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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nIn Brownsville, Texas, Little Mozarts Musical Academy has become a place where people have the opportunity to grow through music and develop lifelong skills. Founded in 2010 by David Lopez, the academy was inspired by the piano lessons he took with his father as a child. \u201cSince music has been a blessing all my life, I want to pass that to our students,\u201d <\/b>David said. What started as private piano lessons eventually grew into an academy offering a wide range of programs, all designed to help students build confidence and express themselves.<\/p>\n
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While completing his MBA at the University of Texas at Brownsville, David noticed a lack of local music education, and he wanted to change that. His goal was to give kids and families access to meaningful, personalized lessons within their community. Over the years, Little Mozarts expanded by adding more instruments, along with classes in art, chess tutoring, and various languages. The building that is home to Little Mozarts was designed from the ground up to meet the academy\u2019s needs. It includes 14 soundproof classrooms and space for students and families to feel comfortable and supported.<\/p>\n
Like many small businesses, Little Mozarts was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes stopped for months, and many families could no longer afford lessons. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t teach at our location for around 6 months,\u201d<\/b> David explained. \u201cAs many other businesses got impacted by COVID, they couldn\u2019t afford the classes. Consequently, around 70-75% of our business got impacted.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n
With in-person learning on hold, David transitioned to virtual platforms like FaceTime and Zoom so students could continue learning from home. But\u00a0 even with those adjustments, keeping the business running was a challenge. That\u2019s when he heard about the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and how they supported small businesses. \u201cA friend told\u00a0<\/b>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Little-Mozarts-33-300x200.jpg\")
me about it,\u201d<\/b> he said. \u201cIt helped us to be able to pay our bills and pay staff. We were able to have a moment of peace knowing we had some funds to cover some of our costs during that difficult time.\u201d<\/b> The support helped David stay focused on his students, team, and mission.<\/p>\nLooking Ahead<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n
Today, Little Mozarts works with over 300 students each week and employs more than 20 instructors, including local musicians and college students. Thanks to its dedicated team and engaging programs, the academy has been named Best Music and Art Academy in Brownsville for 13 years in a row. \u201cMany parents have told us how happy they are with their children\u2019s improvement,\u201d<\/b> David said. \u201cMusic and arts help students gain confidence, improve their grades, and express their emotions\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n
Looking ahead, David hopes to expand to other cities through franchising. \u201cMaybe in the future we would like to expand with franchises so other cities can enjoy our services and our unique style,\u201d<\/b> he said. For now, his focus is on helping kids in Brownsville grow through music and building a space where students can explore and grow.<\/p>\n
Little Mozarts offers guitar, voice, music theory, chess, recorder, art, and choir classes, among others; take a look at their website to see the full catalog of services: https:\/\/www.mozartsacademy.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> (956) 551-1731<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong>2706 N Coria Street, Brownsville, TX 78526<\/p>\n Hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday – Friday: 2 – 9 PM \u2022 Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM \u2022 Sunday: Closed<\/p>\nDo you have a business?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n