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Ms. Ann began her musical journey technically before she learned how to read, tapping out the theme songs from the favorite movies of her childhood on the miniature electric piano her parents purchased for her. Shortly thereafter, she began studying piano in earnest at age five, and later chose to begin studying the violin at age 10. Over the years, Ann has performed in chamber ensembles, university orchestras, and in community ensembles. With each experience, as a player, conductor, and instructor, she has gained a deeper appreciation for the joy of sharing music with others. Although she is currently earning a doctorate in microbiology, her love of playing music and teaching music has never dimmed, and she is excited about working with the students of the Allegro Pearland Academy of Music as they embark on their journeys toward becoming musicians.

Alexys is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. He has been playing the violin for over 10 years and currently studies under Dr. Kirsten Yon. Having been taught and inspired by various music educators throughout his life, he hopes to help guide students through their musical journey.

Alexys is an active teacher in Houston and has taught private lessons and sectionals at various schools in the Houston area. Additionally, he remains an active freelance musician performing with various ensembles and churches.

Alexys believes music, in and of itself, is a vast world filled with opportunities such as being able to form and cultivate friendships with fellow musicians. Through music one can have a multitude of wonderful experiences.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Mr. Alvin revealed great promise as a musician at an early age. Moving to New York in 1983, Alvin became the first African American piano player to play for the Tony Award-winning production of “CATS” at the tender age of 16-years old. After a critically acclaimed 3-year run on Broadway, he returned to Houston and shortly thereafter earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Texas Southern University in Houston, the same prestigious program that produced Kirk Whalum, Yolanda Adams, and Lonnie Smith.
 
Alvin then embarked upon an international professional career, which allowed him to span the globe and share the stage with Jazz and R&B legends such as Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner, Gerald Levert, and El Debarge. The philosophy of this man and his music is as simple as it is complex. He says, “In the scope of the inception of my music, my vision is based on love and passion.” 

He poses the question, ”Why do what you do, without loving what you do?” He believes that he is… part of a generation that has placed passion apart from music. “But I believe that without passion and God – there is no music.”
 

Ms. Boheng, a native of Jinan, China, where she began her piano studies at the age of five. She is a classically trained pianist with diverse experience in solo and chamber performance, choral accompanying, piano teaching, and audio recording. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in piano performance under Dr. Tali Morgulis at the University of Houston.  

In 2022, Ms. Boheng received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance with honors from the University of Colorado – Boulder where she studied with Dr. Andrew Cooperstock. She also studied harpsichord and voice as secondary instruments and served as the treasurer for the Collegiate Chapter of MTNA at CU Boulder. She was a recipient of the Scott McBurney Memorial Scholarship and Everett J. Hilty, Sr. Music Scholarship. During her undergraduate studies at CU Boulder, she worked on the “Hidden Voices Project” led by Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi, where she recorded pieces by African American female composers, and did research on them from a pedagogical perspective. She premiered works for the piano by composers in the CU Boulder community at the Pendulum New Music concert. 

As a teacher, Ms. Boheng is passionate about bringing classical music one step closer to people of all age groups and backgrounds. Her goal is to develop the student’s skills at the piano while nurturing their unique strength and personality in music.   

From Los Angeles California, Mr. Cameron is a live performer and composer with over a decade of experience as a musician. Beginning his musical journey with piano at age 5, he has additionally studied guitar, ukulele, and live vocal performance. Training under multiple jazz/rock performers, Cameron has undergone mentorship from reputable musical performers, such as Jeffrey Foskett of the Beach Boys. Currently Cameron records with several bands and is performing in Galveston/Kemah in the Country/Folk Duo “Two Roads South”. He enjoys playing in the styles of folk, classic rock, country, bluegrass, and bossa nova.  

Longing to share his passion for music, Mr. Cameron began teaching so that he could aid students in their musical journey. He believes that music is for everyone, and that with the proper care, it can become a lifelong joy for the student. As a performing artist, Cameron understands the importance of developing a personal musical style, so while he finds it necessary to establish technical proficiency, his main goal is to help students grow into mature and seasoned musicians. Cameron currently teaches piano, guitar, and ukulele in studio and in-home.  For in-home lesson options, please contact the academy.

Mr. Chase is a Houston area native that has been playing music his entire life. His musical education first began with the trombone in the school band, and soon after guitar lessons with a focus on improvisation under the tutelage of Bruce Brown. Mr. Chase formed his first garage band at age 12, and went on to play gigs across Texas throughout his teenage years. He received his formal education from jazz guitarist Eve Woodard at Houston Baptist University, from which Mr. Chase holds a Bachelor’s of Music Degree. Throughout his 20’s, Mr. Chase completed several US tours. He and his band were featured in national music publications such as Pitchfork and Stereogum, as well as Houston newspapers including the Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, and Houstonia. Mr. Chase has also been a staple performer in local festivals like Free Press Summer Fest and Day For Night Festival. 

Mr. Chase has taught hundreds of students over the past 10 years from every background and walk of life. He strides to provide a formal education for his students, and because of his strong background in performance and songwriting, he also encourages students to create and get on stage. 

Mr. Chuck is a graduate of Charleston Southern University holding a degree in Piano Performance and loves to teach!  He is a member of the National Piano Guild, Cantebury Cathedral Choir in Residency, and the Summerville Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Chuck has performed in many competitions and concerts nationwide and has an extensive background in jazz, performing jazz bass with Darius Rucker in a Frank Sinatra charity concert.  Mr. Chuck has been teaching piano, drums, and guitar in the Houston area for many years.  He also teaches songwriting and helps people all over the country create songs.  He enjoys inspiring the talented and dedicated students of Allegro!

Mr. Chuck teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  For in-home lesson availability, please contact the Academy.

Claire holds her Bachelor’s in Music-Vocal Performance from the University of St. Thomas. She has over six years of vocal training, over eight years of piano study, and over nine years of experience singing in choral groups. She has sung soprano with the University Singers at the University of St. Thomas for the past four years and has also acted in pop shows and opera/musical theater workshops. 

In Spring 2021 Claire won fourth place for her category in the Greater Houston NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition. Believing that music is a form of service, Claire has sung at several different churches in the Houston Area and is currently a staff singer at St. Bartholomew’s in Katy. She plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Sacred Music at the University of St. Thomas starting Fall 2021. 

Claire is experienced in teaching both piano and voice students of all ages and is excited to share her love of music with the students of Allegro! 

Since 1995, at the age of 13 Cory found his love for music. Since then, Cory has dedicated his life to learning, creating, and teaching music. A lover of all styles, he started formal studies in classical guitar from Mark Black, then later classical guitarist and guitar teacher Carlo Pezzimenti. Striving to learn and broaden his musicality, Cory went on to study many styles of music. In 2006 he started teaching voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and mandolin and has been ever since. During these times Cory toured around the nation with original and cover bands, playing multiple venues and festivals. Settling down later in small ensembles and duo's around Texas. 

A native Houstonian, Mr. David has been playing drum set for a little over 14 years, and has been a very versatile percussionist for about 10 years. Coming from humble beginnings, Mr. David’s first steps in drum set and piano occurred while taking beginner music lessons at his church at the young age of 7. Since then, he has taken heart to the vast world of percussion, developed a strong competency in piano, and through hard work and dedication, has been fortunate enough to have been met with many successful experiences. Mr. David received his Associates Degree in Music from San Jacinto College in 2020. While there, he studied percussion under Michael Mizma, and drum set under Joel Fulgham and Luke Hubley. He was given numerous opportunities to play drum set in the SJC Steel Band under world renown guest artists such as Victor Provost, Tracy Thornton, Liam Teague, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Emily Lemmerman. In addition, Mr. David has also performed multiple times in the GCIC Kemah Jazz Festival in the SJC Jazz Ensemble, performed in several seasons with the Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra, and has played at churches and high schools throughout the Houston Area. 

Mr. David is currently attending University of Houston for his bachelor’s in Music Education and is a student in the Moore’s School of Music Percussion Studio, studying under professor Alec Warren. With a deep love for teaching, Mr. David strongly believes that lives can be touched through great bonds between teacher and student, and has no doubt that anyone of all skill levels and ages can learn and grow in whatever interest they choose, especially in music. He loves sharing the joy of music with his students, and fully believes in helping them find their own path in learning and developing their musical skills. Mr. David is ecstatic to share his passion for teaching drum set and piano with the wonderful students at Allegro and is overjoyed to be a part of Allegro’s amazing faculty. 

Mr. David teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To schedule an in-home lesson with Mr. David, please contact the Academy.

Ms. Gabriela has been studying guitar for 12 years with an emphasis on classical guitar for over 6 years. She has been a part of classical guitar festivals, where she has played in guitar ensembles and performed solo pieces. Ms. Gabriela is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree at Houston Community College where she has been awarded a music scholarship. 

Ms. Gabriela enjoys bringing classical guitar composers to life while playing their wonderful compositions as well as passing this musical treasure onto others as she makes disciples of music. She has a strong passion for music and for teaching guitar, piano, and bass guitar as well as music theory and other musical skills.

Hannah Smith is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, where she studies flute with Peggy Russell. While at the Moores School of Music, Hannah currently performs in the Symphonic Winds and the Spirit of Houston Marching Band. Additionally, she has various musical leadership experiences, including serving as band librarian and section leader in her high school band. After completing her degree, Hannah plans to pursue a career as a high school band director.

A Houston native, Mr. Jose grew up with music and has been playing violin since the age of 5. His previous professors include Rodica Gonzalez, member of the Houston Symphony and Johnny Chang, principal violinist of Theater Under the Stars Orchestra. He is a student of Andrzej Grabiec, world-renowned soloist and conductor. Alumni of Virtuosi of Houston, where he served as principal second violin for three seasons, Mr. Camacho has been honored to perform in venues such as Jones Hall of Performing Arts in Houston, Texas, Carnegie Hall in New York and Grande Salle Pierre Boulez in Paris, France. He studies at the University of Houston where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music with elective studies in Music Marketing. Mr. Camacho is in the second violin section of the Houston Civic Symphony and is the orchestra manager of the Texas Medical Center Orchestra.

As a teacher, Mr. Jose is passionate about developing a love for music within his student and helping each student fulfill their unique musical goals while finding joy in the music making process. He is a firm believer in nurturing the individual characteristics in every student’s playing and strongly encourages them to find their own “sound”.  Mr. Jose enjoys teaching violin and piano to students of the academy.

A California native, Mr. Kyle began learning piano from the young age of 5 years old. Growing up Mr. Kyle enjoyed performing with his middle school band and high school choir. Currently Mr. Kyle is a student of the University Of Houston taking courses in music theory and majoring in computer science. In his spare time Mr. Kyle enjoys composing music on the piano for films and video games and is expanding his musical talents. He also plays the saxophone, clarinet, and flute. Mr. Kyle is passionate about teaching piano and loves to individualize each lesson to ensure each student not only has a well rounded musical education but is able to develop their personal music style. Mr. Kyle is excited to be a part of Allegro Academy and looks forward to developing the musical gifts within each student!

Mr. Kyle teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To book an in-home lesson with Mr. Kyle, please contact the Academy.

Leah Moody is currently a second year Master of Music in voice student at Texas Tech, and received her Bachelors of Music from Louisiana State University in 2020. She has been teaching private voice and beginner piano for the past 3 years in her community. She enjoys igniting a passion for music in her students and crafts each lesson to meet their goals.  She is excited to work with the talented students of Allegro!

This past fall Leah performed the role of Rosalinda from "Die Fledermaus" with the Texas Tech opera department. She has also performed as a featured soloist with Texas Tech's University choir this spring. Leah has been involved with the Houston Grand Opera HS Studio in her past and will be returning to HGO as a part of their 2022-2023 chorus. Leah strives to continue growing as a professional performer and build a strong foundation for her career. She thanks her family for all of the support they provide her with throughout the years, as well as gives all glory to God.

Ms. Leslie’s musical experience began young, learning harmonica from her dad and begging to play violin like mom. Lessons began in third grade, and by eighth grade she was asked to be the soloist for the graduation ceremony. Flute lessons started in fourth grade, and she became the first chair flute & piccolo player in High School. In High School and college choir, she was a soloist. She was chosen to be in a performance group, the Valley Singers, who performed at Old Town School of Music in Chicago Illinois. In that group she played both banjo and guitar while singing.       

She always wanted to be a teacher, so she earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree at North Park University, in Chicago Illinois. She studied violin, voice, and piano. She also had the honor of performing in a professional singing group called the New Christy Minstrels, traveling and recording with them for two and a half years. Ms. Leslie has served as a church music director, developing contemporary praise teams, directing holiday performances and writing children's daily Vacation Bible School music, through the years. 

Such wonderful experiences in music gave her a great passion to share this enjoyment with others. She taught Junior High, and led a ninety-person choir. She patiently encourages students to grow musically so they can become confident performers. Ms. Leslie taught Kindergarten through eighth grade music for nine years and wrote musicals for the children’s performances. She also taught High School music. It has also been a special joy to teach adults, who after taking lessons, have exceeded their own expectations and dreams playing instruments or singing. Ms. Leslie teaches beginning and intermediate Violin, Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Voice, Flute, Piccolo, Piano, Oboe, Eb Alto Sax, Clarinet, and Trumpet.

Houston native Lou Ann has been performing music for 52 years since her first piano lessons at age 8, and teaching music for 40+ years. She is a multi-instrumentalist skilled at playing and teaching over 20 instruments such as: piano, flute, guitar, violin, most band instruments, violin, viola, cello, and harp. She is also an experienced vocal instructor, having previously taught with the St. Louis Symphony Music School and the St. Louis Children’s Choir.

Ms. Lou Ann holds a Master of Music Ed. degree in Kodaly, young childhood education specialist.
She has taught band, choir, orchestra, and elementary music in Texas, Indiana, and Missouri.
Ms. Lou Ann loves to work with all ages, but especially younger students. She believes in getting them a good start and making lessons fun and interesting.

Mr. Mitchell has been studying cello for the past decade and is currently in his fourth year of undergraduate studies at the Moores School of Music. He is seeking a bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance under the teaching of his late professor Vagram Saradjian and currently under Estelle Choi of the Calidore Quartet. Mitchell frequently collaborates with composers and musicians to perform new works, notably premiering Misook Kim’s ‘Danza II’ for solo cello, performing J. E. Hernandez’s SHEER in a project sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston entitled ‘In Flanders Fields’, and was a featured performer in the 2019 Contemporary Music Festival at Cy-Fair College.  

In 2020 he was awarded, with the Iris Trio, Second Prize in the ENKOR International Music Competition for performance by a chamber ensemble. He has received masterclasses and ongoing training in cello and piano and has worked with such performers as Alexander Rudin, Deborah Pae, the Formosa Quartet, the Aizuri Quartet, and the Modigliani Quartet.  

Mitchell enjoys teaching cello and piano and focuses on helping students deepen their love of music through their chosen instrument.

Mr. Mitchell teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To book an in-home lesson with Mr. Mitchell please contact the Academy.

Ms. Natalie is an established professional, with a master's degree from Westminster Choir College in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. Ms. Natalie is proud to have taken voice with established and active pedagogue Dr. Kathy Kessler Price and coached with Dr. Akiko Hosaki at Westminster, as well as Dr. Rebecca Hays at Texas Tech University. She hails from Muleshoe, Texas and she received a Bachelor's in Music Education from Texas Tech University and taught middle-school choir until deciding to pursue a degree in performance in New Jersey. She also has run her own studio for several years in Lubbock. Natalie has enjoyed an involved performance career as both chorister and soloist, performing the roles from Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus with Westminster Opera Theatre to a Valkyrie with Princeton Community Orchestra. In July of 2019, she also spent time in Nice, France coaching art song with Dalton Baldwin and opera arias with Lorraine Nubar. Natalie enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs and 2 cats, gardening, and exploring local restaurants. She is thrilled to share her passion for vocal arts and piano with students of the academy.

Ms. Natalie teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To book an in-home lesson with Ms. Natalie please contact the Academy.

Mr. Nick began his musical journey with violin in 5th grade, then his love for music pushed him to learn piano in high school. Here, he was honored by being chosen for a program that the Houston Symphony sponsored. In the program, he worked with members and even the conductor for the Houston Symphony. Fascinated in music, he began to obtain an associates degree while working with Allegro Academy.  His goal with students is to make sure that music is an enjoyable experience and something that seems very vast. Therefore, peaking interest in students and pushing them on the right path of being able to practice anything they want! Now having his Associates Degree in Music from San Jacinto College, he plans on going to a university to obtain his music ed. degree and work with elementary students. At San Jacinto, he worked under Ingrid Gerling for two years and had opportunities to perform in high schools and ensembles within churches & weddings.

Mr. Nick Invites all levels and ages to start a musical journey. He shares his passion and encourages students to use music as something that is theirs. Music is something that they can use as an advantage in life and gain many new experiences. Just like the ancient Greeks, he believes that music is one of the components to live a fulfilled life and plans to share this ambition with the younger generations to come.

Mr. Nick teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To book an in-home lesson with Mr. Nick please contact the Academy.

Richard has studied music for over a decade under Chris Robbins and was awarded he CCISD Intermediate Solo and Ensemble Competition gold medal for violin solo in 2008 as well as the UIL Region XVII Solo and Ensemble Competition gold medal for both guitar solo and violin solo.  In 2010 he was awarded the UIL Region XVII Solo and Ensemble Competition gold medal for guitar solo and violin solo again.  He has performed with the Clearlake Symphony Orchestra and the Clearlake Philharmonic Orchestra for the past 6 years.  

In 2011 Richard was awarded the UIL Region 17 gold medal for guitar solo and violin solo and the gold medal for guitar performance in the Texas Solo and Ensemble Competition.  He is currently pursuing a degree in Music on a Music Scholarship.  He teaches piano, violin, & guitar for the Academy and enjoys helping each student find the instrument and style of music that speaks to their heart.

Richard teaches both in-studio and in-home lessons.  To book an in-home lesson with Richard, please contact the Academy.

Mr. Lethridge is a Double Bass player with two undergraduate degrees from University of North Texas (Bachelor of Music in Music Education—Strings and Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance). As a native Houstonian, Mr. Lethridge played in the Houston Youth Symphony (2009-2011). He studied at UNT with Jeffrey Bradetich and Kate Jones. Whilst learning Double Bass, Mr. Lethridge has also taken private lessons extensively on violin, viola and cello. During his collegiate career, he played with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, Houston Medical Center Orchestra, and the UNT Concert and Symphony Orchestras. During the school day, Mr. Lethridge teaches orchestra at Lake Olympia Middle School in Fort Bend ISD. He has been teaching private lessons since 2011 and teaching orchestra since 2017. In his free time, Mr. Lethridge composes music and gigs professionally with Dandy Strings, his premiere String Quartet wedding group.

Mr. Ruben is a pianist and vocal soloist from Houston, Texas. Ruben began his vocal studies at San Jacinto College and studied under Dr. Paul Busselberg. In 2012, won 1st place College Men’s division at the National Association of Music Teachers Singing competition. In that same year, he participated in Opera Orvieto and worked with Dr. Todd Queen from Louisiana State University and Nyela Basney from North Park University. In 2013 he continued his studies at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois under the guidance of Nyela Basney.  As an Undergraduate, Ruben had many opportunities to perform roles for both the Undergraduate and Graduate opera productions at North Park University including The Ballad of Baby Doe, Signor Deluso, and La bella dromente nel bosco. During these productions, Ruben performed a total of 5-7 roles for each performance night. He also worked with Opera Directors in the Chicago Area such as Chicago Lyric Opera with Phillip Kraus, and Chicago Lyric Opera with Directors Michael LaTour and Erik Friendman.  

Proceeding his vocal studies at North Park, Ruben took the opportunity to learn from a few of Chicago’s best pianists including Chris White and Bobby Schiff. In 2015, Ruben graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Music from North Park University and returned to Houston where he has been teaching piano and voice for the past 5 years.  

Mr. Ruben enjoys getting his students excited about their musical journey and performing professionally as a pianist and vocalist in the Houston Area.