At MACSA we know that progress in music takes time, energy and money whether you find a great teacher or a misguided teacher. Finding the best teacher for you or your child is a critical step in this search. Find a great teacher and you or your child will reach their potential. Find a misguided teacher and you may spend years of effort and get hardly anywhere at the instrument. We have seen this too many times when students come ... Read More
While many community music academies offer music lessons, MACSA offers a synthesis of personal and relational music experiences that are unmatched in quality and engagement. MACSA provides the structure necessary for individual students to thrive in all stages of their musical journey. We help clients navigate the challenges of finding instructors, engaging with the musical community, and growing both musically and personally by providing a supportive network of passionate musicians. We have many programs dedicated to increasing student motivation from ... Read More
From a student and parent perspective MACSA is famous as a place full of excellent teachers who have successfully inspired and motivated students to achieve higher and higher levels including the international stage. From a University and College perspective MACSA graduates are sought after as students in their programs. Furthermore Colleges and Universities across the United States know that MACSA is one of the best places for their graduates to grow their careers as teachers. From a teacher perspective MACSA ... Read More
Because MACSA puts so much energy and investment into teacher development MACSA teachers are on the cutting edge of piano teaching. As a result many of MACSA’s Piano teachers are leaders in the field. This results in an environment of inspiration, motivation and growth for MACSA students of all levels of engagement.
For over two decades students have driven from all over South Texas for Piano Lessons at MACSA. The reason for this is that once a parent sees the difference that a high quality piano teacher can make in the life and development of their child, the sacrifice of driving becomes worth the investment of time and energy.
All MACSA piano teachers are well trained and highly qualified. They differ in their specific approach to teaching, what levels they are experts on, what intensity level they focus on and their personal temperaments. The teacher placement process and the Meet and Greet experience help to increase the likelihood that you or your child will successfully engage with the teacher and reach their goals and potential.
As a group, MACSA has the most highly qualified and experienced piano faculty of any community music school in Texas. Our faculty includes piano professors at every college and university in San Antonio. Our beginning teachers are expert beginning teachers and our advanced piano teachers are some of the best in Texas and the United States. We measure this with success in piano competitions, professional level performances, placement in the top music schools in the world (such at the Eastman ... Read More
MACSA has MANY (over 100) performance opportunities for students of all ages and levels of engagement throughout the year. Performances are important motivators for students. We have monthly Performance Club recitals, end of the semester recitals for each studio, Piano Festivals, Piano Competitions, masterclasses with internationally known performers, and performance events with internationally known composers. We also host the annual MACSA Honors Recital at the McNay Art Museum and MACSA Music Fest at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. ... Read More
In order to succeed in piano lessons you need a place to practice regularly. This can be an acoustic piano or a quality electronic keyboard. If using an electronic keyboard it needs to have 88 keys with a weighted action and a sustain pedal. We have helped MANY students connect with affordable options for pianos and electric keyboards. Many beginning students choose to rent rather than buy a piano or keyboard to get started. Please ask us for advice. We ... Read More
Tuition rates depend on the teacher's tuition level, length of lesson and whether or not the student is on our traditional monthly payment plan or on our coaching payment plan. Please reach out to MACSA for more specific information.