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About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Note
Welcome to Liberty Hill School of Music! We are thrilled to offer a creative and nurturing environment for children to explore their musical passions. Our experienced and passionate instructors are dedicated to providing the highest quality music education to our students.
At Liberty Hill School of Music, we believe that music education is not just about learning to play an instrument, but also about developing confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. We offer a wide range of lessons for different instruments, so your child can explore their interests and find their own musical voice.
Whether your child is just starting out or is an experienced musician, we welcome all skill levels, beginner through advanced, ages 2 through adults. Join us and discover the joy of making music together!
Meet Our Staff
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Piano/Owner
Stacey Gomez
Stacey attended Sam Houston State University and UT-Pan American, and eventually graduated from Lamar University. She has been teaching piano in the central Texas area for over 20 years. She taught elementary and middle school public education for just 10 years before returning to her passion for teaching piano to kids and adults full time.
Most recently, Stacey was given the opportunity to open and operate the Liberty Hill School of Music near downtown Liberty Hill.
Stacey is married to her husband, Marc, and has 2 grown kids. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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Guitar
dave dunkin
Dave Dunkin is a versatile musician, guitar instructor, and audio engineer with over a decade of experience in the music industry. He studied at Berklee Online and refined his production skills through a master class with legendary producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash).
Dave’s musical journey began at age eight, studying piano, guitar, bass, and drums. By 14, he was gigging locally, and in middle school, he earned state honors in both solo and group choir. These early experiences shaped his passion for performance, education, and studio work.
As a seasoned instructor, Dave is known for making music theory approachable and fun. His teaching spans guitar, voice, and music production, and he's frequently sought out for studio sessions across Austin. In addition to teaching and producing, he performs in a Pearl Jam tribute band and remains active in the local music scene.
Dave would love to help you take the next step in your musical journey.
Percussion/Drums
Steve burke
Steve Burke is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Percussion Performance. Throughout his career, he has performed, toured, and recorded with symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, ballet and opera companies, Broadway productions, percussion groups, and rock bands.
Steve teaches students ages 9 and up, from beginners to advanced musicians. His lessons focus on building strong fundamentals, proper technique, and confidence while exploring a variety of percussion instruments and musical styles.
Steve is passionate about helping students grow through consistent practice, encouraging instruction, and a fun, supportive learning environment. Whether you're picking up drumsticks for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Steve is committed to helping you achieve your musical goals.
Voice, Piano
Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly has been a musician since the age of five and her experience includes musical theater, show choir, classical choir, madrigals, solo voice and leading worship. She also spent many years accompanying solo instrumentalists, vocalists and choirs on piano.
Mary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis and has been teaching music for over a decade from General Music in the public schools to private piano and voice lessons. Mary’s teaching style is a blend of FUN and technical training that center on growing confidence in her students. Her lessons are tailored to suit each student’s particular strengths and goals.
Mary and her family moved to Liberty Hill in 2021. She is happily married to her husband, George and together they have two children. When not in the studio, she can be found leading worship, life coaching, attending her kids’ school activities and traveling! Her most recent adventure was singing in a choir alongside the New England Symphonic Ensemble that performed “Faure’s Requiem” and “Cantique de Jean Racine” at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2025. She is thrilled to be joining The Liberty Hill School of Music!
Guitar
Charlie Brown
Originally from the El Paso area, Charlie Brown’s love for music began as a trumpet player before expanding into bass guitar at age 15, when he formed a metal garage band with friends. From there, his passion for music grew quickly, leading him to collaborate with musicians across a wide range of styles.
In 1996, Charlie moved to Austin to immerse himself in the local music scene, where he spent over a decade performing and working on various band projects through 2007. Largely self-taught, Charlie never confined himself to a single genre. His bass playing spans funk, pop, slap, metal, blues, and jazz, while his guitar work includes lead and rhythm styles in metal, rock, blues, and country. He has also contributed bass and guitar parts on multiple recording projects in Austin-area studios.
For the past 20 years, Charlie has balanced his musical background with a career in the technology industry while raising two wonderful children. He is passionate about teaching and excited to pass on his experience, creativity, and love of music—helping students discover and bring out the music within themselves.
Violin
megan berson
Megan Berson has been passionate about music since she first picked up the violin as a young child. Her musical journey has taken her around the world, performing in prestigious venues including the Sydney Opera House, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Radio City Music Hall, Roseland Ballroom, Top of the Rock, The Plaza Hotel, The Long Center, Moody Theater, Zach Theatre, and Austin's Paramount Theatre.
Throughout her career, Megan has performed alongside and shared the stage with legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Cyndi Lauper, Zucchero, and Ashford & Simpson, gaining invaluable experience as a professional musician.
Dedicated to lifelong learning, Megan has studied with principal musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She also studied classical guitar with renowned instructors Fred Benedetti, a student of Andrés Segovia, and George Svoboda.
Originally from San Diego, Megan spent ten years living and performing in New York City before making Austin, Texas, her home. Today, she enjoys sharing her passion for music with students of all ages throughout Austin and the surrounding Hill Country.
Megan is committed to creating a positive, encouraging learning environment where students build confidence, develop strong musical skills, and discover the joy of making music.
Piano
Kim Feinauer
Major Kim Feinauer is a versatile musician with teaching and performing background in voice, wind instruments (brass, woodwind, and flutes) and keyboards. He plays recorders with
Lauda Musicam of Austin, E-flat tenor horn with the Austin Brass Band, sings tenor with The Salvation Army’s Territorial Staff Songsters, and provides piano accompaniment to local choirs
and music theater groups.
He and his wife moved to Liberty Hill, Texas in June 2019 to be near family after thirty years of service throughout the southeastern United States as a minister in The Salvation Army.
During that time, he played in its renowned brass bands, including the National Capital Band. He served on the faculty of the Evangeline Booth College, where he taught brass and piano and provided piano accompaniment to the college Songsters.
Now he devotes much of his time to practicing and teaching the piano. In addition to playing a wide variety of church styles, he enjoys many genres--Irish and Celtic, ragtime, popular, and
classical.
Piano, Saxophone
Ray Cisneros
Ray Cisneros is a dedicated music educator with a passion for helping students discover the joy of music. He earned his degree in Music Education from Concordia University Texas, where he was recognized for his academic achievement and commitment to excellence.
Ray teaches both piano and saxophone, working with students of all ages and experience levels. His lessons focus on developing proper technique, music reading skills, creativity, and confidence while making learning fun and engaging.
He believes every student deserves encouragement, patience, and a strong musical foundation. Whether a student is just beginning or looking to advance their skills, Ray creates a supportive environment where every musician can grow, gain confidence, and reach their full potential.
Ray is excited to share his love of music with the Liberty Hill School of Music community and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Piano/Voice
Dr. stephanie andrews
Stephanie Andrews is a composer, church musician, and dedicated music educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. She currently resides in Liberty Hill, Texas, and works as a Data Annotation Analyst at Apple, Inc.
Prior to her work in the tech industry, Stephanie taught piano, voice, and composition for nearly a decade at Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park, Texas. Her passion for music and education has shaped generations of students and continues to influence her creative work today.
Stephanie’s compositions have been performed by ensembles across the country, including the Tapestry Singers and Inversion Ensemble in Austin, Texas; HUB New Music in Boston, Massachusetts; and the Vox Nova Chorale in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her choral work O Sacrum Convivium was selected for inclusion on New Music by Living Composers, an album released by Petrichor Records.
Most recently, her composition Psalm 100 premiered at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown, Texas, where she is also a devoted choral singer.
Voice, Piano, Ukulele
tess mosley
Tess Mosley is a voice, piano, ukulele, and preschool music instructor in the Austin area with over five years of teaching and performing experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music from Oklahoma Christian University and aspires to pursue a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy.
Tess specializes in proper, healthy vocal technique, with a particular passion for working with high-voice belters and musical theater students. Known for her encouraging teaching style, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, skill, and longevity in their voices.
Outside the studio, Tess enjoys indie music, yoga, and connecting with her students. She is thrilled to be joining the Liberty Hill School of Music community!
Flute
sheri hudgens
Sheri Hudgins brings years of flute teaching experience and professional-level training to every lesson, creating a supportive and encouraging environment where students can grow with confidence. She teaches with gentleness, compassion, and intentional care, meeting each student at their individual level while helping them build strong foundational skills in tone production, breath control, technique, posture, and music reading.
Her lessons balance structured fundamentals with creative development, incorporating ear training and improvisation so students become well-rounded musicians—not only able to read music, but also to play by ear and express themselves musically. Sheri enjoys working with students of all ages and experience levels, including adult learners, and is passionate about helping each student develop both technical excellence and a lifelong love for music.