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With over a decade of volleyball experience, I bring energy, leadership, and a deep love for the game to everyone I coach. From early days at St. Helen’s Catholic School winning the district championship, to leading my varsity squad as a two-year captain at Mount Carmel Academy, I’ve developed a passion for building strong, confident athletes. I focus on sharpening technical skills, developing smart game strategies, and creating a team culture rooted in hard work and respect. Let’s grow your game and your love for it!

From the concert hall to your home, I bring 18 years of performance and teaching experience to unlock your musical potential. As a concert performer, I offer a fun, yet disciplined approach to mastering the piano. Together, we'll build a strong foundation and explore the joy of music.

Troy Wayne graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, earning his Bachelors, Masters (cum laude) and Graduate Diploma while studying with mentor Malcolm Peyton. After spending a year studying with Lukas Foss in Boston, Mr. Wayne moved to Houston in 2001 where he continued graduate studies at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. During his time as a teacher with the Michael P. Hammond Preparatory Program at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Troy taught classes in music fundamentals and music theory for pre-college students. He has also served on the faculty of the Summer Institute for Piano teaching courses in Form & Analysis for pre-college students. Troy also has maintained a private studio, tutoring and teaching private lessons in piano, composition, ear training, voice, literature, and public speaking for over twenty years. Students who have studied with him come from a wide range of backgrounds with different goals. Those who have continued with musical studies in college have consistently placed out of at least the first two semesters of music theory and achieved advanced placement in their chosen fields of study. Those who chose a different path continue to benefit from the education and training they received from taking music lessons. The main curriculum for beginners is Alfred's Basic Piano Library. There are three beginner levels (beginner, late, adult) and one will be selected after the first meeting. For non-beginning students, the course of study will be developed based on the student's unique past experience, current abilities, and goals. It is not necessary to know how to read music at the first lesson. However, learning to read is a part of subsequent lessons.

"As an adult with no previous knowledge or lessons on piano, I was a bit hesitant to find a teacher. But after the first lesson with Troy I knew that concern was completely unfounded. Troy is great at helping the student progress at their own preferred pace, while still ensuring that each lesson provides significant progress. In my experience he is very flexible with an unpredictable schedule, and is reliable and consistent about communication. I would recommend troy for any piano student, especially those starting later in life like myself.

Mastering the court requires dedication, strategy, and a touch of artistry. With over three decades of experience as a professional tennis player and coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every lesson. My goal is to empower players of all ages and skill levels to reach their full potential on the court while fostering a love for this dynamic sport.

"Ganiyu's lesson offered some useful tips to work on outside of lessons, and I appreciated that aspect. Still, I think I need more pushing my limits during the lesson to really challenge myself, but overall, it was quite helpful in building my confidence on the court.