Neal Wauchope Founder
Keyboards Instructor & Group Mentor
Rhythm, ensemble playing, and real-world musicianship
Neal Wauchope is a professional pianist and keyboardist whose musical roots run through the American traditions of jazz, blues, rock, and soul. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano Performance from Valdosta State University and was initially on track to pursue a career as a college professor before choosing instead to build a career as a freelance musician. That decision led him into decades of work alongside notable artists including Tinsley Ellis, Sandra Hall, Sean Costello, Roy Gaines, Big Bill Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters), Michelle Malone, and Maria Muldaur. He is currently a founding member of the blues, soul, and funk band the Venus Kings.
Over the course of his career, Neal has performed in 49 of the 50 United States, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, with numerous recording credits to his name. Beyond performing, Neal believes in the power of music to bring people together for the common good. In 2024, he created Unity Fest, an all-day event celebrating the diversity of the Atlanta music scene, and in 2026 opened the Unity School of Music specializing in American music education and emphasizing small group coaching.
Brandon Bolton
Guitar Instructor & Group Mentor
Personalized lessons for growing musicians
Brandon brings a supportive, student-centered approach to every lesson, helping musicians develop technique, curiosity, and the skills to keep growing.
Ari Battiste
Vocal Coach & Group Mentor
Group mentoring and musical connection
Arienne "Ari" Battiste is ecstatic to head-up a unique addition to The Unity School of Music curriculum, Unity Singers (US)! As Creative Director, Ari will be dedicating her multifaceted artistic attributes (Actor, Singer, Writer) to establishing this new hybrid, edu-tainment, performance troupe. The US experience will combine multi-genre choral vocal training with dynamic, dimensional, on-stage learning.
Charles Nesbitt III
Percussion/Drums Instructor
Technique, collaboration, and performance
Charles is a multi-instrumentalist and arranger who has spent most of his life in pursuit of excellence in music. He graduated Berklee College of Music in 2003 with a degree in Music Education.
Charles' passion for education, and high quality performance aids him as he provides multi-level instruction for both private students and ensembles.
Charles performs regularly in the Metro Atlanta area, and serves as the Minister of Music at Providence Baptist Church in College Park, GA.
Eleye Mostai
Percussion Instructor
Musical conversation and creative expression
Eleye guides students through the craft of listening, responding, and expressing themselves through music with clarity and confidence.
Along with being a highly skilled professional drummer for the Venus Kings, Eleye has a passion for Music Production, teaching aspiring musicians to get the most from their performances and recording.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented musicians and educators
More incredible instructors are currently being recruited.
Please call if interested in joining our dynamic, growing team.
