Grace Last - Voice, Piano
Grace is a native Houstonian and classically trained soprano studying under Ms. Cynthia Clayton at the University of Houston Moore’s School of Music. She is completing her bachelor's degree in vocal performance and was awarded several competitive scholarships for voice and academic achievement. Since starting professional study, she has performed for various college showcases and masterclasses. In 2021 She attended the Summer Vocal institute program and Finale concert with I Colori Dell Opera Company. Before enrolling at Moore’s School, she loved to perform and volunteer frequently at community theater Playhouse1960. Her most memorable roles include Belle in Beauty and The Beast, Jasmine in Aladdin, Golde in Fiddler On The Roof, Mike in Newsies, Maria in Sound of Music, and Nellie in South Pacific (at Lone Star College). In her first competition she earned the highest medals from Texas Private School Music Educators Association for superior solo performances. She has been singing with Houston choirs for 8 years and currently performs in the prestigious Chorale of UH. She’s also an accomplished pianist with 6 years of private lessons and loves to learn new repertoire often.
In Cypress Texas, Mrs. Grace resides with her husband, where they both enjoy spontaneously bursting into song on the daily. Her favorite genres to sing are Christian, A cappella, Pop, Classical, and especially Musical Theater.
Grace enjoys teaching piano and voice to musicians of all ages. She loves to see how each student learns differently and help them realize their unique potential
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!