Vanessa C. Chasney holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Oakland University, Certifications from the National Guild of Piano Teachers, along with being in the National Guild Hall of Fame, National Federation of Music Clubs, Macomb Festival Chairperson, member of the Vivace Music Club, American Guild of Music Teachers, Michigan Music Association (MMA) Secretary and Member, teaches at the at Macomb Center’s Summer Workshops and is a former private school music teacher.

Vanessa’s students have received top talent ratings at Guild Auditions, won at State Festival Superior Day Auditions, and won scholarships at MCC Summer Workshops.

Vanessa keeps busy running her Music Achievers Conservatory located at 14 Mile and Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. Besides teaching piano and voice, they offer lessons in all instruments, a music lab, recording studio, instrumental rental and repair, and a vast supply of sheet music and books.

Vanessa continues to keep busy judging at Festival, AGM, MMA , National Guild auditions and attending piano workshops and camps to stay on top of all teaching techniques and technology.

Vanessa has developed an educational program complete with an original picture rhyme book, movie, coloring book, activity book, stickers and listening appreciation game with cd and pictures. Edvard Grieg, Jon Secada and Joel Somellian are featured.

With 28 years of professional teaching experience, Vanessa still enjoys starting new projects and ideas. Vanessa’s goal is to have children enjoy their musical education so it will last a lifetime. Vanessa encourages positive attitude and dedication to reach goals that will help in all aspects of life.