Our Team

Foothill Musical Arts instructors bring years of teaching and performance experience to every lesson. With a passion for music education and a student-first approach, our team is committed to help our students build a strong foundation, grow, and succeed. Get to know our talented team below, and feel free to reach out with questions.

Naomi Peña

FHMA Director

Music Fundamentals, Keyboard, Choir

Naomi is a veteran homeschooler and a third generation musician. She started playing piano at the age of 5 and continued all throughout. Naomi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Azusa Pacific University. After graduation, God gave her the opportunity to start her own business, Naomi Peña Music, where she has utilized her skills as an instructor, collaborator, and performer. Naomi has many years of performing experience with a variety of entities, some of which include: the Angeles Chorale, the Azusa Pacific Oratorio Choir, and the Azusa Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Orange Coast Musical Arts, Alison Kalmus Theatre, New Life Christian School, and Music & Arts, as well as various music studios throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Currently, Naomi has two studios in the SGV area where she teaches piano and voice. She is an active member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, as well as Foothill Academy of Vocal Arts’ Festival Chorus, frequently performing with them as a choral singer, accompanist, and guest soloist (voice and piano). For the past fifteen years, she has served in music ministry at Bible Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, occasionally serving as a guest musician at other churches. In her spare time, she is either traveling, rock climbing, writing, or reading her favorite children’s books.

Kayley Batten

Band, Strings

Kayley is a woodwind player who specializes in saxophone. Playing in her school band inspired her to pursue music as a career because she formed so many meaningful connections with others through music. Kayley is currently earning her BM in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University where she has studied instrumental pedagogy, Kodály methodology, and Gordon’s Music Learning Theory. In addition to teaching woodwind instruments, Kayley has expertise in teaching string instruments, brass, and percussion.Three key tenets of Kayley’s outlook on teaching are kindness, honesty, and proactivity. She always strives to individualize each student’s learning experience so that they can experience the joy of music in their own unique way. Outside of FHMA, Kayley serves as a woodwind instructor at La Serna High School and enjoys spending time at the gym or with her cats at home.

Lea Danhauer

Band, Strings

Lea is a passionate musician and teacher, enthusiastic about cultivating growth in her students through effective and empathetic teaching techniques. Lea began playing trumpet at age 11, and it has remained her primary instrument ever since. She has participated in various ensembles throughout her musical journey, including concert band, jazz band, pep and marching band, and she is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis at Azusa Pacific University. Over the past three years, she has developed her teaching and performance skills at the collegiate level, becoming proficient in woodwind, brass, string, percussion, and vocal instruments. She currently plays in the APU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, etc. She sees teaching music as a way to encourage excellence, confidence, and joy in her students. Outside of FHMA, Lea enjoys working in landscaping, gardening, and nursery care; her favorite flowers are dahlias.

Violet Basurto

Music Explorers

Contact Us

foothillmusicalarts@gmail.com