About Us

About

Sparks is a family friendly music school where top professionals engage with students of
all ages and skill levels to help them reach their musical goals and dreams. Using our
tried and true teaching methods and programs to teach our students, the premier
program we use is the Alpha-Diatonics System of diatonic harmony created by our own
Creative Director, Michael Manning, BMusEd. Mike’s program is the best system of
learning for musicians at all levels.
For our youngest students, we use Music for Little Mozarts and Baby Beethoven. These
complete music methods are designed to inspire children from ages zero to six years of
age, to love music. These fun and interactive classes help to establish a lifelong musical
foundation in a child to allow them to branch out to other instruments.

We Make Learning Fun and Progress Tangible

At Sparks we love to make learning fun. Each achievement is something exciting to be celebrated! We have three different ways we celebrate achievement…

Daily Achievement

Each time your student comes to a lesson, they have the opportunity to earn a Sparks Gem. Sparks Gems are given for good behavior in class at the discretion of the teacher. We do not expect perfection, we just ask to see that your student is trying their best in class! Sparks Gems can be redeemed for prizes from Sparky’s Treasure Chest.

Weekly Practice

In your student folder, you’ll find a weekly practice log. We encourage daily practice in small increments to develop muscle memory and a love for the practice process. Five or ten minutes is a great amount of time to practice when starting out. Allow your student to check off each day that they practice. Initial their practice log before their weekly lesson and they will earn one raffle ticket for every day they practiced. At the end of each quarter, we will do a drawing for some fun larger prizes.

Long Term Growth

As your student accomplishes each of the 15 steps in the Alphadiatonic system, they will receive a different colored bracelet representing their graduation into a new level. They will earn medals and trophies after completing level 5 and 10 and if they achieve all 15 steps they earn a giant trophy! Achieving all 15 steps is a huge accomplishment not expected to be achieved quickly. Once your student has graduated from the Alphadiatonics system, they will be ready to audition for and enter any collegiate musical program in the country.

Building Confidence Through Performance

We believe that performing is a rewarding and integral part of becoming an accomplished musician. We offer several performance opportunities throughout the year including two traditional recitals and Sparks LIVE! Events at local establishments in the community. Performance not only gives students a concrete goal to work toward but also helps inspire self confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Testimonials

What Students Say

"I am learning percussion at Sparks. Mike is wonderful at teaching, he puts his soul into what he is doing in order for us to learn."

"Sparks Music School is a really fun place with nice people who teach you the instrument you want to learn or instruments."

"My son Liam is a student at Sparks Music School. Liam has been very excited to be learning here. His confidences level has grown, he loves it. It's a fun environment here and the teachers really care. If you are looking for a music school for your child, I highly recommend Sparks Music School."

"I myself was a childhood music student who showed talent in clarinet at age 7. I continued to join orchestras and receive private lessons throughout high school. Out of the 12 states on the east coast public school systems I was ranked number 2 in the all east orchestral music competition. I also played in the Philadelphia youth orchestras. The excitement and class structure displayed today at my 4 year old daughter's 2nd music class was outstanding. It’s a group music class, one teacher playing piano, one walking around helping students. My daughter is high energy and she was focused and participated the entire class. She’s collecting gems to get a treasure box reward. As a whole, the teaching style is everything I would dream of for my daughter and I can tell that the business is focused on spreading musical excitement to its students. Very impressive highly recommend trusting these people with your kid's musical talents. As a musician I did!"

"My son Ellington is in their Little Mozart’s class and he loves it. There are lots of fun and educational activists in a small group to keep the little ones engaged. My husband and I are both musicians and we were looking for a place that could teach solid musical fundamentals in an age-appropriate manner. I would highly recommend."

"I remember how excited I was when I first noticed that Sparks Music School was opening soon in Granbury, Texas! As soon as I saw that the doors were open, I called for information. Meredith offered me a very flexible schedule to select from, for the best day and time for me to begin music lessons. On the first day, I was greeted by Mr. Micheal and Miss Shelby, and I have grown to love Sparks Music School! It is a new, innovative, refreshing place to learn from the best music teachers around, with years of teaching experience and music background. Always a happy place, and I always leave each lesson with more knowledge than I ever thought possible. Whether you are an adult student, a parent looking for the perfect music teacher for your children, or even if you are just curious how the whole thing works, stop in and meet the staff, check it out, and learn a new song! I can’t wait for my next lesson!"

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Meet the Sparks Music School Team

At Sparks Music School, we believe music has the power to ignite creativity, build confidence, and enrich lives. Our team of passionate educators, talented musicians, and experienced leaders is united by one mission: to make music accessible, joyful, and transformative for every student who walks through our doors.

A Team of Experts, United by Purpose

From early childhood programs to advanced instruction, our team brings together decades of experience in teaching, performing, and nurturing musical talent. While each member of our staff has a unique background, we’re all committed to one thing—helping students of all ages grow in their musical abilities and their love for learning.

Led by Vision and Heart

Sparks is guided by a team of directors who are not only skilled musicians and educators but also compassionate leaders who care deeply about our community. Their vision is rooted in creating a welcoming environment where students can thrive, parents feel supported, and creativity is celebrated.

More Than Teachers—Mentors and Role Models

Whether it’s a student’s first lesson or their hundredth, our instructors are here to inspire, encourage, and guide. We don’t just teach music—we mentor, support, and walk alongside our students in their personal and musical journeys. It’s not uncommon for students to say their teacher is one of their biggest cheerleaders.

Our Culture

We value collaboration, kindness, and continual growth. Our team shares ideas, supports one another, and strives to keep learning so that we can give our best to our students. We believe that music is for everyone, and we’re here to prove that with every lesson we teach.

Ready to meet us in person?

We’d love to welcome you to Sparks Music School! Book a free trial lesson today and discover how our team can spark a lifelong love of music.