Tiffany Colston
Owner / Founder
Tiffany is a Nashua, NH based musical butterfly whose journey blossomed after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a major in Music Business in 2010.
During her college years, she embraced the opportunity to share the stage with many greats such as Earth Wind and Fire, Phillip Bailey, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and many more. These experiences have given her the elite tools to not only teach voice, dance, theatre, acting, piano, and performance to hundreds on the East Coast over the past 10 years, but as a mentor as well.
Her intense passion for the performing arts and entertainment industry took off while she began teaching music, dance, theatre, voice, and piano at the Musical Arts Academy in Dover, North Hampton, and Exeter. She would later purchase the Dover Musical Arts as an inspiration to hundreds of beautiful souls in Massachusetts and New Hampshire shortly after signing a record deal. This incredible experience allowed her to bolt off her dreams and then emerge Tiffany Colston Studios. She has now achieved helping to get her own students into her old stomping ground, Berklee College of Music!! She continues to help students prepare for college and beyond. Other students of hers have gone on to receive scholarships from highly acclaimed AMDA, and New York Conservatory. She has had the wonderful opportunity to travel and perform in countries such as Switzerland, Serbia, Canada, and many more stages across the world. She also landed her first major lead acting role at the Seacoast Rep in August/September 2020 as the hilarious, big personality, Katrina, in “The Bus Stop”. As the comedy of the show in this beautifully written piece by Najee Brown, she wowed NH on a different kind of stage for the first time.
Tiffany takes much pride and joy in Tiffany Colston Studios. It is an international performing arts institution molded for the more serious student looking to embark on an industry-based career. As an active artist/entertainer/actress/teacher/mentor/speaker internationally she continues to inspire and embark in her career while being the best mom to her lovely and talented daughter, Myla Colston-Ballard.
Kendoll King
Assistant Director
A performer since the age of five years old, Ken has honed his craft as a contemporary and classically trained vocalist, a songwriter, pop music producer, actor, arranger, and vocal coach. From leading musical theatre roles to fronting rock bands, Ken has always been intrigued by the vast spectrum of opportunities in the world of performance art and has made it his mission to continue to grow as a performer.
Ken left his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to pursue music professionally at Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating in 2015. Ken's time in Boston has allowed him to become established as a well-versed performer in all genres, contributing both lead and background vocals in various pop, jazz, rock, and R&B ensembles, and for upcoming artists, as well as his own original music.
Ken's latest venture allowed him to produce an award-winning comedy album while continuing to perform along the East Coast. Vocally, Ken is influenced by 'the greats,” such as Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, and more. He genuinely enjoys performing their music, as well as working on his original upcoming pop releases.
Lynn Davey
Office Manager
Lynn has teamed up with Tiffany Colston Studios to provide office support to owner Tiffany Colston as well as all other instructors.
Lynn is the owner of LD Creative Designs, a NH-based creative agency that provides graphic and web design services to her clients. She started this business in 2003 after graduating with a degree in Visual Communications.
Lynn’s love for music is what brought her and Tiffany together. While she isn’t a professional, Lynn enjoys singing as well as playing piano and guitar.
Kristin
Master Vocal Instructor
Kristin is a highly sought-after Boston-based performer and recording artist who has been working professionally in the area for over a decade. Her passion for music and the arts began at an early age growing up in a household of musicians. Kristin felt an immediate connection to singing and performance. She started taking vocal and piano lessons at the age of nine, and growing up, was active in choirs, choruses, musicals, and drama clubs. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, studying Theater Performing Arts, and English Literature. While at UMass, she was a member of the award-winning a cappella group The Dynamics, traveling on weekends to perform and record along the east coast.
Shortly after graduating, Kristin’s life changed when she moved to Martha’s Vineyard and began receiving opportunities to sing and perform with renowned event companies. At this point, she decided to take her music knowledge and abilities to the next level and began studying with Berklee professors focusing on vocal performance, music theory, and piano. After a decade of experience, Kristin is currently managing and leading groups for high-profile performances. Additionally, for five years, Kristin was a member of the original blues-rock band The French Quarter, which toured all over New England and held a weekly residency at a Boston locals’ favorite venue, Toad, in Cambridge.
Kristin is also a passionate writer, both lyrical and prose. She is currently working on writing her first original album.
Yanina Johnson
Master Vocal Instructor
Yanina Johnson is a singer, songwriter, and performer with a lifelong passion for helping others discover the power of their voice. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where she studied vocal performance, business, and production, Yanina brings both artistry and technical understanding to her teaching.
She’s performed and recorded with artists such as Teyana Taylor, Justine Skye, and Tyla, blending her experience in the studio and on stage to help students build confidence, control, and authenticity in their sound.
Yanina’s teaching style focuses on connecting emotion to technique — guiding students to develop strong vocal foundations while expressing their unique artistry. Her goal is to create a supportive, motivating space where singers can grow, take creative risks, and step fully into who they are as artists.
Emily Khabie
Master Vocal Instructor
Emily Khabie is a singer-songwriter and recording artist originally from New York, now based in Los Angeles. A Voice Principal Alumni of Berklee College of Music, Emily has built a reputation as a dynamic performer, songwriter, and viral vocalist across social media platforms.
During her time at Berklee, she became a lead vocalist with Nightshift Entertainment, one of the East Coast’s most sought-after entertainment agencies, whose bands have been recognized in People Magazine. She also performed extensively with her own band across Boston’s prestigious college circuit, including Harvard University, Boston University, and Northeastern University.
Emily specializes in Pop and R&B, with strong influences from Soul and Hip-Hop, and is known for her instinctive approach to songwriting—often building melodies and lyrics through freestyle and improvisation. She has released three original singles available on all major streaming platforms and continues to develop new music while performing in Los Angeles.
In addition to her vocal artistry, Emily is also a trained dancer, having studied belly dance and multiple dance styles, which enhances her expressive and high-energy stage presence.
Parker Goessling
Master Guitar Instructor
Born in Duluth MN, Parker Goessling began playing guitar at the age of nine after receiving the “School of Rock” movie soundtrack for Christmas. After being introduced to classic rock through the opening twelve-string chords to The Who’s “Substitute” and the opening riff to Led Zeppelin’s “Communication Breakdown,” it was clear that the guitar would shape the rest of his life
After moving to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music, Parker toured with New York-based jam band Baked Goods, and contributed guitar to their 2017EP A Vivid Hallucination.
Upon returning to Boston, Parker began recording and performing with a range of independent East Coast artists performing live with Houston Bernard and Kellan Donavan along with contributing guitars to albums by Erin Bonnie, Don’t Call Me Tina, and Bill Moody. Parker continues to work as a sideman on stage and in studio with artists and bands from Maine to Philadelphia.
When not recording or performing for hire, Parker enjoys building and modifying guitars and working on his own music, most recently releasing an experimental instrumental EP titled Autumnal Soundtracks now available everywhere.
Peter “Pete” Barquet
Master Guitar, Piano, and Bass Instructor
Peter “Pete” Barquet is a Boston-based audio engineer, production manager, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in live sound, music production, and event execution.
As the founder of Big Party Entertainment, Pete has led hundreds of successful performances ranging from high-end weddings and corporate events to multi-city touring productions.
His expertise spans front-of-house and monitor mixing, signal flow design, system optimization, and live production logistics.
Pete brings a practical, real-world approach to teaching, combining technical knowledge with hands-on strategies that students can immediately apply in live performance and studio environments. His teaching focuses on demystifying complex audio concepts, improving workflow efficiency, and helping students build confidence in high-pressure situations.
With a background rooted in both artistry and engineering, Pete is passionate about empowering the next generation of musicians, engineers, and creatives to develop both their technical skills and their professional mindset.