Marcia Liddon has been teaching music to students of all ages since 1989. Marcia discovered her love for the fine arts when she began dancing at age three. She started piano lessons at age six and added guitar and voice lessons as a teenager. Marcia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is the Music and Drama Director at the Magnolia School, Austin, TX.
Education
- Licensed Early Childhood Educator- Kindermusik International, Austin
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama- University of Texas, Austin
- Piano Performance Scholarship- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
- Level 8 Piano Performance Certification- Associated Board Of Royal School Of Music, London
- Piano Pedagogy course-Sophia Gilmson, University of Texas, Austin
- First Steps in Music Certification- John M. Feirerabend, Albuquerque
Workshops & Training
- (3) Weekend Long Guitar Workshop/Retreat- Charlotte Adams, Wimberley
- Guitar Creativity Workshop- Charlotte Adams, Wimberley
- Guitar Rhythm Workshop-Charlotte Adams, Wimberley
- Ear Training Workshop- Charlotte Adams, Wimberley
- Orff Schulwerk, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Music and Movement -Texas Music Educator Association Convention,
- Music Teachers National Association Convention, Austin
- Orff Schulwerk Workshop, Albuquerque
- Early Childhood Music Development Workshop- Edwin E. Gordon, Albuquerque
Teaching Experience
- Private Piano & Guitar Students- Musical Starts Studio, Austin
- Music and Drama Director, ages 3-13-Magnolia School, Austin
- Keyboard & Guitar player with Travis Kings Band
- Group and Private Piano, ages 3 to adult- Briar Cliff Music School, Austin
- Music Director, ages 2 to 12-Sandia Heights Academy, Albuquerque
- Dance, Creative Movement, Theatre - Dance Associates, Austin
Memberships
- Music Teachers National Association, Austin
- The National Federation Of Music Clubs, Austin
Brenda Merriman- Summer Camp Art Teacher
Brenda Merriman expresses visual art in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, drawing, glass blowing and sculpture. Brenda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Columbus College of Arts and Design, Columbus, Ohio. She also holds a teaching certificate from The University of Texas at Austin. Brenda’s specializes in teaching Pre-K-through 8th grade art. She also teaches English Language Arts and Study Skills at Murchison Middle School. In addition to her deep love of education and passion for serving others, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and music.