Welcome to The Piano Spot!

Why Choose The Piano Spot?

Learning the piano is a team effort. When a professional teacher, a motivated student, and an involved parent work together, the result is not just learning to play the piano—it’s a truly transformative experience. You’ll notice the difference when you see and hear Piano Spot students play. In Katy, there are many piano teachers, but few can match the skills and background of Ms. Kathleen. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the Facebook icon to check out some student performances!

Yes, Piano Spot lessons are fun, but students are also held to high standards. While a positive and engaging environment is crucial for learning, the ultimate goal is for students to play well and to the best of their ability. The curriculum used is designed to balance fun with focused, challenging work, ensuring students not only enjoy their lessons but also achieve a level of excellence they can be proud of.

The Kathleen Daugherty Difference

Choosing a piano teacher for private piano lessons is a significant decision. While many instructors have degrees in music performance, which makes them excellent performers, it doesn’t always make them effective educators. What sets Kathleen Daugherty apart is her comprehensive professional experience and educational background, which gives her a unique ability to connect with and guide students toward success.

Kathleen holds three different degrees with honors in Music Education, Music Performance, and Social Psychology, along with having completed all required coursework for a Music Therapy degree. She is a Highly Qualified K-12 Music Educator, endorsed by the State of Texas. This unique combination goes far beyond a single-focus degree. Her experience isn’t limited to a practice room; she has worked with thousands of students and families, and has extensive professional experience in conducting choirs, bands, and orchestras, in preparing students to succeed in auditions, exams and competitions, in developing music curriculum and in music education assessment and research. She understands students’ struggles on a deeper level, allowing her to provide the kind of hands-on mentoring and personalized guidance that truly makes a difference.

The results speak for themselves. When you hear Kathleen’s students perform, the difference is clear. Professional pianists and judges consistently award them the highest scores, raving about their musicality, stage presence, confidence, and energy. Her students achieve top honors and awards in competitions and judged performances, including gold medals, trophies, and glowing reviews in performance events.

You can also count on a professional and organized experience. Kathleen is known for being prompt, efficient, and reliable, respecting your schedule. This professional reliability, combined with her years of experience working with children and families, makes her a trusted choice for your child’s musical journey.

Degrees and Teaching Certifications

Bachelor in Music Education, Summa Cum Laude
Michigan State University

Bachelor in Music Performance, Cum Laude
Western Michigan University

Bachelor in Social Psychology, Cum Laude
Western Michigan University

K-12 Music Education Teaching Certificate
State of Michigan

K-12 Music Education Teaching Certificate, with Highly Qualified Endorsement
State of Texas

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Teaching Certificate
Via Lingua, Prague, Czech Republic

Past President of the Katy Music Teachers Association (KMTA)
Member of the Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA)
Member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

Contact

To inquire about current openings in the studio, send an email message indicating your child’s current age, grade, type of instrument at home, and availability for lesson scheduling.