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Teaching with Encore since July 2024

EAGLE, S MERIDIAN
JUSTIN BAIRD
(Filmmaking, Acting)

Justin is a director, composer, writer, inventor, and “Daddy” to two little boys (who have unbridled creativity and boundless energy!). He has directed commercials, feature films, documentaries, and stage plays. He holds a BA in Music and a MFA in Motion Picture Production.

Justin has over a decade of experience teaching K-12 students in filmmaking, music, and creative writing. His classes center around helping students grow their capacity for creative expression and exploration, collaboration, and storytelling, along with practical skills development. He particularly enjoys
teaching Film and Video Production, Acting for Camera, and Directing for Screen and Stage.

When he teaches, Justin has three primary goals:

1. Ensure his students master the fundamentals of the course subject matter.
2. Provide opportunities for them to practice the skills they are learning.
3. Offer practical tips and ideas for ways they can use their new knowledge in the future.

When not teaching at Encore or making movies, you’ll find Justin composing choral and orchestral works and writing musical
theater shows.

Bonus fun facts about Justin:

He invented, designed, and produced a new, coffee-related travel product.

Over the past 15 years, Justin and his family have traveled to over 50 countries on six continents. During these travels, Justin has documented (through photos, videos, and the written word) his experiences with the many people they’ve met and with the cultures, cities and sites they’ve encountered.

see Justin's current availability
Check the availability for another instructor here.
 

​Join the Joy - Live the Excellence
We are one community and one mission, but two Treasure Valley locations for your convenience.
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Open an Encore near you

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NORTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER 
1045 S Ancona Ave #140, Eagle, ID 83616
Desk Hours:
​​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9674

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)
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SOUTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER
3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Desk Hours:
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​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9622

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)


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  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Founder-Director
    • Instructors
    • FAQ's
    • Testimonials
    • Franchise Opportunities
  • Music
    • Private Lessons
    • 2025-2026 Group Music Classes
    • Rental Instruments
    • Recording Studio
    • Starrharrt Symphonic
  • Fine Arts
    • 2025-2026 2D Art Classes
    • 2025-2026 3D Art Classes
    • Private Parties
  • Theatre
    • 2025-2026 Theatre & Improv Classes
    • Broadway at Encore
  • Tech
    • 2025-2026 Filmmaking Classes
    • 2025-2026 Digital Arts Classes
  • Multi-Cultural
    • 2025-2026 Language Classes
    • 2025-2026 Dance Classes
    • 2025-2026 Other Classes
  • Micro School
  • Events
    • Fall Showcase 2025
    • Calendar
    • Teen Nights
    • FREE OPEN MICS
    • Recent Past Events >
      • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
      • Free demo days (July)
      • Annual Festival (7/24)
      • Community Arts Rave - June 14 2025
      • Spring 2025 Showcase
      • Free Open Mics
      • Spring Day Camps
      • Spring Bouquet Workshop
      • Branch Weaving Workshops
      • Collage & Mixed Media Workshops
      • Musical Production Workshops
      • Fall 2024 Showcase
      • Gift Making Workshops
      • Cinematography and Editing Course
      • Date Nights (Creative Kids' Care)
      • Free Aspiring Authors Group
      • Rug Painting Workshop
      • Petals and Pumpkins
      • Pour Painting Workshop
      • Mary Poppins 2024
      • Purely Danika: Immersive Solo Concert
      • Rock Painting Workshop
      • Spring 2024 Showcase
      • Teen Glow Night
      • Valentine's Craft Night
      • Tony Segale Brush Lettering Immersive Workshop
  • Winter Camps
  • Gift Making Workshops
  • Current Students
    • Student Portal
    • Policies + FAQ
    • Financial Help
    • Emerging Creatives Scholarship Application
    • Withdrawal Form
    • Merch
    • Field Trips
    • Promo Partners
    • Musical Learning Styles
    • Songs that teach music
    • Shine Again
  • New Student Registration
  • Contact