String Project Teacher Trainer String Project Prelude Orchestra Director
ABOUT
Jennifer McKeeman is currently pursuing her PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Master of Music in music and human learning and a Bachelor of Music in music studies, both from The University of Texas at Austin, where she had the privilege to study viola and music education with some of the most reputable minds in the field.
A native Austinite, McKeeman began playing viola in sixth grade in South Austin. She owes her inspiration to become a music teacher to the incredible music teachers she studied with while in public school music. McKeeman has taught privately in the Austin and San Antonio areas since 2010 with a broad range of ages and experience levels. She has had the honor of attending various summer music festivals including the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Marrowstone Music Festival, and the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.
McKeeman was the orchestra director at David Lee “Tex” Hill Middle School in San Antonio, TX for four years. McKeeman started when the school first opened, building the orchestra and fifth grade strings programs from the ground up. The Tex Hill Orchestras have earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes in addition to multiple “Best in Class” and “Overall Outstanding” honors in festivals held in New Braunfels, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
McKeeman is thrilled to be in her hometown and doing what she loves: teaching and studying music. Her philosophy that any child can and should play music with excellence and joy is behind all of her teaching moments. In her spare time, McKeeman enjoys writing, seeing live music, and spending time with friends and family.
Recent Publications
Mckeeman & Duke (2025). Expert and Nonexpert String Players’ Movement Durations as They Prepare to Play. String Research Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/19484992251327961
McKeeman, J. L. (2022). What I Learned About Teaching From Learning to Crochet. American Suzuki Journal, 51(1), 10-13.
Saccardi, D., Scott, L., McKeeman, J. L., Lader, J. (2021). Parent perceptions of their children’s musical growth and commitment in a university string project. Texas Music Education Research, 2021, 3-16. 4
Jennifer McKeeman is currently pursuing her PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Master of Music in music and human learning and a Bachelor of Music in music studies, both from The University of Texas at Austin, where she had the privilege to study viola and music education with some of the most reputable minds in the field.
A native Austinite, McKeeman began playing viola in sixth grade in South Austin. She owes her inspiration to become a music teacher to the incredible music teachers she studied with while in public school music. McKeeman has taught privately in the Austin and San Antonio areas since 2010 with a broad range of ages and experience levels. She has had the honor of attending various summer music festivals including the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Marrowstone Music Festival, and the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.
McKeeman was the orchestra director at David Lee “Tex” Hill Middle School in San Antonio, TX for four years. McKeeman started when the school first opened, building the orchestra and fifth grade strings programs from the ground up. The Tex Hill Orchestras have earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes in addition to multiple “Best in Class” and “Overall Outstanding” honors in festivals held in New Braunfels, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
McKeeman is thrilled to be in her hometown and doing what she loves: teaching and studying music. Her philosophy that any child can and should play music with excellence and joy is behind all of her teaching moments. In her spare time, McKeeman enjoys writing, seeing live music, and spending time with friends and family.
Mckeeman & Duke (2025). Expert and Nonexpert String Players’ Movement Durations as They Prepare to Play. String Research Journal, https://doi.org/10.1177/19484992251327961
McKeeman, J. L. (2022). What I Learned About Teaching From Learning to Crochet. American Suzuki Journal, 51(1), 10-13.
Saccardi, D., Scott, L., McKeeman, J. L., Lader, J. (2021). Parent perceptions of their children’s musical growth and commitment in a university string project. Texas Music Education Research, 2021, 3-16. 4
Contact Information
Email address
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Website
https://www.jennifermckeeman.com
Education
Master of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Music
The University of Texas at Austin