Meet Our Faculty

Diya is a freshman Applied Math major at Texas A&M. She has been playing the violin since elementary school and has received various awards and recognition at state level Solo UIL competitions as well as TMEA Region competitions.  She has also played in many high-level orchestras and is currently a part of the A&M Pit orchestra. She hopes to share her enthusiasm for music with her students and help them discover music that gets them excited to play!

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.

Katie is a violin performance major at Texas A&M University. she has been playing violin for 12 years and has several years of chamber and orchestral experience, serving as 4th chair in the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra and has been awarded several division one rankings at TAPPS solo and ensemble. She currently plays with the Chamber Orchestra and several smaller ensembles around Texas A&M. Katie believes teaching and learning music should not only stem from good technique and classical repertoire but come from the a place of creativity and genuine love for music. She also teaches flute, which she has played for 7 years, and cello, which she has played for 5 years

Alyssa is a junior Music Performance major at Texas A&M University and has been playing clarinet for nine years. She has extensive performance experience, including serving as principal clarinetist in the TMEA 2023 All-State Band, performing with orchestras, competing as a soloist in concerto competitions, and playing with various small ensembles. Alyssa is also a member of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony, now entering her third year with the ensemble.

Beyond performance, Alyssa has held multiple leadership and teaching roles both within and outside of music. She enjoys working with students of all ages, focusing on effective practice techniques, performance strategies, and cultivating creativity through classical repertoire. Her goal is for every student to not only grow as a musician but also to enjoy the process of making music.

Bella is a flutist and multi-instrumentalist currently studying music at Texas A&M University. She began playing the flute at age 11 and has since developed a strong foundation in both solo and ensemble performance. In addition to flute, Bella has experience with piano, guitar, and ukulele, and enjoys teaching beginner students across multiple instruments.

She is passionate about classical performance, with a growing focus on orchestral repertoire and technique, and is actively preparing for advanced study in music performance. Alongside her classical training, Bella also explores contemporary music through singing and songwriting, sharing her work on social media.

Bella is dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for her students while continuing to grow as both a performer and educator.