ABOUT US

We believe God created music for us to use to worship Him and to enjoy, and that music education can have a positive impact on many areas of learning. Our passion is to teach students of all ages to enjoy God’s great gift of music by learning to play an instrument, primarily piano. We strive to provide an enjoyable learning experience, giving them a hands-on musical experience from the very first lesson, while also aiming for a comprehensive approach to music instruction, including music theory, music appreciation (history), and basic singing (solfege) skills.

We consider it a privilege to teach Christian children to learn music for them to use to glorify God in their homes and churches. Much of the curriculum we use with our students contains words from traditional hymns and biblical truth.

Meet our Teachers

Mr Bruce piano teacher playing piano black and white

  • Mr. Austin Bruce serves as Music Minister, pianist, and Choir Director at Bellview Baptist Church. He has more than 20 years of musical experience, having performed in numerous piano recitals, competitions, and concerts during his studies.

    Mr. Bruce earned a B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance from Pensacola Christian College in 2018, where he studied under Mrs. Daisy de Luca Jaffé. His professional experience includes accompanying instrumentalists, playing music for weddings, directing choirs and congregational singing, and composing hymnody. He is the author of a hymnal—containing psalms, traditional hymns, and original melodies—published and available for purchase.

    Mr. Bruce’s lessons are dynamic and tailored to each student’s needs. His students enjoy original rhythm activities that involve clapping, tapping, and stomping to build rhythmic accuracy and coordination in a fun, engaging way.

  • Mrs. Adriana is married to Mr. Austin. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, she began piano studies at age nine and added violin at thirteen. During her formative years she performed in recitals and competitions and participated in church orchestras.

    She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Pensacola Christian College, where she studied under Mrs. Daisy de Luca Jaffé. While at PCC she was a member of the PCC Symphonic Orchestra, performing in the second violin section.

    Mrs. Adriana has several years of teaching experience with children and young adults and is the composer of several original classical works and hymn arrangements. Her lessons are engaging and active, striving to incorporate good technique and musicianship from the beginning. Her passion is to develop students’ musical abilities so they may use the gift of music to glorify God.

  • We've had a wonderful experience with Soli Deo Gloria School of Music! Adriana has been an incredible piano teacher for my daughter, who started out very shy and unsure of herself. Through her patience, compassion and excellent teaching, my daughter has gained so much confidence- not only in her playing but also in herself. It is clear that Adriana truly loves teaching and has a gift for connecting with people. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a piano teacher!

    —Emily

  • Having my children in Austin and Adriana’s studio over the last year has been an absolute delight. Their love for their students, their craft, and their Lord shines through in every interaction, and we look forward to studying with them for many years to come!

    —Tristan

  • I highly recommend Soli Deo Gloria School of Music. The teachers work well with children, are enthusiastic about their lessons, and provide a well-structured style of teaching music.

    —Andrea