Our Staff

Christine Renner is a professional musical brilliance based in Austin, specializing in indie pop/rock. Christine is also committed to mentoring aspiring musicians through lessons in piano, guitar, voice, and songwriting. Her approach emphasizes fun and authentic creative expression, making her a beloved figure in both educational and performance circles.Her music has graced various venues and […]

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 […]

Guitar Julian was born in San Diego and moved to Texas, graduating from Round High School in Round Rock, Texas. His musical journey began as a professional guitarist with the band Blue October, touring both nationally and internationally. After leaving Blue October in 2013, Julian continued his career as the Director of 26 Music. 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, Bass, Drums and Uke Nate West, a Central Texas native, brings his passion for music to the classroom with over five years of teaching experience. His journey through all facets of the music world has equipped him with a diverse skill set, encompassing performance, recording, and even tour management. As a multi-instrumentalist proficient in […]

Hailing from the Philippines with 24 years of performing andteaching experience. Has performed all over the planet and hasbeen 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 andContemporary worship.She’s involved in variety of groups. A Dark Halo is one of her […]

Jake Young is a drummer and educator based in Austin, Texas. Jake first started playing drums when he was 9, and taught his first lessons as a high school senior. Originally from Connecticut, Jake arrived in Austin seven years ago to study at the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s […]

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, […]

Melina is a voice coach with over 13 years of experience teaching singers of all ages and genres She has worked with musical artists, pop singers, and actors, ranging from complete beginners to advanced professional singers. Along with voice she teaches piano and music production. Melina is originally from Sweden and moved to Los Angeles […]

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” […]

Kyle Zigmond is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter with a deep passion for the blues and its influence on modern music. He has a keen understanding of the electric guitar, particularly in the style of the classic rock of the 60s and 70s. His biggest influences include Brian May, Robin Trower, Les Paul, and Frank Zappa. Kyle […]

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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, […]

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