About Joan Gast

A native of Upstate New York, Joan has lived and taught in several regions, including Costa Rica and Colombia, (Se habla español.) With over 30 years of teaching experience, Joan takes great joy in seeing students of any age gain skills and grow to love music-making. She will gear lessons to the individual student's needs and interests, with the aim of keeping them engaged and making progress. As a piano teacher, she offers instruction in classical piano, worship styles, chartreading, and pop genres.

As a vocalist and choral director, Joan has founded church and school choirs. She currently directs a high school chorus and a select men's ensemble. She has years of experience as a vocal coach and accompanist for productions of Broadway musicals, for classical voice and musical theatre competitions and auditions. She offers instruction in all genres of vocal music.

Joan is additionally available to coach High school students preparing for college auditions in piano or voice, as well as tutoring for AP music theory. She is on staff at Artios Conservatory of Gwinnett, is a church musician, and performs frequently in the metro area as a freelance accompanist for choirs, soloists, weddings and other special occasions.