Teachers

Mrs. Ernesta Chicklowski is the owner of The Studio of South Tampa. As a two-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. Fiorella Cabrera earned her BA in music and her MD in Education from The University of Tampa. She is currently the music educator at Tinker Elementary in South Tampa.  A skilled pianist and vocalist, she brings lessons to life through personalized instruction, teaching students to sing, play, and appreciate music in a fun and interactive way. Whether guiding them through piano pieces or helping them find their unique vocal expression, she is committed to building confidence, fostering creativity, and helping each student reach their musical potential. Her warm, patient, and encouraging approach makes learning enjoyable, while her passion for music inspires every child to embrace their musical journey

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.