Our Staff

Matt Moore is an enthusiastic, multi-instrumentalist teacher with over twenty years of experience helping students of all ages discover how fun music can be. He teaches/plays piano, guitar, electric bass, ukulele, drums, saxophone, flute, clarinet, and harmonica. After attending the University of North Texas, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and […]

Javier Vasquez is a third-generation musician from Austin, Texas, formally trained in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. He studied at the University of North Texas for his Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies. There he performed with classical bands, jazz lab bands, as well as contemporary ensembles, and received a DownBeat Student Award for his work […]

Israel Alcalá is a professional musician, educator, composer, and accomplished mariachi performer with extensive experience in live performance, studio recording, teaching, and musical arrangement. His career has taken him across the United States and internationally, where he has shared the tradition of mariachi through performances and educational programs in countries including Japan, China, France, Poland, […]

Julia graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance. Throughout her college career, Julia was an active member of the university’s theatre program where she developed a deep love and appreciation for opera, musical theatre and dance. Alongside her work as a performer and educator, Julia dedicated time to […]

**University of California, San Diego — Class of 2026** **Studied Music with an Emphasis in Jazz and Literature** Jack began teaching guitar in 2021 and has since had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and experience levels. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping each student discover their own connection […]

Cristina Meléndez Rascón is a native of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. She earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Texas at El Paso. While pursuing her education, Cristina developed her passion for teaching. She has been teaching students off all ages for over 10 years – several of […]

Paul Pinon is originally from El Paso, Texas. He moved to Austin several years ago to pursue a career in music, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance from The University of Texas at Austin. Paul has tremendous versatility as a musician, having played jazz, rock, soul, polka, New Orleans 2nd line, and heavy metal. […]

Andrew began his musical career after college as a high school choir director. His choirs consistently earned Sweepstakes ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading and at the Texas Madrigal and Chamber Choir Festival. He has built a successful private voice studio that includes All-State Choir members, future musicians, educators, and scholars. Andrew is constantly […]

Douglas Blatt is a drummer, musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, Texas. He studied Jazz Performance in drum set at The University of Texas at Austin’s Butler School of Music, where he developed a strong foundation in jazz, rock, pop, ensemble playing, improvisation, and musical communication. Douglas has performed in a wide range of […]

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” -Victor Hugo  Francesca is a classically trained violinist with more than 30 years of performance experience and over a decade of teaching students of all ages and skill levels in both private and school settings. Beginning the violin at […]

Adam Cui is a violinist and music educator who began performing publicly since 2010. He has served as rotating concertmaster of the American Heritage Broward Orchestra and assistant concertmaster of the Florida Youth Orchestra, and has performed as a first violinist with the Florida All-State Concert Orchestra and Greater Miami Youth Symphony. Adam has earned […]

Makenzie Gordon is an Austin native and recent graduate of the Butler School of Music at UT Austin. Makenzie’s musical journey began in first grade when she joined her school choir, and she has been singing ever since. As a classically trained vocalist, Makenzie has performed in opera and musical theatre productions, concert choirs, and […]

Berklee College of Music educated, singer, songwriter and guitarist, Robert AX Adams, Jr is named one of the best guitarists in the world by music legend Lee Ritenour. He is a 2018 Six-String Theory Global Music Competition top five finalist in the Rhythm/Accompaniment category and is celebrating over 45 Years as a professional musician, and […]

Chris is a guitarist, pianist, and educator with a musical career spanning over twenty years. He first became interested in playing guitar as an early teen after being influenced by Guns N’ Roses. At the same time he developed an appreciation for the great classical composers and began piano lessons. Studying these two instruments simultaneously, […]

Pierson Keating, originally from West Virginia in the heart of Appalachia, began his musical journey with classical training, and soon developed a love for jazz, instilled in him by his grandparents, Iris Bell and Derek Pierson (his mother’s parents). Throughout his accomplished musical career, he has collaborated with Nashville and LA session and touring musicians, […]

Diane Shim is a second-year Bachelor of Music student in Vocal Performance at The University of Texas at Austin. She is an active performer with the Butler Opera Center, having appeared as the Shepherdess in L’enfant et les sortilèges, the Fourth Spirit in Cendrillon, and Sister Rose in Scene II of Dead Man Walking, in […]

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 […]

Cristian M. Vega, PhD (cand.), MM, BM-EdViolinist & Musicologist Cristian M. Vega is a violinist and musicologist with extensive experience as both performer and educator. He currently performs with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, where he has served as section violinist, assistant principal, and principal of the second violins. His orchestral engagements include performances with […]

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 […]

Marc Coronado: Born in San Antonio Texas, Marc began his musical journey in middle school. Taking on percussion instruments like concert snare, tambourine, timpani, hand drums, and many more, that was just the stepping stone before Marc was introduced to drum set. At the age of 13, Marc began playing drum set and quickly covering […]

Olubunmi Olarinde is a passionate music educator and performing artist dedicated to helping students discover joy and confidence through music. With a strong background in voice and piano, she has taught children and adults of all ages, combining solid foundations in music theory with creative, engaging lessons. She believes in nurturing each student’s unique musical […]

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 […]

Cary has been playing guitar and bass since he was 12 and piano for about 5 years. He grew up learning songs by Metallica, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and other thrash rock bands. He went to college to study classical guitar in Arizona and California, which greatly influenced his approach on how to most effectively […]

J. B. Mendez has played the guitar for over 30 years. He is now a teacher as much as he is a student! In addition to guitar, John also gives mandolin and ukulele lessons. Coming from a musical family, there was always some song or melody being played at home. At first Mendez’ main focus […]

Isabella Valenzuela is a Music Major at Austin Community College, currently studying Violin with Dr. Jose Flores. She hopes to become an Orchestra Director once she has received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She has been playing Violin since she was 10 and has continued to add more string instruments to her repertoire, such […]

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 […]

Francis McGrath has been playing piano since 1982. He has performed solo all over Austin: at restaurants, hotels, bars, coffee shops, airports, nursing homes, real estate open houses, grocery stores, landfills, book shops, and private parties. Since 1987, he has also played keyboards/synthesizers in dozens of bands, including rock, pop, jazz, folk, singer-songwriters, Celtic, and […]

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 […]

Ms. Bri is a passionate singer, pianist, and voiceover actor with over 30 years of professional performance experience—and 34 years of piano playing under her belt. From the stage to the studio, Bri has worn many creative hats: musician, actor, dancer, choreographer, director, stage manager, writer, and visual artist. Bri’s work spans from world-class theme […]