Ariel David - General Manager
Ariel David has been part of Rockin’ Mozart since the age of five, growing from a young student into a dedicated musician and educator. Teaching with Rockin’ Mozart since January 2025, Ariel specializes in percussion and also teaches piano, guitar, and strings.
Ariel is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education at Southern University, concentrating in Percussion, Vocals, and Piano, bringing both academic training and real-world performance experience into every lesson.
As the manager of the Plaquemine location, Ariel is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where students of all ages can grow, express themselves, and discover their love of music.
Rockin Mozart Plaquemine Staff
Michael Blount
Tyler Barbier
Tyler Barbier
Senior Instructor
General Manager -
Port Allen Location
Michael Blount is a multi-genre musician. He holds a BM degree from LSU in Classical Guitar Performance. He is very patient, encouraging, and guides our students in guitar and rock bands! After teaching at Rockin Mozart for 5 years he has become one of our top instructors and leaders.
Senior Instructor
General Manager -
Port Allen Location
Michael Blount is a multi-genre musician. He holds a BM degree from LSU in Classical Guitar Performance. He is very patient, encouraging, and guides our students in guitar and rock bands! After teaching at Rockin Mozart for 5 years he has become one of our top instructors and leaders. Michael is currently the General Manager of the Port Allen Location.
Tyler Barbier
Tyler Barbier
Tyler Barbier
Senior Instructor
General Manager - Donaldsonville Location
Director of Sales
Tyler Barbier is a caring instructor and manager at our Donaldsonville studio as well as Rockin Mozart's Director of Sales. Beside his rock band performances, he has a love for teaching. He has been inspired and taught by Dr. Berthelot since his early years. He has a knowledge of multiple instruments in his portfolio.
Jalia Payne
Tyler Barbier
Jalia Payne
Senior Instructor
Marketing Manager -
Jalia Payne is a passionate music educator, composer, and performer dedicated to helping students discover their unique voice through music. Originally from Ruston, Louisiana, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industries Studies from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Music in Composition
Senior Instructor
Marketing Manager -
Jalia Payne is a passionate music educator, composer, and performer dedicated to helping students discover their unique voice through music. Originally from Ruston, Louisiana, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industries Studies from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Music in Composition from Louisiana State University.
Jalia serves as the Marketing Director at Rockin Mozart Music School, where she leads creative initiatives, develops engaging content, and helps share the school’s mission of changing lives through music with the community. Through her work, she combines her background in music and media to connect with students and families across all locations.
In addition to her role in marketing, Jalia teaches students of all ages in piano, voice, flute, and songwriting. Her teaching style focuses on building strong musical foundations while encouraging creativity, confidence, and self-expression. She believes that every student can succeed in music when given the right tools and support.
As a composer, Jalia creates music that explores themes of nature, storytelling, and emotional expression. Her works have been performed in academic and community settings, reflecting her commitment to meaningful and expressive artistry.
At Rockin Mozart Music School, Jalia is proud to be part of a team dedicated to creating a positive, engaging learning environment where students not only grow as musicians but also develop discipline, creativity, and a lifelong love for the arts.
Allyson Alexander
Allyson Alexander
Allyson Alexander
Senior Instructor
Accounting Specialist
Allyson Alexander is one of our senior instructors and an accounting specialist. She began studying music at a very young age. In the fourth grade, she started on the recorder as her first wind instrument and the drums as her first percussion instrument. From there, she advanced to the piano and cl
Senior Instructor
Accounting Specialist
Allyson Alexander is one of our senior instructors and an accounting specialist. She began studying music at a very young age. In the fourth grade, she started on the recorder as her first wind instrument and the drums as her first percussion instrument. From there, she advanced to the piano and clarinet. She is an alumnus of Rockin Mozart. Throughout middle school and high school, she played in the Math, Science, and Arts Academy's orchestra as the First Chair Clarinet. She has competed in many music festivals across the nation. Her musical journey became her first job when she began teaching at Rockin Mozart.
She guides young minds in clarinet, piano, and vocal performance.
Latoya Broussard
Allyson Alexander
Allyson Alexander
Instructor
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Anne Barbier
Allyson Alexander
Anne Barbier
Instructor
Ms. Anne is an undergraduate student at Louisiana State University, majoring in Elementary Education with dual certification in General and Special Education. A proud 2022 graduate of Iberville Math, Science, and Arts Academy West, she demonstrated her leadership skills as President of the MSA Orchestra during her senior year, i
Instructor
Ms. Anne is an undergraduate student at Louisiana State University, majoring in Elementary Education with dual certification in General and Special Education. A proud 2022 graduate of Iberville Math, Science, and Arts Academy West, she demonstrated her leadership skills as President of the MSA Orchestra during her senior year, in addition to excelling as the first chair clarinetist.
In 2022, Ms. Anne had the incredible opportunity to travel to Chicago with the MSA Orchestra, which received numerous accolades for its outstanding performances. Her passion for music began at the age of 8 when she started her journey as a piano student with Rockin Mozart. The enriching experiences at Rockin Mozart have not only deepened her love for music but have also ignited her aspiration to inspire the next generation of learners through teaching.
Currently, Ms. Anne is available to share her expertise in both piano and clarinet, fostering a love for music in her students just as she experienced in her own musical journey.