Originally from Taiwan and now based in Wisconsin, Teresa Perez is a passionate piano teacher dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels discover the joy of music. Currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Teresa combines academic expertise with real-world experience to guide students toward their musical goals.

Teresa believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn music, regardless of their life circumstances. Her teaching style is structured yet supportive, offering flexible scheduling to meet individual needs. Whether you're playing for personal enrichment or aiming to pass advanced music exams, Teresa creates a safe, fun, and inspiring environment where all music lovers can thrive.

Jon is a multi-skilled musician! He offers guitar, bass and ukulele lessons that are tailored to each student's interest. He believes that passion is the key to every successful student! 

Jon has been playing guitar and singing since the age of 13. He received his education in music through private lessons and advanced his education at both Milwaukee Area Technical College (Associates Degree in Music Occupations) and Carroll University (Bachelors Degree in Music Business). In addition to teaching, he is an active gigging musician. His band isn't limited to Wisconsin! His band's name has hit stages through out the midwest including, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana. He’s recorded albums of original music and started his own line of merchandise. With Jon's tenacity and dedication, there are many more states to tour and albums to come! If you would like to check out his band live, go to JonnyTBird.com to find upcoming shows.

Amy Ciesielski is a music educator who has had the privilege of teaching elementary general music since 2008. She graduated with honors from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelors of Arts in Music Education (Vocal and General) and is a licensed educator for grades 5K through high school. Mrs. Ciesielski has taught in several area school districts, and currently serves as the music teacher for Maple Avenue elementary in Sussex. Known as “Mrs. C.” by her students. Mrs. Ciesielski brings a passion for inclusion, exploration, and community to her teaching and work with students of all backgrounds and abilities. Mrs. C. is proud to be the director of Sussex Singers. 

Sussex Singers provides students in grades 5K-4th grade with opportunities to learn and grow in their vocal performance skills in an ensemble setting. Children are encouraged to explore vocal music from a variety of cultures and experience the joy and connections created through community performance. 

Sign up for Sussex Singers at SussexSingers.com . If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. C directly at 1-262-461-4350 or sussexwisingers@gmail.com.

Autumn’s musical roots were very informal. At age 5 she began performing karaoke at Jessicas’, a local 50’s theme dinner. Her first original song was inspired by classic high school drama and performed at the school talent show. Autumn was a voice major at Milwaukee Highschool of the Arts. She later on received her associate degree in Music Occupations at Milwaukee area Technical College. She ventured off to Minnesota to further study Voice, Piano and Music Business at McNally Smith College of Music. Her eclectic journey ignited the recipe for her unique teaching method. It's a delicate balance of formal and fun with an emphasis placed on connection.

“To teach music is golden but to build the skills and confidence to create their own music is priceless!" Autumn specializes in group lessons. She’s a firm believer that students thrive when they are given the opportunity to explore the musical world together with hands on experience. If you are looking for a teacher who is the "Miss Frizzle" of music, you have come to the right place!