Austin City Lessons

Back to school means back to music! 🎤 And Ms. Heather, the newest member of the ACL Team, is so excited to meet you!

Heather is a classically trained vocalist and pianist with over 18 years of musical training and performance experience. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's Butler School of Music. While her foundation is rooted in classical training, Heather believes that blending classical technique with modern artistry creates music that transcends genre and time.

Heather specializes in teaching voice and piano to children, beginners, and intermediate musicians. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable exploring their abilities while building confidence in their musicianship. She believes that every student deserves a space where they can express themselves freely, take risks, and grow at their own pace.

Heather currently has Wednesday and (some) Thursday availability for the Westlake and Tarrytown areas- book your first lesson with Heather now before she fills up!

https://www.austincitylessons.com/check-availability

Enjoy the magic of music lessons in your own home this school year! 🎶✨

Austin City Lessons is Westlake and Tarrytown’s premier in-home music school. We send engaging and experienced music teachers to you- no sitting in traffic necessary.

Space is limited, so reserve your lesson slot soon. We can’t wait to begin music with your family! 🙂

Check availability here: https://www.austincitylessons.com/check-availability

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We're gearing up for back-to-school and are so excited to welcome voice, piano, and ukulele teacher Crystal Noble-Smith to the ACL team!

Crystal moved to Austin from San Francisco in 2013 after receiving my BA in Music from Dominican University of CA. She has performed with many cover bands including The Little Wedding Band, Groove Knight, The New Waves, and Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes as well as travelled and performed on cruise ships.

Crystal loves helping students prepare for a performance and watching them gain confidence. She enjoys teaching both children and adults.

Read more about Crystal as well as other instructors here:
https://www.austincitylessons.com/meet-our-instructors

We can't wait to help you on your musical journey this year!

We are thrilled to welcome piano/voice instructor Ms. Heather to the ACL Team! 🎹

She is booking up quickly but has a few openings left in the Westlake and Tarrytown areas. Email [email protected] to reserve your lesson slot with Ms. Heather today!

About Heather:
With a lifelong passion for music and a deep commitment to nurturing young musicians, Heather offers refined, high-quality piano instruction designed to inspire children to develop both skill and a genuine love for music.

She is a graduate of The Australian Institute of Music in Sydney, where she majored in Classical Piano Performance, with additional studies in Music Teaching and Music Therapy. Following her studies, she founded and directed her own music school in Australia, where she taught piano to children ages 4–15.

At the heart of her teaching philosophy is the belief that every child can fall in love with music when introduced to it in the right way. By combining music, movement, creativity, and structured learning, she helps children build a strong musical foundation then progressing each child to music reading, piano technique, and broader instrumental understanding.

Her lessons are designed to nurture discipline, creativity, and confidence, while providing students with the joy of making music that can last a lifetime!

Mark your calendars!! The 2026 Spring Showcase will be Sat May 2nd at The Cactus Cafe. 🎶

The 11:30am recital has booked up, but there are a handful of slots left for the 1pm and 2:30pm recitals.

Email [email protected] to register.

We’re counting down the days! 🎤🎹🌸

We're excited to introduce the newest addition to the Austin City Lessons Team- Guitar and Piano instructor Blaize Oswald!

Born and raised in Austin (Westlake), Blaize graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production and Engineering. Alongside teaching, he’s an active gigging musician and works as a producer for artists around the country, bringing real-world experience from the stage and the studio into every lesson.

With five years of teaching experience, Blaize tailors his approach to each student’s goals, age, and skill level. He enjoys teaching students the music that inspires them, learning favorite songs and studying the “how” and “why” behind what makes great players sound the way they do. He also encourages stylistic variety to keep students engaged while expanding their musical vocabulary. Blaize teaches because he loves helping people experience the joy of making music.

Check availability below for in-home lessons with Blaize or any of our other teachers!
https://www.austincitylessons.com/check-availability

It’s happening!! 🎉 The 2025 Holiday Showcase will be Sunday December 14th at The Cactus Cafe.

The 11:30am recital has about booked up already- just a couple slots left! The 1pm and 2:30 recitals do still have some openings, so don’t delay.

Email [email protected] to register.

We’re excited for our kids’ return to the stage! 🎶🎤🎹

Back to school means back to making music! 🎶 We’re excited to see all our kids again and welcome new little Mozarts to the program!

Inquire for in-home lesson availability here in Westlake and Tarrytown: https://www.austincitylessons.com/check-availability