Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has added Emily Strong and Heidi LeBarron to its team of instructors.

Strong is teaching voice, theater and Infinite Exploration lessons, while LeBarron is teaching piano.

Strong has a bachelor’s degree in Visual Art and Theater, as well as a master’s degree in Elementary Education. She is returning to Infinity Visual and Performing Arts after a hiatus that took her to New York City in 2015 and back to Jamestown in 2020. During the day, Emily loves her work as a local public school elementary art teacher. In addition to experience in visual art, vocal and guitar instruction, she also shines as a singer-songwriter, composer and musical theater performer. Over the years, Strong has performed in many musical theatre productions as well as with various rock bands, including her 2014 gig as the opening act for the legendary comedian Bob Newhart with her band, “The Distractions.” She writes and records original music that can be found on her website: EmilyStrongMusic.com or streamed on Spotify and Apple Music under Emily Strong Music.

Strong has also studied voice and acting with renowned Broadway veterans Jan Horvath and Keith Buterbaugh and at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City.

LeBarron has been playing piano since she was 4. She was a music major at Jamestown Community College, history major at the State University at Fredonia, and Applied Intelligence major at Mercyhurst University. At JCC, she also participated in stage crew for the Scharmann Theatre, concert and jazz band, choir, and rock ensemble. As a child, she participated in the Chautauqua Association for Musicians Under 21. In the community, LeBarron has performed in the Living Christmas Tree at First Covenant Church, and taught piano lessons privately. Currently, she plays on the worship team at Joy Fellowship Free Methodist Church. She enjoys furthering her ear training and learning new versions of pieces she played as a child.

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing instruction in the visual and performing arts to students of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org/register.