Marcio Martinez - Violin, Piano
Marcio Martinez is a Honduran native violinist who began his musical studies at the National School of Music in his native Tegucigalpa. After graduating as one of the top players in the National School of Music, Marcio began his professional career as a chair musician of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Honduras and then as member of the Chamber Orchestra of UNAH (National Autonomous University of Honduras). Meanwhile, he studied for his Bachelor Degree at UNAH. In 2022 he decided to pursue superior studies at Moores School of Music in Houston.
Marcio has gathered a multitude of teaching experience throughout his musical career in addition to his years of performance experience. Marcio has been a private teacher and has also worked in the National School of Music in Honduras where he helped a wide age range of students to prepare for their recitals and auditions. As a Teaching Assistant in Dr. Yon’s violin studio in Moores School of Music, he assisted with teaching additional lessons to undergrad students.
Mr. Marcio is at the studio on Fridays and Saturdays.
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!