Private Lessons & Coaches in Panorama Village, TX

Originally from Sicily, at the age of ten Francesco moved with his family to Rome, where he spent most of his life and eventually met his wife. In 2016 they moved to the United States and welcomed their beautiful baby boy. Now based in Houston, TX, Francesco continues to represent Italian music and culture with his voice and music, with the goal of reaching people's hearts all over the world. Francesco has many years of experience teaching private students of all ages and skill levels in addition to teaching bands and choirs in the classroom. He specifically tailors his lessons with each student in order to best meet their individual needs and suit their interests. Students learn basic music theory as well as how to best apply that theory to the playing of their instrument. Whether you are preparing for a performance, competition, or audition, or simply learning to play or sing for the fun of it, Francesco can help you grow as a musician and reach your goals. Francesco describes his genre as "Operatic Pop and Easy Listening." He performs some of his songs in both Italian and English, representing his experience of living in the United States while keeping Italy always in his heart. He also performs in Spanish and French. In addition to his teaching and performing schedule, Franceso is also a songwriter and composer. He currently teaches voice and piano lessons to students at all levels, and violin, flute, and guitar lessons to students at the beginner through second-year levels. Francesco, also specialize in piano tuning and piano restoration, with many years of experienced restoring and tuning pianos in many famous concerts all over Italy, Europe and Asia and now bringing his knowledge and expertise to Houston, Texas.

With over 25 years of singing experience and a career that includes releasing professional original songs, Rick is passionate about helping others find their voice. Rick loves teaching students how to sing not only from their mouth but also from their soul, guiding them to connect deeply with the music they create. His extensive experience in the industry allows him to offer valuable insights and techniques to singers of all levels. Through personalized coaching, Rick inspires students to embrace their unique vocal abilities and express themselves confidently.

"I’ve taken Voice lessons from Mr. Rick all 4 years of HS.. He steered me through my voice change so that I still sing tenor notes but masterfully helped me to sing in my lower register confidently

Embark on a lyrical journey with me, a seasoned tenor, as I weave a tapestry of music over the past 20 years. From enchanting performances that resonate with the soul to imparting the art of song through teaching, my passion for music knows no bounds. Join me in the symphony of expression and discovery!

"Ruben's teaching meets my vocal needs and now I see my progress. Thank you mate!!