Connie's Music Studio

02/18/2025

Huge congratulations to the talented young musicians who took the stage at the MVMTA performance competition on Sunday! Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring. Bravo to all the winners who are advancing!

12/09/2024

11/13/2024

This pencil sketch of Franz Schubert standing in the shadow of the famous Austrian baritone Johann Michael Vogl is credited to Franz von Schober, a poet, librettist, lithographer, and actor. The drawing humorously highlights the difference in professional status between the two at the time, in a way that would later prove insightful; while Schubert was far less known than Vogl when the caricature was made in 1825 (just three years before Schubert’s death), this would certainly change with time.

Despite their different levels of fame, Schubert and Vogl formed one of the most fruitful collaborations between a singer and composer in the history of Western classical music. Vogl recognized Schubert’s talent early on and helped bring his compositions to the attention of the Viennese public through his performances. When they met in 1817, Vogl, then 49, was already a fading star of the Vienna Opera. His work with Schubert, however, gave him a new direction as a recitalist. Schubert spoke warmly of their partnership, describing how:

“The manner in which Vogl sings and I accompany, how we appear in a given moment to be united into one, is something quite new and unheard-of.”

11/11/2024

10/21/2024

I extend my warmest congratulations to our students for their exceptional musical showcases at the MVMTA Recitals. Sharing music with you is a true honor.

06/27/2024

Join us in celebrating the next generation of creatives.

03/23/2024

My why is creating cherished memories with students, like this one 17 years ago when we began our music journey together. She now shares music with her own students.

03/22/2024

Way to go, Elian. He was privileged to play in a masterclass for the VSO guest pianist Tanya Gabrielian this evening. Way to focus and enjoy the process.
Connie's Music Studio
Valley Keyboards

01/20/2024

Join us for The Mozart Effect this Sunday, January 21. 🎶

IMAS presents an enchanting and uplifting afternoon of solo piano and chamber music works by W.A. Mozart, featuring piano faculty and students from the UTRGV School of Music. Enjoy the humor, drama, and warmth of Mozart’s timeless masterpieces as well as works by his contemporaries.

Included with General Admission
Free for IMAS Members

In partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts, Organized by Dr. Brendan Kinsella

11/12/2023

Please join us on Sunday, November 12th at 4PM in Miller Recital Hall for a thrilling concert featuring young artists from the studios of Drs. Shoko and Brendan Kinsella.   PRESENTS     Students of D