ABOUT
Joy Music Studios Staff
"I believe in bringing people to life, one song at a time....Every recital I was able to perform in, every stage I stood on, every audience I learned to connect with brought me that much closer to becoming a performance-ready musician. I needed a person all along the way saying, "You can do this! You have what it takes. I believe in you." I hope to give my students all of this and more in their private lessons at my studio. " -Alecia
Alecia Fiechter
studio founder/ ceo
voice, piano instructor
Alecia received her B.A in Vocal Performance in Chicago. She has travelled the US and world performing, singing, giving music workshops and working with music groups of various ages and styles. She performs locally with CFC Arts in Orlando.
Alecia has seen music as one of the most effective tools in giving people the ability to relate and communicate to others well. Through private lessons with Alecia you will learn how to use your personality and musical style to relate to audiences of all kinds. One of Alecia's greatest desires is to be able to give her students the skills they need to connect with others through their excellence in music.
Valerie Cruz
Voice & piano coach
Valerie Cruz is a vocalist, educator, and creative professional with a deep passion for music, the arts, and working with children. Her career has allowed her to grow both as a performer and mentor, creating environments where students feel inspired, supported, and empowered to express themselves with confidence.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a specialization in Vocal Education from the University of Puerto Rico. This educational foundation has played a significant role in shaping both her artistic development and her commitment to quality music instruction.
Throughout her career, she has worked with children in public school classrooms and private academies. She is passionate about helping young performers develop their vocal abilities, build self-confidence, and discover a lifelong love for music and creativity. In addition to her musical expertise, she has a background in visual arts and pottery, bringing a well-rounded and hands-on creative approach to her teaching.
As a performer, she has appeared as an actress at Universal Studios Florida, performed with Heart for the Arts, and worked as both a wedding singer and studio vocalist. These diverse experiences have strengthened her versatility as an artist and deepened her passion for storytelling through music and performance.
Whether on stage or in the classroom, she leads with creativity, compassion, and a genuine ability to help others grow.
Chase Shellee
Piano, Vocal, Acting Coach
Chase Shellee is a versatile musical artist and performer whose roots trace back to the Philippines, where she grew up and originally cultivated her style. She then attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City studying music and acting for both film and stage.
Currently based in Orlando, Florida, Shellee is actively working on her highly anticipated second album. Beyond her solo career, she serves as the charismatic front woman for Underground Retro, a dynamic vintage rock outfit. Her style effortlessly crosses genres, allowing her to perform a diverse repertoire that includes everything from original music to creative covers.
Her work has garnered local attention and press highlights from notable publications, including the Orlando Weekly, Central Florida Post, and Hometown News Entertainment. Also continuing to work in film and theater, her most recent roles have been Cora in Calendar girls and Ka in The Jungle Book.
She has also begun writing and producing films and her current musical, Death of a Jazz Singer, is currently winning awards in the festival circuit.
In addition to performing, Miss Chase has a background in teaching piano, voice, audition prep, and acting for film and stage.
She also taught English literature, creative writing and public speaking for young adults and working professionals.
She was trained at The American Dramatic and Musical Academy in NYC and then obtained her degree at The New School, also in NYC.
Lamont Clegg
Acting and theatre director
Lamont Provides acting class at our studio for kids and adults. State of the art professional acting classes for all genres of acting, monologues, speaking, theatre, stage, film and more!
Max Terechenok
drum, percussion instructor
*Max is accepting waitlisted students at this time! Sign up on our interest waitlist for drum lessons, and we will be in touch!
My name is Max Terechenok, and I'm a percussionist and drummer based out of Orlando, Florida. I recently completed my bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies for the drum set at the University of Central Florida. My love for drumming started when I was a little kid tapping on the dinner table or the seat-back of my parent’s car. My parents took me to my first drum lesson when I was about 10 years old and our close friend was able to get me my first drum set. In high school, my love for music and playing both drum set and percussion grew immensely.
At UCF I was given the opportunity to study under world-class instructors such as Marty Morell, Clarence Penn, Jason Marsalis, Dr. Thad Anderson, and Dr. Kirk Gay. My professors also gave me the resources to earn several scholarship opportunities with both UCF and the Central Florida Jazz Society. Under the direction of Jeffrey Rupert in the Flying Horse Big Band, I also toured the state of Florida playing big band concerts for high schools and ticketed events. One of the best experiences for me was getting to play with jazz musicians Joel Frahm, DaVonda Simms, Rob Paparozzi, Jerry Bergonzi, Jeff "T-Bone" Gerard, and Wycliffe Gordon as well as recording two studio albums with the big band in the spring semester of 2023 and 2024. I’m grateful to God for what He’s done in my life through music and I want to share that with others through teaching. I believe that music is a God-given gift that is meant to be shared and cultivated, whether through playing for others or teaching those who have the desire to learn. I want to give back what I've learned.