our studio
our MISSION
Welcome to the Brownsville Piano Studio! As the first specialized school for piano in the lower valley, our mission is a simple yet powerful: to inspire a love for music in students of all ages. We believe in teaching more than just the notes on a page; we're about nurturing kind, understanding, and passionate musicians.
Our commitment to excellence in piano education means every student receives personal attention, tailored lesson plans, and a selection of music that challenges and excites them. At each lesson we focus on technique, sight-reading, and bringing music to life through expressive interpretation.
But we don't stop there. We pride ourselves on our team of instructors who are not only highly qualified in their musical disciplines but are also passionate educators. They are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that supports each student's emotional and musical growth. Our instructors are skilled in cultivating both the technical proficiency and the emotional resonance that music requires, ensuring a well-rounded and deeply enriching learning experience.
By participating in competitions, festivals, and masterclasses, our students are inspired to set ambitious goals and realize their utmost potential. They consistently earn accolades and recognition, both in our community and nationally, showcasing their preparation and confidence.
Beyond the studio, we are dedicated to enriching our community with music. Our students perform in local nursing homes, museums, airports, malls, and churches, sharing their talents and learning the joy of giving back. Our semesters conclude with our Winter and Spring Recitals as a celebration of progress, hard work, and the beautiful journey of learning music.
At the heart of the Brownsville Piano Studio is a deeply held belief in the transformative power of music—not just as an artistic endeavor but as a vehicle for personal growth, discipline, responsibility, creativity, and sensitivity. We are committed to equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed both in the music world and in everyday life, fostering a better, more united world through the universal language of music.
We invite you to join the Brownsville Piano Studio in our mission to delivering an unparalleled level of music instruction, where students of all ages are empowered to explore and deepen their musical creativity.
WHAT WE TEACH
Piano
Private or Group
Instruction Available
Ages 4 & Up
Strings
Private & Orchestra
Instruction Available
Ages 5 & Up
Voice
Private & Choir
Instruction Available
Ages 5 & Up
Little Gems
Group Classes Available
Ages 0 - 3 years
Guitar
Private & Group
Instruction Available
Ages 4 & Up
Jazz
Ensemble Available
*Audition Required
our founder
Linda Chávez is a Mexican-American pianist from Brownsville, TX. A Magna Cum Laude graduate, she received her Bachelor’s of Music Education with emphasis in piano at the University of Texas at Brownsville (’14). As the recipient of the Scholastic Excellence Award two years in a row, hard work and perseverance have become synonymous with her career path. Among her accomplishments are receiving the University Scholars Scholarship (‘09-‘15), receiving the Brownsville Society of Performing Arts Scholarship (‘13-‘14), winning the 2013 Concerto-Aria Competition, elected President of the UTB Clavier Club, and received the Roberto Pullido Grant (‘14). Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship to study in the Campamento de Piano en Palmares in Costa Rica (‘13), participated in the Schlern International Music Festival in Italy (‘14 & ‘16), was awarded a scholarship to study in the Nuevo Mundo Festival and Academy in Aruba (‘15), and attended the Teaching Artist Program at Lincoln Center in NYC (‘17). Miss Linda received a Masters of Music in Piano Performance at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts (’16) where she was awarded the Longy Conservatory Dean Scholarship, received two teaching assistantships, served as President of the Longy Student Association, and was a finalist in the Longy Honors Competition. Most recently, she has received much success with her piano duo Table for Two alongside pianist Ilana Cady. Together they opened the Styriarte Music Festival in Graz, Austria by winning their prestigious competition in 2016 with their all women composer program. Since then they have done multiple tours all throughout the United States and sealed their five-concert Spring Tour in New England with high praise. Currently, Miss Linda is a sought after accompanist and is also the pianist for the Valley Symphony Orchestra. Miss Linda has continuously sought to further develop musical growth in her community. It is her mission to give young pianists and musicians ample opportunities to cultivate their talents and creativity. In addition to her full time teaching job with the school district, she is the proud owner of the Brownsville Piano Studio where her team teaches over 225 students. Most recently, 16 of her own personal private students have been selected to compete at the State Level. Miss Linda strives to bring artistry and ingenuity to each of her lessons. Her love and dedication to all of her students and their families is undeniable. In addition to her teaching commitments, Miss Linda serves as the President of the National Federation of Music Clubs chapter in Brownsville. During the pandemic, she has done multiple presentations to teachers and students nationally in Florida and Ohio and well as internationally in Costa Rica. She has also adjudicated several piano competitions most recently having judged the Music Teachers National Association Region 2 participants. Miss Linda is proud to have founded the first music school specialized in piano and is humbled to work alongside such talented colleagues. She hopes to continue to make a difference with her music and with her passion for positive change.
MEET OUR TEAM
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Miss Melanie
OFFICE MANAGER
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Miss Bobbi-Lee
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Miss Jane
OFFICE MANAGER
DR. Juan Pablo andrade
dr. Juan Pablo andrade
Costa Rican pianist Juan Pablo Andrade maintains a very active career as a performer and pedagogue. He is the recipient of numerous awards, most notably the Costa Rican National Prize of Music, a recognition given to a musician by the Costa Rican Ministry of Culture. Other awards include the First Prize at the Artlivre International Piano Competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil; and the First Prize in the Carlos Enrique Vargas National Piano Competition in CR.
As a soloist, he has performed with the South Bend Symphony (IN), the Greensboro Symphony (NC), the Powder River Symphony (WY), the Bolivian National Symphony, and on many occasions with the Costa Rican National Symphony, among many others. As a recitalist he has appeared throughout the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Serbia, Norway, Greece and Spain. Recent performances include solo recitals at the Yehudi Menuhin Forum in Bern, Switzerland, and at the World Piano Conference in Novy Sad, Serbia, as well as a piano solo recital tour of South America. His duo CD titled War to Peace, (Centaur Records 3666) and recorded with violinist Betul Soykan, received very favorable reviews in Fanfare magazine.
Dr. Andrade is a Professor of Piano at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He obtained his Bachelors and Licenciatura in Music degrees from the University of Costa Rica, the Master of Music from Arizona State University, an Artist Diploma from Indiana University-South Bend, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His mentors include Gerardo Duarte, Robert Hamilton, Alexander Toradze and John Salmon. He is a frequent guest faculty at international music festivals in the U.S., Colombia, and Italy. Dr. Andrade is the founder and artistic director of the newly created La Frontera International Piano Conference, in Brownsville, Texas.