Reigning from the University of North Texas with a degree in music education and minor in philosophy I have been influenced by a variety of ensembles and teachers including the world famous North Texas Indoor Drumline, 2 O’clock Steel Band, South Indian Ensemble, Gamelan, Mark Ford, Dr. Schietroma, Poovalur Sriji, Ed Smith, Chris Deane, and numerous others. I have also had the experience of teaching with The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and helping them win two 1st place bass I&E titles as well as marching drum corps at Southwind under the percussion caption of T.R. Fitz-Gibbon and bass tutelage of Doug Bush.

I am currently a freelance musician and instructor in the Austin area and have worked with various ensembles and schools such as JDub & The Tease, The UT Middle Eastern Ensemble, Ugly Numbers, Richland H.S., Colleyville Heritage H.S., Sherman H.S., UNT, and McCallum Fine Arts Academy. My long term plan is to make the most of life while it lasts, and explore the world...

Benjamin, baritone, completed a Master of Music Degree from the Universtiy of Texas at Austin. He has appeared with the Butler Opera Center at the University of Texas in the roles of John Sorel, in Gian Carlo's opera The Consul and as Frank in Johann Strauss's opera Die Fledermaus. Upon graduating Benjamin has worked as a section leader at a local church as well as taught lessons full time in an Austin area high school and feels at home both as a studio teacher and stage perfomer. He is to perform the role of Wagner in Austin Lyric Opera's production of Faust in April of 2013. He also served as a voice TA at the University of Texas teaching non-major voice lessons.

Prior to entering the University of Texas, Benjamin completed his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance studies at the University of Central Arkansas. While an undergraduate he won National Association of Teachers of Singing state and regional audition numerous times. He was also a receipient of the the Nadine Baum...

I come from a very musical family. My parents bought me my first drum set for my 2nd birthday, and that started it all for me. I continued with drums and started to branch out as I got a little older. I started playing Latin percussion (Congas, Timbales) around age 7, guitar and piano at age 9, trumpet at 10, Bass at 14, Accordion at age 17, Trombone at 18, and I am always trying to better myself on all those instruments! My dad was my main instructor and influence while growing up. I also learned a lot about “real world” gigging scenarios and what you need to know to be successful. I toured professionally with my family’s band, led by my Dad, from 2001-2008, at which point I moved to Texas to pursue a solo career in Tejano music. While in California, I taught lessons for drums, bass, guitar, and voice for almost 4 years. I continued to teach a small number of private students while living in San Antonio. I also worked with “For the Love of Drums” music studio, as well...

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

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University - Commerce where I studied Music education / percussion performance. While I was attending the university I had the privilege of performing with various ensembles such as: the jazz band, the Brazilian ensemble, the wind ensemble, the classical percussion ensemble, the marching band, and the improv ensemble. I also had the wonderful opportunity to be a member of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, where I played drum set in 2008 and 2010. I hope to use my experiences to further your knowledge and ability as a musician.

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!

I graduated from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA! I received a BFA in Musical Theatre. What a change that was to go from Texas to Philly! I auditioned for many different schools, and know what it takes to get there. I then moved to New York City 2 days after graduating, on my 22nd birthday! I had 13 wonderful, and also challenging, years in NYC. Lots and lots of auditions, of every kind! Broadway, Off-Broadway, TV, Soaps, Film, Commercials, Concerts, Readings, Showcases, etc. I have sung for ABBA (Mama Mia), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), Hal Prince (Gypsy). I was also up for leads in Mama Mia, Wicked, Rent, Hairspray. So, I definitely have a lot of versatility, and knowledge of what they're looking for! I did a Eugene O'Neil play called "Ah Wilderness" at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. We opened there, and then toured it all over the midwest for 6 months. I did appear on NBC's Law & Order as a featured role, with the late Jerry Orbach. Lot's of experience,...

I am a singer/songwriter, theatre artist, and teacher that has been singing, playing, and writing music since the age of five. ​Originally from Cooper City, Florida, I received my BFA from Boston University, where I studied Music and Theatre Arts. I have had the privilege of studying voice privately with industry-leading professors for over 12 years and have been teaching both children and adults- singing, acting, piano, guitar, and songwriting- for the past seven years.

After learning how to create my own music at around the age of eight, ​I have recorded over a dozen albums with many bands and musicians and currently am playing shows as a singer/songwriter in the Austin area.

I have experience with the following musical styles: Musical Theater, Folk, Rock, Pop, Classical, Opera, Foreign Language, Punk Rock, Metal, Reggae, and Jazz. My lessons are designed for the student to have fun, grow, explore, and learn in a safe and pleasant environment. I believe that everyone...

I am a music educator, for children of all ages. My main focus is to ensure that my students grow to learn and love music. I have taught piano/voice lessons privately, in home and at music schools and conservatories.

This past summer, I was on tour in France, working as a keyboardist with "Komenka," a music and dance ensemble. I am also a singer/keyboardist in a local band. We just finished recording and have performed around venues in Austin.

I began piano at a young age, entering Booker T. Washington H.S. for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, focusing on Classical Piano. I earned a Bachelor's of Music (B.M.) from Loyola University in New Orleans, majoring in Music Composition and minoring in Jazz Piano. I performed in venues across the city with various jazz and pop groups. I also sang in the Loyola University Chorus and the Genesis Gospel Choir. I continued my education, earning a Master's of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Performance and Composition, at California...

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...

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I am professional drummer based in Austin, Texas. I have been studying the drum set for nearly two decades, including studying percussion at The Musicians Institute in California, as well as performing countless live engagements and studio sessions over the years, including national and international tours with a variety of artists. I have been teaching the drums to students since 2005.

I am well versed in a variety of musical styles, drumming techniques, and teaching methods. Over the years I have developed a system for quick and effective development on the drums. While I stick closely to this system, I also tailor the lessons to the individual. Each new student has their own goals and aspirations for their development on the instrument: whether you want to learn a specific style, technique, song, improve your chops or reading, I've got you covered! I love teaching and passing on this great tradition of drumming!

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gfire has been teaching music full-time for over 16 years. Based in Austin, Texas, the "Live Music Capital of the World," she offers voice, piano, songwriting and DJ'ing lessons to students from 5-105 and she specializes in sculpting her lessons to the strengths and desires of each individual student. Her students range from beginning to advanced levels, and they sing and play a multitude of musical styles, including classical, pop, rock, r 'n' b, country, folk, singer-songwriter, musical theater, blues and more.

gfire loves to share her talents with her students. She prides herself on instilling a "sense of mastery" to each of her singing and piano students, no matter on which level they are. The students come away with a real sense of knowing their songs and their instruments inside out and with a real sense of confidence in their musicianship. Plus they have a lot of fun as they make musical progress!

gfire is also an award-winning singer-songwriter and...