Mr. Ryan M. is a classically trained guitarist, pianist, and bassist with over two decades of experience in live performance with various groups such as zydeco ensembles, rock bands, and classical duets. He began studying piano at the age of five and became an avid guitar player at the age of twelve. Growing up in […]
Raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mr. Nico is an avid music lover and performer. Surrounded by music from an early age, he began playing saxophone and drums in elementary school and later expanded his skills to include piano while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. Over the past decade, Mr. Nico has recorded and performed with multiple
Ms. Marinna is a soprano with a great passion for music education. She currently teaches music reading courses and voice lessons at College of the Mainland and has also taught 6th grade choir. She has a Master of Music in Historical Performance in Voice from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. There she
Brazilian conductor Mr. Marcos is a doctoral student in orchestral conducting at the University of Houston. He previously was an assistant conductor at Núcleos Estaduais de Orquestras Juvenis e Infantis da Bahia (NEOJIBA), a program similar to El Sistema in Brazil, where he prepared the orchestra for their 2022 international tour that included the Concertgebouw
Mr. Jimmy comes from a musically inclined family that emphasizes hard work and dedication. Influenced by many piano composers and performers of the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras of music (with even some pop and rock songs mixed in). Mr. Jimmy has learned many techniques and styles of music. While mainly enjoying listening to classical
Mr. Héctor is a dedicated opera singer, pianist, and voice instructor whose passion for music has guided students of all ages toward artistic growth. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Héctor has distinguished himself both as a performer and an educator. As a voice teacher, he works with singers at every level, from
Specializing in jazz guitar, Davis is a musician with experience in a variety of musical genres and instruments. Davis picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and found himself entranced by music. Through dedicated practice, Davis qualified for the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts two years after he started playing.
Ms. Alexa is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music performance and education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston where she studies cello with Dr. Eunghee Cho. While at the Moores School of Music, Ms. Alexa has performed with the Moores Symphony Orchestra, the American Festival for the Arts, the
Ms. A’Deja earned a Bachelor of Arts in music performance with a concentration in voice from Prairie View A&M University. While attending PVAMU, she’s performed at two Southwestern American Choral Director’s Association Conferences, a concert with world-renowned musician Damien Sneed, PVAMU’s Opera/Musical Theatre Scenes, a MainStage play, competed at two National Opera Association Competitions, and
Mr. Tom, a passionate guitar instructor and skilled songwriter, hails from the vibrant music scene of Houston, Texas. His musical journey, spanning over five decades, began in the Elementary Band Program at his school, a testament to his unwavering love for music. Choosing trombone as his instrument, he participated in concert band and, later, in