Ignite The Light Team

Ignite The Light instructors have a passion or the performing arts and in passing that passion and those skills along to young performers.

Tina Smothers

Director, Ignite The Light Performing Arts

A Lifelong Passion for Performing and Teaching
Tina’s journey into music education wasn’t a happy accident—it was a calling. After graduating from Houghton High School in 1999, she set her sights on helping kids discover their own voices (literally). With an Associate of Music Degree from Chipola College and a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Bluefield University, Tina built a strong foundation in both performance and pedagogy. Her goal? To make vocal lessons for youth accessible, inspiring, and tailored to every child’s unique gifts.

Voice Lessons That Actually Speak to Kids
Tina’s approach to vocal lessons for youth is more than scales and technique—though, don’t worry, there’s plenty of that too. She believes in creating a safe, supportive space where students are encouraged to take risks, find their own style, and grow not just as singers, but as confident, compassionate humans. Whether they’re headed to Broadway or belting show tunes in the car, Tina’s students gain the tools they need to shine.

Results That Speak (and Sing) for Themselves
From Broadway stages to national TV appearances, Tina’s students have landed in some of the most competitive vocal and theatre programs in the country. But for Tina, success isn’t just measured in curtain calls—it’s about watching each student find their voice and their confidence. That’s the power of well-rounded voice lessons.