the age of seven. Beyond trombone and piano, he enjoys exploring other instruments, including trumpet, accordion, and bass, alongside composing and producing music.
While Jonathan is passionate about music theory and its applications, he believes that learning should be a fun, engaging experience. Outside of music, he finds joy in games, spending time with friends, and hanging out with his cat, Tucker.
While Jonathan is passionate about music theory and its applications, he believes that learning should be a fun, engaging experience. Outside of music, he finds joy in games, spending time with friends, and hanging out with his cat, Tucker.
Jessica Karp Goodwin is a native of Tampa, Florida. In 1993, Jessica graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music in violin performance. She has been teaching violin for 28 years, and as a certified Suzuki teacher, she has always maintained a private studio. Her passion is teaching students from age 3 to 18. Jessica has worked as a violinist in the Tallahassee Symphony, and has free-lanced with the The Gainesville Orchestra, and Opera Tampa. She is excited to have her Suzuki Group Classes at the Studio of South Tampa!
Kejia Cindy Wang, a dedicated pianist pursuing a Piano Performance degree at the
University of Tampa, brings a rich musical background and a passion for teaching to the
Studio. Beginning her classical piano studies in Beijing at age four, she mastered a
diverse repertoire spanning Baroque to late Romantic eras by her early teens.
After immigrating to the United States in middle school, Kejia deepened her studies in
music theory and solo performance at Mannes Preparatory College in New York. Her
high school years were marked by extensive performance experience, including Jazz
Band, chamber music, musical theatre accompaniment, competitive events, and
community recitals.
Kejia's accomplishments include achieving NYSSMA Piano Level VI, earning a top score
(Grade A) on the college-level AP Music Theory exam, and performing the first
movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with her high school orchestra.
Committed to a musical career, Kejia began teaching private piano during a gap year in
China and continues her teaching practice in Florida while attending university. She
strives to inspire and guide her students, fostering not only technical piano skills but
also artistic expression, music theory understanding, and a keen awareness of musical
beauty. Through interactive playing and imaginative approaches that connect singing
and storytelling to instrumental technique, Kejia nurtures a deep appreciation for music
in each student.
University of Tampa, brings a rich musical background and a passion for teaching to the
Studio. Beginning her classical piano studies in Beijing at age four, she mastered a
diverse repertoire spanning Baroque to late Romantic eras by her early teens.
After immigrating to the United States in middle school, Kejia deepened her studies in
music theory and solo performance at Mannes Preparatory College in New York. Her
high school years were marked by extensive performance experience, including Jazz
Band, chamber music, musical theatre accompaniment, competitive events, and
community recitals.
Kejia's accomplishments include achieving NYSSMA Piano Level VI, earning a top score
(Grade A) on the college-level AP Music Theory exam, and performing the first
movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with her high school orchestra.
Committed to a musical career, Kejia began teaching private piano during a gap year in
China and continues her teaching practice in Florida while attending university. She
strives to inspire and guide her students, fostering not only technical piano skills but
also artistic expression, music theory understanding, and a keen awareness of musical
beauty. Through interactive playing and imaginative approaches that connect singing
and storytelling to instrumental technique, Kejia nurtures a deep appreciation for music
in each student.
Forgive Semackor earned her Bachelors in Music at Saint Leo University. She grew up in the
Tampa Bay area where she danced, and sang musical theatre, pop, and art songs for many years.
Forgive had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall twice, once with Lumina Youth Choirs,
and once with Saint Leo University’s chamber choir, and both of those experiences have greatly
inspired her to share music with others. Although voice is her main instrument, she enjoys
playing the guitar, piano, and bass. In her free time she loves watching movies, going to the zoo,
and listening to music. She is really excited to get to know everyone and cannot wait to see what
kind of music they can make together!
Angelina Betty is a flutist who loves children and senior flutist at the University of Tampa. She is due to graduate with her bachelor's degree in music education in the spring of 2025. In the summer of 2020, Angelina received her associate's degree at Hillsborough Community College. Her time at the University of Tampa, Angelina has been involved in many amazing and fun opportunities. In the spring semester of 2023, Angelina played flute and piccolo in the pit orchestra in the student production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She has been hired to play at local churches in the Temple Terrace area, has played flute and piccolo in the University of Tampa’s Orchestra, and is currently principal flute in the University of Tampa’s Wind Ensemble. She is currently learning guitar as her secondary instrument. Angelina has a deep love for marching band. From 2018–2022, Angelina was a member of the Fliccolo section in the University of South Florida’s Herd of Thunder marching band, where she got to perform in the stands and on the field of the Raymond James Stadium in Florida. After graduation, Angelina plans to move to Spain and teach through the NALCAP program.