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Mojgan M.

Violin, Viola, Composition

Mojgan is a violinist, composer, and educator based in Austin. She holds a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the University of Houston. While completing her graduate studies, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UT Austin, working closely with […]

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 […]

Sara Z.

Voice, Piano

Sara was born into a musically inclined family in Iran, where she was deeply influenced by her father’s professional singing. Immersed in Persian classical music from an early age, she developed a profound passion for the art form. Following the completion of her first degree in Iran, she embarked on formal vocal training, fueling an […]

Cov C.

Violin/Viola

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 […]

Chris H.

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, and Voice

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 […]

Christine began her musical journey at the age of five with piano lessons, and in middle school, she expanded her training to include vocal music. She graduated from an arts high school in Korea with a major in voice and continued her studies in classical music at the university level. She first attended college in […]

Dr. Betty H.

Voice, Piano

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, […]

Olubunmi O.

Voice, Piano

Olubunmi is a passionate music educator and performing artist who loves helping students discover joy and confidence through music. With a background in voice and piano, she has experience teaching children and adults of all ages, blending strong foundations in music theory with creative, engaging lessons. Olubunmi believes in nurturing each student’s unique musical journey […]

Jerry A.

Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar

Jerry is a passionate and experienced music educator, pianist, and worship leader with over two decades of experience in performance, music instruction, and music ministry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a major in Piano and Music Production, combining classical training with contemporary production skills. His musical journey began in the church, where […]

Austin P.

Voice, Piano, Alto Sax, Guitar, & Ukulele

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 H.

Piano

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 V.

Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Harp, Guitar and Piano

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 […]

Ezra T.

Cello

Ezra 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 are pursuing a Bachelor of Music and are currently studying with Professor Emily Montoya at Austin Community College. During their time in […]

Aash D.

Guitar & Piano

Aash is a guitarist, composer, band leader, and educator who has already made significant strides in the jazz world at the age of 22. As a recent graduate of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music with a degree in Jazz Performance, Aash has showcased his skills in several award-winning ensembles. These include the […]

Andi C.

Voice, Piano

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 S.

Guitar, Bass

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 […]

Renata E.

Voice, Piano

Renata started her musical studies in Caracas, Venezuela at the age of 5, focusing on piano and voice. She attended the Manuel Alberto López Experimental School of Music and IUDEM (University Institute of Musical Studies), where she received instruction from esteemed music educators, including Mayre Martinez, the first Latin American Idol. At 19 years old, […]

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 C.

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Piano & Drums

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 M.

Voice & Piano

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 W.

Guitar, Piano & Student Bands

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, […]