Shane Driscoll is the Chief Operating Officer at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, where he plays a key role in overseeing the institute’s strategic initiatives, operations, and growth. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs and AIMM’s Drum Performance program, Shane brings a unique blend of leadership, […]

Steve Rieck is the Director of Instrument Performance Certification and an Instructor for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for overseeing the Instrument Performance Faculty as well as teaching guitar courses. His compositions have been featured on major Atlanta radio stations, received awards from Billboard Magazine and have been critically acclaimed in […]

Sutandra Sarkar is a dedicated mathematics instructor with extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development. She holds a Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Mathematics from Jadavpur University, and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Mathematics from Lady Brabourne College.Since 2019, Ms. Sarkar […]

TaRiesha “R’Jay” Fayson is a distinguished drummer and educator hailing from Washington, D.C. Her musical journey began at the age of 10, playing in church settings, which laid the foundation for her dynamic fusion of gospel, pop, R&B, and jazz styles. In 2014, R’Jay gained international recognition by winning the “Hit Like A Girl” global […]

Taylor Cinnamon is a Music Production Instructor at the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, where he teaches students the foundational skills of audio engineering and studio workflow. In addition to his teaching role, Taylor brings years of hands-on experience in live sound and studio environments, giving students practical insight drawn directly from the field. […]

Vitali Tkachenka is the Director of E-Learning and an Instructor for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for teaching scales, reading, music theory, and creating online music courses. Vitali is the author of ‘Modern Scales Concepts’, ‘Diatonic Modes Concepts’, ‘Killer Technique: Guitar’, and ‘Technique Workout for the Modern Guitarist’. He has played […]