About Us

At J&L School of Music, we believe that the universal language of music is essential for every child's development. Our mission is to provide an enjoyable, creative opportunity for home schooled students to learn music so that they can express themselves through music throughout their lives.

The J&L School of Music has been serving home schooled students in the North Dallas area since 2001. We began first with Elementary Music for grades 1-4, and a few years later, added Band for grades 5-12.

Lydia Whitson founded the J&L School of Music in 2001 after having taught in public school for twenty years. Her students have won group and individual awards during her years in public school and that legacy of winning awards has continued with her homeschoolers.

All our students participate in competition at Sandy Lake FunFest. Band members participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest and Honor events through Texas Private School Music Educator's Association. For several years, our students have won group and individual awards at these contests.

Classes will be meeting at four convenient locations: McKinney, Sunnyvale, Lucas, and Richardson.

Mrs. Whitson attended East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas (now Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas). She currently plays French horn in a church orchestra. Teaching and performing music is her passion and ministry.