Wylie School of Music Teachers
Music should be exciting, not frustrating. With The right teacher, you’ll learn, grow, and love every step of the journey!
Our Teachers
SPENCER K.
Spencer is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, music educator, and performer from Dallas, TX. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and the University of North Texas where he received his BA in Music.
Spencer started out studying jazz and classical music, but he loves a wide range of genres. He is an active member of the Dallas Fort Worth music scene, performing with bands such as Sabor Puro Cumbia, China Club, Los Magos Del Mambo, as well as his own solo project under his own name. Spencer has performed at major Texas festivals such as Austin City Limits, SXSW, and the Texas State Fair, and has two self produced solo albums. He loves to teach and looks forward to meeting new students!
PIANO — GUITAR—BASS
JOSEPH M.
Joseph believes in the transformative power of musical collaboration, improvisation and practice!
Joseph studied Piano at the University of Texas at Arlington and enjoys playing live in various bands around the DFW metroplex.
He hopes that every student can feel the same sense of satisfaction he does when successfully learning a new song or skill!
PIANO—GUITAR—BASS
LILLIAN H.
Lillian believes music is a great outlet for expression and creativity and hopes to share her knowledge with anyone wanting to learn!
Lillian is currently a Music Major at the University of North Texas. She plays Piano, Double Bass, Guitar and Violin.
PIANO—BEGINNING GUITAR-BEGINNING VIOLIN
Doug t.
Doug believes the most rewarding aspect of teaching is seeing his students unlock their musical potential!
Doug grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in guitar performance from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Oklahoma City. Doug has studied and played the guitar for more than 20 years. His innate passion for music has driven him to mastering his craft.
Doug is a proficient guitarist who has dedicated himself to playing many different types of music including; rock, blues, metal, country, funk, and gypsy jazz. He is well versed in techniques such as alternate picking, economy picking, sweep picking, and crossing picking. He desires to continue to share his passion for music by teaching students of all skill levels.
GUITAR — BASS
Ethan H.
Music will always be a huge part of Ethan's life, and he loves to help other people learn that music is the most wonderful thing in the world!
Ethan got his first drum-set when he was 10 and his first guitar a year later. He would spend hours teaching himself how to play by learning classic rock songs. In early high school, he met his long time musical partners and started a band. Ever since, Ethan has been playing in local bands and touring nationally.
Ethan started teaching at the age of 17 and loves to inspire students with the love of music. He studied Jazz Guitar at the University of North Texas.
GUITAR — DRUMS — BASS — KEYS—BAND INSTRUCTOR
Ian G.
Ian is excited to have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians through performing and teaching!
Ian got his first bass at age 14 and was immediately hooked. A month later, he played his first gig with a band he had put together with his friends and there was no looking back! The next year, he joined the school orchestra to play the double bass and joined the jazz band the following year.
After graduating high school, he became a member of the Collin College Jazz big band and began playing with a few local artists, gigging on weekends around Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. He is now a student at the University of North Texas where he is minoring in music and plays frequently in different bands around DFW. Ian teaches guitar, ukulele & bass and looks forward to continuing his love for playing and teaching!
BASS — GUITAR — UKULELE
John H.
John loves to share his passion for the instrument and help students set and achieve their goals.
John is obsessed with all things guitar. He has been playing guitar since the age of 13 and now has over 25 years of experience. He has performed in settings ranging from church worship groups to local metal bands with several genres in between. In addition to guitar, John plays Bass guitar and Piano and has a strong background in music theory and application. John specializes in helping students play the music and style that most interest them.
GUITAR — BASS
Marvin C.
Growing up, Marvin was influenced by many different genres: Latin Jazz, Cuban music, Rock, Finger style jazz, Salsa, R&B, Folk, Bluegrass and other styles are part of his musical language
In the 70's, Marvin played in the Puerto Rico Cuatro orchestra playing Puerto Rican folk and other Latin music. He has worked on a variety of projects in and out of the studio and the stage. He has always been involved with praise bands. Marvin plays guitar, bass, cuatro and mandolin and has been known to sing once in a while. Currently, he is a member of the Finch, Williams & Cardona Trio. Marvin speaks fluent Spanish and lives in Plano with his family.
GUITAR — BASS — MANDOLIN
Meredith H.
Meredith loves to help her students reach their full potential in whatever genre they want to learn!
Meredith Hinshaw first began her journey in music in the first grade, when she first learned to play the violin. She picked up a guitar soon after that, and began studying classical voice at the age of 14. Her first experience singing in a group was in her high school Praise Band, and she quickly ventured into contemporary pop and classical styles.
Meredith graduated with a Vocal Performance degree from the University of North Texas. She has experience in the genres of opera, musical theatre, pop, folk, rock, and more.
VOICE — GUITAR — PIANO
Steve H.
Steve is passionate about teaching and helping people reach their goals!
Steve is the owner of Guitar Lessons Wylie Texas and the Wylie School of Music. He has 20 years of guitar teaching experience and spent 7 years as a worship leader/music director. He has 25 years of experience playing electric and acoustic guitar and currently plays lead guitar in a classic rock band. Steve also plays lead guitar at several local churches.
GUITAR— BAND INSTRUCTOR