Teachers
Mrs. Ernesta Chicklowski is the owner of The Studio of South Tampa. As a Grammy Nominated Music Educator, 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 21 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 awarded Teacher of the Year in her district and school in 2002, 2011, 2014 and Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year. She is currently being award as the 2023 Florida Elementary Music 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. 
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.
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Fiorella Tangherlini 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. Fiorella is classically trained in piano and voice and thoroughly enjoys educating children. She is also certified in "Little Kids Rock" which is a modern band in the elementary classroom. She was also nominated for the "Rising Star Award" in Hillsborough County for her outstanding work with the children. It is evident that she loves working with the children at The Studio.
Meghan Jones attended the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education with certification for grades K-12. As a voice major, Meghan performed in the USF Chamber Singers in Tampa and abroad in Austria and Hungary. She has performed in local opera and musical theater productions, including Papagena in the Tarpon Springs Performing Art Center's rendition of Mozart's "The Magic Flute". She has participated in community theater performances of "The Music Man", "Oklahoma", and "My Fair Lady". During her time teaching in Seoul, South Korea, Meghan has also performed in Handel's "Messiah". While Ms. Jones is 'classically trained'. She also specializes in popular vocal styles. She currently teaches Middle School Choir in Pinellas County Public Schools. Ms. Jones is passionate about helping her students develop musically.
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Javi Rodriguez is the middle school music teacher at Tinker K8. This is Javi's 2nd year teaching band, chorus and exploring music at Tinker K-8. Mr. Rodriguez earned his music performance degree at the University of South Florida and his master’s degree from Baylor University. He is a professional bassoonist who plays frequently with organizations including Venice Symphony and Gulf Coast Symphony. He will be teaching piano, vocals, keyboard, guitar, bass, all band instruments.
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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! |