Meet Our Faculty AT THE FRISCO SCHOOL OF MUSIC MUSIC AND VOICE LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Our teachers are chosen for their extensive musical background in their specific instrument discipline, and for their genuine dedication to teaching. Our Faculty is the heart and soul of the Frisco School of Music. All of our teachers are university trained and/or have real-world performance experience. We have a very distinguished and diverse Faculty representing many different cultures from around the world. Many of our teachers have studied with renowned university professors and famous performers, and bring their vast experiences to our students here in Frisco. We are very selective in who we hire at the Frisco School of Music. Potential teachers go through a detailed interview process, a live musical performance review, a criminal back-ground check, reference check, school observation, and a meeting with our Administrative Team. Our degreed Executive Director, with over 35 years of teaching experience, personally makes all of the hiring decisions at the Frisco School of Music. We invite you to look at the posted Faculty Biographies in our lobby. You will be amazed at the vast musical experiences that are represented at our School. You can't help but notice the years and years of music study, lessons started from when they were very young, hours and hours of practicing, as well and honors, awards, performances, famous groups and performers they have played with, master classes they participated in around the world, scholarships and competitions they have won, scads of recitals and concerts performed at professional music halls, as members of cruise ship bands, country club and restaurant gigs, churches of all denomination, bluegrass festivals and big band jazz groups - just to mention a few! Our teachers care about their students and delight in seeing them develop into intermediate and advancing independent musicians. They are vibrant, brilliant, personable, and encouraging. They will impart to you all that you are open to learn from them. We have a great location, and wonderful facilities, but we believe that it is our Faculty that will draw you here for years to come. Our teachers have received their education from prestigious institutions such as: University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas Women’s University, Texas A&M (Commerce), University of Texas (Austin), Stephen F. Austin University, Eastman School of Music, Washburn University (Kansas), Brookhaven College, Northlake College, US Army School of Music, University of Oradea (Romania), Hastings College (New England), Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, University of Colorado, Kind Edward VII and Queen Mary School (England), Pontificia Universidad Javeriano (Bogata, Columbia), Odessa State Music Academy (Ukraine), University of Arkansas, Loyola University (Louisiana), Xinghai Conservatory of Music (China) and more.  Many of our instructors have gone on performance tours of the US and Europe and have years and years of professional performance and teaching experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and strive to get to know each student and their parent on a personal level. Frisco School of Music Faculty Kathy Bass - Piano Gabriel Bautista - Guitar, Bass, Piano Lindsay Beasley - Flute Austin Brazille - Guitar, Bass Aaron Caruthers - Guitar Wes Case - Guitar Jesse Chandler - Piano Tony Camponovo - Guitar, Bass Aaron Cotton - Guitar Miah Choi - Piano Melissa DeMarco - Voice, Piano Taylor Ducharme Jones - Drums Chris Duncan - Piano Kelly Ebler - Piano Aaron Gallegos - Guitar, Ukulele Luis Gonzalez - Trumpet Ivan Gueorguiev - Piano Claire Hebert - Voice Trenton Hull - Voice Michael Kenney - Piano Ashley McAllister - Violin, Viola Adela McGuire - Piano  Jon Meneley - Guitar, Bass Shirley Miedrick - Piano, Voice Hannah Monk - Violin, Viola Ryan "Rip" Phelan - Drums C.J. Thompson - Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Sax and Clarinet Chris Villanueva - Piano Peggy Whitwell - Piano Samuel Wood - Violin Grace Wright - Voice Musical Arts Schoolhouse Faculty Victoria Dolph Kerry Douglas Lindsey Jamieson Monica Mendoza Myatta Metzger Lacy Crowder Christina Sawtelle Michelle Tormos Vicki Tubbs Candice White . “Providing students of all ages with the skills to enjoy music for a lifetime.” Ready To Get Started? 214-436-4058 music@friscoschoolofmusic.com Guitar/Bass Lessons Acoustic, Electric, Classical, Bass – we do it all! Our teachers tailor each guitar/bass lesson toward the students’ interests, plus teach the basics of music and rhythmic reading. Group classes for beginners and private lessons for all ages and levels. Flute/Trumpet Learn how to play the flute or trumpet, including basic fingering techniques with music reading, intonation, breathing, posture, embouchure, scales and more. Get personalized tips on renting or buying an instrument, and how to care for the instruments. Drum Lessons Our studios have two drum sets, so the student and teacher can play together, and student can easily copy the movements the teacher demonstrates at the drum lessons. Learn the rudiments, reading drum set notation, and how to play like your favorite rock star. All ages and levels.    Voice Lessons Learn to sing with a Pro!  Our teachers help you develop a solid technique with warm- ups, breathing, fun songs and repertoire that you want to sing. Learn to use a mic, stage moves, how to sell a song, front a band and more. All ages and levels. Violin/Viola Lessons We teach violin and viola lessons using a blended traditional and Suzuki approach including classical, popular tunes, fiddle, bluegrass and Celtic. We use up-to-date books and materials with CD’s so you can improve your ear and musicianship skills. Piano Lessons Group classes for beginners (small class size) and private lessons for all ages and levels.  Our teachers are friendly and patient and help each student reach their own personal goals. Starting with piano lessons gives students a comprehensive musical background. Violin/Viola Lessons We teach violin and viola lessons using a blended traditional and Suzuki approach including classical, popular tunes, fiddle, bluegrass and Celtic. We use up-to-date books and materials with CD’s so you can improve your ear and musicianship skills. News and Events Now Offering Music Lessons Seven Days a Week!   Copyright 2012 Frisco School of Music Home     Work For Us     Contact Us Texas Music Teachers Association Piano and Keyboard Lessons Violin and Viola Lessons Summer Music Camps Guitar and Bass Lessons Drum and Percussion Lessons The Bands Voice and Singing Lessons Flute, Trumpet and Saxophone Lessons Performing Arts Preschool Frisco School of Music      ·      9255 Preston Road · Frisco, TX 75033      ·      214-436-4058 Teacher of the Year - Practice Club Winner - Rising Star Competition Star Power only $20 / Week - All in the February Newsletter