Esteban Velazquez - Voice, Piano
Esteban V. is a classically-trained musician with a focus on vocal performance, a native Houstonian, and has over 6 years of experience teaching children how to sing in various styles and play the piano in a fun but diligent manner.
From a young age, he's loved music and the arts and developed a fascination with gaining understanding in multiple domains of knowledge. He is a true renaissance man as he's a personal trainer, a salsa dancer, a comic artist, a youtuber, marathon runner, and will talk about psychology/philosophy all day long.
A choir kid all throughout middle, high school, and college, Esteban completed his Bachelor's Degree in Music at San Jacinto Community College then transferred to the University of St. Thomas with a full-ride scholarship. Esteban started teaching in 2019 and has helped numerous students of all ages achieve their goals of increased music literacy, improved practice habits, and success in music auditions. Notably, he has sent 2 students to Texas State University!
Despite all the interests he has, nothing quite has him hooked like music does. His feelings of being anxious on stage as a child transformed into a deep excitement and love for performance that he hopes to share with every single one of his students.
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!