Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Austin, TX

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: My name is William. I'm 18 years old and I have been a musician for 10 years. I started playing guitar in a program called Natural Ear Music without the use of tablature or written sheet music, learning songs by ear and playing them in bands with kids my own age. Needless to say, I believe the key to growing as a musician is training and developing relative pitch. With guidance and motivation, I know that anybody can learn to play the songs that they want to play. With the skills I learned at Natural Ear Music, I picked up other instruments such as Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Harmonica, and Vocals. In High School I took two years of Music Theory and three years of Choral Music which extended my musical knowledge and taught me how to dissect compositions into basic parts. With everything I have learned in the last 10 years, I am confident in my skills to help kids learn and master their instrument of choice. Formal Education: I took two years of Music Theory and three years of Choral Music, Barbershop Quartet, and Show Choir in High School Private Education: I had minimal private lessons as a child, I was taught how to use my "natural ear" to play my guitar parts, as well as learning other kids' parts to match pitch. Performing Experience: I have been playing in and out of bands since I was 8 years old. Played at many Austin venues such as: Jovitas, Antone's, La Zona Rosa, Beerland, Stubb's, Red 7, The Mohawk, Alligator Grill, and many more. Experience Teaching: I gave my younger cousin guitar lessons for about a year or so. He had reached the point to where he was able to learn and play his own songs, and no longer needed my guidance. I have also brought friends over that know little to none about music, and have taught them drum or guitar parts well enough so that I was able to jam with them.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Classical, Musical Theater Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: Hi there, my name is Nuria, I have studied in music conservatories for seventeen years, back in Spain, where I am from, and then in Amsterdam the Netherlands. I started when I was nine years old, and for the first ten years, I had the same flute teacher, until I started my Bachelor's at the age of 18. My first teacher focused all of her energy on ensuring that I developed my own musical identity. She guided me to create my own ways to study flute in order to make artistic choices and transmit that identity. Having such a teacher is the reason why I continued being a musician, and why I developed an intense passion for teaching. It also deeply influenced the kind of teacher I would become. I have been teaching for many years to students of all ages, from six-year-olds to adults. I have given lessons both to individual students and to small groups, and I have some experience in ensemble conducting see CV for details. Besides, having worked as a historical tour guide in Amsterdam and Utrecht has given me excellent training when it comes to speaking in public long periods each tour lasted about three hours and made me develop new systems to transmit content in an entertaining and effective way. I have always found a wonderful source of inspiration in every single student I have had. As a music teacher, I guide a student to discover their own potential, open doors of knowledge, and encourage them to look through those doors and dare to figure out the person they want to become. Each student has unique needs in that process, and empathizing with them at such a level constitutes for me the most captivating challenge. Formal Education: CONSERVATORIUM VAN AMSTERDAM 2020 Diploma: Bachelor’s degree in Early Music – Traverso 2017 Diploma: Master’s degree in Music – Flute and Chamber Music Sep-Dec 2014 Erasmus: Flute MUSIKENE (BASQUE COUNTRY SCHOOL OF MUSIC) 2015 Diploma: Bachelor’s degree in Music: Flute. Cum laude for her Final Thesis CIEM FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA 2011 Diploma: Professional Intermediate-level Music Qualification: Flute, Special Final Award 2006 Diploma: Elementary Music school, Flute Performing Experience: ORCHESTRA AND SOLOIST ACTIVITY 2022-currently Austin Baroque Orchestra 2022-currently Lumedia Musicworks (Dallas), traverso April 2020 Göttinger Barock Orchester 2018-currently Member of Ars Musica Orkest 2017 Reserve Nederlands Jong Orchestra Winter tour 2017 2014 Collaboration: Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra (soloist) 2014 Musikene Symphonic Orchestra (soloist) 2014 Sinfonietta Musikene (soloist) 2012 Collaboration-Internship: Basque Country Symphonic Orchestra CHAMBER MUSIC 2019 Winteravonder aan het Amstel 2018 Papageno Huis, Laren 2015, 2017, 2018 Bach dag, Amsterdam 2018 Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam 2018 Huis de Pinto, Amsterdam, 2018 2018 4th Music cycle Colores Sacros, Riaza 2018 3rd Music cycle Colores Sacros, Riaza 2014 Obra Social Kutxa, San Sebastián 2011 Juventudes Musicales (solo Tour), Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada 2 AS A MEMBER OF THE KvK (THE NETHERLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) Freelance musician Flute teacher Experience Teaching: April 2022 Texas State University: Guest Lecturer for the flute students. Subject: approaching Baroque music 2022 Armstrong Community Music School: Flute teacher and Teacher for Early childhood programs: Music Together Canta y Baila Conmigo 2021 Spanish teaching course: Curso de Formación de Profesores de Español como Lengua Extranjera – Módulo A (Instituto Cervantes de Utrecht, 65 hours) 2 Full course on Educational Studies, including a one year-internship (Conservatorium van Amsterdam) Feb 2019 Flute teacher: Bermeo Musika Eskola José Antonio Egia (Basque Country, Spain) 2011-currently Private teacher: Flute and Solfège Educational concerts: 2015 Los sonidos del Agua (Soloista: Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra), 2012 Fundación Kursaal Jugando con la música -Reviews- Name: Nuria Canales Rubio Date: 2022-04-18 17:41:41 Title: Anna A. flute lessons in Amsterdam Body: Deciding to take up flute as an adult can be daunting but Nuria set me at ease. She is such a friendly person and clearly very passionate about flute and music studies. Her approach to teaching worked so well for me as she was very flexible. Instead of spending endless hours during scales and mouth posture, instead Nuria suggested we start learning a few pieces I could already read sheet music and the technical elements we would touch upon as we went. She has such a great way of expressing her thoughts and ideas and helped me visual things in my head that improved my sound. At Christmas she was more than happy to put on a santa hat and duet with me for a recording! What a cool person. Highly recommended. Name: Nuria Canales Rubio Date: 2022-04-18 17:45:37 Title: Malka Body: My daughter, Malka, took private music lessons from Ms. in Amsterdam over the course of roughly 10 months, from September 2017 till JuneAt that time, we were living in Amsterdam and my daughter, who is a classical flute player, was looking for a private instructor. We found Ms. via advertising on the internet. I can say without reservation that Ms. proved herself to be an outstanding teacher. She was punctual, professional, dedicated, compassionate, and imaginative in her approach to teaching my daughter. Under Ms.'s guidance, my daughter who was at the time made significant progress musically, which was not easy given that she was isolated from playing music with others. We were consistently impressed with Ms. 's work as Malka's teacher, and had we remained in Amsterdam, we would most certainly have continued working with her. I believe that her pedagogical approach, her overall professionalism, and her ability to communicate effectively with students, motivating them to improve through her combination of rigour, enthusiasm, and empathy, all make it abundantly clear that Ms. is a talented teacher.

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: I play violin and viola. * Formal Education: I played in highschool and my mother is a music teacher. undefined Performing Experience: I am in a band, we gig alot.

Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Miles Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hello! I'm Nick. I am a guitarist, producer, audio engineer and composer. I have been playing guitar for 11 years now and I'm excited to share my knowledge with people eager to learn! Performing Experience: I have been performing guitar since I was 16 years old, playing in local venues around my childhood home. -Education- Degree: Music Production Contemporary Writing School: Berklee College of Music Dates: 2014-09

Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 14 Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 3 Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I have been playing electric/upright bass for 25+ years, performing with a diverse group of musicians. Everything from loud rock to mellow bluegrass. I have been concentrating on upright bass, and am very proficient in rockabilly/swing/bluegrass/country styles, and can teach you these styles, and how to slap the bass for that traditional sound. I can teach the Nashville System of notation used in these styles as well. My focus is on teaching to play by ear, and teaching to play with others in anticipation of performing in band settings. I seem to have a knack for getting people to understand the basics. Formal Education: A couple of years as an art major Private Education: I am self taught. I feel this has given me an advantage in a band situation, and a unique perspective about music. Performing Experience: I have extensive performing/touring experience playing bass guitar in various rock/punk bands. For the last 16 years I have been performing/touring with swing band White Ghost Shivers on the upright bass. -Reviews- Name: Jeremy Slemenda Date: 2015-08-31 19:15:43 Title: Mike Body: I can attest to Mike's bass playing skills, as well as professionalism, as I have played guitar with him in White Ghost Shivers for 15 years.

Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 13 Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: My name is Sam and I play and teach guitar. I teach in a wide range of styles including Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Folk and Jazz. My philosophy stresses really developing an ear for music and guitar and also instilling a sense of passion and love for the instrument. I think its also very helpful having some knowledge of music theory and other fundamentals. But first and foremost I want you to have fun and develop a love for music and guitar! Formal Education: I was in several organized jazz bands in high school and went to Berklee College of Music for several years. Performing Experience: Played in jazz bands in high school, played in bands in college and afterwards and currently perform around Austin as a solo performer. Experience Teaching: I have taught many friends over the years and also work occasionally as a substitute teacher with Georgetown music.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I have been playing music for 15 years. Teaching for 6. I have been around the U.S and Canada touring playing many different instruments and styles of music. Formal Education: Bachelors of Science in audio and visual communication . Private Education: Took lessons many years as child and young adult both privately in home and in a university setting Performing Experience: Have been on all stages big and small. A pub in rural Canada to a 3000 person club in New York City Experience Teaching: Teaching is very rewarding for me. I enjoy watching people learn, and I always end up learning something as well.

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons Overview: Ms. is a candidate for a Bachelor of Music Studies with Choral Emphasis from University of Texas and has performed with many choral groups including Conspirare Symphonic Choir, Texas Choral Consort now Panoramic Voices, Austin Cantorum and University of Texas Chamber Singers. She is the co-music director of contemporary acapella group, Carpe Sono, who performed under the direction of Pitch Perfect's Music Director, Deke Sharon, at Carnegie Hall in New York City in April 2017. Recent performance includes being a featured soloist in Conspirare Symphonic Concert called “Connection”.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: I am 28 years old ans I am currently getting AAS in Visual Communications * Performing Experience: I played in a band in#160; 98-2002 in Seattle called Black Cat for 4 years. I also taught guitar at that time in Seattle. Experience Teaching: I have been teaching hard rock on my own for 4 years here and there.

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 55 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic, Christian Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I am a very social, fun, outgoing guy. I am originally from Chicago. Huge love of music of lots of variety. Professionalism is my goal whenever writing music. Formal Education: Various music related online courses from Berkelee. Private Education: Started off by playing classical piano as a child until I found my love of percussion. After that I took every opportunity I had to play drums which lead to touring nationally. Performing Experience: Experience touring with Grammy award winning artists

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 16 Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Acoustic, RB, Pop, Metal, Funk Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: My name is Alejandro and I have played guitar since I was around age 12 and I taught myself actually. It was through this that I began writing songs and playing other instruments and I now attend Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a double major in songwriting and production. I do not have much professional teaching expirence unless you count being a camp counselor on and off for a few years. But I have expirence with teaching friends and young family members for a few years now. I also play bass and am a classically trained trombone player. I enjoy teaching others because I love everything about music and being able to help others enjoy it as much as I do is a dream. Thank You! -Education- Degree: Songwriting and Production School: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Dates: 2024-06 -Awards- Name:Grand National Championship Institution:Bands Of America Awarded:2019-11

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 25 Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons Overview: My name is Abbey. Music has always been my passion. I love seeing kids grow a love for music. My parents put me in voice lessons when I was 10 years old because I loved to sing but was absolutely terrible at it! Through the years of voice lessons, my range and ability grew tremendously. It grew so much that I get solos in choir concerts and even got into music school! Music has changed my life and I want to help other experience that as well. Formal Education: I have had 10 years of formal vocal training and 2 years of college including music education classes, educational psychology, and vocal pedagogy. I have also taught beginner piano for over a year now. Private Education: Jennifer Cherest-Flory Music 8 year Maggie Blair-Owens 1 Year Diane Vetter 1 Year Performing Experience: I have had 7 years of choir performances, I had solos in many concerts. I also have been in a musical, Les Miserables. I was in my church band as a soloist for 8 years as well. Experience Teaching: I have taught a choir of 140 students and worked with quite a few individually based on their needs. I worked with a non-profit organization that brought music to low-income areas of Louisville, KY. -Education- Degree: Music Education- 2 years School: Bellarmine University Dates: 2016-08

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My interest in music first began as a kid listening to The Beatles. I loved it so much that I got my parents to enroll me in piano lessons at age 8. I played the piano and studied basic theory until I began to play percussion in the school band at age 12. My passion and dedication for music really began to grow throughout highschool as I became involved in drumline, jazz band, symphonic orchestra, percussion ensemble, musicals and any other group I could squeeze into. While attending the University of North Texas I was able to play with the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian, and Steel Pan ensembles as well as many local bands. A few of these bands had moderate success around Texas and even had songs featured on the radio. Over the past few years I've picked up the guitar and began to take an interest in songwriting as well, but my real passion has always been the drums. I am interested in all kinds of music from various places and backgrounds and am always open to learning more. Music is a gift that I love to share and have been successful at helping others discover their own talents. Formal Education: I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Texas but played in the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian and Steel Pan ensembles. I took piano lessons from age 8 to 12 before switching to percussion. I played percussion throughout high school where I learned theory and earned several honors as AHS percussions of the year, several 1 rankings for UIL solo and ensemble, and played with the All Region Jazz Band under Jay Saunders. Private Education: I took private lessons for percussion throughout highschool. Some teachers were better than others, but one of my best was a former snare player for the Cavaliers. Performing Experience: I have been performing in formal recitals and and concerts from age 8 to 18. During high school and college I was able to start playing in my own groups outside of school and learn more about putting on an awesome show. I have played all throughout the DFW metroplex as well as parts of central and south Texas, and a handful of out of state gigs. I have performed as a percussionist and drumset player in rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae and acoustic settings. I have also performed in Austin as a rhythm guitarist/vocalist for a couple of years as well. Experience Teaching: I have experience teaching formal lessons for about 6 months, but have seen my students grow a lot in a short amount of time. My real strength is not my musical background, but my ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different learning styles. I am all about going the extra distance to figure out how a student can best reach his or her goals.

Years of Experience: 15+ Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Hello, my name is Earl and I am a 31 year old drummer from South Florida. I have gigged all over from Florida to New York to Texas and enjoy playing shows on the road as well as instructing. I have 20+ years experience including marching drum line and symphonic percussion. Timing, Rhythm, Consistency, Dynamics, and Technique are just a few of the fundamentals that I stick to everyday to be a great drummer. I believe that anyone can learn any instrument if they want to, but it is passion and dedication that will drive you to greatness. Formal Education: Years of symphonic experience from classical to big band. Performing Experience: I have played hundreds of venues in several states. Experience Teaching: Mostly private instruction, can teach one individual or entire drumlines.

Dive into an unparalleled aquatic adventure with our Clear Kayak Tour on the serene waters of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas! Imagine gliding effortlessly over the beautiful waters of the Colorado River, where the only thing between you and the vibrant underwater world is a sleek, transparent kayak. Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about Austin's natural beauty and rich history. They'll lead you on a journey filled with fascinating facts, local legends, and hidden gems that only true insiders know. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a first-time adventurer, our tours are designed for everyone. Our friendly guides provide all the instruction you need to feel confident and comfortable on the water. Capture breathtaking photos and videos that will make your social media sizzle! Every moment on the water is a picture-perfect opportunity, from the stunning natural beauty to the unique perspective of your clear kayak.

Come one, come all for a saunter you're going to remember! This walking music tour is led by a 36 year old born and raised local Austinite, who has extensive knowledge and experience with the Austin music scene for over 3 decades. Lots of stories to tell! Come take a music saunter and see Austin's music side!!

The Austin Pedal Barge stands out from other party boats on Lake Travis with its exceptional amenities and unique offerings. Unlike many boats, it features a built-in restroom for added convenience. While pedaling is an option for those who want to participate, it is not required, ensuring a relaxed experience for all guests. The boat also includes a lily pad for water lounging and boasts the best Bluetooth sound system on the lake. Additionally, it offers multiple coolers in different sizes with ice on board, keeping drinks cold throughout the trip. Unlike most party boats that require full-group rentals, the Austin Pedal Barge sells individual tickets, making it an excellent choice for solo adventurers or smaller groups looking to join the fun.

On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark. Our experienced guides will take you on an eclectic journey through Austin's vibrant and unique dining, nightlife, and shopping district the locals call "SoCo." On your adventure, you're likely to stumble upon delicious diner favorites, smoked BBQ specialties, and refreshing sweet treats. Throughout the experience, you'll see firsthand why this town is so fabulously "weird" and learn why we want to keep it that way! South Congress isn't just any old street in Austin, it's the artery that leads straight to the heart of Texas.