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Your Premier Music Learning Center in Houston
At River Oaks Music School, we are dedicated to nurturing musical talent and fostering a lifelong passion for music. Our team of accomplished instructors brings decades of performance and teaching experience to personalized lessons tailored to each student's unique learning style. Located in the heart of Houston's River Oaks district, we offer flexible scheduling seven days a week to accommodate busy lifestyles. Our state-of-the-art facility provides an inspiring environment for students of all ages to develop technical proficiency and artistic expression. With two annual recitals and a curriculum designed to balance skill development with creative exploration, we help students build confidence and achieve their musical goals.Our faculty members hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions and maintain active careers in performance and education. We prioritize creating a welcoming atmosphere where students feel supported in their musical journey, whether they're beginners or advancing their craft. Trial classes allow prospective students to experience our approach firsthand before committing to ongoing lessons.
Services
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Lessons
Drums Lessons
Ukulele Lessons
Brass Lessons
Woodwinds Lessons
Highlights and features
- Our instructors hold music degrees from prestigious universities and maintain active performance careers
- Flexible scheduling available seven days weekly to accommodate busy family routines
- Trial classes available to help students find the perfect instructor and instrument
- Curriculum balances technical mastery with creative expression across multiple musical styles
- Conveniently located in Houston's River Oaks district with modern, well-equipped facilities
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons develop technical proficiency and musical interpretation for all ages. Students learn reading music, finger exercises, and performance techniques while exploring classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. Instructors customize lesson plans to match individual goals and learning paces. The curriculum emphasizes proper hand positioning, rhythmic accuracy, and expressive playing through carefully selected repertoire.
Voice Lessons
Voice training focuses on breath control, vocal range expansion, and proper technique for various musical genres. Students study vocal warm-ups, music reading, and performance skills while learning to sing with accompaniment or backing tracks. Our approach emphasizes healthy vocal production and builds confidence in solo and ensemble settings through regular performance opportunities.
Guitar Lessons
Guitar instruction covers acoustic, electric, and bass guitar techniques for beginners through advanced players. Students learn chord progressions, fingerpicking patterns, and music notation while exploring rock, pop, classical, and blues styles. Lessons emphasize proper hand positioning, strumming techniques, and music theory fundamentals to support both solo and ensemble playing.
Drums Lessons
Drum lessons develop rhythmic precision, coordination, and musicality through snare drum exercises and full kit practice. Students learn various genres including rock, jazz, and Latin styles while mastering rudiments, reading drum charts, and developing timing with metronomes. Our approach balances technical development with creative expression through performance-based learning.
Violin Lessons
Violin instruction focuses on proper bowing technique, fingerboard navigation, and tone production for classical and contemporary styles. Students learn music reading, ear training, and performance skills while developing intonation and expressive playing. Lessons incorporate scale practice, etudes, and repertoire selection to build technical proficiency and musical interpretation.
People
Aly Haddad
Director
Aly Haddad holds a Master of Music from Berklee College of Music and has taught piano for many years. He focuses on developing well-rounded musicians through personalized instruction that combines technical training with musical expression.
Skiles Kelley
Owner
Skiles Kelley combines guitar instruction expertise with business leadership as the school's owner. He maintains an active teaching schedule while overseeing the facility's operations and educational standards.
Troy Nicar
Drums Instructor
Troy Nicar brings 35 years of teaching and professional performance experience to drum instruction. He specializes in developing rhythmic precision and musicality while preparing students for diverse performance settings.
Brisa Cavazos
Voice Instructor
Brisa Cavazos is a classically trained mezzo-soprano with performance experience in opera and musical theater. She teaches vocal technique while emphasizing musical expression and language interpretation in multiple styles.
Donny Dye
Piano Instructor
Donny Dye holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Baylor University. He teaches piano with a focus on classical theory while incorporating creative approaches to maintain student engagement and technical development.
Questions
Do you offer trial music lessons?
Yes, we provide trial classes to help students experience our teaching approach and find the right instructor before committing to regular lessons.
How do I choose the right musical instrument?
Consider personal musical preferences, physical comfort with the instrument, and practical factors like space and budget. Our staff can help guide this decision.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty members hold advanced music degrees from prestigious institutions and maintain active performance careers while teaching.
Are recitals mandatory for students?
While not required, we strongly encourage participation in our biannual recitals as valuable performance experience and confidence-building opportunities.
What materials are needed for lessons?
Basic requirements include appropriate instruments, method books, and practice tools. Specific recommendations vary by instrument and skill level.
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