Meet Michelle and Jeremy - Director/Teacher

Music for Aardvarks, Memphis TN

Michelle Shrader focused on training her voice for several years as a child before picking up the guitar at the age of sixteen. She had an aptitude for the instrument and began writing songs within six weeks of her first lesson and recording within six months.

After moving to Memphis in 2006 to study classical guitar, she fell in love with the city. Michelle is now a popular fixture in the local music scene, performing her own songs and classical guitar selections. She has been featured in local media such as Live From Memphis and Hotel Memphis. 

She regularly performs for many private events and venues such as the Germantown Performing Arts Center. With her husband, trumpeter and singer Jeremy Shrader, Michelle sings jazz and bossa nova in small and large band settings. She carries a full private teaching load and particularly loves developing youthful talent. She led classes for Music for Aardvarks before the birth of her child Annie, and is thrilled about returning to teaching. 

To say that Jeremy Shrader loves good music would be an understatement. The love comes through in the notes he plays on trumpet, his singing of classic songs, and in the many bands he leads such as the New Memphis Hepcats, the Hot Memphis Five, and the Jeremy Shrader Octet. 

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Jeremy
attended the University Of Memphis, earning a degree in Jazz
Composition and playing in the school concert band, marching band and
jazz big band. His compositions cover and blend many styles from jazz
to rock to hip-hop, and everything in between. In every setting in
which he appears, his spirited performances are well worth hearing!

Although his role with Memphis Aardvarks is largely behind
the scenes, he makes regular appearances at Michelle's classes with
his trumpet. He is excited to be leading some Music for Aardvarks
classes as well!

For more info click here. Have questions? Email Michelle and Jeremy at: info@memphisaardvarks.com