North Dallas Music Academy

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Mr. Tobi Otekayi, MM, MME and Ms. Ana Alvarez to our faculty at North Dallas Music Academy!

Tobi brings a strong background in performance and pedagogy, with collegiate teaching experience at the University of Oklahoma, Winthrop University, and Erskine College. In addition to his teaching, he is an active performer and collaborative pianist, and his students have consistently earned top honors in competitions and festivals. He is deeply committed to developing serious, well-rounded musicians and brings both structure and artistry to his teaching.

Ana, a Dominican pianist with over 20 years of experience, holds advanced degrees in Keyboard Performance from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. As an RCM Certified Teacher, she prepares students for RCM and ABRSM exams and brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach that emphasizes listening, technique, and musical expression.

We are incredibly thankful to have both of them on our team and for the level of musicianship and care they bring to our students.

Welcome, Tobi and Ana! 🎉

What beautiful performances by some of our very talented and piano students at the TWU Community Piano Recital yesterday 🎹 So proud of them! 👏

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❄️ The countdown to our Winter Recital has begun.

Our North Dallas Music Academy students are polishing their pieces and working hard to prepare for our upcoming recital. We are looking forward to a beautiful afternoon of music at Collora Piano Gallery. A season of hard work, growth, and musical expression is soon to be celebrated. 🎹

Festival day success! 🎉

So proud of our piano and violin students from both and who earned Superior and Superior Plus ratings at the MCMTA Fall Festival today. Their hard work and preparation truly showed. 🎶 Way to go to each student — including those not pictured — for giving your best! 🌟🎹🎻

✨ First Piano Lesson Magic ✨
This sweet 5-year-old had her very first piano lesson at North Dallas Music Academy today! 🎹💜In just one lesson, she learned two songs, explored finger numbers, and even started the music alphabet. Watching her excitement and curiosity reminds me why I love teaching the very beginning of a student’s musical journey. 🌟
Welcome to the NDMA family! 🎶💐

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🎶🎸 Welcome to the NDMA Faculty! 🎸🎶

We are thrilled to welcome Sergio Hernández as our new private guitar instructor at North Dallas Music Academy! Sergio is an active performer and educator who has appeared with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, UNT Symphony Orchestra, and in chamber and opera productions across Texas. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Guitar at the University of Texas at Tyler and North Central Texas College, where he directs ensembles, teaches applied lessons, and mentors students who have gone on to receive recognition at both regional and national competitions.

Currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of North Texas, Sergio brings a wealth of experience, artistry, and passion for teaching. We are so excited for our students to have the opportunity to study with him—please join us in giving him a warm NDMA welcome!

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🌟 Welcome Ana Alvarez to NDMA! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Ana Alvarez, an accomplished pianist and teacher with over 20 years of experience, to our North Dallas Music Academy faculty!

Ana holds advanced degrees in Keyboard Performance from the University of Miami and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She is also RCM certified and prepares students for RCM & ABRSM exams, in addition to working with the Suzuki method.

Her teaching philosophy centers on active listening, mindful practice, and fostering a lifelong love of music. Ana specializes in Classical repertoire and provides students with seasonal recital opportunities to share their artistry.

Please join us in giving Ana a warm welcome to the NDMA family! 🎹💜