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 […]
Ms. Leslie’s musical experience began young, learning harmonica from her dad and begging to play violin like mom. Lessons began in third grade, and by eighth grade she was asked to be the soloist for the graduation ceremony. Flute lessons started in fourth grade, and she became the first chair flute & piccolo player in
Music has been a significant part of Ms. Kaitlyn’s life since she started playing the violin at the age of 6. She recently completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance at Oklahoma City University and is now pursuing her Masters in Violin Performance at the University of Houston. While at Oklahoma City University she served as
Mr. Brian has been teaching Orchestra and general music in the Greater Houston Area since 2007. He studied cello and bass at Loyola University – New Orleans with Allen Nisbet. Mr. Brian has taught cello and double bass lessons for the past ten years to support growth in the orchestra programs. He has inspired and
Ms. Ann began her musical journey technically before she learned how to read, tapping out the theme songs from the favorite movies of her childhood on the miniature electric piano her parents purchased for her. Shortly thereafter, she began studying piano in earnest at age five, and later chose to begin studying the violin at
Mr. Alexys is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. He has been playing the violin for over 10 years and currently studies under Dr. Kirsten Yon. Having been taught and inspired by various music educators throughout his life, he hopes to help guide students
Mr. Nick began his musical journey with violin in 5th grade, then his love for music pushed him to learn piano in high school. Here, he was honored by being chosen for a program that the Houston Symphony sponsored. In the program, he worked with members and even the conductor for the Houston Symphony. Fascinated in music,
A Houston native, Mr. Jose grew up with music and has been playing violin since the age of 5. His previous professors include Rodica Gonzalez, member of the Houston Symphony and Johnny Chang, principal violinist of Theater Under the Stars Orchestra. He is a student of Andrzej Grabiec, world-renowned soloist and conductor. Alumni of Virtuosi
Mr. Richard has studied music for over two decades under various instructors and was a well-decorated guitarist and violinist throughout his academic career, with honors and medals in high school and collegiate competitions. He is involved in the local community, performing with his string quartet at weddings and community events. He believes teaching is not one-size-fits-all