Faculty

Jill Sprenger

Director, Piano

Kurt Sprenger

Instrumental coordinator, Violin

Jae Kim

Piano

 

Keji Sanchez

Piano

Emily Myers

Piano

Matthew Naizer

Guitar

Ivan Rustandi

Piano

Sarah Briney

Piano

Jihye Cheon

Piano, keyboard exploration, smart start

 

Zoe McKenzie

Piano, Smart Start

Edna Rincón

Cello

Mark Sanchez

Violin

Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger

Voice

Bora Kim

Voice

 
 

Testimonies

 

“I have always had great admiration for Jill Sprenger’s gifts: she’s a splendid pianist and a remarkable teacher who has had many prize-winning students. How fortunate for Fort Worth that she’s decided to open a conservatory!”

-Shields Collin Brae: Principal Keyboard, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra; Artistic Consultant, The Cliburn


“Advanced piano studies with Jill Sprenger gave me the discipline and structured practice techniques to enable me to attain my PhD and reach my career goal as company leader at an emerging biotechnology company.”

-John W. Colson: PhD, Director of Operations, ClostraBio, Inc.

“I have worked for years with Drs. Kurt and Jill Sprenger... knowing their talents and their commitment to excellence the Fort Worth Conservatory is sure to be a great success!”

-Ron Neal: Director, Dallas Chamber Orchestra


“The years we studied under Dr. Sprenger were invaluable to our growth as players - the skills and confidence he helped us develop continue to provide inspiration and joy as we progress through our careers as professional musicians. Thank you, Dr. Sprenger, for teaching us how to love the music and so much more.”

-Katie Shore & Ross Holmes: fiddle players, Asleep at the Wheel and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band


“As faculty members at institutions where I attended the Sprengers were instrumental in my growth. Subsequently as peers in the music industry I still value their professional collaboration.”

-Raimundo Penaforte: composer and former faculty, The Juilliard School