Our Instructors


Jennifer Groover,
President and Piano/ Voice Instructor

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Jennifer started taking piano at the age of 10.  After 8 years of study, she attended Georgia College in Milledgeville to receive her degree in music therapy with a concentration in voice.  She worked for three years in Gwinnett County as a parapro/music therapist, and then started MusicWorks in 2006 while working for another private music studio until 2008. While teaching piano and voice lessons, Jennifer returned to school at Georgia State University to obtain her certification in K-12 music education in 2006.  

Married with two boys, Jennifer enjoys attending her boys’ sports events, singing and playing in praise band, and listening to Christian, jazz, broadway, and classical music.

Nick Carey,
Piano/Guitar/Bass Guitar/Drums Instructor

My name is Nicholas Carey I am life long musician originally from Massachusetts, who for over 15 years has studied drums/percussion, bass, guitar, and piano. Most recently studying under Andrew Fordyce, at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where I perused a degree in Music business, and sound recording technology. I specialize in both technical and fundamental aspects of performance and music theory, as well as the genres of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock, Latin, and classical combined to create a fun exciting approach to music lessons.

Tom Barnes,
Piano Instructor

Thomas currently resides in North Forsyth County near Dawsonville. He has 10 plus years teaching experience with all ages and levels. He has served in the music ministry at Gainesville and Clayton FUMC for 12 years, and was a Choral Director at Woodham High School in Pensacola, FL for 5. Thomas has twin girls at the age of 8.