I am Laura E. Tidwell, a musician and educator based in Kennesaw, GA, with 26+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring students to reach their potential. I specialize in developing practical performance skills and helping students grow through coaching, mentoring, and motivational techniques that foster success. I value integrity, ethics, and personal courage, and I apply these values across academic, recreational, and musical settings. My background spans piano instruction, choir direction, organ performance, and ballet accompaniment, with a focus on coaching diverse age groups and backgrounds to achieve their goals.

Laura E. Tidwell

I am Laura E. Tidwell, a musician and educator based in Kennesaw, GA, with 26+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring students to reach their potential. I specialize in developing practical performance skills and helping students grow through coaching, mentoring, and motivational techniques that foster success. I value integrity, ethics, and personal courage, and I apply these values across academic, recreational, and musical settings. My background spans piano instruction, choir direction, organ performance, and ballet accompaniment, with a focus on coaching diverse age groups and backgrounds to achieve their goals.

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I am Laura E. Tidwell, a musician and educator based in Kennesaw, GA, with 26+ years of experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring students to reach their potential. I specialize in developing practical performance skills and helping students grow through coaching, mentoring, and motivational techniques that foster success.

I value integrity, ethics, and personal courage, and I apply these values across academic, recreational, and musical settings. My background spans piano instruction, choir direction, organ performance, and ballet accompaniment, with a focus on coaching diverse age groups and backgrounds to achieve their goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Akworth Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Oversaw all musical programs, including directing choirs and coordinating events.
Piano Teacher at Lovett School
January 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025
Provided piano lessons to students, focusing on technique and performance skills.
Piano Teacher at Talent Presbyterian Church
January 1, 1995 - October 22, 2025
Instructed piano students of various ages and skill levels.
Choreographer at The Tolbert School of Dance
January 1, 1998 - October 22, 2025
Developed and implemented dance routines for performances.
Organist at First United Lutheran Church
January 1, 1995 - Present
Played organ and assisted with choir during services.
Water Aerobics Instructor at West Cobb Aquatic Center
January 1, 2017 - Present
Water aerobics instructor, part-time.
Piano Teacher, Lower School Orchestra Recital Accompanist at Lovett School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Piano teacher and lower school orchestra recital accompanist.
Choir Director, Pianist, Organist at Acworth Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2012 - Present
Choir director, pianist, and organist.
Organist, Keyboardist at Christ Lutheran Church
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Organist and keyboardist.
Organist at First United Lutheran Church
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
Organist.
Piano Accompanist and Teacher at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2007
Piano accompanist and teacher.
Piano Accompanist at Christ Presbyterian Church
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1998
Piano accompanist.
Ballet Accompanist at The Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1998
Ballet accompanist.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Georgia
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Music at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981
Organ Instruction at Jerry Black
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Database Development at Kennesaw University
January 1, 2005 - January 9, 2026
Technology in Music at Kennesaw University
January 1, 2002 - January 9, 2026
Theatre Workshop at William Reynolds Agency
January 1, 1992 - January 9, 2026
Jazz Improvisation / Exceptional Children and Youth at Kennesaw University
January 1, 1992 - January 9, 2026
Kinder Music Level 1 at Agnes Scott College
January 1, 1991 - January 9, 2026
FCCL license at NB S Radio School
January 1, 1981 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

FCCL license
January 1, 1981 - January 9, 2026
NBS Radio License
January 1, 1981 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services