![]() ![]() “I want them to experience how it feels to be up on a stage in front of an audience.”Īlthough Zeljko has garnered many accolades and awards since opening Vivaldi, his most precious achievement is having the privilege of influencing thousands of young lives through unparalleled musical instruction. Students serious about a career in music can eventually reach their goal, but Zeljko also focuses on creating opportunities for children aspiring to other professional fields. “Mastering a musical instrument enhances your child’s self-esteem and builds confidence for later in life,” he said. Zeljko is passionate about developing amazing performance opportunities for kids of all ages and skill levels. By age five, students can transition to private lessons. They can already read music by age four as a result of Seasons’ proprietary curriculum. Children ages one through four start with the Seasons Program, where they learn musical rhythms and movement to music. Programs OfferedĪt Vivaldi, Zeljko has created a space where kids feel creative and can receive the highest level of music education. In the fall, students look forward to their teachers performing on stage at faculty concerts. Many tour with bands and orchestras, performing everything from rock to classical music. All of Vivaldi’s teachers are also music performers. Some teachers have been happy to relocate from elsewhere in the United States for the opportunity to teach at a Vivaldi Music Academy. ![]() ![]() Teachers encourage and welcome feedback and suggestions when communicating with students’ parents. Vivaldi invests time in thoughtfully pairing each student’s personality and learning style to the demeanor and teaching style of the teacher. Vivaldi’s teachers have diverse backgrounds with education from Julliard, Boston Conservatory, Rice University, and other prominent universities. World-Class FacultyĪs the academy grows, it’s important to Zeljko that the school maintains the quality teaching they’ve offered since the beginning. They offer lessons for cello, drum, flute, clarinet, guitar, piano, viola, violin, and voice, taught by the crème de la crème of teachers who are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. “We are the largest music academy in the United States,” Zeljko stated. This year, Vivaldi Music Academy is celebrating their 10th anniversary since opening in 2013. Construction will be finished in May for the San Antonio and Little Rock, Arkansas, locations. Future plans include opening additional locations in San Antonio, Dallas, Arkansas, and Los Angeles. ![]() “We used to have a two to three years waiting list,” he said, eventually alleviating that issue by opening a total of seven Vivaldi locations including Houston, Sugar Land, Bellaire, Memorial, The Heights, and West University. Since the beginning, the demand for enrollment was tremendous. Unable to find that perfect combination, he set out to create a serious, yet enjoyable environment for children and adult music lessons by opening his own academy in Houston 10 years ago. He wanted a fun and entertaining learning experience for his son with quality music education. When searching for music lessons for one of his young sons, Zeljko recognized they were an afterthought at many music stores, located in a small, cramped room at the back. “It’s an essential part of my everyday life.” Fulfilling His Dream “I realized how powerful music is,” he said. His talent and determination payed off, resulting in performances with top orchestras in the U.S. By age 15, Zeljko was already a master violinist when he and his family escaped war-scarred Bosnia for the United States years ago. His love of music and interest in the violin began at the tender age of three in his home country of Bosnia, Sarajevo. An accomplished concert violinist, author, and founder/owner of Houston’s prestigious Vivaldi Music Academy, Zeljko doesn’t let a day go by without appreciating his family’s rich musical history and the journey that ultimately brought him to Texas. His relentless passion for success in spite of life’s adversities has propelled him to an unmatched level of achievement. His family’s musical history goes back hundreds of years, paving the way for his remarkable journey. It was only natural that Zeljko Pavlovic’s interest in music began at such a young age. ![]()
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