The Vibe Music Lessons Restring Guitars Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Riverview, Sun City Center, Gibsonton, Tampa

Ms. Yetta Mae Hansell is a professional opera and musical theatre performer, music educator, and passionate mentor who loves helping students discover their confidence through music. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Temple University and a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the University of South Florida.

With over 21 years of professional performance experience and 18+ years of teaching experience, Ms. Yetta has performed throughout Philadelphia, New York, and the Tampa Bay area in operas, musical theatre productions, concerts, and special events. She has performed with Opera Tampa, St. Petersburg Opera, Spanish Lyric Theatre, and several other professional companies including performing with the Opera Tampa Chorus at Andrea Bocelli’s concert at Amalie Arena.

Ms. Yetta is a K–12 Certified Music Educator and a Certified Step Up for Students Music Teacher.

She teaches voice for all levels and genres including classical, musical theatre, contemporary, pop, r & b, worship, and audition preparation from complete beginners to advanced performers. She also teaches piano for beginner to intermediate students of all ages, focusing on strong foundations, musicianship, and confidence at the keyboard.

Known for her encouraging, energetic, and supportive teaching style, Ms. Yetta focuses on building healthy vocal technique, performance skills, stage presence, and artistic expression. Many of her students have gone on to earn lead roles in musicals and operas, be selected for All-State and district choirs, perform in TV and film commercials, participate in competitive show choirs, and achieve high ratings at Solo & Ensemble festivals.

When she’s not teaching or performing, Ms. Yetta enjoys mentoring young artists and continuing her professional development. She plans to continue expanding her work in education while working toward her ESE certification and doctoral studies in education.

Ms. Yetta believes music should be fun, empowering, and confidence-building for every student and she is excited to welcome you into her studio!

   Originally from Newcastle On Tyne, in England, I first experienced working as a professional musician during the 1960’s. After working with some bands as a teenager, I was part of the Juncopartners, which achieved success at the prestigious Club A ‘Gogo. After that, I had many years of touring with The Who, Rod Steward, Jethro Tull, Joe Cocker, and others. When my touring days were done, I was engaged in plenty of studio sessions, radio and TV work. Before moving to the US in 2007, I taught piano within music colleges, and was the “Lead Moderator” with the country’s leading music education college. Now I am in the Tampa Bay area and enjoy continuing to share my musical knowledge with my students. 

After hearing his music teacher strum a few chords in class Joe Weaver at the age of 9 begged his mom to let him take guitar lessons. Hearing the sound of the guitar was a life changing experience.Throughout Joe’s teen years he was playing in various club/top 40 bands as well as doing recording session work still continuing to take lessons from various national recording artists. After high school Joe completed his Bachelors Degree at Towson State University as a Jazz/Commercial Guitar Performance Major under the direction of Hank Levy (the composer of the theme song to the movie “Whiplash”).

During Joe’s University years his band started to gain a lot of traction and was signed to Atlantic Records on a developmental deal.  During this time the band toured the US in support several “hair bands” such as Quiet Riot, Warrant, Kix, Trixter, Firehouse and  Ratt. After that band dissolved Joe was asked to be the touring guitarist for EMI recording artist “Cinder Road”.

Joe has been teaching guitar for over 30 years and has had success from children to adults. Several students have gone on to tour with big named acts, the latest being “Jack Barakat” from the band “All Time Low”.

Joe is also a certified Ableton playback engineer and can help with any recording needs.

I am a seventh generation Floridian and come from a long line of musicians. I have been teaching for over 15 years. At The Vibe, I teach Guitar, Ukulele, and Drums. I have used my many years experience of the road and studying music theory to design my programs to help you achieve your personal goals in the absolute best way possible! Learning how to play the music you love and enjoy is something that lasts a lifetime. I'm looking forward to helping you on your journey.

With a deep passion for music that has been with her since childhood, her goal is to guide and inspire you, whether you’re starting your musical journey or looking to fine-tune your skills.

 Growing up, she found fond memories of her grandfather, a musician, playing the piano, sax, organ, trumpet at home and that zeal never left her. 

She holds a college background in art and music, where she gained knowledge in music theory, sight-singing, ear training, vocal coaching, and piano

As a teacher, she specializes in piano, ukulele, and vocals, working with students of all levels to unlock their musical potential. She believes that music is not just about learning an instrument—it's about developing confidence, creativity, and expression.

In addition to her teaching experience, she spent three years as the lead singer in a band, which has deepened her understanding of performance and the collaborative nature of music.   

Tchad began informal piano lessons at 4 years old and moved on to an official study of percussion and rhythm fundamentals at age 8. He credits his vocal understanding to the acapella style of singing he grew up with in church as well as the many opportunities to play with talented musicians. Earning a certification for Recording Engineering in 1998, he began producing sound for live and studio projects across Indianapolis, Denver and Tampa Bay. With 3 children of his own, Tchad has come to thrive on the experience of passing technique and inspiration on to a new generation.