Our Staff

Liubov is a classically trained pianist from Saint Petersburg, Russia, where she completed a nine-year diploma program at the Okhta Center of Music Education with a focus on piano performance, music theory, and ensemble studies. She also holds a PhD in Linguistics from Saint Petersburg State University. Liubov has been teaching piano since 1998 and […]

Bo Huang is a pianist, composer, and educator with a deep passion for sharing music through both performance and teaching. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Composition from the Eastman School of Music and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. With extensive international experience, […]

Joshua Roush has over 18 years of performance and teaching experience. He teaches piano, guitar, bass guitar, and voice, adapting lessons to the student’s style, goals, and pace. Whether someone is just starting or pursuing advanced performance goals, Joshua crafts each lesson to be structured, motivating, and fun. Joshua’s musical journey began early — by […]

Jacob Barker earned his Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance from Arizona State University, studying with Prof. Tom Landschoot where he also performed as a member of the West Valley Symphony. While in Phoenix, Jacob taught cello through the ASU String Project and Harmony Project, where he developed a passion for guiding students of all levels. […]

Dr. Betty Hill is an accomplished educational leader with over 15 years in music performance, education and arts integration. She is skilled in instructional strategy and mentoring students to improve their education and achievement. Dr. Hill has a proven record of fostering equity, collaboration, and innovation across diverse learning environments. Prior to joining the team […]

Eunha Kim is a flutist from Korea, currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also teaches as a teaching assistant in the flute studio. A passionate educator, she strives to help her students grow into both skilled and joyful musicians! Eunha is an avid chamber […]

Born and raised in the Philippines, with 24 years of performing and teaching experience, Kaye Papale has performed all over the planet. At age 16, she began teaching professionally, having gotten her start at age 10, with an Extension Program with the University of the Philippines. Kaye can both play and teach several genres, including […]

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. […]

At the age of 17, Charles began his music tutelage in London, England, where he received a scholarship at the Royal College of Music. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance and Teaching. His encounter with pianists Dalton Baldwin and Roger Vignoles led him to attend a postgraduate course in Piano Accompaniment at […]

Grant is a performing musician, songwriter, and music producer with several years’ experience as a guitar teacher. A lifelong music lover, Grant has been immersed in sound since he was six years old, when he began his musical journey playing the fiddle. Over the years, his instrumental talents expanded to include guitar, trumpet, drums, mandolin, […]

Mr. Luis Corpus is currently the Director of Bands at Lamar Middle School Fine Arts Academy in Austin, Texas. In addition to teaching band, marching band, private woodwind lessons, and sectional work in the greater Austin area, Mr. Corpus, a solo clarinetist, performs with university wind symphonies, choral ensembles, chamber ensembles, and musicals. He has […]

Melody is a classically trained Mezzo-Soprano who enjoys crossing over into other popular genres as well, including musical theatre, pop, and folk. Melody earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the Butler School of Music at UT Austin. She teaches beginning piano, and voice students of any level – Melody coaches her students in vocal expression as […]

Blake O’Neal is a jazz guitarist, born and raised in San Antonio. At age 10, he picked up a guitar, drawing inspiration from folk, pop, and one artist in particular, John Mayer. As the years passed, he found himself drawn to all genres like R&B/soul, jazz, hip-hop, fusion, funk, and metal. He pursued a bachelor’s […]

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 has performed at Parkers Jazz Club and Monks Jazz Club, as well as other venues in the Austin and San Antonio area. In addition to his musical […]

Rob Schumacher is a professional drummer with more than 20 years of experience.  As a young child he has always had an interest for drumming and rhythm.  His music education began in middle school performing in the 7th and 8th grade concert band, and continued throughout high school as one of the schools top drummers for […]

Russell Robinson graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in music education in 2014 and has been teaching private lessons ever since. He teaches violin/fiddle, viola, cello, mandolin, and acoustic guitar with emphasis on developing good form and an understanding of music theory as it applies to Western Classical, American Folk/Pop, […]

Bianca Reveles, a native of Dallas, TX, is a dedicated music teacher known for her positive and encouraging approach to education. With almost 18 years of vocal experience, she brings a wealth of musical expertise to her students. Bianca’s teaching portfolio is extensive, encompassing piano, voice, and early childhood music. Her genuine passion for working […]

Austin Peters is a multi-instrumentalist & vocalist with a lifelong passion for music. Inspired by the great players of the 20th century, Austin has been playing music since age 12 and began performing professionally at 17, balancing academic competitions with real world experience. He has performed in a wide variety of settings, from marching bands […]

Amanda first began her journey with music as a junior high student who recognized that no singing opportunities existed in her rural Idaho town for someone her age. She insisted on joining the high school choir with her older sister and formed a life-long love of singing and playing numerous instruments. After years competing in […]

Kelly Smith Toney received her bachelor and master degrees from The Juilliard School. Upon graduation, she joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for a two-year engagement. Mrs. Toney has been concertmaster and orchestra contractor for Opera Louisiane (since 2006) and several other Baton Rouge, Louisiana area orchestras (since 1986). She was concertmaster for more than 29 […]

Konstantin Pavlov was born in Russia to a family with a cellist father and a pianist mother. Konstantin started his violin studies at the age of six with Professor Vladimir Bobilov, and continued his musical studies with him until admission to the Tchaikovsky Conservatory at Moscow. After obtaining his Master’s Degree in violin education and […]

Paul was born and raised in El Paso, moved to Austin to pursue a career in music and earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from The University of Texas at Austin. Paul studied performance and composition with fantastic educators Wayne Salzmann II, John Fremgen, John Mills, Tony Edwards, Steven Slawek, Gourisankar Karmakar and […]

Oscar is an enthusiastic teacher and dedicated musician who has been teaching for over a decade in Austin and abroad. At an early age, he was surrounded by Colombian folk and Latin American music and exposed to different instruments and styles which sparked his interest in the guitar. A few years later, he was fortunate […]

Nathan taught his first guitar lesson at age 12 and has been teaching ever since while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance from Wayne State University. Nathan has a unique perspective on study and teaching music lessons with over 30 years teaching experience including private instruction, group lessons, ensembles and classroom instruction. Nathan’s […]