AIMM Faculty & Staff

All of the classes that we offer our students at AIMM are taught by industry professionals, some of with over 40 years of experience

Faculty & Staff Profiles

Our faculty bring 40+ years of professional experience, delivering real-world insight and mentorship

Dr. David Mitchell
Registrar & Director of Student Records
Dr. David Mitchell is the Director of Education for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for overseeing the Certificate and Degree programs offered at the school. He is also the academic advisor for the Music and Technology Degree programs and is responsible for program design, student advising and registration, monitoring attendance, disciplinary […]
Read Full Profile
Dr. Joshua Grau
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Joshua Grau is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for overall campus management, administrative and regulatory oversight, program and curriculum development, and managing human resources. He also participates in guitar, keyboard, and studio and live performance instruction. Joshua is an accomplished professional performing musician, academic […]
Read Full Profile
Dr. Joshua Martin
General Education Instructor
A Best of the Net finalist and Pushcart nominee, Joshua Martin is the author of Earth of Inedible Things (Jacar Press, 2021). His most recent teaching appointments include English lecturer positions at Georgia Highlands College, Clark Atlanta University, and Georgia State University. In addition, he has published or has poems, essays, and reviews forthcoming in […]
Read Full Profile
Dr. Wanda Yang Temko
General Education Instructor
Dr. Wanda Yang Temko is a General Education Instructor for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. She is responsible for teaching survey of world music and the sociology of popular music courses. Dr. Wanda has sung as a soloist, recitalist, and professional chorister across the United States and Europe. She holds a Doctorate in Performance […]
Read Full Profile
Dre Johnson
Vocal Instructor
A Georgia native, Kendria Bailey (a.k.a. Dre Johnson) Holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Albany State University in Albany, GA and a Masters of Music from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. Kendria has been a professional vocalist and entertainer since 2013 and has shared the stage and studio with well known […]
Read Full Profile
Eric Sanders
Drum Instructor
Eric Sanders is a Drum Instructor for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for creating drum curriculum content and counseling for performance classes. In addition, Eric teaches jazz, latin, funk, technique, reading, advanced soloing, and popular music history from the drummers’ perspective. Eric is the recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, […]
Read Full Profile

Ready to Pursue your passion and learn at AIMM?

Submit an application today to turn your dreams into reality with hands-on training, industry access, and more.