Rob Novell -   Rob is the son of Dr. Charles Novell and is the Director of CNS.  Rob grew up in this music school attending classes and learning from the great faculty and instructors in the school's rich history.  Rob is an accomplished musician and studio producer.  He traveled with Perfect Heart and has played with Triumphant Quartet and the Nelons.  Rob is currently involved in a solo ministry and ministers through song and speaking.  Rob owns Counterpoint Recording Productions and Counterpoint Music Group in Atlanta, GA.  Rob sits on the board of the SGMA Hall of Fame & Museum.
 
Billy Blackwood -Billy is the youngest son of Legendary James Blackwood.  Billy currently runs the Blackwood Brothers Quartet.   Billy played drums for J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet at the age of 14. He also played for the Blackwood Brothers, Gordon Jensen and Sunrise, and Andrus/Blackwood & Company and toured with Voice, the
opening act for the Elvis Presley show.

Allison Speer – Allison is not only a gifted vocalist but an amazing speaker, communicator, and songwriter as well. Her passion for the Lord, and life itself radiates from her like sunshine!  Allison teaches voice and songwriting and assists in Performance Training class as well.
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Mary Anne Oglesby Sutherly- With more than 20 years of experience in Health and Senior Care Industries,
Mary Anne is a strong advocate for our senior communities.  In addition to this call on her life she has been singing Gospel
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Music her entire life, and she is a sought after vocal coach in the Gospel Music Industry.
 
Roy Webb - Roy is a gifted pianist, arranger, and producer. He has been involved in gospel music his entire life and has traveled and played with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gold City Quartet, Jonathan Wilburn, and MarkLowry. Roy teaches piano at CNS.
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Tara Jackson – With a vivacious laugh and warm personality that instantly illuminates a room, Tara Jackson is the friend you've always known. A consummate people person, her engaging spirit befits the calling to ministry and outreach she has long embraced.  But then she opens her mouth to sing, and it's obvious what Tara was ultimately born to do. 
 
Aleah Novell - Aleah has grown up in a musical family and carries on the family tradition of teaching music.  She is a private instructor by profession and teaching Music Theory and private lessons at CNS.

Corry Isel - Coordinator of Events and Students Activities.  Corry is our go to person during the conference.  If you 
have a question, she has your answer.  Corry is a gifted vocalist and has the performance skills to deliver a great performance.  

Channing Eleton - Channing has been involved in Christian Music since a very early age.  Growing up in a musical
home Channing pursued Music at the College Level and then found himself involved in Full-Time Music Ministry playing piano for Phil Cross and Poet Voices, as well as Gold City, and the Mike LeFevere Quartet.  Channing is currently involved
in Ministry with his wife and two daughters.

Jon Groves - Jon is the Pastor of Victory Baptist in Inverness, FL.  Jon's deep knowledge of the Bible, his genuine love for people, and his creativity allow him to find unique ways to bring forth God's word by constantly changing the method without changing the message.
 
Becky & Steve Carver - Becky and her husband Steve Carver have an active ministry in music.  They travel fulltime doing musical revival services.  Becky teaches Theory, Piano and Voice and Steve helps with Theory, Voice and Media.

Jim Quales- Jim comes from Michigan and has an active solo ministry in Gospel Music.  Jim has performed in various
groups and ran a Quartet, 4 One Quartet, for over 7 years.  Jim has a unique call on his life to minister to our Seniors and will perform in hundreds of Senior Care facilities all across the country in a given year.  Jim helps us with Sound Systems, guitar and Performance Training and is a private instructor.  

Dana Simpson - Dana is a gifted pianist and vocalist.  She teaches one of our Music Theory classes and is also involved in our Performance Training Class.  Dana's talent is only trumped by her heart and genuine spirit.  
 
Jon Groves - Jon is the Pastor of Victory Baptist in Inverness, FL.  Jon's deep knowledge of the Bible, his genuine love for people, and his creativity allow him to find unique ways to bring forth God's word by constantly changing the method without changing the message.
 
Buddy Bates- Buddy Bates has decades of music experience. He first began singing and playing for New Creations, a group founded by his father, Merle. He studied extensively with Charles Novell and attended the Charles Novell School of Music. He has traveled with The Blackwood Brothers, The Dixie Melody Boys, The Dixie Echoes, and did a European tour with The Stamps.
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Tim Owens - Tim is a Pastor, Author, and an Award-Winning Gospel Music Recording Artist who travels in Evangelisto spread the good news of the Gospel of his wonderful Savior, Jesus Christ.  Tim teaches voice an helps us with various
seminars, devotions, and performance training.​
Brian Speer - Brian is the youngest of three children born to Brock and Faye Speer. Brock was the bass singer and manager of the gospel singing group, the Speer Family, and Faye sang alto. brian traveled with the Speer Family playing guitar and bass from 1978 to 1982. brian is a double-major in accounting and business administration.