Mrs. Amy Vongor
Amy Vongor
Piano @ GFCS | Master Teacher
Piano @ GFCS | Master Teacher
Amy Naw-Vongor was born in Yangon, Myanmar, and came to the United States carrying a love for music that would continue to shape her life. She began playing piano at the age of 8 and discovered her passion for singing at 11 after being inspired by watching Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. What began as a childhood spark has grown into 20 years of piano experience, over 14 years of vocal performance and worship leadership, and 8 years of teaching private piano and voice lessons.
Amy studied Music Arts at Oral Roberts University, where she performed junior and senior vocal recitals and toured nationally as a member of the renowned vocal ensemble Souls A’ Fire, performing for thousands across the country and opening for Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond.
Since then, Amy has continued leading worship teams, mentoring young musicians, teaching students of all ages, and developing as a songwriter and recording artist. She has independently released original music, including her singles Time and Time Again and Yours, available on all major streaming platforms. She currently serves as a worship leader at Abundant Life Assembly of God in Grand Prairie.
Amy is excited to begin her next chapter as the Elementary Music Teacher at Grapevine Faith Christian School while continuing to bring her passion for music education to RockPrep families.
She believes every student has a unique musical voice and strives to create lessons that are encouraging, engaging, and tailored to each student’s goals, whether they are preparing for a recital, learning their first song, developing their technique, or discovering music for the first time. With her background in worship leadership, Amy is especially passionate about mentoring the next generation of musicians and worship leaders, helping students grow in their musical abilities, confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Arts from Oral Roberts University (2020), a Master of Arts in Music & Worship Studies from Liberty University (2023), and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary & Special Education from American University (2025).
Ms. Tammy Burrows
Tammy Burrows
Piano @ GFCS | Master Teacher
Two score and nine years ago, her parents brought forth the decree that she would be enrolled in piano lessons. Tammy had no idea what lay in store for her. There would be hours of practice over the years but in exchange she would be rewarded with a priceless gift: the ability to play an instrument. Whether to warm the heart on a cold day or venting frustration at a challenging day, Tammy discovered that music had lifelong benefits.
Now she enjoys empowering young people to enjoy music through the piano. A classroom teacher for over 35 years in grades of K-4, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th-8th as well as a piano teacher for over 20 years, Tammy loves engaging students whether in Bible, History, or Music for all are backdrops for learning life lessons and bringing glory to God. When not teaching, Tammy enjoys hanging out with her three grown daughters and five grandchildren.
Tammy holds a M.Ed. in Curriculum Design & Instruction (2013) from Arlington Baptist College.
Piano @ GFCS | Master Teacher
Two score and nine years ago, her parents brought forth the decree that she would be enrolled in piano lessons. Tammy had no idea what lay in store for her. There would be hours of practice over the years but in exchange she would be rewarded with a priceless gift: the ability to play an instrument. Whether to warm the heart on a cold day or venting frustration at a challenging day, Tammy discovered that music had lifelong benefits.
Now she enjoys empowering young people to enjoy music through the piano. A classroom teacher for over 35 years in grades of K-4, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th-8th as well as a piano teacher for over 20 years, Tammy loves engaging students whether in Bible, History, or Music for all are backdrops for learning life lessons and bringing glory to God. When not teaching, Tammy enjoys hanging out with her three grown daughters and five grandchildren.
Tammy holds a M.Ed. in Curriculum Design & Instruction (2013) from Arlington Baptist College.
Mikayla Martin
Piano
@
GFCS, BCS, ALA
Mikayla began music instruction with piano in kindergarten. By elementary, she had picked up acoustic and electric guitar. In junior high she joined the band taking on the Bb clarinet and was handpicked to move to the bass clarinet as a result of her mastery level. She lettered in high school band, marching for four years as a Byron Nelson bobcat. During her high school years she added the ukulele, bass guitar, and drums to her list of instruments. She also began playing in the worship band at her church, Fellowship of the Parks, which included multiple sites across the metroplex.
God has used music in such a powerful way in Mikayla’s life and she loves sharing it with the next generation. When Ms. Martin is not teaching, you can find her hanging out with family and friends, leading worship at her church, and playing lead guitar with One Headlight, a 90's cover band.
Ms. Annie Wilson
Annie Wilson
Piano @ GFCS
Piano @ GFCS
Annie’s passion for music began at 6 years old when she started classical piano lessons, an art she has pursued for over sixteen years. As her love for music continued to grow, she expanded her training into voice, studying with Septien Entertainment Group, The Acting Studio, Brian Schexnayder, and TRAK Academy in the DFW area. Throughout middle and high school, Annie participated in advanced choir ensembles and earned Superior Ratings at the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Driven by a desire to use music to encourage and inspire others, Annie has dedicated much of her career to mentoring young musicians. She has served as Assistant Music Director and Vocal Director for Gateway Performing Arts summer productions, helping students develop their musical abilities while building confidence on and off the stage. Annie also completed internships with Gateway Church's NextGen Worship and Gateway Music departments, where she gained experience in worship leadership, songwriting, event coordination, and team development. She currently serves as the NextGen Worship Lead at Gateway Church's Justin campus, directing youth and children's worship teams, coordinating weekly services, and investing in the next generation of worship leaders.
Annie believes every student is uniquely gifted and that music provides an opportunity to cultivate creativity, discipline, confidence, and joy. Her teaching style focuses on building strong musical foundations while creating an encouraging environment where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn. Whether teaching a beginner or a more experienced musician, Annie's goal is to help each student discover both strong musicianship and a lifelong love of music!
When she's not teaching, Annie enjoys leading worship, designing creative projects, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Annie has completed extensive professional training in piano, voice, music theory, worship leadership, and ensemble performance, including three years of voice instruction with Septien Entertainment Group, Worship Team Academy Singing Levels 1 and 2, private coaching with Brian Schexnayder, training through TRAK Academy, and additional voice studies with The Acting Studio.
Annie holds an Associate of Arts from Tarrant County College (2022) and a Bachelor of Worship Leadership from The King's University (2025)
Check out Annie's Instagram: Instagram
Check out Annie's Magazine Interviews: CanvasRebel, VoyageDallas
James Barefield
Piano @ GFCS, LCCS, ALAJames began playing drums at 10 years old in a small church in south Fort Worth. His love of drumming led him to join the Mondo Drummers, an Afro-Cuban percussion ensemble based in Fort Worth and supported by the city Arts Council.
Seeking to broaden his music abilities, James picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and studied everything from Classical to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Soon he was leading the youth worship band at his home church, and picked up the bass, ukulele, mandolin, and hammered dulcimer.
In College at Dallas Baptist University, James studied composition, songwriting, and music production, and began writing and recording original compositions. He worked with professor/engineer Randy Adams in the studio, and produced several original albums with various artists.
In 2018 he helped the Rock Mill music school in Keller TX build their own recording studio for students to train in the recording arts. In that studio, James met his future wife when she hired him to record a song for her as a gift for her parents, who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. In 2021, James and Shalimar tied the knot.
James holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dallas Baptist University
(2017).
Tayloir Pace
Piano @ GFCS
Piano @ GFCS
Born and raised in the DFW area, Tayloir spent most of her childhood at the dance studio. By age 5, she was already a member of the competitive dance company. She had a gift for rhythm and musicality and benefited from a strong work ethic.
In college, she studied musical theatre which focused on voice, acting and dance. She was also able to participate in student directing projects as well as student choreography showcases. After college, she worked as an actress and choreographer at regional theaters across the country. Her most notable experiences included: Seussical: The Musical as Sour Kangaroo, Lend Me a Tenor as Diana, Cabaret as Texas, and A Chorus Line as Diana Morales (and at a second theater as Maggie Winslow).
Tayloir moved to New York City in 2013 and ended up working in the Broadway industry at the media giant Broadway.com for five years (specifically for their educational program Broadway Classroom). Her job included the privilege of learning from current Broadway artists in master classes, as well as getting to attend a bunch of Broadway shows!
Tayloir is passionate about the art of music and storytelling and the influence it can have on society. She is a singer/songwriter, musician, dancer, choreographer and worship leader. She has come to realize that each individual has a unique story to tell that has the power to help others. Tayloir is honored to walk alongside each student and to help them reach the full potential God has planned for them!
Ms. Pace holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from Southeast Missouri State University (2012).
Check out Tayloir's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FindingGodThroughSong