I am a graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Global and International Studies with a focus on Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese languages, and a minor in Professional Writing, with a focus on Editing. I'm a self-proclaimed grammar geek with a passion for creative and journal writing. I have worked as a journalist, a travel columnist, a content editor, a copy editor, and a college writing tutor.

My name is Barri but my artist name is Jimmy Blazer. I am a 21 year old college student from Dallas TX and i moved to Austin in 2010. I graduated from Booker T. Washington H.S.P.V.A. and it was a Privilege to learn music theory and proper technique while I was there. The school helped to prepare me as a teacher and a musician so now I am teaching Bass guitar and guitar a the Texas Empowerment Charter School in Austin TX. I am in several Bands of different genres and i have also had the opportunity to play with well known pianist, Dr. James Polk a few times. I am studying music education and classical double bass at Huston Tilliotson University and i am also the bassist for the school jazz combo

Renata is currently pursuing her DMA degree in viola performance at the University of Texas (Austin) under tutelage of Roger Myers. She obtained her Graduate Certificate and Masters degree in Viola Performance at USC under tutelage of Donald McInnes. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas, where she studied with Susan Dubois (viola) and Cynthia Roberts (baroque violin). She started her studies on violin when she was aged 9, and has since performed as soloist with various orchestras, including the Hugo Lambrechts symphony orchestra (Cape Town), the Cape Town philharmonic, the USC Early music Ensemble, UNT collegium and UNT symphony orchestra. She has participated in the Manchester Chamber Music festival, Vermont, the Stellenbosch Chamber festival, attended Music Academy of the West and performed in the Franco-Americaine recontres de chambre musique concert series, France. Renata enjoys a great variety of musical endeavors and has had the...

I am an ideal teacher for beginning/intermediate students.

Students with all kinds of motivations can benefit from my background. I've taught stand-alone and supplemental lessons to students of all ages. I have studied and performed in the U.S. and in China. I speak fluently and can teach in Chinese.

Students seeking to excel in orchestras, auditions, and competitions will be able to take advantage of my expertise. I have familiarity at the elementary, middle, and high school levels both as a participant and instructor. I am able to make sure the student has the necessary foundation and knowledge to surpass his/her peers competitively as well as foster a long-term enjoyment and commitment to the incredibly awarding journey as a musician. I can offer "inside tips" to help the student be confident in a variety of situations from solo performance to Region/All-State auditions.

I have studied under the following distinguished violinists: Zuo Jun, Brian Lewis, and Qian Zhou.

In my 3rd year at UNT, I accepted an amazing opportunity to teach English for a year in Germany. After 2 years, I finally returned home to Texas, now certified in everything from beginner to advanced business and technical English. After another fortunate set of events, I was able to teach teenagers at a language school in Porto Alegre, Brazil for 5 months in 2012. Both programs provided extensive training. That, combined with my knowledge and intuition, enable me to tune-in to my students' specific needs so that we can fill in the gaps together.

I have been playing electric guitar for over 12 years. Over the last 5 years I have expanded my education to cover a broad range of disciplines including classical voice, piano, and trumpet. I study music theory and composition as well.

I would like to say that I grew up playing guitar, but that would be a lie. My father tried to teach me, but I just never was interested. I always loved music, and singing alone, but that was it.

I moved to Los Angeles to be an Actor. While there I decided to take up hobbies like Surfing, Skate boarding, and eventually guitar. I knew absolutely nothing about guitars other than they make sound. I hired a teacher and his first question was "Adam, why am I here?" I was puzzled. "To teach me," I said. He said that he meant "what inspired me to learn to play?" I told him John Mayer.

I heard John Mayer and realized that that was something I wanted to do. Sing and write songs. I never cared about being famous, just able to play for my friends and family. Now 10 years later, with a couple tours and albums under my belt I moved from New York City to Austin come back out west.

Now playing guitar is like going for a jog. Some days I plain don't want to practice, or...

I'm a professional bass player in Austin Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World. At one time or another I've played just about every style of music, and I have more than a decade of teaching experience. I love 'opening doors' for students, helping them understand how music works and how they can sound better than ever. I graduated from B.I.T. in Los Angeles and I have thousands of hours of teaching, gigging, and recording experience. I'll share that experience with you!

The words sultry, cool, and eccentric have been among the favorable words used to describe the Dallas-born performer. Sonya grew up singing to the great R&B tunes that dominated the airwaves in the seventies. As a teen she honed her vocal talent through the church choir.

Sonya combines her rich, passionate voice and her gut-wrenching lyrics with classical, Latin and jazz style guitar. Her configuration produces a style that can only be described as unique.

She was nominated in the Dallas Observer 2002 Music Awards along side Erykah Badu and N'Dambi. Sonya has played in venues such as Dallas Hard Rock Cafe, Deep Ellum Live, Gypsy Tea Room, and Ft. Worth's Caravan of Dreams.

Sonya has a passion for the business side of the music industry and has established her own Indie label, and has been selling out of copies of her first CD.

Max is a Berklee College of Music graduate in guitar & mandolin performance. Performing professionally since the age of thirteen, Max has performed throughout Texas.

Lessons are tailored to your level and goals. We can simply focus on tunes you want to play, or take a broader approach incorporating rhythm, lead, ear training, technique and theory.

I want all students to come away from their lessons feeling successful.

I encourage my students to explore their musical preferences. Having fun is a key component to learning.

I have been involved in different aspects of music from a very young age. As a young child, I played mostly percussion instruments and piano, as I approached puberty I switched mostly to bands and orchestras as an oboist, in high school I taught mallet and marching percussion while participating in all available orchestra and band classes in a music magnet as well as the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and briefly the South Florida Youth Symphony. I attended college at New World School of the Arts for composition, where I played in their orchestra and wind ensemble while teaching marching band at Miami Sunset Senior High School and giving private piano lessons. After my second marching season I switched gears and worked as a sound designer and director for The Miami Acting Company and Miami Dade College's Prometeo theatre. Recently I have been playing piano and focusing more on my own compositions and working on my skills for audio mastering and DSP (digital signal processing). As a...

I, Glenn F, a native Texan, am a recent graduate of the University of Texas College of Fine Arts with a concentration in audio recording, piano performance, and percussion. I am 24 years of age, and live and breathe music. I have a deep set musical ability and love for music and have been playing passionately since a very young age. I am relaxed, fun, patient, and enjoy sharing my knowledge to spread the joy of what has kept me so very happy. I hope to give my students the same joy to keep their view of life optimistic and continue to see the beauty that the world has to offer through music.

I have taken piano lessons for 14 years, and studied with world renowned performer and teacher, Nancy Burton Garrett, for 3 years at UT. I've taken drum lessons for 11 years and studied with Thad Anderson, the previous drum director for the UT Drum Line, and Tony Edwards, Principal Percussionist for the Austin Symphony Orchestra. I was a finalist in the Butler School of Music's Nilsson Solo...