Meet Maria
Maria Mallard is a highly accomplished music educator and pianist with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Piano Performance from Conservatorio de Musica Jose Luis Paz in Venezuela and a degree in Psychology from Universidad Rafael Urdaneta. Her extensive education also includes specializations in childhood clinical psychology, Gestalt psychotherapy, group dynamics, and a Master's in Management and Organization Development from Assumption University of Thailand.
Maria's career highlights include winning the Piano Teacher position at Conservatorio de Musica Jose Luis Paz, where she taught for 10 years. She has performed with renowned orchestras like Jovenes Solistas del Zulia and Orquesta Sinfonica del Zulia, and has given recitals in major cities across Venezuela and at Rice University in Houston. As a dedicated teacher, she has mentored numerous students who have become successful musicians and music educators themselves.
Beyond her formal qualifications, Maria is fluent in Spanish and English, certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, and has participated in master classes with renowned musicians like Gabriela Montero and Jose Antonio Abreu. She currently works as a Bilingual Special Education Teacher in Katy ISD, where she creatively integrates music into her teaching to help students explore and express themselves.
Music in early development...
"Music in early development helps children learn the sounds and meaning of words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. Music helps strengthen memory skills. For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills. In addition to the developmental benefits, music brings us joy. "
Bright Horizons (25 Feb 2022)