Conveniently located on the Sunrise Center, across from Raytheon. Carlos Aguilar has been providing comprehensive and inspiring musical instruction at an affordable price. Serving McKinney and neighboring cities since '95. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas. Due to high demand the studio is open six days a week serving a student load of over eighty students. Combining standard teaching methods with original material and fun parodies, students learn all the aspects of music and a fun and easy way. Visual aids are employed regularly to enable students to more easily understand musical concepts such as functional theory. Some students only wish to learn how to play without having to learn sight reading and theory. A special program has been designed for such personal preferences. Aguilar Music Studio provides lessons in piano guitar,bass, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. Students who wishe to explore a new instrument can do so without having to find a new teacher.
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- McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Princeton, Plano, Denton, Greenville, Lucas
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- Generous reward system for children. Updated music for teens
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Aguilar Music Studio offers classical, acoustic, and electric guitar lessons from beginner through advanced in all styles, to students From pre-K to seniors. All lessons are private and personally taught by Mr Aguilar: Never a substitute. Lessons are focused on the styles that interest you, including the technical skills, theory, musicianship skills that will l need to master your favorite songs. Original creative projects are carefully designed to teach you musical concepts in a fun, yet structured manner. Historical insights help students understand how and why music works. In addition to guitar, Mr. Aguilar also teaches bass, mandolin, banjo, and ukelele in a relaxed, yet professional environment.
AGUILAR MUSIC STUDIO offers a structured, yet flexible curriculum so beginners can easily learn note-reading and music theory. This helps students develop solid skills and musicianship. Students have the option to choose a more functional program. Which promotes progress without the hurdles of notation and theory; with a more visual and hands-on approach.
Carlos Aguilar graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of North Texas. First prize winner of Ricordi "Panhuehuetl" Competition in 1984. Twice Winner of the Cecil Wallace and Joan Berding Award 1986-87 in Dallas. Completed studies in Texas under Christopher McGuire and Tom Johnson. Participated in master classes with Baltazar Benitez, Eduardo Fernandez, Fernando Fernandez, Adam Holzman, and other renowned international virtuosos.
Aguilar Music Studio offers a unique and effective approach for piano that combines both structure and artistry. Clever parodies and insightful compositions create a fun and accessible program that keeps students highly motivated. Time tested methods such as The Alfred Basic Piano Library and The John W. Schawm Piano Course are used in lessons to provide structure and solid progress.
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Carlos Aguilar began his education at the American School Foundation in Mexico City through graduation, and completed his studies at the University of North Texas, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Winner of the Ricordi "Panhuehuetl" competition in 1984, twice winner of the Cecil Wallace & Joan Berding award in Dallas in '86 and '87. Master classes with Baltazar Benitez, Adam Holzman, and Rodrigo Rodriguez. Presently teaching over 85 private students in McKinney, TX.
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Jay Stiegelmeyer
Jan 19, 2020
Mr. Aguilar is a great music teacher! He's been teaching our daughter for several years and she has learned so much. He tailors lessons to the individual and has a friendly and personable teaching style which is effective. It is obvious that he loves what he does and his love for music can't help but rub off on his students.
Ky C.
Dec 27, 2019
Tricia Scruggs
Dec 26, 2019
Skilled, patient & kind is how we would describe Mr. Aguilar. He makes learning fun for our child and keeps the lessons interesting. His organized manner and teaching style are a good fit for our child. We often hear students before and after our lesson play so skillfully. This increases our confidence in Mr. Aguilar's teaching and we look forward to our son's continued growth.
D. Luna
Oct 30, 2019
Mr. Aguilar is a phenomenal music teacher! He is great at being able to grow a student's music ability. I also love that he incorporates music history about different musicians or composers during some of the lessons. He is also very timely with communication and with lesson schedules. Great, neat studio and very reasonably priced!
Jenni MacDonald
Oct 13, 2019
Frank Newson
Jul 01, 2019
We have been taking our kids to Carlos for over 2 years now. They are home schooled and I can say that Carlos is much more than a teacher of the many instruments, but teaches about the history and other details surrounding the music. The knowledge he transfers to our children is priceless. Much more than music lessons. I would HIGHLY recommend him. And he can teach in Spanish or English.
Harrichan Singh
May 01, 2019
Christine Singh
Jan 02, 2019
Mr. Aguilar is one of the best. My son loves to learn from a talented and wonderful teacher. He has great methods of teaching a beginner to more advanced students my daughter also took piano lessons with Carlos and we were impressed after the first lesson! He is truly one of those rare gems with so many music teachers in the area. I have to say he teaches from the heart.
Elizabeth S. Spitzer
Dec 22, 2018
My son enjoys lessons here while tremendously improving not only his piano playing but his knowledge of theory. Mr Aguilar provides a wonderful selection of traditional, modern and well written compilation songs. (Several of my family members also commented how much they enjoyed the variety of pieces at the Christmas recital this last year too.) Overall, we have gotten our money's worth and I am please by my son's enthusiasm for music, theory and piano.
Pablo Mosca
Jul 22, 2015
D Quintero
Jun 28, 2013
My son has been taking lessons all year with Carlos. Not only is he very affordable but knowledgeable and great with my son. No music experience is needed as a student, he takes them well on their way in learning the instrument. As a parent, it is very comforting to deal with such a professional teacher who clearly has his student's best interest in mind.
Jo Lynn C.
I couldn't say enough kind things about Carlos.... my son has been taking guitar lessons for over a year and during this time, Carlos has become like family. This incredibly intelligent and talented man is a retired music teacher who plays a variety of instruments with ease. He puts twists on old songs making it funny for the kids (and to me, quite frankly) and composes original pieces as well. He's truly an artist. He works with your schedule and is extremely reasonable with his price. I highly encourage you to check him out! :)
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