TawKah Music (T.M.) will provide awards such as a certificate or a ribbon of accomplishment for students as they show enthusiasm and effort towards their musical goals. The teacher will provide a list of materials to ensure the proper ones are purchased by the parent or student (18 & over). We will provide a positive, enjoyable and educational experience for each student, and ensure each lesson is tailored to the needs and goals of the student. I cannot take time from another student scheduled after you. Additional time cannot be given when a student is late, it would infringe upon other scheduled lessons.

Arrive on time and encourage student to be prepared for lessons.

Recommended duration of practice time will be designed by the teacher for each student.

If a practice log is given, please make sure it is initialed by both parent and child/student (date, duration, what you practiced).

Encourage your musician to practice outside of class, and maintain all materials in good condition.

Purchase needed materials for the lessons.

Contract must be signed and submitted to the Academy before 1st lesson begins.

Respectful behavior and attitude towards teacher(s)/ member(s)/owner(s), students, managers, employees, parents/guardians and other adults/children both outside and on premises of the Academy.

Contract must be signed and submitted to the Academy before 1st lesson begins (adult students 18 years of age & older).

Bring instrumental materials to each lesson (book, papers, sticks, instruments etc).Keep an organized music folder for any papers or instructions from class.Complete assignments and have them prepared for the next lesson.Practice what has been taught by the instructor for time recommended by the teacher.Practice outside of lessons, and keep a practice log.Other gospel/jazz/classical artists she has neared, studied with or performed with: Donaflyn Crawford Sr., Jaime Crawford, Virgil Crawford, Winona Lewis Jones, Earl Muschette (Nu Mobb), Aaron Spears, Warren Jones, Tony Robertson (Sax-A-Praise), Durrell Babbs (Tank), Kim Burrell, Haze Amaze, Hildred Roach, Leroy Barton Jr., Steve Novosel, Lyle Link, Glenn Douglass, Alejandro Lucini (Origem), Ralph Peterson, Roy Hanes, Joe Chambers, Maurice Lyles, Randy Weston, Eddie Baccus Jr., Thornton Hudson Jr., Darryl Jones, Eric Summers, Dave Marsh, Kim & Kayla Waters, and others. “Fog” Michael Horton), the Greater U Street Jazz Ensemble of Washington D.C. In the Jazz genre, she has played drums and percussion with jazz artists such as- Trombonist, composer, and educator- Reginald Cyntje, New Orleans pianist/composer- Jon Batiste, N Tyme Jazz Ensemble (dir. She has performed on the same stage with others such as Shirley Caesar, Donald Lawrence, Tye Tribbett, Curt Carr, Debra Killings, 7 Sons of Soul, and others. To date, Chantina has had the opportunity to play percussion, sing, or do studio recording sessions with gospel recording artists- Myrna Summers, O’Landa Draper, Bishop Rance Allen, Twinkie Clark, Karen Clark-Sheared, Judith McAllister, and Patrick Love, to name a few. Smith University- Choir, drums/percussion Shenandoah University Conservatory of Music where she studied with jazz drummer Alphonso Young The University of The District of Columbia- studied percussion with Tom Teasley (world percussionist/educator), Choir, small jazz ensembles, and the Calvin Jones Big Band under the direction of Gary Gillespie, Dough Pierce, and Allyn Johnson. Early international influences began in her neighborhood and school, where she hung around friends from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panama, and other places in South America/Caribbean singing and playing along with their bands and families. James Cleveland, Edwin Hawkins and so many more. Their music was recognized in the Gospel Music Encyclopedia “Uncloudy Days,” forwarded by Edwin Hawkins, with an introduction written by Mavis Staples that celebrated Iconic gospel artists such as- Mahaliah Jackson, The Staple Singers, Shirley Caesar, Andre Crouch, Rev.

Her family, and local church was known for the unique incorporation of elements of jazz, classical, traditional & contemporary gospel music. Growing up in a musical family in Washington DC and Maryland that was involved in recording, and traveling she began singing and playing instruments by ear at an early age. She has an eclectic taste, mixing rhythms and sounds across genres, and cultures. Chantina Crawford (born in Takoma Park, MD) is a multi-percussionist, drummer, keyboardist/pianist, singer, song writer, composer, music teacher/educator.

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