Learn more about what we do and get to know our HMA Instructors.

Established in 1986 by Margaret Sparks "Ms. Margo," Harmony Music has been a pillar in the Friendswood community for more than 30 years! In May of 2017, Michele Rutherford "Ms. Michele" acquired ownership and Harmony Music Academy was born!
At HMA, we offer private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, and violin.  We also offer group art and music classes for toddlers. In addition to these 2 regular programs, we also offer workshops and camps during Spring Break and summer time!
Our goal is to make music enjoyable!  We want all of our students to learn and grow, to strive for creativity, and to gain confidence in themselves.
Each of our instructors undergo annual background checks and performance reviews to keep our standards high!

Harmony Music Academy closes for lessons on the following holidays:
Spring Break (Sunday - Saturday)
​Easter (Sunday only)
Memorial Day (Monday only)
​Independence Day 
Labor Day (Monday only)
Thanksgiving (Sunday - Saturday)
Christmas / New Year (2 full weeks)

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MEET OUR instructors:

Keziah Abraham
legacy instructor - piano

| 13 years private piano
| 5 years choir
| 3-time All-State Winner
| Pianist at New Testament Church (2 years)
| Piano instructor at HMA since 2017

david bishop
instructor - guitar/piano

| Associate of Arts Degree in Music Theory and Piano Performance (Musician's Institute of Los Angeles)  
| 10+ years private guitar and piano lessons
| Recording credits include work as solo pianist and accompanist for singer/songwriter in Los Angeles 
| Multiple independently released album credits for instruments including: piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukelele, and vocals
| Piano and Guitar instructor at HMA since 2018

Anthony Contreras
Instructor - GUITAR/PIANO

| Bachelor of Arts in Music (University of Houston)
| Studied jazz and classical guitar
| Ingurgitate -- European tour (2012)
| Oceans of Slumber -- Multiple tours; 3 albums: "Atherial" (2013), "Winter" (2014), "Blue" EP (2015)
| Guitar and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2008 

 Juan Garza
instructor  - voice/piano

| Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance (Stephen F. Austin State University)
|Opera performance credits include: Mr. Ford in Merry Wives of Windsor, the title role in Gianni Schicchi, and more
| Operetta and Musical Theater performance credits include: Joe in The Most Happy Fella, The Baker in Into the Woods, Tom Brown in The Zoo, and more
| Member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus
| Voice and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2018

 Eduardo Guzman
Lead Vocal Instructor

| Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance (Houston Baptist University)
|10+ years private piano lessons
| 6+ years private voice lessons
| Music directing credits include: The Rocky Horror Show, RENT, Spring Awakening, and more
| Directing credits include: Songs for a New World, MIDTOWN LIVE, and tick, tick... BOOM!
| Voice and piano instructor at HMA since 2013

Jessica Hillmon
instructor - FLUTE/PIANO 

| 7 years middle school and high school band
| Member of the orchestra at Friendswood United Methodist Church (4 years)
| Member of the choir at Friendswood United Methodist Church (12 years)
| Vocals for Friendswood United Methodist Church (4 years)
| Flute and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2015

MEagan ISaacks
Instructor - voice/beginner piano

| 6 years of private piano lessons
| 8 years of private voice lessons
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minors in Theater and Math (Texas A&M, Corpus Christi)
| General music education teacher for grades K-5 in FBISD
| Voice and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2015 

BrianNe Peters
legacy instructor - VIOLIN/piano  

| 10 years private violin lessons
| TMEA All-State Regions orchestra 
| Concert Master for Bay Area Youth Symphony Orchestra
| Member of the University Baptist Church Orchestra since 2015 
| Violin and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2017

Michele rutherford
 owner/manager/piano instructor

| 14 years of private piano lessons
| Associate of Arts in Music (San Jacinto College)
| Piano instructor while in high school and college (3 years)
| Keyboard/Vocals for Baypoint Community Church (3 years)
| Piano instructor at HMA since 2011
| Current owner/manager of Harmony Music Academy

Sarah Smythe
 INstructor - VioLIN/PIANO

| Over 10 years of private violin lessons
​| Attended University of St. Thomas Summer String Program
| Attended University of North Texas Summer String Institute
| Candidate for Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance (University of Houston)
| Performed with San Jacinto College String Ensemble, Clear Lake Symphony, Cumberland Orchestra, and Sewanee Symphony
| Member of Moore's Orchestra and Moore's Opera
| Violin and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2015

Margo Sparks
LEad PIano Instructor

| 15 years of piano studies
| Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (University of Houston)
| Performed in multiple concerts across Texas from 1986-1991
| Piano instructor since 1986
| Founder and former owner/manager of Harmony Music Studio

Christian Stran
Instructor - VOICE/PIANO

| 15 years of piano studies
| Studied opera, theater, and commercial voice
| Trained in baritone and tenor repertoire
| Performed in choral competitions at Moore's School of Music (University of Houston)
| Piano accompanist for voice students at multiple performances
| Voice and beginner piano instructor at HMA since 2015

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