Music Instructor (Guitar, Drums, Voice)

 

Payton has been playing music and performing in bands since she was 15 years old. Over the years, she has developed a strong background in songwriting, performance, and multi-instrumental work.

She received a MAMA (Modesto Area Music Association) Award for best Singer-Songwriter, and two additional MAMA Awards under the bands Portrait of Elysia and Nothing Rhymes With Orange. 

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Outside of teaching, she writes music and performs regularly at local venues, and she is also involved in her local church’s worship team.

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She currently teaches guitar, drums, and voice.