All of our instructors are professionals in their field and attend yearly training and background checks to ensure a safe and friendly environment for every student.
Gabriel Huff, known affectionately to his students as Mr. Gabe, is the Owner and Director of the Clarksville School of Fine Arts (CSOFA). With a musical journey spanning over 44 years, Gabriel brings a lifetime of artistry to his leadership. A passionate advocate for accessible education, he believes the fine arts are for everyone, not just the social elite.
His extensive background includes 37 years of teaching music and performance, alongside nearly 40 years of experience directing plays and producing performance-based events. While his teaching experience spans decades, Gabriel is uniquely celebrated for his ability to connect with and inspire even his youngest students.
As a multi-talented creative, he personally teaches Piano, Guitar, Choir, Flute, Acting, and Film. Writing and composing under the name GG Huff, he is an active songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, and published author. His commitment to inclusivity is the heartbeat of the school’s non-profit, which provides scholarships to children in foster families, hardship families, and homes with deployed service members.
Justin Hoke
Justin Hoke brings a diverse background in media, ministry, and the arts. He spent several years as a graphics producer for NBC Sports Northwest and ran his own web design company for over a decade. He also served faithfully as a pastor for seven years and currently works as a licensed realtor. An aspiring actor, Justin is actively involved in stage and screen projects. He serves on the board of Grandstand Productions, a nonprofit committed to promoting the Fine Arts from a faith-based perspective.
Sarah Rawls
Sarah Rawls received an associate degree from the art institute in culinary arts as well as pastry. She has been teaching for many years and has had experience working in restaurants, catering, and owning her own cake and cookie business. She loves teaching and watching this essential skill being used in children of all ages.
Jordan Carr
Jordan Carr is the previous owner of Carr Dance Academy and highly trained in the Vaganova style of Classical Ballet. She has trained under prestigious instructors and choreographers in the United States and studied at South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Carolina Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, WKU Dance Department and the community division of Nashville Ballet. Her students have competed at numerous regional and National Dance competitions. She has taught in the Tennessee and Kentucky area for 12 years and is excited to be a part of the CSOFA family.
Faiz Jamel
Faiz Jamal, better known as Faizy Legend, was born Deaf and also has vitiligo. Growing up, he faced challenges that made him feel different from others. There were times when communication was hard and when he struggled with confidence because of how he looked. But those experiences made him stronger.
Being Deaf taught Faizy patience and resilience. Having vitiligo taught him to accept himself and be proud of who he is. Instead of letting those things hold him back, he chose to use them as motivation. Today, Faizy wants to inspire others to embrace who they are, no matter what makes them different. He believes that your challenges don’t define your limits—they can become your strength.