As you see the Musician Theorist logo, keep in mind the root of the word “theorist”, which is theoros in Greek—one who observes. That is why I have selected this eagle as a symbol of the theoros.
About the Musician Theorist Logo
What better creature than an eagle to represent a bird's–eye view? Also, what better image than that of an eagle to picture yourself as the theorist—the observer—who owns a powerful perspective of the music you are learning?
About the Musician Theorist Logo
As you see the Musician Theorist logo, keep in mind the root of the word “theorist”, which is theoros in Greek—one who observes. That is why I have selected this eagle as a symbol of the theoros.
What better creature than an eagle to represent a bird's–eye view? Also, what better image than that of an eagle to picture yourself as the theorist—the observer—who owns a powerful perspective of the music you are learning?
About Dr. Zuno's Qualifications
Care for students' success:
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than teaching and coaching people into success!
Over 25 years of teaching experience: having taught piano, music theory, and music appreciation to students of all ages and levels, in both private and group settings.
can relate to so many experiences that ALL musicians go through.
About Dr. Zuno's Qualifications
Care for students' success:
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than teaching and coaching people into success!
Over 25 years of teaching experience: having taught piano, music theory, and music appreciation to students of all ages and levels, in both private and group settings.
can relate to so many experiences that ALL musicians go through.
I can relate to people of all ages and ability levels—on all instruments. I may not be able to comment on specific techniques outside or piano, organ, and voice, but I have a lot to say about music–making in general, regardless of your musical background.
Education
• Ph.D. in music theory with a related field in musicology from UNT, a tier 1 institution.
• Doctoral Dissertation: Inward, Outward, and Liminal Spaces in Beethoven
• M.M. in music theory and M.M. in piano performance and pedagogy from SMU
• K-12 certified music teacher with experience teaching at all levels
Education
• Ph.D. in music theory with a related field in musicology from UNT, a tier 1 institution
• Doctoral Dissertation: Inward, Outward, and Liminal Spaces in Beethoven
• M.M. in music theory and M.M. in piano performance and pedagogy from SMU
• K-12 certified music teacher with experience teaching at all levels
Teaching and Other Experience:
Over 25 years of teaching experience:
having taught piano, music theory, and music appreciation to students of all ages and levels, in both private and group settings.
I have taught in private community music schools, charter schools, public schools, and private and public universities.
Head of Piano Studies, BTWHSPVA, the legendary arts magnet school for Dallas ISD
AP Reader (grader of the AP Music Theory test)
• Teaching fellow at SMU and UNT in piano pedagogy and music theory
• Several of my students have entered some top-tier music schools in the nation, including Berklee, Oberlin, SMU, etc.
• Dual Credit instructor of Music Appreciation (with Dallas College and BTWHSPVA)
• AP Music Theory teacher for 3 years
• At BTWHSPVA, I teach piano, chamber music, AP Music Theory, Pre-AP Music Theory, and Music Appreciation.
• I provide masterclasses to coach musicians toward successful performances.
• Adjudicator for festivals and competitions.
• Experience as a board member with Dallas MTA for many years and as curriculum designer for TMTA music theory tests
• My school sends the most pianists to TSSEC than any other school in the state for piano.
• Our piano program is the only public school program with a DS 6.0 alternate–sized keyboard… and a pipe organ.
• Connected to many church music directors and leaders in the field.
• TIA – Distinguished teacher in my school district. Also, lead piano teacher with Dallas ISD.
• 20 years of experience with church music accompanying and directing.