Texas Southern Gospel School of Music

FACULTY

The TSGSM faculty consists of fine Christian teachers who are well-qualified in the field of gospel music. The faculty see themselves as more than just classroom and private teachers. They are interested in each student, and you will find them available both in and out of class.


	Christine Locke Adams, School Administrator Ms. Adams has a Bachelor's Degree in vocal music and has been teaching at gospel music schools for over 28 years. She is a retired public school choral instructor and a gospel music songwriter. - Harrison, AR. She is the Choral Director for the music school as well as the Administrator beginning January, 2024.


	Lynell McKissack, Asst. to School Administrator Mrs. McKissack has a Bachelor's Degree in English and will be assisting our new administrator. She is also a music school instructor and gospel music songwriter. - Waxahachie, TX

Robert Bradley


	Steve Colburn Mr. Colburn has a Masters Degree in vocal performance. He is not only a music school instructor, but also a college music instructor and gospel music songwriter. He is currently serving as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, Corsicana, TX. - Powell, TX He teaches private guitar and voice lessons.


	René Emmett Ms. Emmett has a Bachelor's degree in English and a minor in music. She is a music school instructor, and gospel music songwriter. - Forney, TX She currently teaches Level I Music Theory (ages 10-12).

Denise Locke-Heard

Mrs. Locke-Heard has a Bachelor's degree in piano performance. She is a music school instructor, gospel music songwriter, and private piano instructor. - Augusta, GA

She teaches Level V - Advanced Songwriting and may teach private piano or voice.

Ellen Marsh

Mrs. Marsh has a Bachelor's Degree in music education and a Bachelor's Degree in accordion performance. She has been teaching at gospel music schools for over 35 years, including 12 years at the Stamps Quartet School of Music in Dallas. She is a gospel music songwriter and is a private piano instructor. - Prescott, AR

She teaches private piano and may accompany group singing.

Jeremy McKissack

Mr. McKissack has a Bachelor’s Degree in music and math. He is a gospel music songwriter and music school instructor. - Waxahachie, TX.

He teaches Level I, Music Theory ( Ages 13 - Adults) and accompanies group singing and may teach private piano and/or voice.

Derek Meler

Brianna Meler

Position has been filled.

Tracey Phillips