Our Staff

Rebecca is a classically trained vocalist who is passionate about helping students discover their unique voice and develop a lifelong love of music. She graduated from the Butler School of Music at UT Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with an emphasis in Voice. Rebecca’s musical journey began at the age of five […]

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 […]

Dr. Annie Ziyao Huang is a pianist, educator, and scholar who earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from Pennsylvania State University, supported by a full-tuition teaching assistantship. Her scholarly and artistic pursuits center on the expressive potential of 20th-century piano music, with a particular emphasis on narrative and emotional landscapes. This […]

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 […]

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. Makenzie’s musical interest expanded to piano when she was gifted a keyboard for Christmas when she was […]

Anitra Coulter has taught music for more than twenty years, serving students from early childhood through secondary levels. She is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy with an Emphasis in Music Therapy.  She has taught private voice and classroom music throughout […]

Kyle is a full-time gigging musician and multi-instrumentalist who has been teaching music for over a decade. He offers comprehensive instruction across several instruments, teaching everything from guitar and beginner piano to advanced bass guitar. Bass is Kyle’s primary instrument, which he has been playing since high school when he performed on the upright double […]

Music has been a part of Isabella R’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 […]

Chris is a multi-talented instructor, offering lessons for guitar, bass, piano, drums, and voice, as well as leading bands. Here is a bit about Chris from the man himself: “Music has been my lifelong passion and a deep expression of my connection to spirit and the inner world. With over 15 years of experience in […]

Cov is a classically trained Violist and Violinist. They are currently studying for a BA in music education and to be a full time orchestra director. They are currently a member of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra and also plays with the ACC orchestra. Throughout their career, Cov has played with many different organizations and orchestras […]

Dr. Betty is an accomplished educational leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in music performance and education, district-level administration, and arts integration. She is skilled in shaping instructional strategy, advancing professional development, and mentoring school leaders to improve educator effectiveness and student achievement. Dr. Hill has a proven record of fostering equity, collaboration, […]

Austin 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 to […]

Hope earned her BM in Piano Performance at USU where she was on the staff of the Youth Conservatory and performed as the symphony pianist during the ‘92 and ‘93 Spring Seasons. She earned her MM at the University of Utah while teaching undergrad piano classes and serving as an assistant to Dr. Duehlmeier. Hope […]

Spencer is a professional guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and educator with over 23 years of performance experience in Austin. He teaches electric and acoustic guitar, as well as vocal performance, specializing in fingerpicking guitar, with a background in blues, folk, ragtime, and rock. He began playing music on trumpet at 12, later as lead chair in […]

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

Andi, a voice and piano instructor originally from the Houston area, relocated to Austin for college where they earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from The University of Texas at Austin. During their time at university, Andi gained valuable experience teaching voice lessons, directing choirs, and working with children of all ages. […]

Jake is a dedicated music educator with 10 years of experience. Graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Commercial Music and a specialty in rock, jazz, blues, and classical guitar, as well as bass guitar, they inspire students of all ages to explore their musical talents. Through personalized instruction, Jake fosters creativity, technical […]

Katherine is a pianist and percussionist from Austin, Texas, who is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of music in her students. She began her musical journey on the piano and later studied percussion at Juilliard Pre-college in New York City, where she performed with the Manhattan School of Music Graduate Opera and at venues […]

James studied music theory at the Institute For The Arts and has been performing and teaching in Austin for over 15 years. James uses an innovative approach to make music concepts intuitive and accessible to students of all ages and experience levels. Not only do they learn to play their favorite songs, but in doing […]

Frederick is a classically trained pianist originally from Rochester, NY. From a young age, Frederick was surrounded by music through his family and church and being exposed to a wide range of musical genres. Some of his favorites include Classical, Jazz, Gospel, musical theater, and others. He began to discover his passion for music as […]

Annisha  is a classically trained vocalist and stage director. Her primary passion is opera, but she is also a lover of musical theatre, pop, and rock. She teaches voice students of all levels and styles as well as piano for beginners to early intermediate. Annisha graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in […]

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, […]

Ryan studied contemporary and classical vocal performance, contemporary guitar performance, and music business in college. He earned a B.A. in Music Business with a minor in Vocal Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, as well as an A.A.S. in Vocal and Guitar Performance from Lake Michigan College. It was when he was in college […]