Meet the People Behind the Music

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Nick Dozer

Founder & Academy Director

Nick leads South Texas Academy of Music and teaches guitar, drums, piano, and voice. His focus is helping students build real musical skills, confidence, and a lasting connection to music.

Woman in glasses smiling next to a digital piano with music sheets, indoor setting with large window and green plants outside.
Woman in glasses smiling next to a digital piano with music sheets, indoor setting with large window and green plants outside.

Dina Dozer

Founder & Lead Voice Coach, Piano

Dina leads STXAM’s vocal instruction with an encouraging, practical approach designed to help singers grow in confidence, technique, and expression.

A woman with glasses playing a violin indoors, wearing a red dress with white polka dots, in front of a music stand and near a doorway.

Joy Ellison

Violin, Piano, Voice & Guitar Instructor

Daniel Morales

Drum Instructor

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Lupita Closner

Administrator

Lupita supports students, families, and instructors as STXAM’s administrator.

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ISAIAS SERNA

Drum Instructor