Piano

Pablo Aguilar

Pablo Aguilar, NCTM

Piano

I teach primarily beginner and intermediate students, regardless of background and ability.

Dr. Vivian Anderson - Piano Teacher

Dr. Vivian Anderson

Piano

As a teacher, I am committed to helping my students develop a love and passion for music.

Dr. Madeline Anderson - Piano Teacher

Dr. Madeline Anderson

Piano

I believe everyone can benefit from taking piano lessons – and at any stage of life!

Alexis Barton - Piano Teacher

Alexis Barton

Piano

Music should be a source of joy for all students.

Brenda Boyd

Brenda Boyd

Preschool Piano Specialist

Brenda Boyd has taught preschool piano since 1991 and joined MACSA is 2006.

Dr. Xiaoke Cheng

Dr. Xiaoke Cheng

Piano

“I believe a successful music educator evidences personal qualities of leadership, intellectual curiosity, and social commitment.

Dr. Jimmy Cheung - Piano Teacher

Dr. Jimmy Cheung

Piano

My teaching philosophy revolves around the teacher as a catalyst for learning, empowering students with tools and knowledge to cultivate skills for success.

Erin Cooke - Cello & Piano Teacher

Erin Cooke

Piano, Cello

Because every person is different, Erin firmly believes that flexibility is one of the most important goals of good teaching.

Alyssa Darwin

Alyssa Darwin

Piano

My work as a pianist is conceptually built around the idea that music is a gift meant to be shared and to bring people together.

Dr. Antonia Daskalova

Dr. Antonia Daskalova

Piano

Personalized. Comprehensive. Fun. I recognize the potential in each one of my students.

Evelyn Escobedo

Evelyn Escobedo

Piano

In 1999, CEO, Kenneth Thompson, personally invited Evelyn Escobedo to teach piano full time at the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio, Inc.

Mandy Faccenda - Piano Teacher

Mandy Faccenda

Piano

Mandy’s teaching philosophy is that anyone is capable of learning an instrument.

Glendora Garza

Glendora Garza

Piano

Teaching is my passion! I believe that anyone can learn to play the piano! I use various teaching methods depending on the student’s age and objectives.

Clarisa De la Garza - Clarinet Teacher

Clarisa De la Garza

Clarinet, Piano

The human ability to adapt to challenges and learn new skills is such a fascinating and inspiring thing to me, and I do my best to tap into the potential of my students depending on their goals and needs.

Angela Lau - Piano Lessons

Angela Lau

Piano

My teaching philosophy is anchored in fostering student independence and nurturing their unique musical perceptions.

Dorothy Yan

Dorothy Halstead

Piano

Dorothy Halstead is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy and a Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance.

Meghan Henry - Voice & Piano Teacher

Meghan Henry

Voice, Piano

Teaching is a way to share my love of music and show my students how music can better their lives and the world around them.

Dr. Ivan Hurd

Dr. Ivan Hurd

Piano

When working with students, my goals as a piano teacher are simple: I hope to develop healthy musicians, and to instill a lifelong love for music.

Abigail Johnson - Piano Teacher

Abigail Johnson

Piano

Abigail is inspired by the teaching philosophy of Dr. Schinichi Suzuki, which states that every child has the innate ability to learn to make music.

Nicole Pfaff - Piano Teacher

Nicole Pfaff

Piano

My aim as a piano teacher is for students of all ages to learn to love music in a safe and comfortable environment.

Sylvia Robinson

Sylvia Robinson

Piano

As a teacher, I aim to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Pamela Rodriguez

Pamela Rodriguez

Piano

Pamela believes the aim of piano lessons is for students to become well rounded musicians capable of playing the piano in whatever capacity they most desire throughout their life.

Edna Salinas - Piano Teacher

Edna Salinas

Piano

Music education holds a valuable place throughout our lives.

Vida Scott

Vida Scott

Piano, Voice

Vida believes that music is a language in which everyone should be fluent.

Peter Steigerwald - Piano Teacher & Alumni

Peter Steigerwald

Piano

I desire for each of my students to discover joy and fulfillment in making music, while acquiring the excellence in skill that will support a life-long love of playing.

Ken Thompson - Founder & CEO MACSA

Ken Thompson

Advanced Piano Coach

In June of 2000, Kenneth Thompson received the Texas Music Teachers Association’s ‘Pre-Collegiate Teacher of the Year Award’ for the state of Texas.

Victoria Vela

Victoria Vela

Piano

My priority for teaching is to teach to student’s strengths and interests.

Juliana Woodlee - Piano Teacher

Juliana Woodlee

Piano

My aim as a piano teacher is to provide a safe environment for students of all ages to develop a love for music and grow as musicians.

Kazumi Yoshizawa

Kazumi Yoshizawa

Piano

To enrich and engage students with the fundamentals of piano.

MACSA

Omar Granados, NCTM

Piano

To help, to the best of my abilities, each one of my students unlock their musical potential.

Diana Maldonado - Piano Lessons

Diana Maldonado

Piano

My mission is to nurture the musical and personal development of my students at all stages of life, from young children to adults.

Voice

Jacob Cantu - Voice Teacher

Jacob Cantu

Voice

Mr. Cantu believes that both performing and learning go hand in hand.

Lisa Flores - Voice Teacher

Lisa Flores

Voice

Lisa aims to teach her students a solid vocal technique coupled with a love and appreciation for the art of singing.

Meghan Henry - Voice & Piano Teacher

Meghan Henry

Voice, Piano

I want to give them a good foundation of musical knowledge so they have the ability and tools to continue learning new music on their own. I believe that everyone has a different learning style and method.

Rachel Hicks Holdman - Voice Instructor

Rachel Hicks Holdman

Voice

As a private voice instructor, I am responsible for teaching healthy singing to every student regardless of age or ability by challenging them through vocal exercises, sight singing, and appropriate repertoire.

Catherine Nix - Voice Teacher

Dr. Catherine Nix

Voice

Like all teachers of the arts, I desire to help my students discover their potential – to help them see their creative possibilities.

Maggie Wolfe - Voice Teacher

Maggie Wolfe

Voice

There are many reasons that someone might be interested in taking voice lessons, and I strive to adapt my teaching to your goals–whether you want to sing for fun, are interested in becoming a professional musician, or anything in between.

Vida Scott

Vida Scott

Piano, Voice

Vida studied voice with Dr. Naymond Thomas, was an active accompanist, and taught class piano and music theory.

Alexis Cairy - Voice Lessons

Alexis Cairy

Voice

I teach to inspire my students the way I was inspired. I started music at a young age and it is my aim to allow a creative space that fulfills the artistic desire of my student while empowering them in their autonomy as a musician and performer.

Violin

John Beard

John Beard

Violin, Viola, Piano, Chamber Music

The development of my teaching philosophy is influenced by my past violin and viola teachers and coaches: William Primrose, Joseph Fuchs, Henrick Kowolski, Robert Gerle and David Dawson.

Paula Beard - Violin Instructor

Paula Beard

Violin, Viola, Chamber Music

As a teacher, I like to focus on three main areas of instruction: 1-Give students the skills to build a solid technical foundation—using critical observation, scales, and technical studies appropriate to their level—that is necessary for any growth of musical expression and personal discovery.

Erin Cooke - Cello & Piano Teacher

Erin Cooke

Piano, Cello

In addition to piano, she also taught cello, beginning violin and viola, theory, and hymn improvisation. Erin also loves composition, and has written arrangements for her friends and fellow music teachers, which were used for school concerts, studio recitals, and local performances.

Guitar

Tomas Vela - Guitar Teacher

Tomás Vela

Guitar

Every student has the potential to do great things, and my goal is to empower every student with the tools they need to be successful.

Clarinet

Clarisa De la Garza - Clarinet Teacher

Clarisa De la Garza

Clarinet, Piano

The process of learning a new instrument doesn’t need to be frustrating or boring.

Admin

Ken Thompson - Founder & CEO MACSA

Ken Thompson

Founder & CEO

In 1999, Mr. Thompson founded the Musical Arts Center of San Antonio, Inc. (MACSA).

Evelyn Escobedo

Evelyn Escobedo

Chief Operating Officer

Evelyn has played an active role in the development of MACSA policies and procedures. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer.

Tomas Vela - Guitar Teacher

Tomás Vela

Chief Strategy Officer

I believe that every student has the ability to learn and I will serve as the facilitator.

Pamela Rodriguez

Pamela Rodriguez

Chief Placement Officer

Pamela has worked at MACSA since 2013 as a piano teacher and as an administrator since 2017.

Alexis Barton - Piano Teacher

Alexis Barton

Events Director

She has been published in Piano Magazine and co-authored presentations featured at the MTNA National Conference, and looks forward to continuing to grow as a pianist and teacher in Texas.

Veronica Foreman - Admin Specialist

Veronica Foreman

Admin Specialist Lead

Veronica is a homeschool teacher, volunteer, and the proud mother of Ellen Foreman prize-winning pianist.

Elizabeth Santellanes - Accounting Director

Elizabeth Santellanes

Accounting Director

Elizabeth comes to MACSA with extensive experience in business accounting and brings with her a strong work ethic and a sense of team focus.

Diana Galvan - Admin Specialist

Diana Galvan

Admin Specialist

Diana Galvan was born and raised in Jourdanton, Texas. She is a mother of 3 young adults and has worked in the childcare industry for 12 years.

MACSA

Erin Guetzloe

Admin Specialist

MACSA

Brisa Escobedo

Greeter