Meet Our Teachers
At Blue Frog School of Music, our teachers are not only skilled musicians—they’re passionate educators who inspire students to grow with joy and confidence.
Drum & Percussion Instructor
Award-winning drummer Mike of Del Castillo, recognized by SXSW, has performed with Willie Nelson and Carlos Santana. With 25+ years of teaching, he guides students in rock, jazz, Latin, and world percussion.
Michael Zeoli
Guitar, Bass & Ukulele Instructor
Nick is a Berklee College of Music graduate with over 20 years of experience as a guitarist, songwriter, and educator. He’s performed, toured, and produced across styles from rock and blues to jazz and soul. Now based in Austin, he teaches all levels while performing with his band, The Reverent Few.
Nick Boettcher
Guitar, Bass, Piano & Ukulele Instructor
Bryan is a seasoned musician and producer with 25+ years of experience. He’s worked with major studios like Disney and Netflix and teaches guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, and songwriting.
Bryan Kelley
Piano & Voice Instructor
Alexia, a pianist and vocalist with a Master’s in Music Composition, teaches with a focus on confidence and creativity. Based in Austin, she blends classical roots with Soul, Jazz, and R&B.
Alexia Benson
Voice & Piano Instructor
Aviana holds Vocal Performance degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and Rice University.
She has performed across North America and Europe, including with Austin Opera.
As a teacher, she inspires confidence and joy while helping students find their unique voice.
Aviana Burkepile
Piano Instructor
James is a Berklee-trained pianist with a Master’s from Texas State University. He teaches jazz, rock, funk, Latin, pop, and classical with a patient, encouraging approach. James helps students of all levels grow through creativity and solid technique.
JAMES Lareaux
Piano & Flute Instructor
Dorie holds degrees in Music Composition from UT Austin and Sound Recording from Texas State. A lifelong musician, she teaches piano and flute while composing for short films. She blends her classical training with creativity and a passion for helping students grow.
Dorie Howard
