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Meet Ms. Vivia: Your Voice, Theater, and Music Teacher in Palm Beach Gardens
Born in Jamaica, Vivia Taylor is a dedicated music teacher in Palm Beach Gardens whose love for music began as a child when she eagerly played her father’s old accordion. Her parents encouraged her curiosity, enrolling her in piano lessons with her first teacher, Miss White—a memory she still treasures. By age 10, Vivia was already leading choirs at her church. By 18, she had written numerous poems and plays, laying the groundwork for her future as a music teacher and creator.
Professional Highlights
Vivia Taylor
Founder & Music Teacher
“It gives me great joy to walk alongside my students on their musical journeys.”
The Heart of Teaching
Over the years, Ms. Vivia has taught thousands of children, teens, adults, and grandparents throughout Palm Beach County and beyond. Her joy comes from more than music—it comes from walking alongside her students on their personal journeys, celebrating their milestones, and nurturing their growth.
Her faith and her love for her students are at the core of her teaching philosophy. She believes music is more than a skill—it’s a gift from God meant to be shared, and a source of joy, confidence, and connection that lasts a lifetime.
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With 25+ years of experience and a heart for teaching, Ms. Vivia is ready to guide your musical journey. Explore our programs or call to learn more about piano lessons, voice lessons, and theater classes.
Our Story: Building a Brighter Future, One Note at a Time
The Vivia Taylor Music Program opened its doors in November 1999 at Calvary Temple Church in Mount Vernon, New York, with just nine students and one simple mission: to make quality music education available to all. Arnold Wittingham became the first student, and the late Rev. Gerald Forbes offered the opening prayer—setting the foundation for what would become a legacy of faith, music, and community.
The true spark came earlier that year during an international tour in Paris, France. After a performance, a stranger approached Ms. Vivia with a message that changed her life: “Be obedient to God.” She knew exactly what that meant—her calling was to dedicate her life to music education. That moment of obedience became the seed of a program that has since touched thousands of lives across New York and Florida.
Growth and New Beginnings
From those first piano and voice lessons offered to a handful of students, the program quickly grew across New York. Ms. Taylor soon developed MusiKey, a Pre-K Music and Movement Program where young children explored musical instruments, rhythmic patterns, and familiar nursery rhymes.
In July 2008, she moved to Florida with her three children—Brandon, Brianca, and Brescia—and joined Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, where she became part of the Worship Team. There, another remarkable moment unfolded: during a Bible study, Natalie Rodriguez felt God calling her to give away her childhood piano to someone she had never met. In obedience, Natalie gifted her piano of 36 years to Ms. Taylor. Inspired by this act of faith, Ms. Taylor officially incorporated The Vivia Taylor Music Program LLC in January 2009 and enrolled her first Florida student, Mindi Colchico.
Community Impact Throughout Palm Beach County
The program expanded throughout Palm Beach County and the surrounding area with a mission to serve the entire community—not just individual students, but families, schools, churches, recreation centers, and nursing homes. Through piano lessons, voice lessons, theater classes, summer camps, and afterschool programs, this dedicated music teacher brought the gift of music to everyone.
Notable locations included Mirasol School, Palm Beach Community Church Pre-School, Gardens School of Technology Arts, Christ Fellowship, Family Church, Tree Top Academy, Burns Road Recreation Center, and Allegro Nursing Homes—each partnership reflecting her commitment to making music education accessible throughout Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and surrounding areas.
In 2016, Ms. Taylor became Music Educator at Palm Beach Christian Academy, teaching Pre-K through elementary grades while continuing her private piano and voice lessons. She created innovative programs including Flutophone Club, Drama Club, Chorus, and Dr. Seuss Club, producing memorable Spring and Christmas programs for five years.
The Program Today
Today, The Vivia Taylor Music Program offers piano lessons, voice lessons, and theater classes for all ages—available both in-person throughout Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter, Royal Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach, and online to students nationwide. Students can choose individual lessons tailored to their goals or join group classes for a collaborative learning experience.
What truly sets the program apart is its commitment to community service. Throughout the year, students participate in meaningful outreach projects including:
These experiences teach students that music is more than technique—it’s about compassion, respect for others, and using their gifts to serve their community.
Ms. Taylor—affectionately known as “Ms. Vivia”—has touched the lives of thousands of students and families across Palm Beach County and beyond. With her infectious joy and deep expertise, she continues to share the transformative power of music education, building a brighter future, one note at a time.
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