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Mr. 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.

He 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.

Mr. 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.

Mr. Alexys is fluent in Spanish.

Music has been a significant part of Ms. Kaitlyn’s life since she started playing the violin at the age of 6. She recently completed her Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance at Oklahoma City University and is now pursuing her Masters in Violin Performance at the University of Houston.

While at Oklahoma City University she served as concertmaster of their orchestra, held leadership roles in the pit orchestra, and played in many chamber groups, including the OCU Graduate String Quartet. She believes music can be used as a tool to help students grow in all areas of life and is excited to help guide them through that journey. 

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. Shayne is a musician, teacher, and performer originally from upstate NY. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Buffalo State University, where he received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Music. Prior to that, he studied music and theater at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, completing a minor in piano performance. After graduating, Mr. Shayne taught for Buffalo Public Schools, where he directed vocal ensembles and musicals, and taught general music, music theory, voice, and piano in grades 5-12. During his time as the tenor section leader of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, they (with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance. With various choirs, he has sung in venues such as the Met Cloisters in New York City, Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Mr. Shayne began studying violin and viola at the age of seven, and has played with several string chamber ensembles and orchestras. He is also a trained actor and dancer with an extensive background in musical theater, and has performed lead and supporting roles throughout the eastern US, in addition to his experience as a music director, choreographer, and pit musician. He enjoys composing and encouraging composition in his teaching.

Having recently relocated to Texas, he’s very excited to teach all musicians, and looks forward to working with Allegro students to create the music they want to make!