Meet The Founders
Angela Badon
Ms. Angela Badon, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a dedicated orchestra director with 20 years of teaching experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels. For the past 17 years, she has served as a middle and high school orchestra director in the Pasadena Independent School District, currently leading as the head director of the J. Frank Dobie High School Orchestra for the past decade. Ms. Badon earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Louisiana State University in 2001 and later obtained a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Arizona in 2003, specializing in string education research and pedagogy. A passionate advocate for music education, she is an active clinician and adjudicator in the Houston area and was honored with the 2020 Spec’s Charitable Foundation Educator Award for her excellence in teaching. Ms. Badon is a proud member of TMEA, TODA, and TMAA and remains an active violinist, regularly performing for church, community, and organizational events. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, who shares her love for the violin.
Dr. Lucy Rodriguez
Dr. Lucy Rodriguez is an accomplished musician, educator, and conductor with over a decade of experience in teaching, performing, and leading musical ensembles. As the Founder and CEO of Lucy’s String Studio, she has cultivated a premier music education program that provides high-quality instruction to students across the United States. Her areas of expertise span violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, vocals, conducting, and instrumental pedagogy, making her a versatile and sought-after music educator. Dr. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a Master of Arts in Instrumental Performance with a concentration in Orchestral Conducting, and a Doctorate in Education in Ethical Leadership. Her research focuses on philosophies of gender, the role of women in the arts, the social construction of gender theory in musical conducting, and gender equity—topics that highlight her commitment to fostering leadership and innovation in the music industry. Outside of music, Dr. Rodriguez is an avid athlete and adventurer. She enjoys playing sand volleyball, running marathons, climbing mountains, and traveling—always seeking new challenges that fuel her passion for growth and discovery.