STEREO LIZARD
STEREO LIZARD
STEREO LIZARD
STEREO LIZARD
STEREO LIZARD
STEREO LIZARD
Music
School
Austin, Texas
Modern music lessons for everyone, from beginners to performers of all ages and levels. Piano, guitar, vocal, drums, rock bands and more.
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Serg Rudakov
Neta Love
This school is amazing!!! Both kids and adults achieve great results (with guitar and vocals, perhaps will add another instrument in the future). The attentive, patient, and very talented instructors who customize the schools methods to fit the individual’s needs.
Natalie Kniazeva
Incredible place. Our teacher, Timur, is amazing! We constantly see how he is asking our kid what he likes to make sure the program is adjusted and personalized. Our son loves the classes. The atmosphere is very heartful and inspiring.
Luba Cain
My husband takes drum lessons, my son takes guitar lessons and my daughter takes piano lessons. I love that we can all go to this music school at the same time and learn different instruments. The teacher is great and lets my kids choose what they want to play.
Irina Shirobokova
Timur is amazing teacher. My daughter is only 5 and she loves her piano lessons. Thank you Timur!!!
Olya Kim
We had an incredible experience at the music school and keep studding here. The teachers strike a perfect balance between being friendly and disciplined, which creates an ideal learning environment. The atmosphere is conducive to both musical and emotional development.
Anastasiya Mikhailova
Our beloved school! I'll start by saying that it's simply pleasant to be there, waiting for my son after classes. The interior in the school is stylish and modern. Our son enjoys attending guitar lessons with Timur.
Renata Zarei
If you want to get best music lessons for your kids - Stereo lizard is that place!
Highly recommend Timur and his team as a music teacher for kids. He will reveal and develop your child's talent! No doubt!
My son has been taking piano and drum lessons with Stereo lizard for 3 years.
Highly recommend Timur and his team as a music teacher for kids. He will reveal and develop your child's talent! No doubt!
My son has been taking piano and drum lessons with Stereo lizard for 3 years.
Awesome, modern music school with amazing teachers and a friendly vibe!
My daughter is taking guitar classes and plays in a rock band.
I highly recommend Stereo Lizard to anyone who wants to play music, have fun, and perform on stage. Yes, there will be concerts!
My daughter is taking guitar classes and plays in a rock band.
I highly recommend Stereo Lizard to anyone who wants to play music, have fun, and perform on stage. Yes, there will be concerts!
Capture Your Progress
Record your musical milestones with professional audio and video recordings in our in-house recording studio.
Vibrant Learning Environment
Experience a warm, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere during every lesson.
Local Expertise
Owned by local music teacher and musician with decades of experience.
Exceptional Instructors
Our educators bring top-tier musical qualifications, extensive stage experience, and a fervent commitment to sharing their expertise.
No Contracts, Just Convenience
We offer flexible month-to-month memberships instead of binding contracts for your peace of mind.
Why Choose Us
Play What You Love
Explore your musical journey with the freedom to choose your instrument, style, and genre, from classical to rock.
Accessible Hours
Located in Austin's heart, we provide lessons 7 days a week, making music education convenient and accessible.
About the director
Collaborating with the Kazakh artist Marcel, Timur co-produced the song "Bul Omirde," which garnered 31 million views on YouTube.In 2019, Timur joined the legendary band "Mumiy Troll" on a tour across America.
His mother was a composer, and modern classical music filled their home from early childhood. Timur is a true multi-instrumentalist, proficient in singing, playing the guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano. At the age of 15, he began performing on major stages across Europe. He participated in numerous festivals such as W.O.M.A.D. in London, Batuki in Amsterdam, and Salom Islam in Vienna. Timur toured extensively in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, and many other countries.
Tim Takhtaganov
For the past seven years, Timur has been dedicated to teaching music to both children and adults. His students have achieved top positions in international competitions, with a current count of 55 students. Timur's lifelong dream was to establish a music school. He assembled a team of true professionals in the field, and finally, this dream has become a reality."
The founder of the Stereo Lizard Music School, Tim Takhtaganov, is a musician, teacher, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and a father to three wonderful children.
Tim embarked on his musical journey at the age of nine.
Benefits of learning
Brain development
Playing an instrument can stimulate brain cells, which can improve memory and abstract reasoning skills. It can also help children hear and process sounds they couldn't hear before.
Motor skills
Playing a musical instrument can help children develop their gross and fine motor skills. For example, children learn that striking a drum forcefully makes a loud sound, while isolating each finger to press piano keys can create distinct tones.
People who are musically trained have better working memory skills. This can help them remember things even while their minds are busy with other matters.
Working memory
Other benefits
Learning to play a musical instrument can also teach children patience, responsibility, and self-esteem. It can also expose them to new cultures.
What you will learn
01 / Hand Placement: Establishing correct hand positioning on the guitar neck.
02 / Chord Progressions: Learning fundamental chord shapes and transitions.
03 / Strumming Patterns: Developing rhythm and strumming techniques.
04 / Finger Exercises: Enhancing finger strength, dexterity, and independence.
05 / Picking Techniques: Introduction to alternate picking, downstrokes, and upstrokes.
06 / Fingerstyle: Exploring fingerpicking styles and patterns.
07 / Music Theory: Understanding scales, modes, and chord progressions relevant to the guitar.
08 / Ear Training: Developing the ability to recognize and play melodies by ear.
09 / Technique Development: Improving finger agility, speed, and control.
10 / Performance Skills: Overcoming stage fright and conveying emotions through playing.
11 / Music History: Learning about the historical context of guitar music and famous guitarists.
12 / Composition and Improvisation: Exploring creativity through songwriting and improvisation.
13 / Ensemble Playing: Collaborating with other musicians to enhance timing and listening skills.
14 / Advanced Techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, sliding, swiping, tremolo, vibrato and more.
What you will learn
01 / Discover Your Range: We'll help you identify and expand your vocal range, ensuring you can hit those high notes and resonate with power.
02 / Mastering Breath Control: Learn the art of controlled breathing, the foundation of strong, controlled singing. Sing "on the breath" for more stamina and better pitch.
03 / Relax Your Vocal Muscles: Say goodbye to vocal tension! Our techniques will ease any tightness, allowing your voice to flow freely.
04 / Clear Diction: Understand and refine your pronunciation for crystal-clear lyrics and better communication through song.
05 / Pitch-Perfect Practice: Hone your intonation with specialized exercises that fine-tune your sense of pitch and harmony.
06 / Unlock Vocal Techniques: Explore a variety of vocal techniques, from the soulful subtones to the powerful belting, enabling you to adapt to any genre.
07 / Unleash Your Creativity: Cultivate your improvisational skills, allowing you to add your unique flair to songs and performances.
08 / Overcome Stage Fright: Our program focuses on building confidence, helping you conquer those pre-performance jitters and shine on stage.
09 / Microphone Mastery: Whether you're singing in the studio or on stage, we'll teach you microphone techniques to enhance your sound and presence.
10 / Be the Star: Our program is all about liberating your inner performer and helping you feel at ease while captivating your audience.
02 / Mastering Breath Control: Learn the art of controlled breathing, the foundation of strong, controlled singing. Sing "on the breath" for more stamina and better pitch.
03 / Relax Your Vocal Muscles: Say goodbye to vocal tension! Our techniques will ease any tightness, allowing your voice to flow freely.
04 / Clear Diction: Understand and refine your pronunciation for crystal-clear lyrics and better communication through song.
05 / Pitch-Perfect Practice: Hone your intonation with specialized exercises that fine-tune your sense of pitch and harmony.
06 / Unlock Vocal Techniques: Explore a variety of vocal techniques, from the soulful subtones to the powerful belting, enabling you to adapt to any genre.
07 / Unleash Your Creativity: Cultivate your improvisational skills, allowing you to add your unique flair to songs and performances.
08 / Overcome Stage Fright: Our program focuses on building confidence, helping you conquer those pre-performance jitters and shine on stage.
09 / Microphone Mastery: Whether you're singing in the studio or on stage, we'll teach you microphone techniques to enhance your sound and presence.
10 / Be the Star: Our program is all about liberating your inner performer and helping you feel at ease while captivating your audience.
To discontinue lessons, we kindly request one month's notice.
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What you will learn
01 / Fundamental Skills: Students start with basics like hand posture, finger exercises, and keyboard familiarity.
02 / Reading Music: Learning to read sheet music, translating notes to piano keys.
03 / Music Theory: Understanding scales, chords, and key signatures.
04 / Ear Training: Recognizing and playing melodies and rhythms by ear.
05 / Repertoire: Playing a range of music genres, from simple to complex pieces.
06 / Technique: Developing finger agility, speed, and control.
07 / Performance: Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing.
08 / Music History: Learning about music's historical context and famous composers.
09 / Creativity: Exploring composition and improvisation.
10 / Technology: Understanding music tech and digital production (optional).
11 / Ensemble Playing: Collaborating with other musicians for timing and listening skills.
12 / Audition Prep: Preparing for auditions, competitions, and college applications (as needed).
02 / Reading Music: Learning to read sheet music, translating notes to piano keys.
03 / Music Theory: Understanding scales, chords, and key signatures.
04 / Ear Training: Recognizing and playing melodies and rhythms by ear.
05 / Repertoire: Playing a range of music genres, from simple to complex pieces.
06 / Technique: Developing finger agility, speed, and control.
07 / Performance: Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing.
08 / Music History: Learning about music's historical context and famous composers.
09 / Creativity: Exploring composition and improvisation.
10 / Technology: Understanding music tech and digital production (optional).
11 / Ensemble Playing: Collaborating with other musicians for timing and listening skills.
12 / Audition Prep: Preparing for auditions, competitions, and college applications (as needed).
What you will learn
01 / Hand Placement
02 / Developing Proper Posture While Playing
03 / Eliminating Tension
04 / Psychological Relaxation
05 / Coordination Exercises
06 / Learning Paradiddles and Various Drumming Rudiments
07 / Improvisation
08 / Working with a Metronome
09 / Reading Sheet Music
10 / Ability to Provide Suitable Accompaniment to Songs
11 / Playing in Various Music Styles
02 / Developing Proper Posture While Playing
03 / Eliminating Tension
04 / Psychological Relaxation
05 / Coordination Exercises
06 / Learning Paradiddles and Various Drumming Rudiments
07 / Improvisation
08 / Working with a Metronome
09 / Reading Sheet Music
10 / Ability to Provide Suitable Accompaniment to Songs
11 / Playing in Various Music Styles
What you will learn
01 / Finger Plays: Fun interactive games that engage young fingers in rhythm and movement.
02 / Sound Exploration: Encouraging sound source identification, fostering listening skills.
03 / Visual Sound Recognition: Associating images with various sounds for early cognitive development.
04 / Dance and Rhythm: Grooving to music, developing a sense of rhythm through movement.
05 / Sound Imitation: Encouraging vocal creativity by mimicking different sounds.
06 / Hearing Development: Special exercises to nurture young ears and auditory perception.
07 / Play with Musical Instruments: Fun with noisy, child-friendly musical instruments like rattles.
02 / Sound Exploration: Encouraging sound source identification, fostering listening skills.
03 / Visual Sound Recognition: Associating images with various sounds for early cognitive development.
04 / Dance and Rhythm: Grooving to music, developing a sense of rhythm through movement.
05 / Sound Imitation: Encouraging vocal creativity by mimicking different sounds.
06 / Hearing Development: Special exercises to nurture young ears and auditory perception.
07 / Play with Musical Instruments: Fun with noisy, child-friendly musical instruments like rattles.
What you will learn
CHOIR
01 / Vocal Excellence: Master proper vocal techniques, breath control, and vocal range expansion to sing with confidence and clarity.
02 / Ensemble Singing: Discover the joy of singing in harmony, blending your voice seamlessly with others in the choir.
03 / Music Literacy: Develop the ability to read sheet music, understand musical notation, and sing in perfect pitch.
04 / Diverse Repertoire: Immerse yourself in a wide range of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, and embrace songs from different cultures.
05 / Performance Excellence: Prepare for thrilling performances, both within our school and in the wider community, showcasing your talent.
06 / Ear Training: Sharpen your listening skills, enhancing your ability to sing in tune and appreciate the nuances of music.
MUSIC THEORY
01 / Notation: Understand musical symbols and notation used to write music.
02 / Scales and Keys: Explore different scales and keys, the building blocks of melodies.
03 / Chords: Learn how chords are constructed and how they create harmony.
04 / Rhythm: Dive into rhythmic patterns and how they shape music.
05 / Ear Training: Sharpen your listening skills, enhancing your ability to sing in tune and appreciate the nuances of music.
06 / Analysis: Analyze music compositions to understand their structure and style.
07 / Composition: Discover the art of creating your own music compositions.
08 / Music History: Explore the evolution of music through the ages, discovering key composers and genres.
01 / Vocal Excellence: Master proper vocal techniques, breath control, and vocal range expansion to sing with confidence and clarity.
02 / Ensemble Singing: Discover the joy of singing in harmony, blending your voice seamlessly with others in the choir.
03 / Music Literacy: Develop the ability to read sheet music, understand musical notation, and sing in perfect pitch.
04 / Diverse Repertoire: Immerse yourself in a wide range of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, and embrace songs from different cultures.
05 / Performance Excellence: Prepare for thrilling performances, both within our school and in the wider community, showcasing your talent.
06 / Ear Training: Sharpen your listening skills, enhancing your ability to sing in tune and appreciate the nuances of music.
MUSIC THEORY
01 / Notation: Understand musical symbols and notation used to write music.
02 / Scales and Keys: Explore different scales and keys, the building blocks of melodies.
03 / Chords: Learn how chords are constructed and how they create harmony.
04 / Rhythm: Dive into rhythmic patterns and how they shape music.
05 / Ear Training: Sharpen your listening skills, enhancing your ability to sing in tune and appreciate the nuances of music.
06 / Analysis: Analyze music compositions to understand their structure and style.
07 / Composition: Discover the art of creating your own music compositions.
08 / Music History: Explore the evolution of music through the ages, discovering key composers and genres.
