Our Staff

Logan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Classical Guitar from the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. He also earned minors in Scientific Computation and Computer Science. Over the past seven years, Logan has studied under the esteemed Professor Adam Holzman, one […]

Ezra Taylor is a cello instructor originally from the San Antonio area. They started learning the cello at the age of 12, and once they started playing they couldn’t put the instrument down. They eventually relocated to Austin where they are pursuing a Bachelor of Music and are currently studying with Professor Emily Montoya at […]

Brea was immersed into a world of music from a young age. Her music journey started out like many others, at church. She joined the children’s choir and handbells choir, from there she joined the youth choir and went on choir tours. Once in school she did school choir and eventually band where she learned […]

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 […]

I am an experienced and dedicated drummer and percussionist with over 24 years of involvement in the music industry. My journey has taken me through a wide variety of musical landscapes, including Tejano, Country, Rock, and beyond. Throughout the years, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to studio recordings, live performances, and music video productions, […]

Hailing from Austin, Texas, violist Adrian Jackson began studying viola at the McCallum Fine Arts Academy in Austin at the age of 14. After graduating from the Interlochen Arts Academy, Adrian went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree, studying with Professor George Taylor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Adrian also earned […]

Evan K. Brown is a passionate voice educator and professional tenor, committed to guiding singers at all levels toward vocal excellence. Praised for his “unfailingly vigorous” voice, Evan brings a wealth of performance experience to his teaching, helping students—from beginners exploring their voices to aspiring professionals preparing for the stage—develop confidence, technique, and artistic expression. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Christian Wern is a pianist, singer, and songwriter from Long Island, New York. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he earned a degree in Professional Music and Songwriting. He also worked as a Core Music Tutor, teaching Ear Training, Theory, Conducting, and Arranging. Christian began his musical journey at the age of 8 on […]

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 […]

We’re excited to welcome Jake Markman-Fox to The Musician’s Woodshed! Jake is a highly skilled woodwind and piano instructor with a passion for sharing his love of music. About Jake: Why Choose Jake? Ready to start your musical journey with Jake? AVAILABLE: NORTH PARMER, MONDAYS

Bri, a multi-passionate creative professional who engages across various branches of the arts. As a musician, actor, director, writer, visual artist, educator, and facilitator, Bri has had the opportunity to collaborate with leading theme parks, museums, non-profits, corporations, healthcare organizations, and community organizations to create immersive experiential environments. Through these collaborations, Bri developed the trauma-informed […]

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 […]

Kevin Arratia-Diaz fell in love with music and singing at an early age and started his journey in performing in college. A talented musician with a degree in Music and knowledge gathered from both professional engagements and artist programs in Europe working with renowned artists from all over the world. With extensive experience performing in […]

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 […]

Jessica Cowan, a highly accomplished music educator with a classical background in voice and piano. Jessica’s students have achieved remarkable success, including lead roles in theatrical productions, high ranks in Solo Ensemble competitions, and winning talent show performances. Jessica’s academic musical achievements include being part of the choir in the United States Scholar-Athlete Games, top ranks […]

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

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Drums Nate West, a Central Texas native, is a passionate multi-instrumentalist and dedicated music educator with over five years of teaching experience. His journey through every corner of the music world—spanning performance, recording, and tour management—has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the craft. A skilled […]

Hailing from the Philippines with 24 years of performing and teaching experience. Has performed all over the planet and has been a professional musician at the age of 16. She plays different genres which include Soul, RNB, Blues, Reggae,Ska,Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal and Contemporary worship. She’s involved in variety of groups. A Dark […]

Katherine Clinch has established herself as a versatile and engaging educator and performer who is driven towards fostering her students creativity and individuality through music. At age 14 she enrolled in Juilliard Pre-college in New York City, where she had the opportunity to play timpani with the Manhattan School of Music Graduate Opera, as well […]

Lukas Duhon  Guitar / Bass / Piano / Drums / Songwriting / Audio Engineering Lukas is a Singer-Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & Audio Engineer from Austin TX. The initial spark in his lifelong passion for music started at the age of 7 in his first vocal of performance. In the following years his first orchestral instrument the […]

Kyle Foley is a multi-instrumentalist  based in Austin, Texas. He has been playing music since early childhood when he started playing piano. His true love for music came in high school when he switched from violin to double bass in the high school orchestra. His grandfather bought him an electric bass starter pack soon after […]

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 […]

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO HONE YOUR TALENTS FOR THE STAGE OR ARE JUST STARTING YOUR JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF PLAYING MUSIC I LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU GROW” I was born in Dallas, TX and raised in West Memphis, AR. Being less than 10 min away from Memphis, TN where I “cut my teeth” […]

Danielle is a classically trained musician specializing in vocal technique, piano, music theory and analysis, and flute. As a trauma-informed music educator with over 30 years of industry experience, Danielle is dedicated to fostering musical literacy and resilience in learners of all ages and skill levels. By mindfully applying the principles of Collaboration, Voice, and Choice, […]

Taylor Ferguson is a musician, songwriter, and recording engineer with over 20 years of performance experience and more than a decade of full-time teaching experience. His musical journey began at age five on the piano, where he received classical training and developed a particular appreciation for the works of Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy. In addition […]