I teach clarinet and really enjoy working with students who are curious about their growth in music! I focus on fundamentals of sound/tone and technique in order to build each student’s self-confidence as they progress through their musical journey.

In 2026, Bryan Layne graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Throughout his studies, he has worked with extraordinary artists such as Alexander Fiterstein, Christian Schubert, Rob Patterson, Ron Selka, and Sasha Potiomkin. An avid solo, chamber, and ensemble musician, Mr. Layne has performed for communities in venues ranging from the North Oaks Senior Living center in Pikesville Maryland to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Having worked under the direction of conductors like Harlan D. Parker, Laurie Rogers, and Joseph Young, and having worked alongside

The Grand Music School, located in Richmond, Texas and its surrounding areas, is a premier institution offering comprehensive music education. Catering to students of all ages, they specialize in various instruments, voice training, songwriting, and music production. They are known for their seasonal promotions such as the "Back to School Sale". Their goal is to foster a love for music in their students and inspire them to reach their fullest potential.

Whether he's backing up, regional, national or international or back home in his adopted state of Texas performing or abroad with his various groups, etc., Rickey Ford is not only a musical but an artistic, community and business force to be reckoned with as well. He is a humble man who believes that all men are created equal and that they should be treated as such, no matter what. As a kid growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, Rickey developed an interest in business and got his feet wet while watching his mother work a full-time job as well as well as several other part-time self employment positions. His father also had an entrepreneurial spi...

Bridges Academy of Fine Arts, located in Houston, Texas, is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Based at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in central Houston, the academy offers a diverse range of music programs. The academy's team of dedicated and experienced educators is committed to fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for the arts in all students.

Founded in 1952, Music & Arts is a trusted retail chain based in Webster, Texas, and extends to the surrounding areas. Specializing in serving students, teachers, and families, they offer a wide range of products and services. From selling and renting musical instruments to providing in-house music lessons particularly for the beginning and intermediate musicians. Not only are they the largest music store chain that offers lessons, but they also supply music-related items to music programs across the US.

Jocelyn Kennedy Music Academy, based in Houston, Texas, offers a unique opportunity for music enthusiasts in the surrounding areas. Established with a focus on educating students in a variety of instruments including the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and piano. This academy is dedicated to nurturing talent and helping students to master their chosen instrument in a supportive and engaging environment.