Dr. Sara Ayala Schrubski - Piano
Dr. Sara Astrid Ayala Schrubski holds a DMA in piano pedagogy from Texas Tech University, a masters’ degree in piano performance from University of Texas at El Paso, and a bachelor’s degree in music education with piano orientation from Luis Gianneo Music Conservatory, Buenos Aires, Argentina. While earning her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Ayala Schrubski had the privilege to work intensively in the development of her technical and interpretative skills with the legendary Argentine pedagogue and concert pianist Mtro. Antonio De Raco.
During her master’s degree, she began her piano-group teaching training at UTEP Piano Lab, one of the top ten piano labs in the US, under the supervision of Dr. Oscar Macchioni. While completing her doctoral studies, she worked under the supervision of Dr. William Westney, who significantly enriched her pedagogical and technical pianistic vision. Since 2002, Dr. Ayala Schrubski has been developing her career as a piano performer, professor, and music educator. In her home country, she performed in a wide variety of venues, offering solo and chamber recitals in the cities of Mar del Plata, Necochea, Buenos Aires and La Plata. From 2010 to the present day, she has rendered solo and chamber performances in Argentina, the US and Germany.
Currently, she continues to actively develop her performance and pedagogical career in the US. In 2013, Dr. Ayala Schrubski opened her piano studio in Texas at El Paso city, teaching students from all ages and backgrounds, with an emphasis on early childhood teaching. Meanwhile she created a piano lab program at Father Yermo Catholic School, where students from elementary to middle school levels successfully participated in piano ensemble classes and performances. Since then, she has been intensively working in the development of new strategies and keyboard curriculum to successfully introduce young children into the field of piano playing. Dr. Ayala Schrubski’s teaching approach is characteristic for being creative, innovative, joyful and energizing, while providing a set of highly effective technical skills that help students to successfully achieve their musical goals. To define her teaching philosophy, Dr. Ayala Schrubski expresses that: “To help students enjoy music making while becoming their best musical selves is my purpose as a teacher. Each student has a unique learning style; thus, my teaching approach is flexible, adapted to meet their individual needs and goals while fostering a commitment to excellence.” Currently, Dr. Ayala Schrubski is based in Humble, Texas, where she teaches privately at her Kawai Piano Studio. In addition, she holds a music professor’s position at the University of Houston Downtown, where she teaches piano group, music theory and music history.
Dr. Sara is at our Bellaire studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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!