Lisa Rainbolt Maher, M.Ed, is an accomplished
piano teacher who has established a wide
following of students. Lisa specializes in teaching
children with a warm, engaging approach that
motivates and inspires while keeping students
moving forward toward their goals.
Lisa is the designer and developer of Keys for Kids
Piano, a piano curriculum designed to
provide a strong foundation of technique and
theory, along with knowledge and appreciation for
great pianists and influential composers from all
musical time periods.
Lisa received her Master of Education degree from
Concordia University and studied piano most
recently under Dr. Saida Kafarova.
Lisa studied dance at the Adams School of Dance
in Belleville, IL., where she trained in classical
ballet and tap. Her dance experience gives her a
rich background from which to draw during dance
instruction and while choreographing custom
dances for AAMD clients.
Lisa's Teaching Philosophy
piano teacher who has established a wide
following of students. Lisa specializes in teaching
children with a warm, engaging approach that
motivates and inspires while keeping students
moving forward toward their goals.
Lisa is the designer and developer of Keys for Kids
Piano, a piano curriculum designed to
provide a strong foundation of technique and
theory, along with knowledge and appreciation for
great pianists and influential composers from all
musical time periods.
Lisa received her Master of Education degree from
Concordia University and studied piano most
recently under Dr. Saida Kafarova.
Lisa studied dance at the Adams School of Dance
in Belleville, IL., where she trained in classical
ballet and tap. Her dance experience gives her a
rich background from which to draw during dance
instruction and while choreographing custom
dances for AAMD clients.
Lisa's Teaching Philosophy
Dean Kline has been playing the guitar and
piano for more than 30 years and applies a
variety of musical styles to his instruction. He
has developed a variety of innovative techniques
to help his students learn more quickly. At the
core of his curriculum, Dean teaches students
using the style of music they love most, which
keeps them motivated as they learn.
Dean has been teaching and choreographing
dance for more than 25 years. He has
performed at the Yale Bowl, The Guggenheim
Museum in New York City, and has danced in
dozens of reviews since he began performing at
age 13. Dean performs ballroom, musical
comedy and Broadway-style dance and has
studied dance from around the world.
Having taught thousands of students, Dean
brings a positive and upbeat approach to learning
and focuses on making the experience a positive
one for every student.
He and Lisa founded the American Academy of
Music and Dance with the goal of inspiring their
students and enriching their lives through the arts.
piano for more than 30 years and applies a
variety of musical styles to his instruction. He
has developed a variety of innovative techniques
to help his students learn more quickly. At the
core of his curriculum, Dean teaches students
using the style of music they love most, which
keeps them motivated as they learn.
Dean has been teaching and choreographing
dance for more than 25 years. He has
performed at the Yale Bowl, The Guggenheim
Museum in New York City, and has danced in
dozens of reviews since he began performing at
age 13. Dean performs ballroom, musical
comedy and Broadway-style dance and has
studied dance from around the world.
Having taught thousands of students, Dean
brings a positive and upbeat approach to learning
and focuses on making the experience a positive
one for every student.
He and Lisa founded the American Academy of
Music and Dance with the goal of inspiring their
students and enriching their lives through the arts.
| Recent performances by Lisa and Dean: The Jitterbug Tango |
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Static Correction
Lisa and Dean can often be seen performing live as the
group Static Correction, combining a rich mix of
Americana, accoustic rock and traditional American folk
songs. They've performed on-stage at Star of Texas Fair
and Rodeo, joined the Biscuit Brothers at Pioneer Farms and
entertained children and adults at many Texas venues.
Lisa and Dean can often be seen performing live as the
group Static Correction, combining a rich mix of
Americana, accoustic rock and traditional American folk
songs. They've performed on-stage at Star of Texas Fair
and Rodeo, joined the Biscuit Brothers at Pioneer Farms and
entertained children and adults at many Texas venues.
