A life connected by music
Wyatt and Laura Coleman
Academy Directors
“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” – Leonard Bernstein
Academy Directors, Wyatt and Laura Coleman, met at their freshman orientation at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music. Wyatt has studied the violin since the age of four, and Laura has been singing since before she could talk. They both knew that they wanted to pursue a higher education focused on music by the time they reached high school, and set their sights on gaining acceptance into the prestigious program at the Moores School of Music. The couple got to know each other in their introductory Music Theory course as freshmen and have been together ever since.
Since the early days of their undergraduate, Wyatt and Laura have shared a passion for music education, and have dreamed of creating an environment where teachers and students can thrive. Their goal for the American Music Academy has always been to create a space where anyone can learn to love music.
Wyatt has been teaching students of all levels in both piano and violin for nearly a decade. Laura has worked with the Royal School of Church Music, and has also directed a number of children’s musicals in her tenure at the Church of the Epiphany. Combining their passion for teaching and their love of music, the Colemans set out to officially open the American Music Academy. Over the years, they have built a network of highly-trained classical musicians that gives them access to the best teachers the Houston area has to offer.
“The American Music Academy is the culmination of a shared passion, a dream, and a desire to share the joy of making music with anyone who wants to learn.” -Wyatt Coleman
Learn with us!
If you are interested in starting your musical journey with us, fill out the form below to request more information. We offer lessons 7 days a week in piano, violin, voice, cello, guitar, and drums. We cannot wait for you to join our community of music lovers.
Contact us
info@theamericanmusicacademy.com
(919) 906-5981
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!