About Us

A Piano Studio that comes to you
With lessons in your home, two recitals available each year, beautiful certificates, and a wide range of available music selections outside of the method books, Heltne Piano is here to provide every student with the best music learning experience possible!

Meet Our Team

Braelyn Heltne
Owner and Classical Piano Instructor/Pianist
Braelyn has been playing piano for over 23 years and teaching since 2018. Her journey began at age five and continued under Dr. Wesley True and Dr. Mia Hynes, both former heads of the music department at the University of Central Missouri. She studied Piano Pedagogy and Spanish Language at UCM from 2014-2016 under full music and academic scholarships before moving to Texas with her husband. She now lives in Denton, Texas with her husband and three kids who share her passion for music and nerd culture. She worked as a Church pianist for about 10 years and has also performed both as a soloist and accompanist for various weddings and events up to 1700 people.

Vicki Clifton
Classical and Jazz Piano Instructor
Vicki has been teaching piano students for over 30 years, from beginners of all ages to advanced students preparing for college. She is classically trained and has played with jazz bands, churches, and groups as both a soloist and accompanist. She loves to arrange music and play improv. She has a lifelong love of music and enjoys sharing that passion with her students and helping them discover and develop their unique talents!

Linda Endicott
Classical Piano Instructor/Pianist
Linda has been helping students master piano since 2005. She is a disciplined, encouraging, and resourceful teacher who provides a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary learning methods and music. She is well-rounded in a variety of different styles and provides a fun and relaxed environment to encourage growth and a passion for music. She is very skilled in performance and music theory and focusses on helping students develop musicality and learn to play beautifully and with artistic, creative expression. She has also been playing piano professionally for nearly 30 years for resorts, country clubs, restaurants, weddings, churches, and events.
