Discover the Magic of Music at Onyx Butterfly Music Studio
Unleash Your Potential Through Diverse Musical Experiences
Onyx Butterfly Music Studio is Oklahoma City's premiere music & performing arts school, dedicated to nurturing a love for music, art, acting, & dance in students of all ages. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can explore and develop their musical & creative talents. Our experienced instructors are committed to helping each student reach their full potential, whether they are beginners or seasoned musicians.
Meet Our Passionate Instructors
At Onyx Butterfly, our team of instructors is dedicated to fostering a love for music, art, dance, & acting and guiding students on their creative journey. Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to teaching, ensuring that every student receives the guidance and support they need to excel.
Zak
Electric & Acoustic Guitar
My name is Zak and I have been playing guitar for over a decade. I remember first picking up a guitar and strumming away, it sounded terrible but I was never happier. I tried and tried to teach myself but it wasn’t clicking. I started taking lessons but all they wanted to teach me was nursery songs and I wanted to play Metallica. So I vowed if I ever got good and confident enough to give other people the joy I have experienced on guitar, I would teach them what they wanted to learn and never make guitar a chore. It’s fun and full of passion, it always should be. Zak is currently acquiring a Bachelors in Audio Production at ACM UCO.
Madeline
Voice/Acting
Madeline has been singing for as long as she can remember. Music is the most important part of her life, and she is so excited to share it with others. She has been a trained vocalist for about 13 years, and has been in theatre for 10 years. To her, good singing qualities stem from healthy vocal habits and the love of music. Madeline has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre and an Associates in Contemporary Vocal Performance.
Devon
Violin/Viola
Devin studied under Dr. Ai-Wei Chang 2014-2015, and Dr. Gregory Lee from 2010 - 2015--concert master of the OKC Philharmonic and associate professor of violin at the OU School of Music, in order to pursue a BMA degree in Violin Performance.
He has attended Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute from 2013-2014, OKMEA Orchestra from 2013-2014, OYO from 2013-2014, OK Mozart in 2014, OU Symphony and Civic Orchestras from 2014-2015.
He has taught privately for roughly 3 years with focus in scaffolded improvement, consistency, and tone-development for his students.
Mason
Electric & Acoustic Guitar
I picked up the guitar for the first time when I was 15 years old. I am nearly 20 now, and my passion for guitar and music has only grown since then. I taught myself how to play by watching other musicians, and also by listening to as much music as I could. My influences for guitar are bands stemming from genres such as Grunge and Metal, but I have a love for almost all kinds of music. The concept of influence and being influenced has always captivated me. Creating and sharing music with others is, to me, what playing guitar has been all about.
Nate
Drums/Percussion
Nate has been drumming for almost 7 years now. He has been in a multitude of music ensembles and settings. These include marching band, concert band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, trombone choir, musical orchestra, and a contemporary pop band. He is currently studying at OU with the music staff with a focus on percussion. He is passionate about drumming and hopes to share the love of drumming with others! Nate has a Bachelors of Management Information Systems and a Minor in Nonprofit Administration from OU.
Rhys
Electric, Acoustic, & Bass Guitar
Rhys has been playing guitar for 6 years and bass for 4 years. Starting out learning everything he could off his Spotify playlists, he quickly fell in love with music and began classical guitar at the University of Oklahoma. After quarantine canceled all performances he got a bass guitar and began to fall in love with the instrument. Since then, he's played bass in multiple bands covering multiple genres.
Chelsea
ART/Pottery
Chelsea graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2013 with a Bachelors of Art in Art and a minor in Psychology. She’s experimented in many mediums and has a fondness for acrylics, watercolors, woodworking and textiles. Chelsea has had her art displayed in hotels and guest galleries. Her graduating project consisted of combining art and psychology to express the inner battle of body image distortions.
Chelsea got married in 2017 and has two beautiful daughters, 3 cats, 2 dogs, and a coop full of ducks and chickens! She has spent time teaching at Mother’s Day Out programs and enjoys guiding young and mature learners alike. Each student will have lessons that are individualized and will delve in to elements of art, techniques, mediums, and inspiration! Her goal is for each artist to leave class with the skills and confidence to bring their concepts to life.
Jeana
Piano
Jeana started taking piano lessons at the age of 4 and has been playing ever since. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from MACU in 1999 and has been teaching piano and been an accompanist for voice students and various choirs ever since. She is currently the piano accompanist at Westmoore High School for the Vocal Music Program and directs the sanctuary choir at Shartel Church of God. She is excited to expand her studio and loves to teach music lovers of all ages.
Megan
Voice, Piano, Acting, Musical Theater
Megan is an actress, vocalist, director and instructor of voice, piano, musical theatre and acting with a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre from UCO. She has taught at various theatres and music studios in the OKC Metro area for almost a decade. You may have seen her in theatrical productions such as LIZZIE: the rock musical (Lizzie Borden), The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Schwartzy), RENT (Joanne), Silence! the musical (Clarice Starling) and The Great American Trailer Park musical (Linoleum) among many others. She loves having the opportunity to help artists cultivate their passion and talent with approachable technique as well as coaching with mindfulness and kindness. She's excited to help her current and future students grow with healthy techniques as well as a gracious mindset.
Jeremy
Piano, Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Jeremy is a multi-instrumentalist/artist/composer/teacher with over 25 years of experience, who specializes in guitar. He attended the University of Central Oklahoma, where he studied classical guitar performance with Scott Johnson. In 2011 He was given the opportunity to study with Dr. Enric Madriguera in Madrid, where he spent weeks studying by day and performing during the evening. He has attended master classes with some of the best classical guitarist in the world, such as David Russell, Ana Vidovic, Roland Dyens, Andrew York, Scott Tennant, Pepe Romero, Mark Cruz, and Yamamdu Costa. Jeremy has performed live with hundreds of bands becoming well-versed in other genres of music, such as metal, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, and folk, making him an incredibly knowledgeable and versatile musician.
Caitlyn
Dance
Caitlyn has been dancing at The Pointe Performing Arts Center since she was 4. She has done competitive dance for 6 years. The owner/director of The Pointe Pac, Penny Capps, and artistic director, Becca Newman, have taught her and guided her through her competition years! Plus all of the other amazing teachers there as well. She has taken classes with famous choreographers who have been on “So You Think You Can Dance”, “Dancing With The Stars”, or have worked with famous singers. A handful of choreographers she has taken class from are Dana Foglia, Travis Wall, Tucker Barkley, Phill Wright, Danny Lawn, Mark Meismer, Talia Favia, Ricky Maalouf, Derrick Schrader, Randi & Hef, Francisco Gella, Blake Mcgrath, and lots more! She is so excited to teach dance classes and teach people dance! She is the daughter of the owner, Leah Adams and she will be available for private dance lessons as well & will be teaching ballet, tap, jazz, technique, & hip hop! Along with a stretch/strength class.
Helena
Dance, Piano, Voice, & Musical Theater
Helena is a devoted music educator with a rich background in multiple disciplines. Her musical journey began at the age of 6 when she started playing the piano, dedicating 12 years to private lessons. Simultaneously, she delved into the world of dance from the tender age of 3. However, her passion for the arts didn't stop there. Growing up, Helena discovered a love for musical theatre, prompting her to explore voice and acting lessons throughout high school and into college.
Helena's teaching philosophy is rooted in her deep-seated passion for music and movement. She is committed to nurturing this same passion in her students and aims to foster creativity, discipline, and self-expression, ensuring that music and movement are not only accessible but also enjoyable for every student.
Hagen
Drums, Percussion, & Voice
With a passion for groovin’ that started at a young age, Hagen is thrilled to share his love for drumming as a Drum Teacher at OnyxButterlyMusicStudio. With over 15 years of experience playing various styles—from punk rock to bossa nova, drum circles to drumline— he is dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels unlock their musical potential.
Hagen’s teaching philosophy combines technique with creativity, focusing on building a solid foundation while encouraging self-expression. Because if you’ve got to dance to the beat of your own drum, you better have some sick beats.
Let’s make some noise!
Kaylee
Voice & Piano
Bilingual English/Spanish
Since she can remember music has always been her first love. Kaylee has been singing and playing piano for about 10 years year now. She has experience being part of multiple worship teams for churches all around the OKC metro area. She became the worship leader at Judah Church Okc when they opened 3 years ago.From this she has refined her techniques throughout the years. Her Hispanic background has allowed her to reach a wide variety of people. She is excited and determined to build up and pour into strong, disciplined, passionate, vocalists and pianists. She’s so excited to teach the next generation of talented artists rising up! Let’s find your voice in this world!
Rebekah
Voice, Drums, Guitar
Rebekah has been in music her whole life - she sang on stage starting at the age of 4, got a college degree in contemporary music in vocal performance, and has worked in music as her career for the last several years through adulthood! she plays drums and sings in her band, but also plays solo acts as a guitarist and singer. she has 4 songs released, 3 in an EP and 1 single! She wrote all of the songs by herself and played guitar and piano on them as well. Her goal is to perform full time in her band or solo while touring! The highlight of her year in 2024 was getting to sing with her favorite artist, Tori Kelly. hopefully there are many more opportunities like that in the future!
Ethan
Social Media &
Tech Support
Ethan has been interested in technology ever since he was a little kid. He has experience in changing out computer parts and is very computer savvy. He enjoys optimizing computers and modifying computer games. He plans to dive more into the social media world by helping Onyx Butterfly Studios with their content and also cutting & editing music for showcase performances. Ethan is currently a Freshman at Westmoore High School and has interest in building and selling computers as a profession. He is the son of the owner, Leah Adams, and looks forward to helping with the studio’s technology needs.