Dr. Kathy Rabago, Velocity Music Academy Director
Dr. Kathy Rabago holds three degrees in piano: BM in Piano Performance from Trinity University, MM in Piano Performance from Southern Methodist University, and DMA in Music Education Piano Pedagogy from the University of Texas at Austin. She also has additional training from the Aspen Music School, and has studied music in Vienna, Austria.
Dr. Rabago has always been an active forerunner in the field of technology and music. Since she already held a minor in German, she was able to take multi-media computer design classes in lieu of her foreign language requirements while working on her doctorate in music. Dr. Rabago was the first pedagogue to write an online database for music selection in 2003, making her dissertation available for anyone through the internet. She has also worked for an internet music company from Dallas, creating and recording instructional DVDs for piano instruction. She has written articles about research in technology for Roland U.S., and had presented lectures on technology and music at the Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Convention, and at Music Teacher’s National Conventions. She utilizes web instruction in her lessons, and creates audio recordings of student performances through various programs for every student. Her iPad is at home on her grand piano, assisting students with music theory and recordings! An active web developer, Dr Rabago is the web designer and developer for this website and several others. She is currently writing an app for music theory instruction for the iPad, and also developing tools for piano teachers to create their own websites.
Dr. Rabago has worked at the University level, teaching music theory and piano at Trinity University and St. Edward’s University. She has also worked in arts administration through the National Symphony Orchestra’s Education Department at the J.F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and in the field of multimedia musical instruction. Currently she is an adjunct professor of music at St. Edward’s University, and teaches piano and administers the music program at Velocity Music Academy. She is also in demand as an organist, an adjudicator, and a lecture/author at national music conventions. Most importantly, she is mother to two beautiful children who share her love of music.
Nicole Liu
Nicole Tzu-yi Liu began her musical studies at a very young age. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Taipei National University of the Arts in Taiwan under Constance Lee’s guidance, she moved to the United States and pursued further musical education at New England Conservatory of Music and earned her Master of Music Degree in piano performance under the guidance of Alexander Korsantia, the winner of Anton Rubinstein Piano Competition.
Currently Ms. Liu is pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of North Texas, studying with Gustavo Romero. Ms. Liu also teaches piano class as a teaching fellow at the University of North Texas.
Besides her academic accomplishments, Ms. Liu was the winner of the Taipei National University of Arts honor series and the University of North Texas concerto competition. She has performed in La Mont Dore music festival in France and Piano summer music festival in New York as well as given concerts in Taipei, Boston, New York, and Dallas.
In addition to her piano performances, Ms. Liu enjoys the opportunity to teach students of all ages and levels with emphasis on both musical experience and music theory. With her great passion for music, Ms. Liu has inspired her students to reach their fullest potential and passion for music.
Shane Lamb
Shane Lamb performing Intermezzo in Bb minor, Op. 117, no. 2 Composition by Shane Lamb
B.M. in Composition, University of Texas at Austin; Piano Performance Certificate, University of Texas at Austin.
Shane is a versatile musician performing and composing all different styles of music. In addition to composing concert music, Shane plays keyboard and writes songs for two different rock bands in Austin.
Shane began his study of piano at age five. His teachers include Dr. Monica Horn, Dr. Kevin Chance, and Professor Nancy Garrett. Shane also began composing at a young age and studied composition under Professor Yevgeniy Sharlat, Dr. Charles Mason, Professor Dan Welcher, and Professor Leslie Fillmer.
Shane Lamb has been teaching piano lessons since 2003. Shane incorporates music theory, improvisation, and ear training into his teaching, and enjoys working with students of all ages and levels. During the summers of 2008 and 2009, Shane worked for the Scrollworks program, which provides free music lessons for low-income families in Birmingham, Alabama.
Angela Morone
Angela started playing piano at the age of 4, and has been teaching private piano lessons for over 20 years. Angela earned her BS in Music Education at the College of Saint Rose in Albany NY and her Master’s in Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin. Angela specializes in classical music with knowledge of music theory, technique, composition and performance. Angela currently teaches MIDI for Kids in the Round Rock School District and is a writer for a music company based out of Austin.
Angela’s experience also includes teaching Music Education in both the public and International schools for over 17 years. Curriculum included elementary music, concert band, voice technique and piano pedagogy. Angela has an excellent rapport with all of her students which range from young to adult, beginner to advanced. Across this range she brings enthusiasm and creativity to her teaching. She strives to develop each student to their fullest potential by offering a unique program to fit the students’ needs.
Sue Liu
Ms. Sue holds a masters degree from Texas Christian University. She held a graduate assistantship at TCU. At TCU, she studied Piano Pedagogy under Dr. Ann Gipson, the current Music Teachers National Association President. While at TCU, Sue received a full academic scholarship as well as many piano scholarships.
Now at University of Texas, Austin with another graduate assistantship, Ms. Sue is doing her doctoral degree in Piano Pedagogy.
Previous teaching experience includes teaching private and group classes at TCU and UT Music Preparatory Division as well as running a successful private studio for 8 years in Fort Worth and Austin. Ms. Sue is a member of the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA).
Education
- BM, Piano Performance, Central Conservatory of Music
- MM, Piano Pedagogy, Texas Christian University
- DMA, Piano Pedagogy, UT-Austin (in progress)
