Dani Nichole - Voice, Piano
Dani Nichole is a vocalist, pianist, actress, voice-over artist, and performing arts educator with over 17 years of teaching experience and a lifelong foundation in the arts. Daughter of a musician and drama enthusiast, she began piano lessons at age three, and is so thankful to have grown up immersed in music and expression through a local musical theatre company, dance studios, private lessons, and Church performances!
Dani holds a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music, and has extensive experience in vocal performance, piano, theory, musical theatre, dance, acting for stage and film, and voice-over performance. She has sung, played, and/or led in worship bands since she was 10!
She has worked as a teaching artist in a variety of settings with organizations such as Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, the Jewish Community Center, and Alley Theatre education initiatives.
Dani has completed coaching coursework through Maxwell Leadership and integrates encouragement, confidence-building, and thoughtful guidance into her teaching. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health, and is known for her warm, supportive approach- partnering with families to help students grow in skill, confidence, and self-expression!
Ms. Dani teaches at our Bellaire studio on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!