Laticia Lewis Recognized for Advancing Music Education and Cross-Genre Performance Excellence

By Kendra Hall

New Jersey — Music education and live performance continue playing a vital role in shaping community culture, youth development, and creative opportunity. Across the Northeast, educators and performing artists are building platforms that extend beyond the stage and into classrooms, community centers, and private studios.

Among those contributing to that work is Laticia Lewis, an accomplished violinist, composer, producer, and educator whose career bridges formal training, spiritual grounding, and contemporary influence.

Lewis will be honored on March 7, 2026 at the Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala in Philadelphia. The event recognizes leaders across education, wellness, business, and community service whose work demonstrates sustained impact within their respective fields.

With a foundation in classical music and a performance style shaped by modern genres, Lewis brings technical precision together with expressive interpretation. Her performances have reached audiences nationally and internationally, offering programs that blend traditional repertoire with contemporary sounds. The result is music that remains rooted in discipline while accessible to diverse audiences.

Lewis earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Rutgers University, where she refined both performance technique and academic study. Following graduation, she became a certified teacher in the New Jersey public school system and began directing music programs that would span more than two decades.

Over 20 years in education, Lewis has mentored students across multiple grade levels, building structured programs that emphasize discipline, creativity, and confidence. Her classrooms have produced award-winning ensembles and student musicians who continue pursuing music at collegiate and professional levels. Throughout her teaching career, she has received recognition for her dedication to arts instruction and student development.

Arts educators continue highlighting the measurable impact of sustained music education. Research links long-term music instruction to improved concentration, memory retention, collaboration skills, and emotional expression. Structured rehearsal environments require students to develop patience, discipline, and accountability, qualities that extend into academic and personal growth.

Lewis’ approach reflects that broader educational value. Instruction under her direction combines technical training with encouragement, reinforcing both skill mastery and self-belief.

Beyond school environments, Lewis maintains an active performance schedule. She has provided live entertainment for weddings, banquets, recitals, corporate events, and private celebrations. Her repertoire spans classical compositions, contemporary arrangements, gospel influences, and original works.

Her performance philosophy integrates faith with artistic excellence. Audiences often experience a balance of technical rigor and emotional connection, an approach that allows instrumental music to communicate across generational and cultural lines.

Lewis has also composed music for stage productions and collaborated on musical works presented in community theaters, nursing home facilities, and regional events throughout the New Jersey and New York tri-state area. These contributions extend her influence beyond performance into creative production and community enrichment.

As owner of SE Productions LLC, Lewis provides private instruction in violin, piano, and music production. The studio welcomes students of all ages, creating structured pathways for beginners while supporting advanced musicians preparing for auditions, competitions, and professional opportunities.

Independent studios play an increasingly important role in arts sustainability, particularly as public funding for music programs fluctuates. Private instruction environments allow educators to offer personalized guidance while nurturing long-term creative growth.

Lewis has also expanded her reach through digital engagement. On Instagram, she connects with audiences through two distinct communities. Her education-focused platform, @vibeviolin, highlights instructional content and student engagement. Her performance platform, @tclewismusic, showcases live appearances and artistic collaborations. These channels extend access to her work beyond geographic boundaries.

Representation remains central within music education and performance. Educators who maintain both teaching careers and active performance portfolios provide students with visible examples of sustainable creative careers. Lewis’ balance of classroom leadership, business ownership, and stage presence reflects that model.

The Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala will bring together leaders across multiple industries while supporting youth leadership and emotional wellness initiatives through Jewelz Foundation Incorporated. Lewis’ recognition underscores the continued relevance of arts education as a pillar of community development and generational influence.

Music, when paired with mentorship and structure, shapes more than performance ability. It shapes confidence, discipline, and identity. Through decades of instruction, composition, and performance, Lewis continues contributing to a cultural framework where education and artistry reinforce one another.

Her work illustrates how sustained commitment to craft, faith, and mentorship can influence both individual lives and broader community spaces. whose career bridges formal training, spiritual grounding, and contemporary influence.

Lewis will be honored on March 7, 2026 at the Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala in Philadelphia. The event recognizes leaders across education, wellness, business, and community service whose work demonstrates sustained impact within their respective fields.

With a foundation in classical music and a performance style shaped by modern genres, Lewis brings technical precision together with expressive interpretation. Her performances have reached audiences nationally and internationally, offering programs that blend traditional repertoire with contemporary sounds. The result is music that remains rooted in discipline while accessible to diverse audiences.

Lewis earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Rutgers University, where she refined both performance technique and academic study. Following graduation, she became a certified teacher in the New Jersey public school system and began directing music programs that would span more than two decades.

Over 20 years in education, Lewis has mentored students across multiple grade levels, building structured programs that emphasize discipline, creativity, and confidence. Her classrooms have produced award-winning ensembles and student musicians who continue pursuing music at collegiate and professional levels. Throughout her teaching career, she has received recognition for her dedication to arts instruction and student development.

Arts educators continue highlighting the measurable impact of sustained music education. Research links long-term music instruction to improved concentration, memory retention, collaboration skills, and emotional expression. Structured rehearsal environments require students to develop patience, discipline, and accountability, qualities that extend into academic and personal growth.

Lewis’ approach reflects that broader educational value. Instruction under her direction combines technical training with encouragement, reinforcing both skill mastery and self-belief.

Beyond school environments, Lewis maintains an active performance schedule. She has provided live entertainment for weddings, banquets, recitals, corporate events, and private celebrations. Her repertoire spans classical compositions, contemporary arrangements, gospel influences, and original works.

Her performance philosophy integrates faith with artistic excellence. Audiences often experience a balance of technical rigor and emotional connection, an approach that allows instrumental music to communicate across generational and cultural lines.

Lewis has also composed music for stage productions and collaborated on musical works presented in community theaters, nursing home facilities, and regional events throughout the New Jersey and New York tri-state area. These contributions extend her influence beyond performance into creative production and community enrichment.

As owner of SE Productions LLC, Lewis provides private instruction in violin, piano, and music production. The studio welcomes students of all ages, creating structured pathways for beginners while supporting advanced musicians preparing for auditions, competitions, and professional opportunities.

Independent studios play an increasingly important role in arts sustainability, particularly as public funding for music programs fluctuates. Private instruction environments allow educators to offer personalized guidance while nurturing long-term creative growth.

Lewis has also expanded her reach through digital engagement. On Instagram, she connects with audiences through two distinct communities. Her education-focused platform, @vibeviolin, highlights instructional content and student engagement. Her performance platform, @tclewismusic, showcases live appearances and artistic collaborations. These channels extend access to her work beyond geographic boundaries.

Representation remains central within music education and performance. Educators who maintain both teaching careers and active performance portfolios provide students with visible examples of sustainable creative careers. Lewis’ balance of classroom leadership, business ownership, and stage presence reflects that model.

The Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala will bring together leaders across multiple industries while supporting youth leadership and emotional wellness initiatives through Jewelz Foundation Incorporated. Lewis’ recognition underscores the continued relevance of arts education as a pillar of community development and generational influence.

Music, when paired with mentorship and structure, shapes more than performance ability. It shapes confidence, discipline, and identity. Through decades of instruction, composition, and performance, Lewis continues contributing to a cultural framework where education and artistry reinforce one another.

Her work illustrates how sustained commitment to craft, faith, and mentorship can influence both individual lives and broader community spaces.