Instructors | Bush Music School

BMS Faculty

Bryant Bush (Mr. Bryant)

Voice, Drums, Piano

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cleveland Institute of Music - Cleveland, Ohio

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Mr. Bryant began his musical journey at a young age, beginning with piano as his first instrument at the age of 7.

Mr. Bryant’s musical talents across multiple instruments have taken him all over the world, including South Korea, Italy, Germany, France, and all over the United States.

When he’s not teaching lessons, Mr. Bryant can be found playing sand volleyball or watching Alabama football/basketball.

Mr. Zach

Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Voice, Piano, Ukulele

Zach is a native Houstonian who has played guitar for 25 years in a church setting, as a solo act, and in several bands. He has taught guitar for over a decade and enjoys watching others experience the fun of making their own music. He studied church music at The University of Mary Hardin Baylor, and has sung in various ensembles, including Houston Masterworks chorus. He specializes in beginner and intermediate guitar lessons as well as contemporary voice.

Zach is excited to be beginning a new journey as a pastor at a brand new church in Katy,Texas and is a proud father of 3.

Mr. Kyle

Piano - All Levels

Originally from the Bay Area, Kyle Mai began his piano studies at the age of eight with Dr. Chan Le at Pacific Music Associations in Milpitas, California. He has assisted Dr. Le with teaching his students for five years since the age of thirteen. He has won several awards in the piano category from the United States Open Music Competition in Oakland, California. Kyle is currently completing his graduate degree in music at the Moores School of Music and the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston. He is studying under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Staupe. He has accompanied numerous vocalists and instrumentalists, as well as participated in the

nationally-acclaimed men's choir, Resonance, for two years.

Mr. David

Piano - All Levels

David is a native Houstonian with degrees from UW Madison and Moores school of Music at UH. David finds joy in collaborating with other musicians and believes in making lifelong relationships through music. This joy of collaboration and sharing music with audiences and students is the source of his passion for piano. He believes music education is enriching to everyone’s lives.

Mr. Anthony

Piano - All Levels

Anthony has performed in various international venues in Costa Rica, the United States, Italy, and France and has performed with various orchestras such as the HSPVA Symphony Orchestra, the Virtuosi of Houston Chamber Orchestra, and the orchestra of the Conservatoire de Paris. He has won various competitions including the Virtuosi of Houston Concerto Competition and the HSPVA Concerto Competition and has won awards such as the Sylvia Strong Piano Award, the John E. Guida Foundation Music Scholarship, and the Mozart-Hammond Award.

Anthony values teaching his students exactly how to think and practice as professional pianists in order to optimally increase and maximize their efficiency, dexterity, and their ability to create captivating, three-dimensional experiences at the piano.

An alumnus of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Anthony is currently a member of the Honors College at the University of Houston and is currently working on two degrees, studying at the Moores School of Music and the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering.

Mrs. Cara

Piano - All Levels

My name is Cara Wright, and I was born and raised in Katy, Texas. I started taking piano lessons at the age of nine, and I’ve been playing classically since I was fourteen. Now I am enrolled in The University of Houston as an undergraduate in the Moore’s School of Music, completing my piano music education degree. I study under Doctor Andrew Staupe, and I sing in the University Chorus. I am also a new member of the Sigma Alpha Iota International Women’s Music Fraternity in the Beta Pi Chapter.

I work hard to create positive relationships in my life to build up other students to feel confident in their art. I have always felt that making connections to uplift and inspire others is a very important aspect of creativity with music.

In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts such as painting, crochet, experimenting with other instruments, and sewing. I love bowling, swimming, and spending time with my friends and family.

Mr. Johnny

Voice - All Levels

Piano - All Levels

Johnny Salvesen hails from Waco, Texas and received his Bachelors in Music from Texas Christian University and Masters in Music Theory from the University of Houston. He currently is the Director of Music and pianist/organ player at Messiah Lutheran Church, sings in the chorus at Houston Grand Opera. Johnny’s biggest influences both in piano and voice are Elton John, Daniel Barenboim, Martha Argerich, George London, and Nicolai Ghiaurov.

Mrs. Kate

Voice - All Levels

Piano - Beginner

Kate is a graduate of Houston Christian University with a degree in Vocal Performance. Throughout her career she has performed in multiple stage productions as a singer, actress, and dancer, both as soloists and in ensembles. Kate has extensive experience in teaching, leading, and directing including being a founding director in a student-led choir, being a section leader in HCU’s Schola Cantorum, and teaching private lessons in both piano and voice to children and adults of all ages.

Along with fostering passion and ambition in music, Kate holds value in teaching students how to be the best person and musician they can be!

In her free time, Kate likes to watch operas at HGO, cook, and play Stardew Valley.