Orpheus Blog

Louisa R.'s "Lou's Fantastic Songs" — Level 1 Musical Journey Trophy

4/14/2025

Congratulations to Lou on completing her Musical Journey Level 1 album project! Lou worked very hard to make 10
beautiful recordings of her favorite songs. Bravo, Lou!

Ivanna C.'s "Music Sings Out Loud" — Level 1 Musical Journey Project

4/10/2025

Ivanna C.'s Music Journey Level 1 project, featuring "Colors of the Wind," "Home," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Waiting for the Moon to Rise," and "Favorite Things!"

Myir O.'s "Amazing Audio Album" — Level 1 Musical Journey Project

4/9/2025

Myir worked hard to learn 8 brand new pieces for his first project and did a good job with the recording process!

Niam K.'s "Amazing Vibes" — Level 3 Musical Journey Project

4/1/2025

This is the third Musical Journey project Niam has been working on! Niam mastered his technique, expressiveness of melody, and steady beat in each piece!

April 2025 Students of the Month

4/1/2025

Suri K.

"Suri is a ray of sunshine, and she is so deserving of being a student of the month! She arrives at each lesson with a smile on her face and a glowing positive attitude. She is extremely hardworking and driven, and she practices her assignments with thoughtfulness and focus. One of Suri's strengths is her close attention to detail; she is so observant! She has developed a strong sense of rhythm through counting out loud. She is very quick to learn and immediately applies my feedback during lessons. She brings such joy to every lesson. I am so happy to be a part of her musical path!" — Dr. Maddie

"Thank you for choosing me for a student of the month! I like Dr. Maddie because she is very kind and nice to me. She is my favorite piano teacher!" — Suri K.

Jake S.

"I am nominating Jake for April's student of the month because it is obvious to me in every lesson that Jake is focused on making great music and improving his technical abilities. He is always prepared and makes significant progress week to week, carefully practicing the exercises and assignments with calm, purposeful diligence. Jake is a 6th-grader at Kealing MS where he is a member of the Advanced Guitar Ensemble. In the fall, Jake and his sister Eleanor worked together to prepare a challenging piece for the last friendship concert. I was so impressed with how they both rose to the challenge and worked together as a team. Way to go Jake! I can't wait to see what you accomplish next!" — Mr. Byron

"Hi! I am Jake and I am super proud that I am student of the month and I'm excited for the years to come. I am so thankful that I could be at Orpheus because they have taught me so much. A special thanks to Byron for being my teacher and helping me get better. Thank you!" — Jake S.

Abby M.

"Abby is a very talented and well-behaved student! She is very well prepared for every lesson. She is always motivated to complete all of the tasks I set for her the week before. In just two months, she has learned a dozen challenging classical pieces. Abby, keep up the good work! I hope you continue to shine in your piano playing!" — Ms. Kelly

"Thank you for nominating me for Student of the Month! I enjoy attending the weekly classes as I can improve on what I practiced the past week with my teacher. I like that Ms Kelly introduces new musical concepts every class and I am grateful for the support from her and my parents. Because of this nomination, I have more motivation to keep growing as a musician." — Abby M.

Maks L.

"Maks has shown incredible dedication and progress in his guitar studies, making him our well-deserved Student of the Month. His hard work and passion for music are evident in every lesson, as he continuously improves his technique, musicality, and performance skills. Maks actively participates in almost every concert, demonstrating confidence and artistry on stage. His commitment to excellence is further highlighted by his preparation for a big test at the end of the semester, where he aims to showcase his remarkable growth." — Mr. Nikola

"Nikola, thank you for being such a fantastic guitar teacher. Your passion for music and your ability to make each lesson engaging and motivating have been incredible. You've helped me grow so much as a musician, and I truly appreciate your guidance and encouragement. To the music school, I'm so grateful to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community. Being recognized as Student of the Month is a huge honor, and it motivates me to continue working hard and improving. Thank you again for everything you do to make this such a special place for learning and growth." — Maks L.

Scarlett C.'s "Piano Music" — Level 1 Musical Journey Project

3/7/2025

Way to go, Scarlett! This Musical Journey Level 1 album project represents a lot of hard work and diligent practice.

Nisha B.'s "Disney Piano Music" — Level 1 Musical Journey Project

3/5/2025

Nisha successfully completed her Musical Journey Level 1 album recording project. Many congratulations!

March 2025 Students of the Month

3/4/2025

Allison K.

"Allison always comes to class with a positive attitude and infectious energy to learn and develop her skills. When faced with challenges, she is patient and determined to succeed. She is quick to ask questions, and lessons with her are always enjoyable, productive, and filled with laughter.

Recently, Allison completed her level 3 project for Musical Journey, where she recorded an album with her favorite selection of pieces in varying styles. This spring, Allison will be working towards passing her Level 4 test! I can’t wait to see what Allison accomplishes this year as she transitions into a more ambitious repertoire!" — Ms. Cicely

"Allie has always loved music, and ever since she began piano in kindergarten, her love has grown. She has used all of the musical skills she's learned through Orpheus to advance at piano, learn trumpet, at the AISD Music Memory Competition, as well as in the Doss school musical when she sang as Willy Wonka.

Allie has gained confidence in music theory, complex rhythms, and has been willing to try playing songs by ear on her own. It has been wonderful to watch her grow into a skilled and well rounded musician with the support of her kind and passionate teacher, Ms. Cicely, as well as all the other Orpheus teachers who have helped her along the way!" — Allison K.’s family

Mariah P.

"Mariah is a great player who always goes above and beyond to learn new music, and she is always super enthusiastic to play guitar. In 2 years, she has gone from a total beginner to playing advanced classical guitar pieces!" — Mr. Andrew

"I am incredibly grateful to Andrew for sharing his passion for guitar, knowledge, and endless patience with me week after week. My lessons have been an immeasurable source of joy for the last two years and Andrew has made every new challenge achievable with his encouragement. I’ve had the best time learning every new piece and am so proud of all we’ve done together.

Playing guitar started as an experiment, but has grown into a daily habit and I’m a better learner and person for it. Go Professor Dewey! He’s a miracle worker!" — Mariah P.

Parth M.

"Parth has shown increased knowledge of piano skills and musical insight to improve his own playing. He has demonstrated excessive interest in all sorts of pieces and different methods with me on how to improve the music." — Mr. Cody

"I would like to thank Mr Cody from Orpheus for nominating me. He is a really good teacher and has helped me learn a lot of piano. I really look forward to learning more and more with him. Thank you for this award!" — Parth M.

Arjun T.

"Arjun has been demonstrating incredible dedication and hard work in his guitar lessons. His preparation for the Musical Journey test was extremely focused, and he continues to work hard with his growing project repertoire.

Every lesson, Arjun arrives attentive, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. His passion for music and commitment to improving his skills make him a fantastic student. Keep up the amazing work, Arjun!" — Mr. Jeremy

"Thank you for the nomination, Mr. Jeremy. It is always so fun in your class. You teach well and you are kind. Thank you for helping me prepare for concerts and musical journeys. Orpheus is a good school because it has so many instruments you can play." — Arjun T.

Aras B.'s "Past & Present" — Level 2 Musical Journey Project

2/21/2025

Aras has been doing great work and just completed his Musical Journey Level 2 album recording project! Congratulations on your continuing achievements, Aras!