Superior Academy of Music

10/17/2025

🎵 After 14 Meaningful Years, We Say Goodbye

It is with full hearts and deep gratitude that we announce the permanent closure of our Academy, with final lessons concluding on October 28th.

Over the past 14 years, we’ve had the joy and privilege of witnessing countless musical journeys—from first notes to final recitals, from quiet breakthroughs to proud performances. We've shared the stage, the classroom, and the joy of growth with incredible students, supportive families, and passionate faculty.

We’re especially proud to have served as South Florida’s Royal Conservatory of Music testing center, and to have hosted biannual recitals that became beautiful moments of connection, celebration, and community.

To everyone who has been a part of this journey—thank you. Your trust, support, and shared love for music have shaped something truly special.

Though our Academy is closing, the music, memories, and relationships will resonate far beyond these walls.

With heartfelt appreciation,

William Villaverde and Fabiana Claure
Co-Founders and Directors

06/09/2025

✨ What a magical day at Superior Academy of Music! ✨

Today's recital reminded us why we do what we do. From solo piano pieces that brought tears to our eyes, to heartwarming violin melodies, soulful guitar performances, and voices that filled the room with pure emotion - our students absolutely SHINED! 🎹🎻🎸🎤

The moment that stole our hearts? Watching a grandmother and granddaughter perform together - three generations of music-making in one beautiful moment. THIS is the power of community.

THIS is what excellence looks like when it's nurtured with love and dedication.

To our incredible students: Your growth, your passion, your courage on that stage today - we are beyond proud! 👏

To our devoted faculty: Your tireless commitment and expertise transform dreams into reality every single day.

To our amazing families: Your support, encouragement, and commitment make all the difference. Music truly is a family affair!
Moments like these fuel our mission to help every student discover their musical excellence.

We can't wait to continue this beautiful journey together!

Who's ready to make more musical magic? 🎵✨

08/26/2024

Happy 13th anniversary, Superior Academy of Music!

What a journey this has been! We're so grateful to our amazing team of music faculty members as well as incredible proud of our students who've demonstrated an unwavering commitment to achieving excellence through musical education.

Here's to many more years of musical education and impact to the community.

12/13/2023

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Holiday recitals on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 1:30pm and 3pm. Join us for an exciting afternoon of music and community! ADMISSION IS FREE!

10/30/2023

We are 1 day away from our Halloween Spooktacular Virtual Recital! SAM's students from Ms. Elena's piano studio will be sharing their favorite pieces in their favorite costumes. We've go live on our FB page on Tuesday, Oct. 31st at 6pm ET. Invite your friends to watch for a fun Halloween musical adventure!

08/13/2023

Welcome back to the academic year! Here are some of the highlights of what our students have been doing this past summer.

Congratulations to all and to our fabulous piano faculty, Ms. Elena Fomicheva!

2023 NSA International Music Competition
Jodi Brielle Brown - FIRST PRIZE Winner and an
Outstanding Performer Award Winner in Piano Solo Prodigy
Group: age 9-12

Gabriel Acosta - SECOND PRIZE Winner in Piano Solo
Prodigy Group: age 8 and under and also FIRST PRIZE at Charleston International Music Competition and FIRST PRIZE at 2023 Bach International Music Competition in category Prodigy

Maritza Goldin - SECOND PRIZE Winner in Piano Solo
Prodigy Group: age 8 and under

Thasia Aguilar - SECOND PRIZE Winner in Piano Solo
Prodigy Group: age 8 and under

04/29/2023

Superior Academy of Music is looking for its next piano faculty for its rapidly expanding team. This person must be excited to bring their creative gene to work and be reliable and responsible for clear communication with our Academy’s director as well as our Academy’s clients.

This person should be looking for a position in a company with a powerful mission to serve musicians in the Miami community and achieve excellence through musical education.

To apply for this piano faculty position, click on the link in the comments and text 305-771-2726 when you have completed your submission. Position starts May 8th, 2023.

We look forward to hearing from you!

02/25/2023

Attention Miami singers and voice teachers! Superior Academy of Music is looking to hire a voice teacher to join our stellar faculty team. Interested candidates please visit www.superioracademyofmusic.com/careers

Position Description: Voice Faculty Position starts: As soon as possible! Credential Requirements: Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance or Vocal Pedagogy To apply for this position, click here: For more information about our Academy, visit: www.superioracademyofmusic.com  

02/04/2023

Here's the story that was featured today on WSVN-TV showing our Superior Academy of Music's student Jodi and our fabulous faculty member, Ms. Elena Fomicheva. So proud of them!
Congratulations!

(WSVN) - One South Florida fifth grader is being called a piano prodigy. You probably haven’t heard her name yet, but wait until you hear...

02/03/2023

Tune in tonight to watch one of our Academy's students and our teacher being featured on television on WSVN-TV 7 News Miami 7 Spotlight. Our Superior Academy of Music will be featured around 5:50pm EST! Looking forward to it! Join the live broadcast via the link in the comments!

08/26/2022

Happy 11th Anniversary to Superior Academy of Music! 🎉🎉🎉

It's been an amazing journey of over a decade and today we celebrate yet another year of service to our community of music students, parents, and the greater Miami community! What better way to celebrate than to share some of what our students have been up to!

During the summer at our academy, both teachers and students continue working diligently to achieve excellence. An outstanding example is the talented Jodi Brielle Brown who just in this summer has travelled to New York and Salzburg, Austria to perform at Carnegie Hall and at the Mozarteum.

She has won several international competitions and continues to make us very proud. Congratulations to Jodi and our wonderful Ms. Elena for their dedicated work. You are both amazing!

This is what Superior Academy of Music's mission is all about.

Here's to many more years of music making and achieving excellence! 🎹🎶💯