A Family Tradition
Certain Music is a family, traditional style of private music lessons. We serve the Plano, Van Alstyne & North Texas area with private violin lessons, piano lessons, music theory & conducting instruction for any age and skill level. Dr. Certain is a professional member of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Music for Special Occasions
A Violinist can add an air of sophistication to any event: weddings, private birthday parties, private anniversaries (romantic violin), funerals, fundraisers ,and more. Maestro Certain is available for live performance and offers a large range of music styles to enhance your special event.
Scene In Town is the go-to place for music, whether it be for booking of talent, venues, or event production; special event photography; and lots more. The website hosts live music and festival calendars; CD reviews; and national, regional, and local artists' features.
The Website also hosts the Van Alstyne News and a special Van Alstyne Community Calendar.
Owner Mary Jane Farmer has a long history in the music industry, having been assistant to the producer of the Kerrville Festivals, entertainment director for the Grayson County Fair, Fall Der All and Music in the Park. She produced the music for the 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial, working for Governor Mark White, and filled seven stages over two days with music from all ethnic groups that settled Texas and many top national legends.
She is photographer for Kerrville Festivals, WoodyFest, and for Overdrive Entertainment. Farmer books the live music for the Van Alstyne restaurant El Patio Escondido.
We provide music, DJ services, and venue uplighting to bring exciting entertainment to your party or event. We work with you or your organization from beginning to end to make your event memorable.