Lessons

Danny Ray’s Music is Round Rock’s most modern and spacious lesson facilities. We offer private instruction in almost every instrument including:

• Guitar | Banjo | Bass | Piano | Violin | Viola | Cello | Voice | Drums | Woodwinds | Brass

Having recruited some of Austin’s most talented players and well-known instructors, our staff is easily one of the most comprehensive and experienced in the area. Whether you want to learn classical theory or just want to rock out, we have a teacher for you.

We offer a $95.00 flat monthly tuition program that includes weekly 30 minute private lessons with your instructor. If you are interested in signing up and discovering your musical talent, please contact us. All ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged.

Our Instructors

Julie Adams – Violin, Viola, Cello

Julie has been teaching strings for 20 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Oklahoma City University and is working toward a Masters degree at UT. Julie teaches traditional, Suzuki, and Kodaly methods. She enjoys teaching classical, pop/rock, and broadway musical styles. Julie performs professionally with the Temple Symphony Orchestra, and Mid-Texas Symphony and has performed as a cellist for a Baroque Ensemble, performing at St Mark’s Cathedral in Venice Italy. She has also played in several cello choirs and chamber orchestras across Europe and the US.

Carson Alexander – Guitar

Growing up in Memphis, the "home of the blues" and "birthplace of rock and roll”, Carson was exposed to a great variety of music at a young age. Picking up the guitar at the age of 11, Carson realized what it was he wanted to do with his life. He has been playing for live audiences since he was 13 starting on Beale Street, a famous music strip in his home town of Memphis. Carson moved to Austin at the age of 15 after the suggestion of famous Austin music man, Clifford Antone. He plays professionally at popular venues such as Carlos and Charlies, Saxon Pub, and Hanover’s Carson teaches Blues Rock, Pop Rock, and Classic Rock. Check out Carson’s websites at www.CarsonAlexander.com and myspace.com/carsonalexanderband .

Danny Dale -  Drums

Danny has been playing drums for 32 years, and teaching for 10.He has also been playing  professional gigs for 28 years. He enjoys teaching all styles and experience levels. Danny attended Southwest Texas State University for Music Education and Berklee College of Music.

Angelo Lembesis – Piano

Angelo began playing the piano at age five when his father, a guitarist, realized it was the only instrument his son could not break. Angelo received his Bachelor’s in Music from Berklee College of Music in Jazz Composition and his Masters of Music in jazz studies from the University of North Texas, where he also taught. Although Angelo teaches all styles he has a particular interest in jazz and the art of improvisation. He currently resides in Austin, TX as an in demand performer, educator, and composer.

Arturo Meza – Drums

Arturo has been playing drums for 30 years and teaching for 15. He especially enjoys teaching beginners and watching them develop their skills. Arturo teaches students in drumset and/or Latin percussion instruments. His specialty styles are Latin, Jazz, and World Beat. He has the distinguished honor of being a Grammy nominee with the band Tortilla Factory. Check out Arturo’s website at www.myspace.com/mezadrums

Tony Miller -  Drums

Tony has been playing drums for 38 Years and teaching for 7. He attended Richland College as a Music major and University of North Texas for Jazz Studies, as well as studying with famous drummers Colin Baily, Greg Bissonette, and Rick Latham. Tony enjoys teaching all styles and experience levels. Check out Tony’s website at www.myspace.com/thetonymiller.com

Brandon Raines - Guitar

Brandon has over 6 years of teaching experience. He has a passion for teaching many styles, including Flamenco, Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Rock. He offers practical instruction methods and his specialties include acoustic guitar, songwriting, and vocals. Brandon performs at various venues in the Austin area, across Texas, and nationally. Check out Brandon’s website at myspace.com/BrandonRaines.

Kevin Sims - Guitar

Kevin has been playing guitar for 22 years and teaching for 4 years. He enjoys teaching all levels and styles.  His specialties include Rock, Blues, Country, Lead Guitar Theory, Rhythm Guitar Theory, and Songwriting/Arranging. Kevin plays professionally with Lies a bloom, his original band, at many Austin venues including The Saxon Pub, Stubbs, and the Flamingo Cantina and all over Texas.  Check out Kevin’s websites at www.Liesabloom.com, www.myspace.com/liesabloom, and www.myspace.com/se7enkims.

Michael Temple - Guitar

Michael has been playing guitar for 12 Years and teaching for 2 years. Michael enjoys teaching Rock, Blues, Heavy Metal, modern shred techniques, jazz basics and music theory. Michael is working toward his degree in Applied Classical Guitar at ACC. He is also a professional musician, playing at clubs regularly with his band, Hazard of the Industry. Check out Michael’s website at http://www.myspace.com/hazardoftheindustry

Craig Thigpen -  Guitar

Craig has been teaching and performing in the Austin area for over 30 years. He teaches all ages and a wide variety of styles including Rock (AC/DC to Van Halen), Blues, Jazz and Classical as well. As a Composition Major at UT, he also leans heavily toward theory and tries to give each student a solid foundation of musical knowledge.

Andrew Webster – Guitar

Andy has been playing guitar for 25 years and teaching a number of years. He enjoys teaching students at all levels and ages. Andy specializes in teaching music tools and their application to the guitar, regardless of style. Andy obtained degrees in Music Performance from State University of New York-New Pultz and Quincy University and also attended USC. He has been a soloist, part of rock bands, opera companies, barbershop quartets, jazz trios, big bands, written commercials, written arrangements for Grammy winners, and played on popular CDs.cCheck out Andy’s websites at andywebster.tv and myspace.com/andywebsterguitar.

Matt Temple – Bass, Guitar, Woodwinds

Ellen Mastenbrook – Violin, Viola

Jeremy Kaspar – Voice, Piano

Danny Ray's Music
1920 Sam Bass Rd.
Round Rock, TX • 78681
512-671-TONE
www.guitarheroeswanted.com