Meet Our Faculty

Jiwoo is a sophomore Biomedical Sciences major at Texas A&M University and has been playing the violin for 15 years. She is a passionate and dedicated violinist who provides personalized lessons that cater to each student's unique needs and goals. She was the concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra and was awarded the highest score possible from the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest where she performed as the 1st violinist. She has played in multiple concerts as a soloist in the past and is now the 1st violinist in the Texas A&M Chamber Orchestra. She has had masterclasses with violinists who graduated from Julliard and Houston Symphony Orchestra. Whether working with beginners or more advanced students, Jiwoo is committed to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment. 

A’Lora holds an Associate of Arts degree with a focus in Music and Theatre. Her love for the arts began early, playing piano at age five, performing in theatre productions at seven, and studying vocal technique at eight. By her freshman year of high school, she was already sharing her passion by founding a Glee Club program for elementary students. The following year, she collaborated with a teacher to create an after-school theatre program that taught voice, dance, acting, and stagecraft. A lifelong enthusiast of musical theatre, A’Lora brings that same energy into her lessons. Since then, she has dedicated herself to teaching private piano and vocal students, inspiring learners of all ages to grow in skill, confidence, and love for music.

Mrs. Martin is a dedicated musician with over 14 years of experience in music education. She holds a bachelor's degree in general studies from West Texas A&M University and a master's in music education from Tarleton State University. Proficient in playing the oboe, clarinet, flute, and saxophone, Mrs. Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her craft.

Maria Clara Braga is a dedicated violinist with a strong background in both performance and teaching. She is a College Station native who graduated from Texas A&M University in 2024, where she served as 1st Violin in the university’s Chamber Orchestra from 2021-2024. Maria began her musical journey in childhood and has since performed with a variety of ensembles, including the Brazos Civic Orchestra and the Brazos Valley String Quartet. She was also a four-time member of the TMEA Region Orchestra and was a finalist of the Brazos Valley Youth Concerto Competition in both 2018 and 2019.
In addition to her performance career, Maria has worked with students of all ages as a K-12 math tutor, where she developed a passion for teaching complex topics in a patient way. When teaching violin, she emphasizes creating a genuine love for music!  Maria believes that learning an instrument should involve music history, theory, and appreciation along with technique.

Annabelle is a senior interdisciplinary engineer at Texas A&M University, and she has been a musician for more than 12 years! Starting with piano at the age of 7, Annabelle has also been playing guitar since 11 years old, making music a huge of her life. She enjoys and listens to a wide variety of music on a daily basis, including everything from the classics to jazz to rock and roll and k-pop. She says that her goal is to help her students improve their skills while learning to enjoy everything about music as a whole. Overall, she hopes that all of her students enjoy the feeling of having music in their lives and watching themselves grow throughout all of their lessons!