Austin School of Music

"I studied piano with Sylvie Rider-Young for about a year in 2017. She was an amazing, dedicated teacher who focused the instruction on my interests and skills, even when it departed from a standard curriculum. She knows tons of technique, can compare styles of movement and composition. 10/10 recommend. Miss studying here."

"I had the most magical experience at the school. The office staff was very helpful and informative. The educational environment is relaxed ,nonjudgmental and fun for people of all skill levels. My banjo skills were pretty crunchy at first but after my many lessons at Austin school of music I'm ready for a deliverance style duel!! I would recommend to anyone over the other lessons available at guitar center where I personally saw the instruction staff draw straws to teach an excited child. Thank ASM and keep Austin weird!!!!!"

"This place has been around since Austin was "weird" and continues to be Austin's coolest resource for real music lessons! I'm talking some of Austin's best talent...Kevin McKinney (guitar), Ed Jarusinsky (drums), Darin Murphy (everything), Cid Sanchez (guitar), Alex Marrero (percussion, vox, guitar), Tina Turner (violin), Tim Girardot (piano)...the list goes on. It's a who's who of some of Austin's best & brightest & the cool thing is that they really enjoy what they're doing & take the time to connect with students. They have rock camps, a killer studio & recital hall & have 2 locations both north & south. Can't say enough groovy things about Dave Sebree & his rad staff there."

"Great locally owned and operated business in the Austin area! My husband actually taught lessons there and loved it. The instructors are some of the most talented musicians and the environment overall is one of the best I've experienced (especially compared to music store chains that attempt to give lessons). I highly recommend ASM to all my friends and family wanting to grow their musical knowledge and skill."

"The Austin School of Music is a truly wonderful place to be. Anyone who says otherwise is just wrong on the basis of it truly being the best at what it does. I have taken lessons (bass and vocals) since I was barely a teenager and am now an adult and my opinion has not waned. The staff of musicians is as top notch as you could hope for and range over a vastness of styles that I couldn't begin to describe. The owner, Dave Sebree, is one of the most wonderful human beings you will ever meet who will go to the end of the Earth to help kids learn music, in addition to being one of the most proficient guitar players in the music world today BAR NONE. Furthermore, their Rock Camp USA program is due credit for making me who I am as a performing and recording musician today in addition to being the highlight of my middle school and high school summers. I can not possibly say enough good about this place and highly recommend it"