Music Lessons in Cypress, TX

Tescille Riser has been a music educator for 30 years having taught middle school choir, elementary music, and private voice lessons. During that time, she was awarded Klein ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. Her choirs have performed at various state conventions and her private students have collected many accolades including TMEA & TPSMEA All State Choir members. Many of her former students have continued professional careers in the music industry and in music education. Tescille is a teacher who puts student success above all else. She resides in Cypress, Texas with her husband, Steve and their daughter, Meg as well as their 3 fur children.

Rick is a professional guitar and piano instructor from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Houston’s High School for Performing and Visual Arts, specializing in jazz piano, jazz guitar, and classical guitar. He actively performs in and around Cypress professionally with his band, Moses Guest, as well as the Jet Set band. Rick strives to keep his students’ lessons fun and informative.

John is a guitar instructor who is passionate about sharing the magic of music with the next generation. He has been playing guitar since the young age of 8 and has a deep knowledge of jazz, blues, and rock music, as well as music theory. At the age of 16 he led a jazz sextet that was dubbed the “best young jazz group in Illinois” by local music media and toured across the Midwest from St. Louis to Chicago. He believes that effective music education focuses on fundamentals but does not leave out the fun of learning the favorite songs that bring each student joy. While John is most fascinated by the complex harmonic structures of jazz, he is an avid listener of punk, classic rock, and country, and feels just at home playing and teaching within those genres. His primary goal is developing a curriculum that is engaging and fun by incorporating the unique tastes of each student while preparing them with key skills to express their creative voice and develop as young artists.

Munirah is a lifelong musician, award-winning jazz vocalist, international performer, and passionate fine arts educator with more than 20 years of experience in music education, vocal performance, and youth arts development. Her musical journey began at the age of three, when she sang back every note her piano teacher played during her very first lesson. That single moment sparked a lifelong devotion to the arts — a devotion that has shaped her identity, her career, and her purpose. As a director, Munirah has taught hundreds of students across Memphis,TN and Houston,TX specializing in vocal technique, beginning piano, music theory foundations, and expressive performance coaching. She brings together technical mastery, emotional intelligence, and true artistry to help students discover their voice and step confidently into their creative potential. Munirah has performed across the United States and internationally, earning recognition as an accomplished jazz vocalist known for her rich tone, storytelling style, and musical authenticity. Her stage experiences deepen the quality of her instruction, offering students not only educational structure but real-world artistic insight. With a heart for children and a gift for nurturing talent, Munirah’s mission is to build a full-scale music environment — a joyful, inclusive space where children and young adults learn, grow, and transform through the power of the Fine Arts. “Music is who I am and not what I do. I perform to share my voice, but I teach to awaken the voices of others.”

Paul is a pianist with over 15 years of experience, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from West Virginia University. His primary instrument is piano, with extensive experience across jazz, pop, and contemporary styles. Paul has performed in jazz ensembles, worship settings, and private events, and emphasizes practical musicianship, ear training, and stylistic versatility in his teaching approach.