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.
Guitar
What you will learn
01/ Correct hand positioning on the guitar neck and learning fundamental chord shapes and transitions.
02 / Developing rhythm and strumming techniques. Enhancing finger strength, dexterity, and independence.
03 / Introduction to alternate picking, downstrokes, and upstrokes. Exploring fingerpicking styles and patterns.
04 / Music Theory: Understanding scales, modes, and chord progressions relevant to guitar.
02 / Developing rhythm and strumming techniques. Enhancing finger strength, dexterity, and independence.
03 / Introduction to alternate picking, downstrokes, and upstrokes. Exploring fingerpicking styles and patterns.
04 / Music Theory: Understanding scales, modes, and chord progressions relevant to guitar.
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05 / Ear Training: Developing the ability to recognize and play melodies by ear.
06 / Music History: Learning about the historical context of guitar music and famous guitarists.
07 / Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing in recitals. Collaborating with other musicians to enhance timing and listening skills.
08 / Exploring creativity through songwriting and improvisation.
09 / Improving finger agility, speed, and control.Hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, sliding, swiping, tremolo, vibrato and more.
06 / Music History: Learning about the historical context of guitar music and famous guitarists.
07 / Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing in recitals. Collaborating with other musicians to enhance timing and listening skills.
08 / Exploring creativity through songwriting and improvisation.
09 / Improving finger agility, speed, and control.Hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, sliding, swiping, tremolo, vibrato and more.
Piano
What you will learn
01 / Hand posture, finger exercises, and keyboard familiarity.
02 / 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 / Playing a range of music genres, from simple to complex pieces.
02 / 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 / Playing a range of music genres, from simple to complex pieces.
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06 / Developing finger agility, speed, and control.
07 / Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing in recitals.
08 / Learning about music's historical context and famous composers.
09 / Exploring composition and improvisation.
10 / Preparing for auditions, competitions, and college applications (as needed).
07 / Managing stage fright and conveying emotions through playing in recitals.
08 / Learning about music's historical context and famous composers.
09 / Exploring composition and improvisation.
10 / Preparing for auditions, competitions, and college applications (as needed).
Vocal
What you will learn
01 / Identify and expand your vocal range, ensuring you can hit those high notes and resonate with power.
02 / Learn the art of controlled breathing, the foundation of strong, controlled singing. Sing "on the breath" for more stamina and better pitch.
03 / Say goodbye to vocal tension! Our techniques will ease any tightness, allowing your voice to flow freely.
04 / Clear Diction: Improve pronunciation for clear lyrics and better communication through song.
05 / Perfect your pitch with specialized exercises for harmony and intonation.
02 / Learn the art of controlled breathing, the foundation of strong, controlled singing. Sing "on the breath" for more stamina and better pitch.
03 / Say goodbye to vocal tension! Our techniques will ease any tightness, allowing your voice to flow freely.
04 / Clear Diction: Improve pronunciation for clear lyrics and better communication through song.
05 / Perfect your pitch with specialized exercises for harmony and intonation.
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06 / Explore a variety of vocal techniques, from the soulful subtones to the powerful belting, enabling you to adapt to any genre.
07 / Cultivate your improvisational skills, allowing you to add your unique flair to songs and performances.
08 / Our program focuses on building confidence, helping you overcome stage fright, so you can shine on stage.
09 / Whether you're singing in the studio or on stage, we'll teach you microphone techniques to enhance your sound and presence.
07 / Cultivate your improvisational skills, allowing you to add your unique flair to songs and performances.
08 / Our program focuses on building confidence, helping you overcome stage fright, so you can shine on stage.
09 / Whether you're singing in the studio or on stage, we'll teach you microphone techniques to enhance your sound and presence.
Drum
What you will learn
01 / Hand Placement
02 / Developing Proper Posture While Playing
03 / Eliminating Tension
04 / Psychological Relaxation
05 / Coordination Exercises
02 / Developing Proper Posture While Playing
03 / Eliminating Tension
04 / Psychological Relaxation
05 / Coordination Exercises
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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
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
Rock
Band
Live performances
At our school, we go beyond music learning, offering real performance opportunities like exciting concerts to showcase your musical growth and passion to live audiences.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Rock bands foster collaboration, teaching kids teamwork, role comprehension, and valuing each member's contribution, skills applicable beyond music in academics and social life.
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Confidence Boost
Performing on stage boosts kids' confidence uniquely, empowering them to excel in various life areas.
Take it to the next level
While some experience on your chosen instrument is required to participate in a band, our program is where you'll truly rock and roll, grooving with fellow passionate musicians.
Early
Love for Beauty
Exposing your child to classical and contemporary music enriches their appreciation for beauty and spiritual growth.
Holistic Growth
Early music education actively enhances memory, attention, thinking, and more. It shapes personal qualities and motor coordination.
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Future Potential
Early musical development can unlock innate talents and shape their future passions. It's an investment in their growth.
Diverse group levels
Ages 3-4: Gentle introduction to music.
Ages 5-6: Advanced learning with fun.
Small groups (up to 10 kids) for personalized attention.
Ages 5-6: Advanced learning with fun.
Small groups (up to 10 kids) for personalized attention.
Reviews
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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.
Teachers
Meet our Teachers
Oleksandr Syedin
Piano
Piano
Meet our accomplished music teacher with a rich and diverse background. He is a versatile musician, excelling as a pianist, bassoonist, composer, conductor, and arranger.
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Tim Takhtaganov
Guitar, Vocal, Drums
Guitar, Vocal, Drums
Meet Tim, the owner of our school, a highly experienced musician and the teacher. His musical journey began over 20 years ago, and since the age of 15, he has graced big stages alongside renowned stars across Europe.
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Igor Bulanov
Guitar
Guitar
Meet Igor, our dedicated guitar instructor. With a musical journey spanning over four decades, he brings a wealth of experience to our school.
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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.
Eli Sabbagh
Guitar, Ukulele, Bass
Guitar, Ukulele, Bass
Meet our new guitar teacher Eli Sabbagh! Eli has a wealth of musical experience and knowledge in varying instruments, genres, and techniques that he can’t wait to show you!
Eli hails from Bloomington Indiana, home to the prestigious Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music where Eli minored in Music. He has played guitar since early childhood and has used his many years on the instrument as a hired gun, original music composer, and session musician. Eli got his start teaching privately and moved to working with a local music store where he worked with varying age groups and instruments. Eli’s background in rock and metal was a gateway to working with jazz, folk, bluegrass, country, R&B, Hip-Hop, and many other types of music projects. He prides himself on knowing the ins and outs of the instrument implementing everything from music theory, to guitar tech and modification work. This vast wealth of knowledge in music theory and technical experience has allowed Eli to experience seem-less connectivity to the instrument and music as a whole. Eli is also proficient on the bass guitar, ukulele and other stringed instruments. You can see him playing live with multiple bands in the Austin area or online via his social media channels.
Eli hails from Bloomington Indiana, home to the prestigious Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music where Eli minored in Music. He has played guitar since early childhood and has used his many years on the instrument as a hired gun, original music composer, and session musician. Eli got his start teaching privately and moved to working with a local music store where he worked with varying age groups and instruments. Eli’s background in rock and metal was a gateway to working with jazz, folk, bluegrass, country, R&B, Hip-Hop, and many other types of music projects. He prides himself on knowing the ins and outs of the instrument implementing everything from music theory, to guitar tech and modification work. This vast wealth of knowledge in music theory and technical experience has allowed Eli to experience seem-less connectivity to the instrument and music as a whole. Eli is also proficient on the bass guitar, ukulele and other stringed instruments. You can see him playing live with multiple bands in the Austin area or online via his social media channels.
Oleksandr Syedin
Piano
Piano
Meet our accomplished music teacher with a rich and diverse background. With experience at renowned institutions like the National Opera of Ukraine and the Kyiv Municipal Theater of Opera and Ballet for Children and Youth, our teacher brings a wealth of expertise to our music school. He is a versatile musician, excelling as a pianist, bassoonist, composer, conductor, and arranger. His impressive journey includes creative projects such as composing and arranging music for films and leading captivating piano shows.
Our teacher is a product of the prestigious National Music Academy of Ukraine, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in music. His accolades include top prizes in international music competitions, showcasing his exceptional talent.
With a passion for music and a commitment to excellence, our teacher is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of our students. Join us to benefit from his extensive experience and knowledge in the world of music.
Our teacher is a product of the prestigious National Music Academy of Ukraine, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in music. His accolades include top prizes in international music competitions, showcasing his exceptional talent.
With a passion for music and a commitment to excellence, our teacher is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of our students. Join us to benefit from his extensive experience and knowledge in the world of music.
Igor Bulanov
Guitar
Guitar
Meet Igor, our dedicated guitar instructor. With a musical journey spanning over four decades, he brings a wealth of experience to our school. Igor has not only composed and performed his original songs since the 1980s but has also participated in prestigious music festivals and achieved recognition in music competitions across Russia and other countries.
Formally trained in music, Igor holds a degree from a music school specializing in leading folk orchestras. He also has an academic background from the Pedagogical University, with expertise in teaching Russian language and literature.
At our school, Igor conducts guitar lessons, sharing his passion and expertise with students. His warm and friendly approach makes learning enjoyable and engaging for aspiring young musicians.
Formally trained in music, Igor holds a degree from a music school specializing in leading folk orchestras. He also has an academic background from the Pedagogical University, with expertise in teaching Russian language and literature.
At our school, Igor conducts guitar lessons, sharing his passion and expertise with students. His warm and friendly approach makes learning enjoyable and engaging for aspiring young musicians.
