"Music theory is exactly that, THEORY! My job is to teach you that theory so that you can have the knowledge and skills to apply it to any song of your choice. Whether you want to compose your own music, read and analyze sheet music, or even improvise, my curriculum will get you there!"- Cynthia Whitehead/ Founder & CEO

Cynthia

Whitehead

Cynthia Whitehead is the founder and director of Burgundy School of Music. She currently teaches piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, and voice. She has always been involved in music. She comes from a musical family and has been singing her entire life. She started playing instruments at the age of eleven. Over the years, Cynthia along with those around her, grew to notice her natural talent for singing and instrumentation. This natural talent led her to Berklee College of Music where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Music. After she completed her program at Berklee College of Music, she began teaching.  She gained different teaching experience by teaching in different settings such as private lesson schools, community group schools, and even summer camps. She also received her Master's Degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. After completing her Master's program, Cynthia launched her first private music school in 2016 named Lydian Lessons in conjunction with a business partner. Despite the successful launch of the school, both decided to part ways. This is how Burgundy School of Music came about! Cynthia has developed a specific structure and curriculum for her lessons that provide a balance of fun and quality education.  

Though Cynthia's personal favorite genres of music are R&B and Pop, she teaches a wide variety of genres to her students, based upon their interests, goals and passions. Cynthia believes in teaching the theory of the instrument, and then applying it to the genre of the student's interest. Her goal as an instructor is not only to simply teach music, but to use it to teach lifelong lessons such as confidence, leadership, and independence, while simultaneously creating an emotional outlet promoting emotional health.