Music can awaken our senses, evoke memories, and inspire us to dream. It fosters self-expression, allowing individuals to communicate their thoughts and emotions uniquely and powerfully. It promotes cognitive development, enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills. Moreover, music encourages collaboration and builds bridges between diverse communities, fostering empathy and understanding.

​By instilling a love for music and providing the necessary tools and guidance, I aim to empower my students to become confident musicians. Whether playing an instrument, singing, composing, or simply enjoying the beauty of music, I want to help them develop a lifelong appreciation for this transformative art form.

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My name is Corine Maldonado, and I have been teaching piano and violin lessons for over fifteen years. I graduated with a BA in Music from the University of Texas-Pan American (now UT-Rio Grande Valley) with a concentration on violin and honors studies.

I have studied piano, violin, viola, and voice. My experience includes mariachi, orchestral and chamber music, accompanying, singing jazz and opera, composing, arranging, songwriting, and recording. My band, Corine Garcia and the Meow Meow Meows, can be heard on Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, and YouTube.

I taught mariachi and orchestra at Roma ISD for eight years before becoming a full-time independent music teacher. I am a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Music Teachers National Association, Texas Music Teachers Association, and Magic Valley Music Teachers Association.
My reason for teaching music is rooted in the belief that it is a fundamental part of the human experience. It can touch hearts, transform lives, and bring people together. I am passionate about spreading the joy and benefits of music, and I am committed to equipping and inspiring may students to embrace their musical journey, regardless of their starting point.