Meet Heather!

Voice / Piano / Musikgarten

Heather Tipps has been submersed in music for nearly her whole life, and is passionate about helping other developing musicians discover their talents, grow in their skills, and achieve their goals. From her own past experiences as a student taught by multiple music teachers since the age of 7 though adulthood, Heather has pulled together innovative learning techniques that adapt to diverse learning styles in order to meet the unique needs of each of her students. To her, watching the lightbulb turn on in a student’s mind as they achieve a new technique or concept is a thrilling experience. She loves how music provides the ability to express feelings, stories, and messages in a way that everyone can understand and be moved.

Heather currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Nelson University, where she performed in choirs and worship teams for various audiences. She has coached students in private lessons for years, and additionally has directed choirs for all age groups, from children to middle school to high school and adult. She has also directed multiple children’s musical plays and dramas and is a licensed and certified Musikgarten instructor. When she isn’t teaching at En Route Academy, Heather can be found playing piano and singing with her church band and at home, choir directing, or spending time with her husband, children, and family. She also enjoys reading and creative writing.

EDUCATION: B.A. in Music, Nelson University (previously called Southwestern Assemblies of God University) 2011 - summa cum laude

MUSIC EXPERIENCE & LICENSES: Vocal Coach since 2011; Church Music Team Vocalist, Keyboardist, and Vocals Director for 15 years; Choir Director for Multiple Church Choirs of All Age Groups for 6 years; Director of Children’s Musical Dramas for 2 years; Member of Waxahachie Music Teacher Association; Member of Texas Music Teacher Association; and Member of Music Teacher National Association

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded multiple Presidential Academic Scholarships and Music Scholarships during career at Nelson University; specially chosen soloist in the Nelson University Choir