Diana Orozco studied music and music education at the Oberlin College-Conservatory. She has taught on faculty, in workshops, and in summer day camps at a number of Atlanta area schools; she was the pre-primary-6th grade music teacher at The Children’s School in Midtown Atlanta from 2000-2013. Since moving to Atlanta in the mid 1990's, Diana has been cultivating young pianists. Before opening the Music Center, she maintained a piano studio of 30 or more students from her home in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta. Diana is particularly interested in teaching elementary school-aged children. Her training at The Children's School has focused on a variety of educational issues, including extensive training in differentiated learning styles and brain-based methodologies. She also studied arts management at the graduate level through an on-line series of courses offered by the University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Matthew Brower is the CMC Atlanta Piano Program Chair.  Matt is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through the Music Teachers National Association.  With over fifteen years of experience teaching students ranging from beginner to undergraduate music majors, he enjoys teaching classical and jazz, and one of his students was recently honored to perform at Carnegie Hall as a prize winner of the American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition. Matt has performed with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia as well as members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and faculty from many leading conservatories. Matt is also an Artist Affiliate faculty member at Emory University. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan, and his Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. 

Piano teacher and CMC Director Diana Orozco studied music and music education at the Oberlin College-Conservatory. She has taught on faculty, in workshops, and in summer day camps at a number of Atlanta area schools; she was the pre-primary-6th grade music teacher at The Children’s School in Midtown Atlanta from 2000-2013. Since moving to Atlanta in the mid 1990's, Diana has been cultivating young pianists. Before opening the Music Center, she maintained a piano studio of 30 or more students from her home in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta. Diana is particularly interested in teaching elementary school-aged children. Her training at The Children's School has focused on a variety of educational issues, including extensive training in differentiated learning styles and brain-based methodologies. She also studied arts management at the graduate level through an on-line series of courses offered by the University of Massachusetts.

Diana Orozco is an accomplished music educator and administrator with nearly 20 years of leadership experience and over 30 years as a dedicated teacher. A graduate of the Oberlin College-Conservatory, Diana has shaped music programs in schools, workshops, and summer camps throughout Atlanta. She served as the pre-primary through 6th grade music teacher at The Children’s School in Midtown from 2000 to 2013, and before establishing Community Music Centers of Atlanta, she maintained a thriving private piano studio. While much of her work has focused on elementary education, Diana also enjoys teaching high school and gap year students, mentoring new teachers, and designing engaging music curricula. She is passionate about fostering wellness and empowerment through music, ensuring students of all ages gain confidence, creativity, and a lifelong connection to the arts. Diana is committed to guiding students and fellow educators alike, building an inclusive and inspiring environment where music learners can thrive.