2 Free Piano Lessons + 50% Off Membership Fee
$69.50 Value - Expires Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
This page is dedicated to giving you more information about our academy and our piano program. If you have any questions at all, just give us a call at 210-681-SAMA (7262) or email us at contact@samusicacademy.com.
Offer Details
-$2 Free 30-minute private piano lessons + 50% off membership fee. The normal price for 2 lessons + membership fee is $84.50. With the deal, it’s only $15!!!
-Limit 1 per student. Cannot be combined with other offers.
-Student must be 5 years old
-Valid for new customers
-Valid for current SAMA students not currently enrolled in piano lessons*
-Must enroll for the same time each week (i.e. each Wednesday @ 6 pm)
-Expires May 31st, 2017
-Subject to availability
How To Redeem
-Choose an available lesson time below
-Fill out the required registration form
-Enter Code “NVCSPECIAL” in the Comment Box at the bottom of registration form
That’s it! We’ll contact you to confirm that your registration has been received.
*Note: You will only be charged $15 for the 50% off membership fee.
Available Piano Lesson Times
I’ve had both my children attend lessons at this location. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Mrs. Amber is an incredible piano instructor!
San Antonio Music Academy is very well organized. My daughter's piano teacher is wonderful! She's been taking lessons for 5 months and looks forward to each lesson. I really enjoy the recitals at the LOL Comedy Club.
My daughter has been registered here since she was 7. Each instructor she’s had has been very friendly and great to work with. Currently she has lessons with Ms Maria and we are so grateful for her and the entire SAMA staff. I can’t recommend enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about San Antonio Music Academy?
San Antonio Music Academy has a rigorous selection process when choosing instructors to work for our academy. We want only the best on staff so that everyone involved has a positive experience with our academy. In addition to the qualifications of our instructors (each having a Bachelor’s degree or higher), we understand that student safety and respect is paramount. This is why each of our instructors takes a certified safety training program when hired in addition to the extensive background check we run. Instructors at San Antonio Music Academy understand the needs of their students and that each student has a different motivation for learning. Our passion is to take a student’s goals and make them a reality.
How long does it take to learn to play the piano?
This depends on a student’s goals. For example, if a student wants to learn to play Ode to Joy, he/she could do this in a month’s time with consistent practice. However, if they would like to learn to play Chopin’s Fantasy Impromptu, several years of piano foundation and technique must be learned before attempting something of this complexity. Some of our students ask for help with pieces they’re working on with the school jazz band. Others want help learning to play their favorite pop or classical songs. Be sure to inform your piano instructor of your personal musical goals.
What are the qualifications of your piano instructors?
San Antonio Music Academy (SAMA) takes no shortcuts when it comes to our instructors. Our piano instructors hold music degrees from accredited universities and have teaching experience working with all ages and skill levels. They are well versed in many styles including pop and classical. Scroll down to read our piano instructor bios and to see videos of our piano students.
What are your normal tuition rates?
If you continue to take piano lessons after your free two lessons, you would pay just $109/month. For 30-minute private lessons meeting once a week, the tuition is $109/month. For 60-minute private lessons meeting once a week, the tuition is $218/month. There is a one-time membership fee of $30. We recommend beginning students to start with with 30-minute lessons.
Where is the music academy located?
We are located at the intersection of Braun and 1604 in the Braun Pointe Shopping Center. Other notable businesses within our center are Two Step Restaurant, Fast Eddie’s, and Starbucks. We are just behind Two Step Restaurant. Our address is 9910 W Loop 1604 North, Ste. 103, San Antonio, 78254.
Do you offer lessons for other instruments?
Yes, we also offer private lessons for drums, guitar, bass, voice, and violin. Unfortunately, those other instruments are not eligible for this crazy awesome deal!
Do I need to have my own piano/keyboard?
It is strongly recommended that a student have their own piano or keyboard to practice with at home as your instructor will give you weekly assignments to help you improve. At the music academy, we have a piano in each piano lesson room, so you do not need to bring any materials to your lesson. Don’t have a keyboard yet? Here are our top recommendations for keyboards.
Do you offer music recitals?
Yes, we do! We have 3 formal recitals each year. (Take a look of some of our student performances on our Youtube channel. We’re pretty proud of them.) Recitals give students the opportunity to showcase the hard work they’ve put into learning their instrument. Sharing their work and talent with invited family and friends is a special moment for each student, which contributes to continued motivation to become an even better musician. In addition, we also have an ensemble program. Students enrolled in one of our ensemble classes are given the opportunity to perform in public venues, giving them real world performance experience. Scroll down to see footage of our ensemble groups.
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Recital Performances
Ensemble Performances
Piano Instructor Bios
Michelle Sirois, B.M.
Michelle Sirois began playing piano at the age of 8. In high school she studied piano with AJ Collins-Thompson and has also had the opportunity to study with Dr. Carolyn True, Dr. Kasandra Keeling, Dr. Courtney Crappell, and was also selected to play in a masterclass with concert pianist, Spencer Myer. She has placed in various local and state level competitions and has competed at the collegiate level both as an organist and as a vocal accompanist. Michelle has also studied organ with Dr. David Heller and Dr. David Eaton. She has performed solo recitals for both piano and organ and has accompanied various vocal and instrumental recitals as well as local and state level competitions.
Michelle currently holds the position of organ scholar at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. In May 2016, she received a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance at the University of Texas at San Antonio as the Bess Hieronymus scholar. Michelle loves working with each student, finding what helps them learn best, and helping them to discover their own love for music.
Maria Crystalia, D.M.A.
Maria Crystalia, a native of Medan, Indonesia studied under the direction of James Miltenberger at West Virginia University (WVU) where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She went on to pursue her graduate degrees and received both a Master of Music in Piano Performance and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from West Virginia University. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, she also studied organ under professor William Haller and has experience as an organ accompanist for church services. During her studies, Maria has been the recipient of numerous awards including a fine arts scholarship from the WVU College of Creative Arts and has been a two time recipient of the Valeria Canady Award. Maria served as Secretary for three years of the WVU collegiate chapter of Music Teachers National Association before serving as the chapters President. As a pianist, she is skilled and experienced in teaching piano for students of all skill levels. Maria has taught piano for 10 years while serving as Senior Piano Instructor for the School of Music Community Music Program at WVU. After graduation, Maria taught in the Dallas metropolitan area as a private academy instructor. Having 12+ years of teaching experience has helped Maria to refine her teaching methods, quick to adapt to the various learning styles of her students. Maria brings to her lessons the patience needed in an instructor while evoking excitement from her students on new material and technique learned throughout each lesson.