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Flat 5 School of Music offers weekly group and private lessons in Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, Saxophone, Percussion, Voice, Music Discovery, Music Theory, and Song Writing. The program also provides services for Music Set-up's, Re-string, Intonation, String Height Adjustments, Pick-Up Installations, Wiring Issues, Truss rod adjustments, and Repairs. Flat 5 School of Music describes its approach with the phrase “Education That Rocks!” and also offers online learning, as well as Standard Home Service and Extended Home Service options.
• Schedule: Office hours are Monday–Friday 4:00pm–8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm; group lessons meet weekly for 1-hour sessions, private lessons meet weekly for 1-hour sessions, Standard Home Service meets weekly for 45-minute sessions, and Extended Home Service meets weekly for 1-hour sessions.
• Price: Group Lesson $120/mo; Private Lessons $155/mo; Standard Home Service $180/mo; Extended Home Service $200/mo; 10% off tuition is available when paying for 6 or 12 months in advance; a $35 registration fee applies and is non-refundable; declined Auto-pay adds a $10.00 late fee after each week unpaid; returned checks are charged a $35.00 NSF fee; students who withdraw no less than 24 hours before the first lesson receive a partial refund and are charged a $25 Administrative Fee; no refunds are issued after the first lesson, for discontinued lessons during the current month, or for remaining lessons; Flat 5 School of Music operates on a month-to-month basis; all credit/debit card charges are subject to a 3.5% + 0.15 processing fee.
Kim has been teaching at Flat 5 School of Music for 4 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Texas A&M International University, and has been playing Piano for over 10 years. Fer has been playing Piano for 14 years, has been teaching Piano and Voice for 8 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multi-disciplinary Studies from Texas A&M International University, and has been an instructor at Flat 5 School of Music exclusively for 1 year. Alexis has been playing Drums for 11 years, is a previous student of Flat 5 School of Music, performs regularly in an original band where she plays guitar and sings, and is passionate about song writing. Leslie has been playing Piano for 10 years, is working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at Texas A&M International University, also plays the Organ, and has been teaching for 4 years. Mike has been playing Guitar for 12 years, has been teaching at Flat 5 School of Music for 2 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Texas A&M International University, performs locally on occasion, and also plays bass and sings. Lorenza is a junior at Alexander High School, has been playing Violin for 5 years, and is part of the Alexander High School Orchestra and the Alexander High School Mariachi. Lyndon is a senior at Alexander High School, has been playing Violin for 6 years, and is part of the Alexander High School Orchestra and the Alexander High School Mariachi. Ayesha is part of a local Worship Team in which she performs regularly and is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Music at Texas A&M International University. Josh is part of a local Worship Team in which he performs regularly, performs locally in several bands, and plays Bass Guitar.
Flat 5 School of Music states its mission as: “Our mission at Flat 5 School of Music is to provide the community with quality and affordable music lessons, tailored for the student’s specific needs and interests.” Tuition reserves a student’s lesson time each week, and the school operates on a month-to-month basis. Standard Home Service and Extended Home Service require that an instrument be available, and all students are expected to come to class on time with their books or handouts, with no food, drinks, or use of cell phones permitted in class. The program notes that it offers “simple & transparent pricing” and is “now with Online Learning.”
Parents have shared written feedback about Flat 5 School of Music. One parent, Anna Castillo, reports that her son takes drum lessons and her daughter takes guitar lessons and describes the staff as friendly and knowledgeable. Another parent, Ana Kilchrist, states that her kids have been students for 3.5 years and describes the teachers as knowledgeable, approachable, and patient. Linda Buentello writes that her son looks forward to attending his piano class and “highly recommend[s]” the program. Norma Garcia describes all teachers as highly professional, patient, and diligent in helping students develop musically. Cynthia McManus reports being pleased with her son’s progress and describes his instructor as positive, well-educated, and competent. Yvette Canales states that her son has been at Flat 5 for two years and is very comfortable there. Roger Cabello writes that he was unsure about starting music lessons but now wishes they had enrolled earlier and says his daughter has grown more confident and learned much. Alejandra Landis reports that her daughter takes Voice lessons at Flat 5 School of Music and that the staff is very professional and willing to accommodate her work schedule.
Flat 5 School of Music can be contacted through its leadership team: Fred Barrera at 956-286-1677 or [email protected], and Jonathan Arias at 956-220-8661 or [email protected].
Last updated January 31, 2026.
• Schedule: Office hours are Monday–Friday 4:00pm–8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm; group lessons meet weekly for 1-hour sessions, private lessons meet weekly for 1-hour sessions, Standard Home Service meets weekly for 45-minute sessions, and Extended Home Service meets weekly for 1-hour sessions.
• Price: Group Lesson $120/mo; Private Lessons $155/mo; Standard Home Service $180/mo; Extended Home Service $200/mo; 10% off tuition is available when paying for 6 or 12 months in advance; a $35 registration fee applies and is non-refundable; declined Auto-pay adds a $10.00 late fee after each week unpaid; returned checks are charged a $35.00 NSF fee; students who withdraw no less than 24 hours before the first lesson receive a partial refund and are charged a $25 Administrative Fee; no refunds are issued after the first lesson, for discontinued lessons during the current month, or for remaining lessons; Flat 5 School of Music operates on a month-to-month basis; all credit/debit card charges are subject to a 3.5% + 0.15 processing fee.
Kim has been teaching at Flat 5 School of Music for 4 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Texas A&M International University, and has been playing Piano for over 10 years. Fer has been playing Piano for 14 years, has been teaching Piano and Voice for 8 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multi-disciplinary Studies from Texas A&M International University, and has been an instructor at Flat 5 School of Music exclusively for 1 year. Alexis has been playing Drums for 11 years, is a previous student of Flat 5 School of Music, performs regularly in an original band where she plays guitar and sings, and is passionate about song writing. Leslie has been playing Piano for 10 years, is working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at Texas A&M International University, also plays the Organ, and has been teaching for 4 years. Mike has been playing Guitar for 12 years, has been teaching at Flat 5 School of Music for 2 years, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Texas A&M International University, performs locally on occasion, and also plays bass and sings. Lorenza is a junior at Alexander High School, has been playing Violin for 5 years, and is part of the Alexander High School Orchestra and the Alexander High School Mariachi. Lyndon is a senior at Alexander High School, has been playing Violin for 6 years, and is part of the Alexander High School Orchestra and the Alexander High School Mariachi. Ayesha is part of a local Worship Team in which she performs regularly and is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Music at Texas A&M International University. Josh is part of a local Worship Team in which he performs regularly, performs locally in several bands, and plays Bass Guitar.
Flat 5 School of Music states its mission as: “Our mission at Flat 5 School of Music is to provide the community with quality and affordable music lessons, tailored for the student’s specific needs and interests.” Tuition reserves a student’s lesson time each week, and the school operates on a month-to-month basis. Standard Home Service and Extended Home Service require that an instrument be available, and all students are expected to come to class on time with their books or handouts, with no food, drinks, or use of cell phones permitted in class. The program notes that it offers “simple & transparent pricing” and is “now with Online Learning.”
Parents have shared written feedback about Flat 5 School of Music. One parent, Anna Castillo, reports that her son takes drum lessons and her daughter takes guitar lessons and describes the staff as friendly and knowledgeable. Another parent, Ana Kilchrist, states that her kids have been students for 3.5 years and describes the teachers as knowledgeable, approachable, and patient. Linda Buentello writes that her son looks forward to attending his piano class and “highly recommend[s]” the program. Norma Garcia describes all teachers as highly professional, patient, and diligent in helping students develop musically. Cynthia McManus reports being pleased with her son’s progress and describes his instructor as positive, well-educated, and competent. Yvette Canales states that her son has been at Flat 5 for two years and is very comfortable there. Roger Cabello writes that he was unsure about starting music lessons but now wishes they had enrolled earlier and says his daughter has grown more confident and learned much. Alejandra Landis reports that her daughter takes Voice lessons at Flat 5 School of Music and that the staff is very professional and willing to accommodate her work schedule.
Flat 5 School of Music can be contacted through its leadership team: Fred Barrera at 956-286-1677 or [email protected], and Jonathan Arias at 956-220-8661 or [email protected].
Last updated January 31, 2026.
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