Pearl Z

East Austin · Weekends · All ages, all levels

Music Lessons& Workshops

Single-session classes, workshops, and private instruction at Electric Church in downtown East Austin — led by a working touring musician, producer, and songwriter.

Vocals Piano Guitar Bass Ukulele Songwriting Ableton Live Performance
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Upcoming

Weekends at Electric Church

Classes and workshops run Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Every session stands on its own — come to one, or come to all of them.

  • Oct10

    Songwriting Class

    Saturday, 1:00–2:30 PM · 6 students · Single session

    $35per student 2 seats left
  • Oct11

    Performance Workshop

    Sunday, 12:00–2:00 PM · 12 students · All levels

    $45per student Open
  • Oct17

    Band Development Workshop

    Saturday, 1:00–3:00 PM · Groups of 4–6 · Play through amps

    $45per student 6 seats left

Want to go deeper on your own? Two-hour private sessions run on the same weekend schedule — a focused block on one instrument, or preparation for an upcoming performance, audition, or show.

Coming back more than once? A 5-class pass is $150 — use it on any class, any weekend, no expiry.

Sample schedule — dates, times, and seat counts shown for illustration.

Meet your instructor

Pearl Z

Pearl Z is an Austin-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, songwriter, and educator with over a decade of performance experience. Known for her dynamic stage presence and genre-bending approach, Pearl draws on rock, blues, soul, punk, alternative, funk, and electronic music.

She leads her own project, PEARL Z, performs with God's Weapon alongside Traf Clinton (son of George Clinton), and collaborates with acclaimed Austin artist Sly Curtis. She has shared stages with members of Parliament-Funkadelic and played rooms from Austin's most iconic venues to Broadway in New York City.

"My specialty is thinking outside the box. Every student learns differently, so I build each lesson around what excites them about music. My goal is to inspire confidence, creative freedom, and genuine self-expression." Pearl Z

Selected performances

  • Austin City Limits Music FestivalAustin
  • ACL Live at The Moody TheaterAustin
  • The Paramount TheatreAustin
  • Antone'sAustin
  • The Continental ClubAustin
  • LevitationAustin
  • SXSWAustin
  • Hot Summer NightsAustin
  • Palladium Times SquareNYC

Plus venues and festivals throughout Texas and beyond.

Lessons offered

Instruments & subjects

  • Vocals
  • Piano & Keyboard
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Ukulele
  • Songwriting
  • Music Production (Ableton Live)
  • Performance Coaching
  • Creative Development for Artists

Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time, preparing for a performance, writing original music, or learning to produce your own recordings, every lesson is built around your goals and how you learn.

Lesson formats

  • Small group classes at Electric Church
  • One-on-one lessons
  • Two-hour deep-dive sessions
  • Performance and audition preparation
  • Home studio sessions (Austin)
  • In-home lessons
  • School, office, or organization workshops

The space

Classes at Electric Church

Electric Church has been a working venue and music community in Austin for years — putting on live shows and events year-round, in festival season and out of it.

There are two locations now, a block apart on the downtown east side. Lessons, classes, and workshops are held in the newer of the two, just opening.

The facility has multiple rooms, so more than one thing can happen at once: a group can play through amps at full volume in one room while a songwriting session runs in another and a band meets down the hall. Students learn in a working music space rather than a practice cubicle — the same kind of room they'll eventually play in.

In the building

  • Multiple rooms, used at the same time
  • Amplified playing — full-volume band rehearsal
  • Quieter rooms for songwriting and co-writes
  • Workshop and meeting space for groups
  • Central downtown East Austin location
  • Saturday and Sunday daytime availability

Full address and room details are confirmed when you book.

Rates

Lessons, classes & bookings

Private lessons

One-on-one, in the studio or in your home.

  • 30 minutes$45
  • 60 minutes$70
  • 2-hour sessionOne instrument in depth, or performance prep$130
  • 4-lesson package60 minutes each$260

Small group classes

4–6 students. Single sessions — no multi-week commitment.

  • 90-minute class$35per student
  • 2-hour class$45per student
  • 5-class passAny classes, any weekend, no expiry$150save $25
  • Private groupYour own group of 4–6, 90 minutes$175per class

Workshops & organizations

Schools, offices, and creative programs. Flat booking fee.

  • Open workshopSingle seat, 2 hours$45per student
  • Private 2-hour workshopUp to 12 participants$250
  • Half-day programTwo sessions, up to 24$450

Rates may vary with location and travel. Custom packages and group rates available on request.

Music workshops

A deeper creative experience

Interactive sessions built around collaboration, creativity, and real-world musicianship.

Songwriting Workshop

Lyric writing, melody creation, song structure, arrangement, and the creative techniques working musicians actually use.

Performance Workshop

Stage confidence, audience engagement, stage presence, microphone technique, and live performance skills.

Band Development Workshop

Students are paired into groups and coached on:

  • Communication
  • Timing
  • Arrangement
  • Musical dynamics
  • Rehearsal techniques
  • Live performance preparation

Well suited to aspiring bands, schools, music programs, and creative organizations.

Why study with Pearl

Real stages, real studio, real songs.

As an active touring musician, producer, and performer, Pearl brings working experience directly into every lesson. Students learn not only how to play, but how to write, perform, collaborate, record, and develop their own artistic voice.

Help students become confident, creative musicians who genuinely enjoy making music.The goal, simply put

Get in touch

Start your musical journey

Or take the skills you already have to the next level, with lessons designed around you.

PearlZMusic@gmail.com 512-797-0205

Get in touch

Book a lesson or class

Pearl replies from PearlZMusic@gmail.com, usually within a day.