{"id":7139,"date":"2026-05-18T11:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/?p=7139"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:26:11","slug":"meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-tracee-lentz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-tracee-lentz\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Music Travel Consultants Tour Director Tracee Lentz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">A Michigan native, Tracee Lentz blends her passion for education, music and student travel in her role as a tour director with <a href=\"http:\/\/musictravel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Travel Consultants<\/a> (MTC).<\/p>\n<p>Lentz joined MTC following an exceptional 30-year career teaching vocal music and other subjects at Tawas Area Schools. She earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in education with a concentration in vocal music and a minor in English literature from Central Michigan University.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/468303261_10161904714028320_2470878207156971448_n-e1778775067175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"261\" \/>As both a student and through postgraduate experiences, Lentz had the opportunity to perform at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, igniting her lifelong love for New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Her years in the classroom showed her the incredible value that travel provides for students. This inspired her to begin working with MTC prior to retiring from teaching. She quickly discovered a new passion for ensuring directors, students and families enjoy smooth and memorable travel experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Now, as an MTC tour director, Lentz looks forward to every trip, finding fulfillment in helping others turn their travel dreams into reality. She is committed to making each journey as trouble-free as possible so that directors and students can focus on the joy of discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Lentz lives in Michigan, where she enjoys traveling, exploring new destinations and sharing those experiences with others.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-7139 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-tracee-lentz\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-769x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-640x852.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/594963141_10163502677073320_471944921069616059_n-367x489.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/meet-music-travel-consultants-tour-director-tracee-lentz\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-770x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-640x851.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-400x532.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/514960403_10162817428098320_5371406446369766524_n-367x488.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Q&amp;A with Tracee<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do you have any background in music, education or music education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I taught elementary music, JH and HS choir, and conducted two adult community choirs. I also sing for various events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many total trips have you tour directed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7143 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/516655689_10162848362348320_390230429526706616_n-e1778860553832.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/516655689_10162848362348320_390230429526706616_n-e1778860553832-400x386.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/516655689_10162848362348320_390230429526706616_n-e1778860553832-367x354.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Probably over 60.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the most challenging part of being a successful MTC tour director?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most challenging in NYC is traffic gridlock and road closures. Overall, flight delays. Basically, anything we have no control over.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the largest group you have tour directed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>230 people<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is one fact you wish travelers knew before a trip departs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There WILL be changes to the itinerary, usually just running things, but it is going to happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your proudest moment when your presence made a difference or significant impact on a trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That would have to be a trip to NYC. Our flight was cancelled from LaGuardia, but I was able to get us to Boston to get on our connecting flight. It took a bit of maneuvering since the airline had cancelled us out of our connecting flight, but I got it done and we arrived home on time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your favorite <\/strong><strong>place to travel or visit <\/strong><strong>with &amp; without <\/strong><strong>groups?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7140 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Shortened-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"451\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I love NYC and am starting to love New Orleans as well with groups. On my own, anywhere I&#8217;m with my friends and family!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does it take to be a successful tour director?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patience and proper prior planning!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of having an MTC tour director at your side?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a TD with you from door to door is invaluable! We make sure all stops for restrooms and food are appropriate for everyone and we take care of any travel issues that come up so you, as the trip leader, can focus on your travelers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any advice or tidbits you want to share with directors considering performance travel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We cater to the specific needs of performing groups better than any other travel company because many of us were directors who traveled with our own students. We know how to anticipate your needs and all of the possible problems that can arise during a trip and build each trip to your desires. Get on a cycle of traveling and you will see your program numbers increase!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Michigan native, Tracee Lentz blends her passion for education, music and student travel in her role as a tour director with Music Travel Consultants (MTC). 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