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Mr. Aleksa was born in Serbia where he studied classical music, folk music, and theory on piano and accordion. He moved to Texas in 2015 where he continued to learn and hone his skills on piano as well as other musical instruments such as the guitar, bass guitar, drums, and clarinet.

He’s been a member of multiple Houston local bands and enjoys playing music on stage. In his free time, he composes and plays music with his friends.

Mr. Aleksa has been teaching music for four years and loves sharing his passion for music and guiding students in their unique musical journey.

Mr. Aleksa has always been surrounded by various types and genres of music his whole life and appreciates the way musicians with different styles of music can express themselves in different and unique ways and aims to help his students do the same. 

Mr. Bret is a composer, pianist, and teacher. His love for music started at an early age, and has persisted throughout his life. Beginning his classical studies on the piano at the age of 5, and composing his first piece of music at the age of 10, he has continued to study and develop his passion and love for music over the last 30 years. He began working professionally, playing and teaching, while still in high school, developing his skills in improvisation and music directing along the way, before studying Music Composition and Piano at the University of Houston.

Mr. Bret has extensive experience playing, music directing, and working in churches, theaters, and recording studios. He has performed and composed music for all occasions and events, all the while teaching piano, drums, guitar, voice, and composition when the opportunity has presented itself. As a producer and engineer, he has worked on hundreds of recording sessions in world class studios with some of the top musicians working today, and has released more than 50 albums of instrumental music on his own. In 15 years of teaching, he has worked with over 250 students of all ages in all styles and genres, from classical to pop and everything in-between. He believes every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a life with music, and enjoys working with students at any level, from beginner to advanced, and in any style or genre of interest. Incorporating classical technique and music theory in a practical and useful way, he believes that a solid foundation allows each student to confidently walk their own path on their musical journey. 

Currently residing in the Houston area, Mr. Bret is a full-time composer, producer, and teacher.

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. 

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. 

Mr. Don is originally from California. He moved to Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Houston. He has taught music and Spanish in the Texas public school system for twenty years and works with all age groups. He performs all over the Gulf Coast with his classic rock band, Red on Black, which he formed with his two children. Mr. Don has witnessed the miracle of music take place in classrooms, High School performances, and on stages throughout the Gulf Coast.

Teaching High School level pop-ensemble, he loved seeing music transform students’ lives. Mr. Don now focuses on guitar, voice, piano, and drum. He holds a Masters of Biblical Languages from Houston Christian University and speaks fluent Spanish.

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, Sax, Clarinet, and Trumpet.

Mr. Marco is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Composition and Arrangement. Mr. Marco was born in Aguascalientes, Ags. Mexico and began his musical journey at the age of ten. Born into a family with a musical tradition and under the influence of his mother's family, he discovered a great affinity for playing instruments, starting with guitar lessons from his mother who was his first music teacher. 

He has been playing the violin for 11 years, including earning an Associate's Degree in Music Performance in Violin in 2022 from the University of the Arts, a program started in 2016 under the tutelage of teacher Gohar Zakaryan. Marco has been an active teacher in Mexico since 2019 and in Houston since May of 2023 with private lessons and sectionals at various schools in the Houston area.  Additionally, he was a member of the second violin section of the Aguascalientes Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Marco continues with private technical improvement and interpretation classes at St. Thomas University under Dominika Dancewicz.

For Mr. Marco, music is the gift that he received that changed his life, allowing him to enjoy it to the fullest, and wants to share it with others!

Mr. Richard has studied music for over two decades under various instructors and was a well-decorated guitarist and violinist throughout his academic career, with honors and medals in high school and collegiate competitions. He is involved in the local community, performing with his string quartet at weddings and community events.

He believes teaching is not one-size-fits-all and that all individual students succeed with unique lessons. He teaches numerous genres in guitar, violin, viola, piano, and ukulele, though he has a soft spot in his heart for classical guitar. With over a decade of successful and thriving students at Allegro Academy, Mr. Richard believes no challenge is too great when the student is dedicated and passionate. 

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

Mr. Thomas is an upright bassist, guitarist, and bass guitarist from the Houston area. He began learning music at the age of 10 in Klein ISD. He continued in the orchestra program throughout high school. Mr. Thomas also plays in many different bands in the Houston area, performing usually every week.

After attending Klein High School in north Harris County, Mr. Thomas went on to attend The Berklee College of Music. Upon returning to the Houston area, Mr. Thomas taught under his old teachers in the orchestra program at Kleb Intermediate School.  He also instructed during clinic work for Klein ISD's 5th grade strings program and his alma mater Klein High School. Mr. Thomas then began working at Houston's own Lisle Violin Shop for a year before recently returning to teaching in Conroe ISD and now at Allegro.

Mr. Thomas is an upright bassist, guitarist, and bass guitarist from the Houston area. He began learning music at the age of 10 in Klein ISD. He continued in the orchestra program throughout high school. Mr. Thomas also plays in many different bands in the Houston area, performing usually every week.

After attending Klein High School in north Harris County, Mr. Thomas went on to attend The Berklee College of Music. Upon returning to the Houston area, Mr. Thomas taught under his old teachers in the orchestra program at Kleb Intermediate School.  He also instructed during clinic work for Klein ISD's 5th grade strings program and his alma mater Klein High School. Mr. Thomas then began working at Houston's own Lisle Violin Shop for a year before recently returning to teaching in Conroe ISD and now at Allegro.

Mr. Tom, a passionate guitar instructor and skilled songwriter, hails from the vibrant music scene of Houston, Texas. His musical journey, spanning over five decades, began in the Elementary Band Program at his school, a testament to his unwavering love for music.

Choosing trombone as his instrument, he participated in concert band and, later, in High School, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz/Stage Band (playing third chair trombone and, later, guitar). He also took music theory and music appreciation courses.

At 12, Mr. Tom received his first six-string guitar, which was acoustic. Soon after, he bought his first electric guitar (Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola), which he still has to this day. Mr. Tom then joined garage bands, which quickly graduated to "Battle of the Bands" and high school dances. Following the natural progression of music groups of the era, clubs and concerts followed.

During these years, Mr. Tom's influences were traditional and progressive Rock, Blues, Country, Americana, Funk, and jazz. After a few years, he began playing in gospel music groups and ministries. During the next 30 years, he remained active in church music ministries, songwriting, and home recording and has maintained a small home recording studio to this day. Still playing, composing, and recording on guitar, bass, keyboard, harmonica, and drums. Mr. Tom has always had a mentoring spirit and enjoys teaching others. He works with all ages and has recent experience with ages as early as six.

Mr. Tom recently began teaching in the Fort Bend Independent School District After School Guitar Program. He was the instructor for Guitar 101 for the Spring Semester (4 classes per week consisting of 6 to 11 students ranging from 6 to 9 years old). He developed custom YouTube Training Videos for the classes, so each student had a study video of their recital song, including very current requested favorites.

Mr. Tom has lived through some of the most revolutionary music eras, the 50s/60s/70s, and he carries that spirit of innovation with him to this day. His love for music knows no bounds, as he maintains an open mind to all styles, with a particular fondness for blues. His versatility is not just limited to music styles, but also in his teaching approach, as he specializes in customized lessons tailored to each student's natural skillset, interests, and desires.