Nancy Hall, Director

Nancy Hall is the Director and owner of Kindermusik of The Woodlands. She is a licensed, trained Kindermusik teacher, one of only fifteen worldwide who is certified at the Master Teacher level by Kindermusik International. Nancy has been honored by Kindermusik International as a member of the exclusive Maestro honors program, as a Maestro Producer and as a Maestro Masterful Teacher. She has been named a Maestro Conductor, based on Kindermusik of The Woodlands' performance and growth, in the top 1% of Kindermusik Educators worldwide. Kindermusik of The Woodlands is listed as the 10th largest Kindermusik program in the world, including 65 countries and the largest program in Texas. Nancy has received the Maestro Award for the past nine years since the inception of the Maestro Award. Nancy has taught Kindermusik for 21 years and piano lessons for 39 years. With a B.S. in Piano Performance and Christianity from Houston Baptist University and graduate studies in Pipe Organ at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, she has taught every age from pre-schoolers to adults. She is certified at Level III by the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association. She is certified by Music Teacher’s National Association and National Guild of Piano Teachers. She is a member of Kindermusik Educator’s Association and is a founding member, past President, 1996 Member of the Year and currently an Executive Board member of Conroe Music Teacher’s Association. Her biography appears in Who’s Who in American Women. She has served as church organist and pianist since the age of 16 and is currently the Staff Pianist/Accompanist at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands. She is committed to lifelong learning and attends conventions and training seminars of KEA, ECMMA, MTNA and Texas Music Teacher’s Association to study with those who are active in the latest research on music and brain development and child development. She also is the Director of Hall’s Musik Studios, where piano lessons are given. She has one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Macy.

The Kindermusik Faculty

Amy Booth is a licensed and trained Kindermusik teacher and holds the Professional Certification from Kindermusik International. Amy holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from East Texas State University in Commerce, TX and a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Texas A & M University at Commerce. Amy taught all levels of Kindermusik for five years in Ovilla, Texas. Amy and her husband, Scott, have three children, Grace, Mollie, and Ryan, who love Kindermusik. Amy has served as church pianist in several churches since 1988.  Amy has taught Village, Our Time, Imagine That and Young Child.

                          

Penni Biehl is a licensed and trained Kindermusik teacher and holds the Standard Certification from Kindermusik International.   Penni has taught Kindermusik here for five years. Penni saw the benefits of Kindermusik, being the parent of two very musical young men, Brady and Zachary who graduated from the Kindermusik for the Young Child program. Penni has participated in a contemporary Christian church group as a choir member, soloist and leader.  She has taught Vacation Bible School music and Children's Music for Community Bible Study.  Penni also works as a professional dental hygienist two days a week for Dr. David Ryder at the Woodlands Dental Group. Penni teaches Village, Our Time and Imagine That.

                                                                         

Heather Rains is a licensed and trained Kindermusik teacher.  Heather holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Baylor University where she majored in Vocal Performance.  Heather has taught here for three years. She and her husband David have two girls, Autumn and Riley, and a new baby boy, Logan. Heather teaches Village, Our Time, Imagine That and Young Child.

 

 

Becky Ray  At a very early age, Becky knew that teaching music to children was the career for her.  She earned her undergraduate degree in music from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and went on to earn a Masters of Education from the University of Houston with an emphasis in music education.  For five years she taught elementary music for Brazosport ISD in Freeport TX and two years at a private school in Lake Jackson, TX. Later in Illinois she taught elementary music. In New Jersey, Becky trained to become a Kindermusik instructor at Westminster Choir College and began teaching all levels of the curriculum.  In December, 2005 she and her husband moved to The Woodlands.  Both Becky and her husband, Rick, have been involved with church music programs wherever they have lived.  Becky has primarily served as church pianist, but also played both synthesizer and percussion in the church's orchestra.  Becky is a firm believer and supporter of the Kindermusik philosophy and enjoys seeing both children and families benefit from their shared experiences with music. Becky teaches Village, Our Time, Imagine That and Young Child.

Micki Phenix is a licensed and trained Kindermusik teacher.  She studied vocal performance at Sam Houston State University and has trained in music for 14 years in voice lessons and choir participation.  Micki also sings as a worship leader at Faith Bible Church.  She taught preschool music class for her church Bible study for 3 years, and she and her husband David have three active boys, Andrew, Ethan and Luke. Micki teaches Our Time and Imagine That. Micki has taught here for three years.

 

Laetatia McMullin joins our staff this year, having been the parent of three Kindermusik little girls in our program.  Julie Oudin also joins our staff this year as an experienced teacher. Julie has been the director of several private schools in Houston and raised a daughter who majored in music..

Piano Faculty.  Go to www.hallsmusik.com

Guitar Faculty.  Go to www.hallsmusik.com


Kindermusik of the Woodlands
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Hall's Musik Studios
25218 Grogan's Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: 281 367-0545 Fax: 281 298-6944
Email: infokindermusik@aol.com  Nancy Hall, Director

Email:  familymusik@comcast.net  Staci Black, Office Assistant