Donna Buckheit is a singing guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, & recording artist who loves to share knowledge and empower young learners through music. She received her Master of Music in Studio Composition from Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2025. This program enriched her mind with concepts in ear training, Somatic voicework training, audio technology, and creative production techniques for music creation.
She studied with award-winning artists and scholars in the music industry, graduating Summa cum Laude with a 4.13 GPA and an arsenal of tools in her musical toolbox. Donna is proficient in Luna, Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic, Musescore, and other sonic technologies. Donna takes a holistic approach to music education, providing valuable time away from screens to harness the neurological benefits of learning an instrument, while also equipping students with abilities to use technology as a tool when applicable. With a decade of experience as an educator, Donna remains passionate about serving her students and her community. When she’s not teaching her incredible students, Donna actively performs and makes records. She also loves musical theater and spending time in nature with cute animals! It is Donna’s mission to immerse minds & enrich lives through music.