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Diana Moore is a board certified music therapist with degrees in music therapy and sociology from the University of the Incarnate Word. She also has over 20 years experience teaching piano to students of various ages. Whether in a therapeutic setting, instructional setting or worship setting she has seen the rich benefits music brings to individuals.

Andrew Basler graduated with a music degree from The University of New Mexico in 2003. Andrew’s primary instrument is Saxophone but he has experience with all wind instruments. Andrew then completed his teaching certification for New Mexico and in 2009 he moved to the state of Texas where he taught for San Felipe Del Rio CISD for 14 years. During those 14 years, Andrew achieved multiple superior ratings at band contests and solo competitions. Throughout all the years of teaching, Andrew has taught beginning students and experienced students.

Daniel Walker is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio studying Music Composition. He has over 15 years of experience in piano and drums. He was raised in San Antonio and has lived there his whole life. He currently plays with the Community Bible Church worship team as well as others around the city. Daniel has been teaching for several years now and loves his students at C.A.C.

Sam Kilgore is a guitar instructor with over 20 years playing experience and 5 years teaching experience. Before he began teaching for the Creative Arts Conservatory in 2021, he taught privately as well as at the San Antonio Music Academy as a substitute guitar instructor. Along with teaching, Sam has experience performing live for groups such as the Country Rock group, Kyle Moon & the Misled, and the variety band, Gunpowder Soup, that performs exclusively for weddings and corporate events. Sam knows many different styles of playing and can teach on both acoustic and electric guitar.

Bobby Rivas is a classically trained performer on acoustic, electric and bass guitar. Heavily involved in the LSBC worship team, he had also spent years playing all over the country as a live and studio musician. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Bobby has a passion for helping students of all skill levels accomplish their goals on guitar.

Claudia Lay, a homeschooling mother of two music-loving middle schoolers, previously held a leadership position at Oak Hills Church. Her musical journey started early with piano and dance lessons, leading to accolades like performing at Carnegie Hall. Her children, share her musical passion and have excelled in various activities. As a homeschooling family, they are active members of local homeschooling groups and Claudia incorporates music education into their curriculum while teaching at CAC.