Your Neighborhood Music School
Servicing the Greater East End district of Houston, TX since 2022
East End Music Lessons began when lifelong friends Halston Luna and Jake Rynearson decided to do something about the shortage of music education where they live. The two guitarists noticed few options in Houston’s greater East End, so they opened the kind of place that had been there for them as kids exploring music. Today, with a performance-first approach, we’ve built lesson plans and techniques that spark students’ creativity and help them share their music with friends, family, and the wider world.
Meet the Team!
Our playful teaching crew crafts reliable, top-quality learning programs customized for many learners. We match each student with a skilled instructor to ensure big success.
Halston
Luna
Founder, Instructor
Halston Luna has been teaching private guitar lessons for over 20 years. Throughout his career he has performed everywhere in every situation from pit orchestras to rock and roll festivals.
Halston instructs Guitar and Piano for all ages.
Jamie
Perry
Instructor
Jamie is a super star Violinist. She grew up in Houston, attending HSPVA in high school, then at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music conservatory in London, England.
Jamie has been a fixture on the worship team at Wheeler Avenue Baptist church for many years and has shared the stage with notable acts such as Toni Braxton, Kiana Lede and many more.
Jamie instructs Violin for all ages.
Ana
Mackenzie
Instructor
Ana studied music at the conservatory of Aubervilliers in her home country of France. Not only is she an accomplished classical pianist, Ana has a deep passion for hip hop production and beat making.
Ana instructs Piano for all ages. Ana is also available for lessons in Ableton music software.
Olivia
Rutherford
Instructor
Olivia trained with renowned teacher Tom McKinney, specializing in the 'Sing with Ease of Speech' technique. Her professional resume includes performances with artists such as Billy Gibbons, Robby Krieger and the Four Tops. She applies that experience to help singers develop and sustain their full voice.
Olivia instructs voice for all ages.
John
Mgbeike
Instructor
John is a born and raised Houston pianist with an expertise in Jazz, Classical and Gospel.
John performs his own compositions under the stage name John MBK. His most recent EP can be found on all major streaming platforms.
John instructs piano for all ages.
Alex
Earhardt
Instructor
Alex is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist with an expertise in drums and percussion. He has played in a myriad of performance settings including pit orchestras, heavy metal bands such as Helstar and Pentagram, and the Houston Bronze Ensemble.
Alex also manages the diverse live music club 1810 Ojeman where he hosts a monthly jazz jam.
Alex instructs drums and percussion for all ages.
Jailon
Davis
Instructor
Jailon studied music education and performance at Jackson State University. He has led band and orchestra professionally and for worship. In 2022 Jailon was awarded Teacher of the Year by HISD.
Jailon instructs orchestral stringed instruments such as cello and upright bass as well as brass and woodwinds for all ages.
Autumn
Luna
Administrator
Autumn is our rock star admin! Autumn schedules lessons and keeps everyone here on track.
Autumn is the MC at our recitals and always leaves students and parents alike with a smiling face.
If you have a question Autumn has the answer!
Jake
Rynearson
Co-Founder
Jake started his music career behind the scenes; building stages and running lights and sound boards all across Houston. In 2009 he started Steamboat Amps and now is the COO of the Electric Music Co; parent company of Robin Guitars, Rio Grande Pickups and Steamboat Amps.
He may not be a great teacher, but he's great at fixing toilets! Jake makes sure the lessons facilities stay operable and well furnished.
Personalized Instruction
We tailor lessons to meet each student’s level, interests, and goals for maximum engagement and progress.
Community Focus
We foster connections within our neighborhood by bringing learners and teachers together in a supportive environment.
Passion for Music
At our private music school, sharing the gift of music means more than perfecting technique — it’s about bringing people together through performance and shared enjoyment. From ensemble rehearsals and informal jam sessions to community recitals and outreach concerts, students, teachers, and families connect, learn from one another, and celebrate creativity as a collective. These shared musical experiences build trust, spark friendships across ages and backgrounds, and create a welcoming community where confidence, empathy, and joy grow alongside musical skill.
Visit East End Music Lessons and Meet Our Teachers
Schedule a visit to meet our instructors, tour our welcoming facility, and discover our lesson offerings personalized for you.
Reach our team for inquiries about lesson availability or programs.
Telephone: 832-915-1008
E-mail: eastendml@gmail.com
Address: 708 Telephone Road Suite B Houston, TX 77023