Band Mentoring
Vision and Purpose
In this program, participants experience the gratification of being part of a cohesive musical group, guided by a profesional musician / producer and real-world expertise. Each party works together toward shared goals—developing ensemble skills, refining their sound, and preparing for an exciting final performance that reflects their growth throughout the trimester.
Much like a professional rehearsal environment, participants will collaborate to arrange, rehearse, and perform ensemble pieces, learning to communicate musically and support one another. They’ll cultivate a sense of rhythm, refine timing and balance, and gain valuable insight into instrumentation, arrangement, and live performance techniques.
Tailored for participants that already have a band, intermediate and advanced young musicians seeking to elevate their band experience, this workshop blends musical coaching, leadership development, and team creativity in a dynamic and inspiring setting.
By the end of the program, each participant will have experienced what it’s like to prepare, rehearse, and perform like a true ensemble—developing not just musical ability, but also the confidence, cooperation, and pride that come from playing together.
The Team
During the couching process, participants will be supported by our experienced team, with extensive backgrounds in performance, composition, recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and overall music production. The professionals involved in your sessions will be Carlos Pineda or Fernando Urdaneta (one per session). Below are brief biographies highlighting their qualifications and experience:
Carlos Pineda Ávila is a versatile musician with over 30 years of professional experience as a composer, performer, and producer. Originally from Venezuela, Carlos studied piano, violin, and voice at the Simón Bolívar Conservatory. He also holds a degree in Audiovisual Media from CES School in Madrid, Spain.
Carlos has had an extensive career, including membership in prestigious ensembles such as the Venezuelan National Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his classical training, he is highly skilled in traditional and popular Venezuelan music, particularly the Cuatro, and served as the musical director for the renowned Cuatro virtuoso Rafael “Pollo” Brito.
Carlos has performed on international concert tours in Hungary, the Netherlands Antilles, Spain, Colombia, and the United States. He currently works as an independent music producer and audio engineer, with credits including the “Femme” dance/video project and the “Maniac Miki” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
Fernando Urdaneta was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, where he earned a law degree with a master’s in labor law. Despite his academic background, music has always been his true calling and lifelong profession.
A multi-instrumentalist with a focus on contemporary guitar, Fernando has toured internationally with world-renowned Latin artists such as Rubén Blades, Voz Veis, Luis Fonsi, Camila, and Calle 13, among others. His achievements have been recognized with several awards, including:
- Mara de Oro (2015, 2017)
- Mara de Platino (2017)
- Orquídea de Platino (2012)
- Nomination at the Pepsi Music Awards (2014)
Fernando has performed at festivals across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. In addition to his performance career, he is a passionate educator at Teora Music School, where he inspires students to explore and nurture their musical potential.
Price: Inaugural tuition $ 390 (Regular tuition – $465 for the entire program) – There will be a charge of 1.5% for a online service fee.
Dates / Times:
Winter 2025 Trimester: Nov 2025 11, 18. Dec 2, 9, 16. Jan 2026 13, 20, 27. Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 (7:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Discounts: Sibling discounts, multiple programs, and referrals (if both referred students enroll) are eligible for 5% discounts. Regular students will receive a 10% discount. Please note that offers cannot be combined. In order to enjoy the discount please send us an email.
Terms: 100% deposit due upon your registration.
Cancelations / Withdraws: NO Tuition will be prorated if you join after the program started. 50% of tuition is non-refundable if canceled before the program starts. 100% of program tuition is non-refundable if canceled on the first day or during the program.
Make Ups: There is not make up lessons for missing lessons, however, we can provide material and homework to level the student. Private lesson can be done as an option and it will be charged at the current price.
Absents: If a student is absent for more than three lessons, it will be mandatory to take a 30-minute private lesson to catch up. The lesson will be charged at the current rate. Failure to complete this lesson may result in withdrawal from the program without any refund.
What to Bring: water bottles, activewear and a fun learning attitude.
Additional: Activities will include physical and moving activities, for these reasons we suggest a comfortable and not new clothing and tennis shoes with socks.
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Band Dynamics Registration Form
IMPORTANT: By completing this form you are accepting the program terms and condition and you will be signed up in for our “Band Dynamics” and upon registration you will be charged with the 100% of the tuition plus the 1.5% service fee.
Band Dynamics Registration Form
IMPORTANT: By completing this form you are accepting the program terms and condition and you will be signed up in for our “Band Dynamics” and upon registration you will be charged with the 100% of the tuition plus the 1.5% service fee.
My son takes piano classes with Elias and loves it. Elias is a very good teacher and is very patient with kids. I recommend highly
Highly recommend Teora Music School. Amazing instructors, friendly management, exceptional service and positive experience overall. My kids are more than happy.
My daughter has been taking lessons with Elias for a year and we are very please with her improvements so far. He is a very kind, respectful and patience with her. He is always on time and very flexible with our schedule.
The facilities are best. The teachers, and the Director are amazing. The best in Tomball.
My son attends the Little Musicians program. And it’s a small class filled with tots. And a wonderful caring therapist. My son has medical needs. This class makes him so happy to interact with other children. It truly is music therapy!
My son attends the Little Musicians program. And it’s a small class filled with tots. And a wonderful caring therapist. My son has medical needs. This class makes him so happy to interact with other children. It truly is music therapy!
My son takes piano classes with Elias and loves it. Elias is a very good teacher and is very patient with kids. I recommend highly
Wonderful approach to teaching and exciting aspiring musicians. Elias goes the extra mile to teach, and organizes a great year end recital to showcase the students’ talents.
Our experience in Teora Music School was great, the teachers and the staff are very professional and friendly. My daughter love to go there! Just thank you for everything.
I love Teora Music School. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful; the teachers are patient, kind, knowledgable and accomplished; and the establishment itself is always clean and very well decorated.I would recommend this school to ANYONE.
My children have taken music lessons at Teora Music School since they open their doors and the experience have been wonderful. The teachers are super professionals and the love for the music can be felt since you enter through the door. Also there is a very familiar and respectful ambiance.
Its a great school with amazing/ friendly staff and teachers.
Teora has been a great place to expand my music knowledge and career. The school was interested and invested in my needs as a singer to make sure I reach my full potential. I love it there.
You guys are great!!
This school does an amazing job of keeping the parents informed through various modes of communication and is competitively priced. I would recommend this school to ANYONE. You will feel like family here and your child will be gaining not only the ability but the confidence to grow in their musical pursuits.
The musical theater camp at Teora was an incredible experience for my son. My son had never been on stage but with the encouragement and teaching of the director, Mr. Ralph, he learned so much about production, gained confidence in acting and vocals, and discovered how much fun theater can be. The final performance was amazing and my son is already looking forward to participating in the next musical at Teora!
It a pleasure to support you! Teora’s work goes beyond academics and its love for children transpires in every corner of its facilities, in each of its events, and most importantly, in each person that makes up its team, inspired by its owners. Thank you for not only knowing how to arouse our children’s interest in music but also motivating them to continue, with the perseverance and discipline that is required. Hearing you delights our soul! 💕😘
The musical theater camp at Teora was an incredible experience for my son. My son had never been on stage but with the encouragement and teaching of the director, Mr. Ralph, he learned so much about production, gained confidence in acting and vocals, and discovered how much fun theater can be. The final performance was amazing and my son is already looking forward to participating in the next musical at Teora!
So grateful for Ralph Sanders, Elias the owner, and the whole Teora family. They are so accommodating, responsive, creative, and more. Our daughter has grown in her talent with her voice lessons, and already had many doors open for her at age 12. I highly recommend this school. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. This is 10/10.
My daughter takes piano lessons here and she loves it! all staffs doing great job 🎹 😊👍👌
Great Music School!!! Very professional teachers, wonderful classrooms, love the school. Best Music School EVER!!!! Love to be part of Teora family!!!
Very professional and great environment , my daughter has learned so much ! And she is the happiest kid every time she goes to her piano class.
My 7 y/o has been taking piano classes with Ms. Mary and she is loving every minute of it. She comes home raving about how wonderful her teacher is and how much she’s learning. The teachers are phenomenal with the kids. I am soo glad I signed up my daughter at Teora. It’s an outstanding music school.
As a staff member at Teora for over a year now
I am pleased to announce that this school exceeds my expectations. Not only are the teachers top notch musicians, they are experienced excellent teachers who care about each individual student. The owner (being an accomplished musician himself) , is hands on involved with the parents as well as Jose who schedules and gets to know each student individually. The caliber of excellence on every level has exceeded my own expectations and a staff member as well. There is a recording studio providing students the opportunity of its use as well as hands on lessons in audio recording. Please consider a free trial lesson for : Guitar, voice, piano, drums, violin, studio and audio lessons and more. The school also sponsors 2x year recitals locally as well for its students ti have the opportunity to perform!
Nina
Teora School Instructor
As an adult, Teora Music School (Woodlands) is phenomenal. Learning music is wonderful with the one on one instruction!
I took my son for an intro piano lesson and he hasn’t stopped talking about how much fun he had. Kudos to Elias, his piano instructor !!
Owners are nice and Carlos is a good teacher.
Our 7 year old had been taking piano classes for the past year and we could not be happier with the instruction she has received. She has cycled through different teachers (due to our own schedule changes) and has not skipped a beat when it comes to progress. All of the instructors are patient and willing to answer any questions. We are very impressed by the skills she has developed and have referred many friends to the school!
Theora is a Music school which I have no hesitation to recommend to anyone.
I started learning Piano with Henry and then Eliaz with absolute pleasure . They accommodated my way of learning (rather than following a syllabus ) I can see the growth in my self during this short period which ,I have been enrolled .
Best wishes Theora !
We love Teora! The teachers are great, always kind, my daughters loves to go and learn piano and guitar.
I would highly recommend them!!
Great music school. I really enjoy to share with the teachers and the staff. Recommended 100% for child’s and adults
Both of our young children take lessons here and we have been extremely happy with the school. Every teacher they have had has gotten them excited about music. We highly recommend the school to everyone that asks for recommendations.
My 3 year old girl is enrolled in “Animal adventure in music” course and she enjoying every bit of it. All staff are so nice and goes out of their way to help us. Really appreciate it. Thanku
Amazing school, great professional teachers and staff.
My son has been studying there for more than 3 months. He likes the teachers very much. The teachers are also very good.
My daughter has been attending Teora music school for voice lessons for almost a year now and she loves it…so much so that she has now signed up for musical theatre classes as well.
Ms. Nina and Mr. Ralph are excellent teachers. Not only have they helped her grow in skill, but also in confidence.
Mr. Jose at the front desk is always so helpful and friendly. He works with us to schedule classes and is always willing to work around our schedule. I can’t say enough good things about the school. We have had a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend.
Our family absolutely loves Teora Music School in Woodlands! 🎵 My two kids (7 and 5.5 years old) literally count down the days until Wednesday for their music lessons – they keep asking “Is it music day yet?” That’s how excited they are! 🥰
The entire staff at Teora is incredibly talented, with amazing teaching abilities that make learning fun and engaging. We’ve seen remarkable progress in our children’s musical technique since they started. What’s even better is that they have bilingual teachers who speak Spanish, which is perfect for kids who aren’t fully comfortable with English yet! 🌟
The facilities are fantastic, with multiple practice rooms allowing several students to have lessons simultaneously. They even host amazing recitals and musicals – right now they’re doing castings for Moana! 🎭
If you’re looking for a music school that combines professional instruction with a warm, welcoming environment, Teora is the place to be! Located at 24913 Kuykendahl Rd Suites C&D, Tomball, TX 77375. Your kids will thank you! 🎹
Trust me, it’s worth every penny to see your children fall in love with music while developing their skills with such passionate teachers. Best decision we’ve made for our kids’ musical education! 🎼
I’ve been taking piano lessons here for 2 years now and love it! Prior to this I self-taught during Covid but I wanted to accelerate my learning. I have definitely advanced! My teacher, Ms. Mary Martha, has worked with me to improve my form, sound, and build my repertoire by assigning incrementally more challenging pieces. I will continue taking lessons as I still benefit from each lesson and there is still so much to learn!
Ms. MARTHA is a wonderful music instructor..she has so much patience and passion for music.
My daughter LOVES Teora music school. She has been taking vocal/guitar lessons with Nina and we have seen so much progress in less than 1 year. We highly recommend this school.
Great center for multiple Art and music activities, they have multiple Drama classes for full play for the kids which is a great opportunity for kiddos to experience their skills in front of big audiences
My daughter has been a Teora piano student for 4 years. It’s been a wonderful experience. Her teacher, Mr. Carlos, is kind and patient. We love their recitals twice a year. It’s a great school.