Are you looking for a piano teacher in Houston? Does your child want to take piano lessons? Would you like your child, or pre-teen to take music lessons? Or do you just want to learn how to play the piano? Here are a few options for piano lessons in the Houston area.
Laura Profant
One instructor that you might be pleased with is Laura Profant. She has been influencing little musicians for over six years. She has received several awards, including the 2004 Musicianship Exam Award, the 2006 Musicianship Junior Festival Award, and the 2008 College of Southern Nevada Jury Honors Award.
Ms. Profant developed her piano skills with the acclaimed Doris Chase. (She was the president of the Nevada Music Teachers’ Association.) Before she moved to Houston, she taught lessons through S&K; Music Studio in Las Vegas, NV.
Visit her website here to learn more. You can browse samples from her students on her website. You can also reach Ms. Profant at (832) 233-0195.
Kal Marshall
Another piano teacher available in the Houston area is Kal Marshall. Mr. Marshall has a BA in Music Theory from the University of Vermont. He comes from a very musically gifted family, and teaches piano, violin and cello. He has played in both high school and college orchestras.
Currently, for 2011, his rates are $60.00 an hour. He can provide lessons both in his studio, or in your own home. You can split an hour lesson into 1/2 hour sessions with different children. He teaches lessons to children ages 4 and up. Mr. Marshall provides adult lessons as well.
Check out his website here to read more. You can reach him by phone at (832) 715-9650.
Bruce and Jenny Salyers
A third option for piano / music lessons in Houston is Bruce and/or Jenny Salyers. They are a husband and wife team. Jenny has over twenty years of experience and holds a Bachelor of Music degree. She has served as the staff accompanist at Ouachita Baptist University.
Mr. Salyers has a Master’s of Music Education and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. They provide thirty minute lessons, once a week. The first lesson is free.
They do not have a website at this time, but you can reach them at (713) 614-1174.
Joel Hammett
If you are looking for a piano teacher in the North Houston area, consider Joel Hammett. He teaches both piano and organ lessons, as well as music theory. He has a Bachelor’s Degree of Music from Baylor University and has over twenty years of experience in teaching and performance. For 2011, his lessons are $30 for half and hour or $50 for a full hour. Visit his website here to learn more. You can also reach him by phone at (281) 821-4308.
Jen Rathbun
A fifth piano teacher in the Houston area is Jen Rathbun. She has a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Denver, and a master’s degree in music therapy from Colorado State University. She has experience working as a music therapist with the brain injury unit for The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. She teachers both private piano lessons, as well as voice lessons, ear training, and music theory. Visit her website here to learn more about her services. You can read testimonials from some of her students and student’s parents.
These are just five options for piano teachers in the Houston area. This is not a complete list. There are many other talented teachers serving the Houston area. There are also several music camps offered in Houston. Read “Houston Summer Music Camps for Kids” for a list.
If you have a younger child, please read “Fun Mommy and Me Classes in Houston.” Also, check out “Fun Things for Kids to Do in Houston.” Also, check out “Houston Mom Groups: How to Make Friends with other Mothers in Houston. Happy Parenting!
