West Oaks Music Studio

We’re not just guitar, piano, and vocal lessons. We teach stringed instruments like the cello at West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX! Embarking on cell lessons is a journey that extends far beyond mastering an instrument. There is a large breadth and long history of musical literacy, expressive potential, and technical mastery with such a timeless instrument. Whether you’re looking to realize a life-long passion, personal growth, emotional expression, cognitive benefits, or collaborative and performance opportunities, cello might just be the right instrument for you. Contact us today to learn more and get started with this magical instrument!

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, guitar lessons can be a fantastic way to progress on your musical journey. Here's how West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX can help you with guitar lessons! We offer structured learning with personalized instruction from stellar musicians who have mastered the instrument. You get the immediate feedback and accountability to keep you on track and motivated to progress from building a strong foundation to reaching your musical goals. Our customized curriculum includes the support and encouragement you need to join a band, pursue a career in music, or simply learn this cool instrument for your own personal enjoyment. Visit us today to learn more and get started!

Did you know that we sell music merchandise as well at West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX? That's right, we're not just music lesson providers. We're your one-stop-shop for all your instrumental needs! We sell all sizes (Children and Adult) acoustic guitars, gig bags, tuners, metronomes, footstools, guitar stands, music stands, picks, practice pads, drumsticks, shoulder rests, rosin, guitar, violin and bass strings, and MORE! Call or visit us today. If we don't have it in-stock, we can probably get it for you.

About Us: West Oaks Music Studio is owned and operated by Judith Loftis and her two sons: Erich Loftis and Brian Loftis. The studio has been successfully teaching all types of musical instruments (including voice) for over 25 years in the Houston area. West Oaks Music is known and respected for its highly qualified teaching staff, student successes, family-friendly atmosphere and exciting and professional recitals. Judith has called Houston home for over 30 years having been born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she received her business degree from Wayne State University. She also owns West Oaks Publishing Co. that publishes and sells instructional books in piano and guitar and also PIANO RACES - a game that was developed by the late William H. Loftis and is sold all over the United States. Erich Loftis received his Masters Degree from Rice University in percussion and teaches advanced percussion, advanced piano and music theory and composition. Erich also is an expert piano tuner! Brian Loftis received his Masters Degree from the University of Houston in Double Bass Performance and teaches double bass, electric bass and music production. Both Erich and Brian perform locally in the Houston area in addition to teaching at West Oaks Music Studio. Come by and meet the family and all of our talented instructors!

Piano lessons offer a transformative journey that goes beyond simply learning to play an instrument. It provides a great musical foundation with great expressive potential to help develop a student’s hand-eye coordination, creativity, and other cognitive benefits from improved memory and concentration to problem-solving skills. Music is a great stress reliever too with performance opportunities available. Whether you’re a beginner with no prior musical experience or a practiced musician looking to refine your skills, piano lessons at West Oak Music Studio in Houston, TX offer a rewarding and enriching hobby that can last a lifetime. If you’re ready to embark on a musical journey filled with creativity, expression, and joy, contact us today to talk about enrolling in piano lessons!

Embarking on violin lessons is an enriching journey that offers numerous benefits beyond mastering an instrument. Here are just a few ways that investing in violin lessons at West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX can be profoundly rewarding: The violin is renowned for its ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from hauntingly melancholic melodies to exhilarating virtuosic passages. Violin lessons teach you how to harness the instrument's expressive potential, allowing you to communicate your musical ideas with clarity and depth. Playing the violin offers numerous cognitive benefits, including improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. As a violinist, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians in chamber groups, orchestras, and other ensemble settings. Violin lessons not only sharpen your individual skills but also cultivate the ensemble playing skills necessary for successful musical collaboration.

Singing lessons at West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX offer a multitude of benefits beyond simply learning how to sing. From artistic expression and confidence building, to health and wellness, singing is great for anyone beyond the musical abilities of personal growth, ear training, and vocal technique. Whether you’re simply looking to learn a new skill or interested in performance opportunities, contact us today to unlock your full potential if you have an unrealized passion for singing.

Are you considering music lessons for your little one? Whether you’re thinking voice, piano, guitar, or something else might be the right instrument for your little one, we have the maestros and lesson plans! Music lessons for kids at West Oaks Music Studio in Houston, TX offer kids a multitude of benefits that extend beyond simply learning to play an instrument. From discipline and focus to creativity and expression, not to mention the social skills and performance opportunities, contact us today to learn more about starting your child on a lifelong journey of musical enjoyment!