South Metro Fine Arts Academy
The South Metro Fine Arts Academy exists at Capitol Hill Baptist Church to provide a teaching environment of encouragement, care, and excellence that promotes the gifts of the arts, and offers a response to the Giver of these gifts.
Music Instruction
We offer private instruction to all ages in piano, voice, saxophone, and clarinet. Students receive one-on-one attention for 30 minutes each week. Students are expected to practice a little bit each day to ensure what they learn is retained week-to-week. Piano students should have a full size keyboard or piano available to them for practicing. We encourage all students to participate in a yearly recital offered in the Spring. This is a great opportunity for them to showcase all they have been learning and it is a great source to build confidence. Students are responsible for purchasing books and/or music for lessons. Teachers will communicate what is needed and where to purchase it.
SMFAA Registration
Spring 2026 Semester
Monday, December 15, 2025 - Early registration - for current students (from Summer/Fall Semesters)
Monday, December 29, 2025 - Open registration - for new students
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Final Registration (last day to register for Spring Semester)
Spring 2026 Semester Dates
Semester Begins - Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday - Friday, March 16-20, 2026 (No Lessons - Spring Break)
Semester Ends - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Recitals - Thursday, May 7, 2026 and Friday, May 8, 2026
SMFAA Schedule
Fall/Spring Semester
Lessons are offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm depending on teacher availability.
Summer Semester
Lessons are offered on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm depending on teacher availability.
Music Fees
Fall/Spring Semester
15 half-hour Private Music Lessons: $350 with the following payment options:
1 payment of $350 due before the first lesson,
- 2 payments of $175 with the first payment due before the first lesson and the second due by October 1 for Fall Semester and March 1 for Spring Semester.
Summer Semester
8 half-hour Private Music Lessons: $175 with the following payment options
1 payment of $175 due before the first lesson.
Academy Staff
June Pearson-Simson, Director
June graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree double majoring in Business Administration and Computer Science. She later updated the Computer Science component with an Associate of Applied Science at the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). She worked at the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) for 33 years in various Business Administrative and Information Technology roles. She and her husband, Eric, are members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
Lahoma Rosser, Piano and Voice Teacher
Lahoma graduated from UCO where she earned her Bachelor of Music Ed Degree and Master of Music Ed. She was a music teacher in the public school system for 29 years. She has been teaching piano and voice through the SMFAA since 2006. She also served as the SMFAA Director for 4 years. She and her husband Jim have three children and 6 grands. They are members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
Sean Paul, Piano Teacher
Sean Paul, a native of Oklahoma, developed a profound love for music at a very young age, which led him to discover his passion for playing the piano and singing. After serving 30+ years in worship ministry, Sean is now pursuing his love for composing, arranging, and teaching piano. He earned a Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Caleb Dodson, Piano, Saxophone and Clarinet Teacher
Caleb, a Texas native, discovered his love for music at the age of five when he began playing piano. Over the past 20 years, he has developed his skills as a performer and teacher, earning a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from the University of Oklahoma, where he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts. With over a decade of professional performing experience and 5 years of experience teaching his own private lesson studio, Caleb is passionate about helping students discover the joy of making music. He and his wife are members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and proud parents of a daughter.
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