Leo Miller: 🎹 Piano

Originally from Brazil, Leo moved to the United States when he was 12 years old and started playing the piano when he was 15. Leo graduated from the University of South Florida, majoring in Music and English Literature, where he gained experience performing and teaching the piano.

Having now played for 20 years, Leo is passionate about the vast amount of music that has been written for the piano. Leo aims to apply his passion and experience to helping students become the musicians they want to be. 

Lyniah Watts is an accomplished violinist with over a decade of experience in performance and music education. She began her formal training at The Academie Musique in Temple, Texas, where she studied throughout high school while actively performing with the Harker Heights High School Orchestra. 

Lyniah has participated in a variety of prestigious competitions, including Region, UIL, and Solo and Ensemble contests. From 2021 to 2023, she was a featured performer with the Temple College Orchestra, where she had the opportunity to play advanced repertoire, including her first operatic performance in Mozart’s The Magic Flute. 

Lyniah attended Stephen F. Austin State University, majoring in Music with a concentration in Sound Recording Technology. There, she gained hands-on experience in mixing, mastering, and recording various instruments. She was also a member of the university’s popular music ensemble, contributing her talents on both violin and piano. 

In 2024, she returned to The Academie Musique as a violin instructor for their regional summer camp, furthering her commitment to music education. Currently, Lyniah is continuing her academic and artistic journey at Texas State University.

WM Barrett Simms: 🎸 Guitar & Ukulele

Wm. Barrett Simms is an accomplished guitarist and entertainer. Barretts guitar journey started at 12 years old and has lead him to play and records with many musical legends. You can see him at the over 150+ local shows he plays each year playing blues, jazz, and pop hits. Barrett leads our rock bands as well as teaches guitar and ukulele.

Jessica Cowan: 🎹 Piano 🎤 Voice

Jessica Cowan has a classical background in voice and piano. Amongst many of her academic musical achievements of studying piano and vocal performance at Rhode Island, she has taught all ages for over a decade and currently is also the pianist at a local church in Georgetown, TX. 

In addition, she enjoys  teaching music theory and encourages the creativity of original composition.

Cory Abbott 🎻 Violin and viola

Cory is a classically trained musician with over 25 years of experience on the viola.  Before moving to Texas, Cory was an active performer, recording artist and orchestra teacher for over 8 years.  As an orchestral violist he has been fortunate to share stages with such musicians as Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Martin Chalifour, Zuill Bailey,Vadym Kholodenko, Twila Paris and Branson's Liverpool Legends.  Cory received his BM in Education, as well as his Masters in Viola Performance from the University of Central Arkansas.

His private lesson studio of violin and viola students has ranged from pre-school to retirement.

Dom Cours: 🎸 Guitar

Dom Cours hails from the Texas hill country. As an active artist and performer, with an edgy take on Texas roots music, and a style that's inspired by Southern Rock Legends. 

Before pursuing his passion for music, he served for eight years in the United States Army, three of which were spent in combat as an Infantryman in Iraq. The discipline and focus he developed during his military service now translates into his music, as he pours his heart and soul into every note. As a husband and father of 2 kids, Dom knows how beneficial learning an instrument can be to beginners of all ages.

Victoria Hammill: 🎻Violin  🎹 Piano 🎤 Voice 🎸guitar

Victoria Hammill is a professional performing artist, musician, and songwriter, who is gifted with the natural ability to teach students of all ages, including those with special needs.

With a rich experience in the arts, music, and sciences, Victoria reaches students of all ages. She honors all cultures and teaches with joy and enthusiasm. With a genuine desire to foster and inspire the growth of every individual, private instruction is tailored to fit each student’s goals and passion.  From August 2011 to present, Victoria has taught 150+ students, ages ranging from 4 yrs. of age to adult.

Learning piano and guitar and taking formal classical violin and orchestral study and voice through the highly regarded public school music program of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and studying voice at the University of Wisconsin in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Music program, she has performed professionally for more than 24 years at Nashville, Tennessee; Austin, Texas; and regionally in Texas and Wisconsin.

With mastery of multiple instruments – acoustic violin, viola, piano, and guitar – as a professional performing artist, her niche is voice and electric violin blues / rock / jazz / fusion.

Zac Paz: 🎹 Piano 🎺 Trumpet

Zac comes to Round Rock Music from the entertainment capitol of the world — Las Vegas, Nevada. He studied jazz trumpet and music education at the University of Nevada, Reno. With 13 years of experience on Trumpet and Piano, Zac has played in ensembles of all sizes including Nevada All State Band, Nevada Wind Ensemble, Reno Jazz Orchestra, and the Wolf Pack Marching Band. He is excited to share his love of music with the Austin/Round Rock area.

Luca Presti: Music Production & Songwriting

Luca Presti, a multi-platinum music producer, songwriter, and mixing engineer whose passion and expertise have shaped chart-topping hits and empowered artists worldwide. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, Luca brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and proven success to his music production, songwriting, and mixing classes at our music school. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, producer, or songwriter, Luca’s personalized guidance will elevate your craft and help you stand out in the competitive music landscape.

Luca’s credentials speak for themselves: he’s produced three #1 singles, earned three platinum certifications, five gold records, and secured radio airplay in over 41 countries. His work with global superstars like Marshmello, Polo G, and De La Ghetto showcases his ability to craft infectious beats, unforgettable melodies, and polished mixes that resonate with millions. Beyond the big names, Luca’s heart lies in artist development, having guided an independent artist to amass over 700,000 followers and 3 million streams on a debut single he produced, co-wrote, and mixed.

What makes Luca an exceptional teacher? His versatility and deep understanding of the music industry set him apart. With credits as a composer, lyricist, producer, and programmer across genres Luca’s expertise spans hip-hop, pop, EDM, and beyond. His classes offer hands-on learning, where you’ll master cutting-edge production techniques, develop songwriting skills that captivate listeners, and learn mixing secrets that give your tracks a professional edge. Luca’s passion for mentoring shines through as he tailors his approach to each student, helping you navigate the challenges of the music world with confidence.

Join Luca Presti’s music production, songwriting, or mixing classes today and take the first step toward creating music that moves the world. Sign up now to learn from a true industry titan who’s as dedicated to your success as he is to his own.

Matt Slack: Director

Matt has over 29 years of experience playing, practicing, and performing.  Matt started piano lessons as a child and continued for 17 years.  Around middle school he joined the concert band as a percussionist as well as local community orchestras.  Matt studied Percussion Performance at BYU, and as an adult has recorded numerous albums, toured both nationally and internationally, written and recorded music for artists as well as commercial music for Native Instruments, Ableton, BYU, Bad Panda Games, EA Sports: NBA 2K16, and a Super Bowl ad that aired in 2017.
Matt currently is a percussionists for the Cinematic Symphony, as well as educator and adjudicator throughout RRISD.  As a former teacher at Round Rock Music from 2015-2016, Matt got to know many of the students and culture of RRM and took ownership of the school in April of 2017.