Meet the Instructor

Hi! My name is April Davis and my students call me Miss April.

Every Brain is Musical

I’ve been playing piano for 35 years and teaching for over 20, but my path to the studio bench wasn't traditional. I hold a B.S. in Financial Analysis from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, and while I completed extensive university coursework in Music Theory, Voice, Piano, Composition, and Music History, my perspective remains heavily math-based. To me, music is math—and that analytical, structured approach helps me deconstruct complex concepts for my students.

To ensure my teaching remains as precise as it is playful, I am a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA), and the Austin District Music Teachers Association (ADMTA). Through these organizations, I engage in constant continuing education, staying at the forefront of pedagogical research and modern teaching techniques. This commitment to lifelong learning ensures that my students receive a high-caliber education backed by the most respected professional standards in the country.

Beyond the studio, I serve as the back-up pianist for St. Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church, which is also the wonderful venue where we host our seasonal recitals.

Why I Focus on Neurodiversity

My true calling clicked here in Round Rock with a second-grade student who was struggling with ADHD, dyslexia, and the overwhelming pressure of a traditional classroom. At the piano bench, everything changed. Words were hard, but music made sense. Today, she is in the eighth grade, absolutely killing it in middle school band, and has found her tribe.

As someone who has ADHD myself, I know firsthand that neurodivergent kids receive a disproportionate amount of negative feedback in daily life. Traditional piano lessons can often be rigid and full of unrealistic expectations. I wanted to build the exact opposite: a true haven.

In my studio, students aren't just accepted—they excel. Whether it’s watching a non-verbal student with severe ASD discover he has perfect pitch and find his voice through the keys, or watching an active child earn a state theory medal, I am here to counter the noise of the world with encouragement and real, tangible success.

Outside the Studio

When I’m not at the piano, you can usually find me outdoors or in the kitchen. Feeding people is my love language, so my students are frequently treated to home-cooked food during our monthly jam sessions and study groups!

I also volunteer with the Refugee Services of Texas. For adventure, I love to kayak in the winter, tube our local Texas rivers in the summer, and camp out under the stars in a hammock—no tent required! (My husband jokes that his idea of roughing it is a Holiday Inn).

Meet the Studio Co-Regulators

Every good studio needs a support staff. Whether they are swimming or lounging, our animal team helps create a sense of calm and routine:

• Col. Mustard & Thibodeaux: My studio fish tank is often the "icebreaker" for shy students. Col. Mustard (a vibrant Koi) and Thibodeaux (a hardworking Pleco) provide a soothing focal point, and students often love to help with feeding time as they settle into the lesson.

• Pollux Evander: True to his name, which means "sweet, good man," Pollux is a gentle soul who provides a wonderfully grounding, calming presence from behind his pet gate.

• Xena Ariadne: Named after the warrior princess, Xena is our resident "warrior" with a heart of gold.