Our President and Instructors

Dr. David Sexton

President

Brilliant, AL 

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Dr. Sexton is a retired educator with 30 years experience as a classroom teacher, coach, principal and superintendent.  He holds a B.S. Degree from the University of Alabama, a MED Degree from the University of Montevallo, and an EdD from the University of Alabama.  Dr. Sexton comes from a singing family.  He traces his singing heritage back at least five generations.  He considers it an honor to be part of efforts to continue our singing heritage.

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Mr. Derek Meler

Private Instructor

Alias: "BWOK"

Albertville, AL

Mrs. Walker was born and raised in Tupelo, MS. She is a graduate of MS State University with a degree in Music Education. As she starts her 44th year of teaching, she continues to serve as the choral director at Douglas High School. Becky attends Fellowship Baptist Church where she serves as pianist for the choir. Her motto is "Success comes in cans, not CAN'Ts!"

Classroom and Private Instructor

Ball Ground, GA

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Mr. Tippens joined the ASGM staff in 2014 serving as a private piano and later as a classroom instructor. After attending singing schools as a teen, he went on to study and obtain a Master of Church Music degree from Lee University. Currently, Eric serves on the ministry staff as worship leader at Concord Baptist Church in Cumming, GA and gives private piano lessons. His heart is to see students of all ages discover, develop, and dedicate their musical talents and gifts as an offering to the Lord in their local church and throughout gospel music.