Band Aid School of Music
Dripping Springs
Our story
Walking into our Dripping Springs location feels like finding your people — a place where families, creativity, and momentum thrive! This is where you are part of a community that’s both grounded and inspired.
Dripping Springs is a community where family comes first, and everything else grows from there. It’s laid-back, intentional, and full of forward-moving energy. Our school was built to match that hill country rhythm — a place where kids feel safe to take risks, parents feel proud of their choice, and music becomes a shared family experience.
Sometimes the space is buzzing — bands locking in together, drums thundering, amps humming with purpose. Other times it’s calm and focused — students deep in learning, creating, and discovering what they’re capable of. That balance is no accident. Real growth happens when energy and safety live side by side.
Families often feel it the moment they walk in — a sense of relief.
“This is it. We found something special for our family.”
The Dripping Springs location features:
Two state of the art band performance spaces with state-of-the-art sound systems
Six modern lesson studios designed for focus, creativity, and growth
A recording studio where ideas turn into artistic expression
A dedicated drum lab built for rhythm, power, and precision
Everything here is designed to help students grow with confidence — step by step, win by win — while keeping the experience fun, inspiring, and pressure-appropriate.
This is a place where kids feel energized and supported.
Where parents feel proud and confident in their investment.
Where creativity flows, friendships form, and music becomes part of who you are.
This isn’t just a music school.
It’s a creative home where families connect, confidence gets loud, joy shows up often, and a lifetime love of music is empowered — together.
We have more awards thaN
any other music school in Central Texas.
Band Aid School of Music has won more awards than any other music school in the area. We are also Central Texas’ only National Champion Rock Band School. For years, we’ve been the school of choice for hundreds of families.
Location and Hours
Address:
30305 Ranch Rd 12, Bldg C
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone:
(512) 256-0453
Email:
drip@bandaidschoolofmusic.com
Lesson Hours:
Monday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM–10:00PM
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Pricing
Band Program
$375/Month
90-minute weekly sessions
Your band, your songs, your friends
Learn songwriting, arranging, rehearsing, performance, recording, image, booking, marketing, promotion and more!
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Six guaranteed performance opportunities each year
Two performance classes per semester
Other gig and performance opportunities at local, legendary venues
Group Classes
$290/month
60-minute weekly class
Classes are designed for beginners and advanced beginners, who are developing the skills to join our rock band program, and for those who just learn better in a group environment. The next step after classes is private lessons once they understand the fundamentals.
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Performance opportunities available throughout the year
Specialty classes available – Guitar Legends, Voice Legends, Improv, Production, and more…
Online and
In-Studio Lessons
$280/Month
30-minute weekly sesson
$560/Month
60-minute weekly sesson
Guitar, Drums, Voice, Piano, Keyboards and more
State of the art equipment and facilities
Access to Band Aid’s recording studio
Six guaranteed performance opportunities each year
Two performance classes per semester
Other gig and performance opportunitie at local, legendary venues
Meet Our Staff
Voice | Guitar | Bass | Songwriting | Bands | Music Business |
Record Production
James Mays votes on the Grammys. He is the creator of SXSW Underage, The Kids Are Alright Fest and Band Aid School of Music. Mays has served as production director of the Miami Music Festival, assistant production manager for SXSW Music and a producer of both NAMM’s School Jam USA and ACL Fest.
As a teenager, Mays began earning his living as a singer. His performing credits range from CBGB’s to Emo’s, to London’s Troubadour by way of Carnegie Hall. His works can be heard in film, television and commercials, including one debuted by Bono as the score for Nike’s Red Campaign. In 2017 Austin City Council and Mayor named October 12, “James Mays Founder of Band Aid School of Music Day” for his past, present and future contribution to Austin’s musical legacy.
Mays’ most current band, mrandmrsmays, earned top ten ranking from many college and AAA radio stations across the country. He began teaching young people in 1991 and has done so since his return to Austin in 2001.
Current Bands: Jonny 8 Track, mrandmrsmays, Bob Popular
James Mays - Director
Sari Pearce - Location Manager
Sari Pearce is the Location Manager for Band Aid School of Music in Dripping Springs, where she supports faculty, oversees daily operations, and helps build a warm, community-centered environment for students and families.
A classically trained violinist with 30+ years of teaching experience, Sari holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California. Her performing career includes work with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, performances for Luciano Pavarotti, and recording music for the TV series MacGyver.
Sari collaborates frequently with her husband, Andrew—a former cellist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra—and co-founded the Lakeway Masterpiece Concert Series. She also brings 20+ years of experience as a Texas Realtor®, adding strength in organization, operations, and client care to her leadership role.
She is passionate about creating a supportive, inspiring space where students, families, and teachers can thrive and make music together.
Andy Tenberg -
Education Director
Guitar | Bass | Piano | Drums | Recording and Music Production
Andy is a root and jazz-trained musician from Austin, TX. His first lessons in 1996 were for guitar and piano but have since expanded to voice, electric bass, and drums. Andy has been teaching music since 2006 and has a degree in Education from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to teaching at Band Aid and working as a side-man, Andy plays with Tomar & The FCs: an original funk and soul band. Andy routinely plays at Austin venues such as The Continental Club, C-Boys, Antone’s, White Horse, as well as festivals like ACL, SXSW, Bonnaroo, and Jazz Fest. Lastly, Andy has recently started a music production label that writes and records music for TV, film, video games and more. Whether your goal is to be able to jam around a campfire, write and record a song, apply to music college, or start a band, Andy will write a curriculum just for you.
Current Bands: Tomar & The FCs
Guitar | Bass | Violin | Viola | Piano | Mandolin | Ukulele | Composition | Music Production
Kyle Schieffer is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and longtime music educator with more than ten years of teaching experience across all ages and skill levels. A graduate of the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance (cum laude), Kyle brings a rare combination of high-level musicianship, creativity, and real-world industry experience to every lesson.
Kyle teaches guitar, bass, violin, viola, mandolin, ukulele, piano, composition, and music production, drawing on his deep background in music theory, ear training, recording, and digital audio workstations. He has taught over 500 students worldwide, including in Texas, Los Angeles, and Madrid, using individualized curriculum and adaptive teaching methods to help every student thrive.
Beyond the classroom, Kyle is the founder of Voxel Music, a boutique electric guitar and violin brand blending traditional lutherie with cutting-edge CNC and 3D-printing techniques. He is also a successful content creator with a 50,000-follower online community and millions of views for his innovative musical inventions, original compositions, and short-form educational videos.
Kyle teaches in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and loves helping students discover their own musical voice—whether they’re picking up an instrument for the first time or leveling up their skills.
KYLE SCHIEFFER
Guitar
Dallas Anderson is a versatile guitarist and dedicated music educator with over a decade of performance experience and more than four years of teaching. He has played on renowned Austin and San Antonio stages, including Monks Jazz, River Sun, Hole in the Wall, Hotel Vegas, and many others.
Dallas earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance with a minor in Music Composition from Texas State University, where he studied under esteemed guitar professors Carter Arrington and Dr. Brian Pardo. Since graduating in 2024, he has continued to perform throughout Central Texas while sharing his passion for creativity, technique, and musical expression with students of all ages.
DALLAS ANDERSON
Guitar | Bass | Voice | Piano | Drums
Dan Duszynski is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator who teaches guitar, bass, voice, piano, and drums. His teaching style is practical, encouraging, and centered on songs—helping students connect technique to creativity while making steady, achievable weekly progress.
Dan brings more than a decade of professional experience from both the studio and the stage. As the owner and producer at Dandy Sounds, he has collaborated with artists across genres, coached performances, shaped arrangements, and led recording sessions with a calm, positive, and highly musical approach. His performance background includes extensive U.S. and European touring, most recently with Loma (Sub Pop Records), giving him a grounded, real-world perspective on stage preparation, ensemble dynamics, and professionalism.
Dan’s teaching experience spans private instruction, band coaching, studio performance coaching, and project-based training for both beginner and advanced musicians. His communication is clear and thoughtful, and his lessons consistently build confidence, strong musical instincts, and a deep connection to the music students love.
He is passionate about helping musicians of all ages grow, play with purpose, and experience the joy of making music.
DAN DUSZYNSKI
Questions?
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