Mimi Ijir - Voice, Piano
Mimi is a passionate multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music producer. Her love of singing started before she learned to talk! Mimi received formal piano training from ages 8-14. Since then she has largely been self-taught, picking up flute, guitar, ukulele, piccolo, and hand percussion.
After attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee for a BBA in Music Business with a Music Minor in Voice. Mimi has worked in various sectors of the industry; marketing, management, recording studios, and more. She’s sung in various choirs, played in bands, and has also performed her original music around the country and abroad.
For almost a decade, Mimi has been sharing her love of music with learners of all ages as a private lessons instructor and with young learners as an elementary Music and Spanish teacher. She focuses on bridging the gap between formal classical training, music theory, ear training, and modern commercial styles of playing while keeping each lesson fun and engaging.
Mimi is at our Bellaire studio on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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!