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In 2015, musicians Basel & Briana decided to open up their own private music school to share their knowledge with students in San Antonio.
We believe students should be inspired and given the opportunity to perform in a professional setting. Our students range from beginners to those pursuing degrees in music.
We have consistent 5 Star Reviews ☆☆☆☆☆ on Google!
All levels for Violin/Viola/Cello/Voice are welcome (5yrs old and up)!
Teaching Styles are tailored to each student whether beginner or advanced.
We offer: Suzuki, Contemporary music, Orchestra Preparation, All State/Region Auditions, Fiddle Lessons, Sight Reading Skills, Scales and Technique.
Conveniently located near 410/Blanco
We offer 2 recitals per year (Spring & Fall) for each student to perform a solo.
Call today for a FREE 30 minute trial lesson!
We bring tomorrow’s musicians to life- today! Students learn music fundamentals and how to play the instrument of their choice (guitar, drums, singing, bass guitar or piano) from one of our dedicated, professional instructors— they also learn how to apply it all to the real world experience of playing in a band, complete with live concerts in a professional venue! Call School of Rock at 210-314-7671 today to schedule your tour of the school and take a FREE trial lesson while you’re at it!
Piano,Voice,Accordion Instructions
Basel Sarweh began playing the cello at the age of 7. He comes from a long line of musicians tracing its roots to ancient Armenia. His father, John, is a world-renowned zither player in the Middle-Eastern tradition.
As a youth, he often performed both classical and middle-eastern music in the Windsor/Detroit area. At 13,
Basel also received the highest honors in the Ontario Regional Music Competition. He was honored to perform with legendary violinist Gordon Staples in Detroit, MI, in a string quartet accompanied by his wife, Beatriz and son, Gregory.
At 18, Basel won a full scholarship in Cello Performance at Wayne State University in Detroit. His teacher was Richard Piippo, a student of Pierre Fournier. Other teachers included Mario DiFiore, John Thurman, Italo Babini, and Hans-Jorgen Jensen.
Following this, he studied with the late Eleanor Schoenfeld at USC in Los Angeles and benefited from the wealth of knowledge of many of its professors, including Master Classes with world famous cellist, Lynn Harrell.
Mr. Sarweh has since performed chamber music concerts nationally with friend and noted pianist, Thomas Hrynkiw and appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras.
In 2007, he relocated to San Antonio, Texas. He has been principal cellist with the Dearborn Symphony and Symphony of the Hills, associate principal of Mid-Texas Symphony and Laredo Philharmonic, as well as appearances with the Corpus Christi Symphony and other regional orchestras in South Central Texas.
As a teacher, Basel has had experience in a wide variety of educational settings including guest lectures and classes at the Ithaca Cello Institute, Congress of Strings, YOSA, and was a faculty member of Hill country Youth Orchestras, Schreiner University, and the University of the incarnate Word.
Call today for a free trial lesson with Basel!
We specialize in metal art using welding and blacksmithing and repurposing items into unique functional art. We do custom metal art but also teach classes! It’s a great family outing, night out with friends or a date night! Come learn with us!
Ms. Sue has been inspiring creativity in kids and adults since 2007. Situated on a 1.5 acre hill country setting, Ms. Sue’s is the perfect place to paint, think and create. Ms. Sue offers weekly classes for kids of all ages and workshops and special events for everyone! If you have always wanted to learn to draw or paint, come check us out! Ms. Sue has brought many unskilled artists to the professional level! She is also known for helping kids develop confidence in their own abilities to create and solve problems. Ms. Sue’s philosophy is to teach people how to think outside the box and resolve problems creatively. We need creative doctors, business people, engineers, scientists, teachers and builders! Classes run from September til June. Summer art camps for kids begin in June. Come try out a class or a camp at Ms. Sues!
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We offer private piano lessons either in studio or online for all ages and level of skill. We also offer adapted lessons for students with special needs, and Braille music lessons for blind students.
Spare Parts’ purpose is unprecedented in San Antonio. It is the leader in reuse education through the arts. Spare Parts founded the MINI ART MUSEUM in 2013 to bring the fine arts museum experience to schools and the community, world wide.
In 2020, Spare Parts began working towards opening a physical Creative Reuse Center in San Antonio. While our physical store is not yet open to the public, we are able to offer online sales with Curb Side Pick Up from our new location. Limited Delivery to locations inside of Loop 1604 is available for purchases of $50+. Click on “Shop Now!” to see what we offer, listings are updated weekly!
Material donations are accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and can be arranged by e-mailing [email protected].
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The concept behind Friends of Spare Parts dba Spare Parts was developed in 2010 by Founder and Executive Director, Mary Elizabeth Cantú, as a response to the lack of arts funds and resources in PreK-12 classrooms.
In 2018 Spare Parts became a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization through the Friends of Spare Parts. Spare Parts believes partnership and programs centered on creative reuse practice builds smart, lasting and win/win initiatives. Professional Development Program (RE-Edu), Creative Reuse Education Program (RE-Mix), Spare Parts Exhibitions/Long-term projects (RE-Create) are a few of the creative reuse focused programs and resources offered regularly. As a result, Spare Parts is creating a pathways to reducing landfill tonnage.
Spare Parts inspires and supports the growing San Antonio creative community and our classrooms through environmental accountability. Sustainability, affordability and accessibility to the arts through reuse education is paramount.
Community is the heart of Second Act Productions. Through the magic and power of the theater, students will feel welcome, accepted, and encouraged. In our classes and live productions, students of all ages and skill levels can explore their creative side, expand their presentation techniques, and grow in confidence. From the greatest to the least- We all have a part to play.
BlackBox offers a unique artistic environment where children and adults are trained and challenged as vocalists, musicians, actors, and visual artists. We offer in-person & live online lessons: Voice, Piano Saxophone, Ukulele, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Art Lessons. All levels for children and adults. Flat monthly rates and no long term contracts.
Voice and music lessons for children and teens ages 9+. We are partnered with Music Masters, and will be sharing space with them at their Huebner location starting May 2021. In the meantime, we are offering online lessons via Zoom, which can be booked through our website!
1 on 1 music lessons are offered for singing, piano, guitar, violin, viola, and band instruments!
Specializing in children’s art classes, camps and art themed birthday parties, Kidcreate Studio is an art studio just for kids. At Kidcreate Studio, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn art concepts, and experiment with many different art materials.
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Keep your kid’s body, mind, and soul, active this summer, with creative adventures in Music, Voice, Acting, and Art. Combine multiple classes and create your custom experience from 9 am to 4 pm. Students can learn proper singing techniques, how to harmonize while singing with others, experience the engaging magic of Drum Circles, experiment with a variety of musical instruments including piano and guitar, explore various art styles and techniques, write a song, learn the power of storytelling, create and act in their very own film, and more. View list of our summer camp classes here.
We also offer our regular weekly group and private evening classes. View list/ descriptions of all of our classes here.
Camps & Classes for ages 5 to 17.
The Saint Mary’s Hall Dance Program is a unique home for students who are interested in the study of dance. At SMH, students have the ability to participate in a variety of dance forms from ballet to hip-hop. Each dance student is nurtured by expert faculty to perform at their maximum potential in their school environment where they have the opportunity to regularly perform for their teachers, fellow students, and family members.
Dance at Saint Mary’s Hall provides students with the opportunity to foster their love of dance; participate in creative expression through movement; develop the kinesthetic skills of strength, endurance and grace; cultivate pride and confidence in themselves; progress in their discipline of practice; and become part of a unique community of dance artists.
Saint Mary’s Hall Dance has a long tradition of excellence and strives to develop an appreciation of dance in each and every student. Some of our dancers go onto participate in dance while in college and beyond, but all our dancers hold within their hearts a deep love for perfecting their craft with their fellow dance artists, guest artists, and teachers during their time at Saint Mary’s Hall.
Clay Casa is a “paint-your-own-pottery” studio, where children and adults can create a masterpiece to treasure forever!
How does it work?
PICK IT – Choose from our huge assortment of pottery painting pieces, including plates, mugs, banks, boxes and more.
PAINT IT – Use special techniques and tools that make painting so easy anyone can create a masterpiece!
LOVE IT – Take home your masterpiece and treasure it forever.
We also do birthday parties!
Our passion is for youth of all backgrounds and needs to embrace their limitless abilities, develop their confidence, and express their inner artist. We’re committed to working together to deliver high-quality, innovative theatre instruction, production, and expression.
Ellen Goddard is a San Antonio Piano Teacher offering private lessons to children and adults of all ages.
For 25 years, Ellen has had the joy of building strong musical foundations for beginners as well as instructing more advanced students in higher music, expression and in building a repertoire.
Ellen’s specialty is catering to each individual by using teaching methods that compliment and align with each student’s learning style. Teaching from a comprehensive method, Ellen also adds additional fun sheet music to keep each student at peak interest.
The Ellen Goddard Piano Studio is located in the Alamo Heights area, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Crescendo Center PLLC offers in-clinic music therapy services for children of all ages and abilities, as well as Baby and Me music classes. Music therapy can support your child in developing various skills across domains: physical, cognitive, social/emotional, academic. No musical experience is required to benefit from music therapy. Please contact us for more information.