Anthem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against male or female instructors. Instructors at Anthem are all certified and are treated equally when being assigned students. Additionally, ALL Anthem Instructors Are Background Check Verified. From Recording, Touring, and Performing Musicians; Anthem Instructors Offer the Best Of Trusted Music Education in Northwest San Antonio!
Anthem School of Music LLC was founded in 2007 By Nathaniel A. Villarreal as Anthem Studios. During one of the worst economic recessions in the Nation’s history, Nathaniel saw an opportunity to spread his concept and vision of enriching the lives of every student through the power of music. By customizing each lesson based on the learning styles of every student, Nathaniel could instruct, critique, and motivate his students to perform at the highest levels. In 2008 Nathaniel developed the quick start method for guitar which included and instructional DVD, Ready to Rock. By simplifying the instruction process Nathaniel and Anthem Studios quickly gained popularity as one of the best instructors and studios in San Antonio. The quick start method is still in use today, and allows students at any level to grasp musical concepts and retain musical knowledge. The Quick start method has been adapted and applied to all styles and instrument instruction at Anthem School of Music LLCAnthem School of Music LLC was founded in 2007 By Nathaniel A. Villarreal as Anthem Studios. During one of the worst economic recessions in the Nation’s history, Nathaniel saw an opportunity to spread his concept and vision of enriching the lives of every student through the power of music. By customizing each lesson based on the learning styles of every student, Nathaniel could instruct, critique, and motivate his students to perform at the highest levels. In 2008 Nathaniel developed the quick start method for guitar which included and instructional DVD, Ready to Rock. By simplifying the instruction process Nathaniel and Anthem Studios quickly gained popularity as one of the best instructors and studios in San Antonio. The quick start method is still in use today, and allows students at any level to grasp musical concepts and retain musical knowledge. The Quick start method has been adapted and applied to all styles and instrument instruction at Anthem School of Music LLC.
Karly Lopez is a multi-instrumentalist who has over 10 years of instruction and performing experience. Karly attended the Art Institute of Austin, where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Audio Production. Her experience of recording with Bootsy Collins, live sound engineering, and performing since the age of 14 giver her insight on teaching to the youth. Karly is excited to continue her music instruction at Anthem School Of Music, sharing her passion with the youth in San Antonio.
My name is Joel Alderete, I am an Instructor and an Avid Music lover! I am 24 years old now and have been studying music for about 11 yrs. From a young age I always had music in my heart. I am trained classically as well as Mariachi and other latin/Spanish genres!I Currently play Violin as a primary, Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Flute, and Sing of course!
Matias Garcia was born and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1998. He started playing piano and guitar when he was still in elementary school. He has played bass, guitar, and piano for different and varied musical groups/ensembles. Matias is currently a music major at UTSA where he studies music composition and jazz. He also has experience playing multiple styles of music such as classical, rock, jazz, blues, and pop.
Mike Carraway has been performing in the music industry over 50 years. Starting guitar at age 12, he knew that was his life dream. Playing rock, country, and pop has been his focus for many years but has played other genres of music throughout his career. From Lubbock, Texas originally he has been in the Nashville Tennessee scene playing with artists with record contracts. He has videos on CMT and various television shows that show off his talents and experience in the music industry. Other musical interests include playing musicals and recording studio cuts. Other instruments include bass, mandolin, and ukulele. He taught 19 years at South Plains College Creative Arts Department teaching private lessons and different genres of ensemble bands. He earned his Associates of Applied Arts Commercial Music, Certificate of Proficiency, and Certificate of Advanced Proficiency at South Plains College and Texas Tech University. He currently lives in San Antonio playing with Grammy winner Jay Boy Adams, a songwriter from Texas.
Lauren is the director and an instructor at Anthem Dance Academy. Gaining professional performing experience with SeaWorld, Brandeis Lariettes Dance Team, Brandeis Ballet Company, SA Metropolitan Ballet Company, and the Joffrey Ballet. Continuing dance training on Angelo State's dance team as an ASU Angelette. Lauren continues to her philanthropic work with the Alzheimer’s Association, and the outreach group with Ignite church.