Music has been a part of Isabella Roessle’s life for as long as she can remember, from singing in youth choir as an elementary student to performing in middle and high school show choirs, and later in advanced collegiate ensembles. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Isabella recently relocated to Austin to continue sharing her love of […]

Gaven is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and performer dedicated to sharing their love for music! With 19 years of experience in piano, they hope to give a unique perspective on the technical side as well as emotion and storytelling through instrumental music. They earned their Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from West Texas A&M University […]

Forest Field is a versatile musician and educator from Amarillo, Texas, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Texas A\&M University. With over a decade of experience as a performer, composer, and certified teacher, Forest teaches brass, woodwinds, guitar, piano, and music theory/composition. While at WTAMU, he studied trumpet and composition, performing with […]

Thanasit is a trombonist, pianist, and educator with extensive performance and teaching experience. He has taught privately for over 15 years and also worked as Band Director at Pueblo High School, gaining experience leading ensembles and guiding students in a wide range of musical settings. As a performer, he has played with the Tucson Symphony […]

Keith Galloway Jr. is a pianist, drummer, producer, and composer hailing from Fort Worth, TX. Beginning piano at the age of six while playing in church, Keith developed a strong musical foundation that eventually led them to study Jazz Composition at the University of Texas at Austin. They have become a distinctive voice in the […]

Jin Jeong, a South Korean-born pianist, is recognized for combining expressive sensitivity with virtuosic brilliance. His playing captivates audiences with emotional depth and clarity. He has earned top prizes in major competitions, the Sung-Jung Foundation Scholarship, and the NEC Piano Honors Competition (2024), performing in Jordan Hall. In 2025, he was awarded the New Horizon […]

Levy Nause began playing violin at the age of ten and has studied privately since, experiencing different teaching techniques and exploring all aspects of the instrument. He has participated in various ensembles and state competitions and is continuing his experience at the upper level, attending Texas State University. He is also currently involved in the […]

David grew up around live music and got his first guitar at age 12. Self-taught, he began by learning to play the blues and folk music, as well as covering bands like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. He has picked up several other instruments over the years and has experience recording for many different studios […]

Ian Coles is a musician, audio engineer and producer born in Seattle, WA, but is now based here in Austin, TX. Ian has been exploring guitar for 17 years, and drums for 15 years, playing everything from his hometown grunge music, to rock, blues, alternative, folk music, and everything in between. As a self taught […]

Michael Cano is 23 years old, and was raised in Bellville, Texas. A dedicated percussionist, Michael’s love for rhythm and sound has been a defining part of his life. After serving as a proud Army veteran for four years, he pursued his creative passion, studying Music Production at Full Sail University. Beyond his studies, Michael […]

Jonathan Portillo is an Austin-based jazz musician and educator. Hailing from Dallas TX, he graduated with a degree in Jazz Performance from Texas State University in 2022. He performs with several groups across the Austin and San Antonio area, and has opened for legendary musician Victor Wooten. In addition to his musical pursuits, Jonathan has […]

Leaf McFadden has been immersed in music and art from a young age. Throughout their upbringing, Leaf was an active participant in choir, show choir, band, musical theatre, and color guard. After teaching and leading the show choir club their senior year, they were led to pursue a degree in Music Education at the University […]

Guitarist, Pianist and Composer Jason Schimmel is a native of southern California and has been performing and teaching professionally for over 20 years. He holds multiple degrees in classical, jazz, film scoring and electronic music from the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of California Los Angeles. He has performed at many notable […]

Garage Band Music Director, Teaches Drums and Bass Travis Woodard has been a member of the Austin, TX musical and teaching communities for many years. Along with his teaching responsibilities at The Musicians Woodshed, Travis enjoys his career as an in demand professional drummer and band leader. He has worked with many notable Texas artists, […]

Hi there! My name is Tia Patel and I am from Niceville, Florida! I have been in choirs and taking dance lessons for as long as I can remember. Participating in high school show choir, voice lessons, Florida All-State, and several orchestra choirs were formative experiences that ultimately led to me pursuing and studying music […]

Glenn Rexach has been a mainstay of the Austin music scene since 1984, and many of his former students are now highly respected and in demand (including one Grammy winner!). Born in Texas, his innate musical curiosity has had him play everything from straight up rock-n-roll, to funk, blues, jazz, country, Latin, and a plethora […]

Kim’s first musical memory was realized at the early age of 3 while watching an episode of Mr. Rogers featuring the Pittsburgh Ballet in the early 1970’s. This introduction inspired 12 years of  ballet classes at Miss Beverly’s School of Dance where music and movement would forge a lifelong pursuit of music. Kim is the […]

Ben grew up singing in church and playing music in school. He began studying trumpet when he was 8 and continued through college, adding guitar in the 10th grade, then ukulele and mandolin. Ben studied theater in college and spent several years pursuing an acting career and working as a high school drama teacher before […]

Josh fell in love with music after hearing “Ticket to Ride” by the Beatles in fifth grade and starting playing music and writing songs shortly thereafter. He started performing in college and moved to Nashville shortly after he recorded his first album.   He graduated with honors from the Atlanta Institute of Music and holds […]

Alec has been playing and learning a variety of string instruments for 20 years now, starting on the viola in elementary school and continuing through college where he studied the viola at TX State under the guidance of Dr. Ames Asbell, and played in Texas State’s orchestra. Today he is a member of the Central […]