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The Collaborative Musician's Network
Since 2008, Trekorda has been connecting superior musicians with the performers who need their services. Our goal is to support our clients so that they can give their best performances and to help our talented musicians get the work they deserve through a reliable, secure service that takes the hassle out of booking and being booked!
Each of the musicians on our team are highly qualified and have completed at least a bachelor's program in music – many have completed a master's program as well.
We perform anywhere a musician can be of service, including UIL competitions, solo and ensemble, choir concerts, musical theater productions, recitals, and more.
We have worked with hundreds of clients and school districts, including Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, Dallas ISD, Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD, and Northwest ISD.
View a map listing our clients and the places they've taken us »
"Music begins where the possibilities of language end."
– Jean Sibelius
Our talented musicians have completed thorough background checks and been vetted for technical ability and musicianship by our professional senior music staff.
“Music is the social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is.”
– Malcolm Arnold
Do you love accompanying? Have a degree in music? Have a flexible schedule?
We are an organization that exists to connect talented musicians like yourself with the people in your neighborhood who need your services. We provide all the details including schedule, location, and repertoire so that you can practice, perform, and get paid on time.
“Without music, life would be a mistake."
– Friedrich Nietzsche
Whether you're looking for a musician, would like to join our team, want to know more about us, or just want to let us know how we're doing, you'll find many ways to contact us right here.
For general information:
Trekorda, LLC
1201 S Broadway Street
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-646-0372
Email: team@trekorda.com
Have you seen a performance or worked with one of our musicians? Let us know how it went!
For general information:
Trekorda, LLC
1201 S Broadway Street
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-646-0372
Email: team@trekorda.com
www.trekorda.com - 972-646-0372 - team@trekorda.com
**Per Student Group rate - 10 or more students for the same event.
*Note: A late booking fee of $75 or 50% cancellation fee may be assessed if less than one-week's notice is given by the client.
After graduating from Asbury College Jesse began work for the Salvation Army of Texas as an Assistant to the Divisional Music Director. In that position he traveled around the state to various Salvation Army centers giving private lessons for all of the brass instruments, percussion and piano. In addition to private lessons he would also direct bands or choirs and assist local music leaders.
Following his Masters degree in 2009, Jesse started Collaborative Pianists of DFW, an agency that provides professional accompaniment services for a variety of Dallas-Fort Worth vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.
In 2017 Jesse founded Trekorda as an expansion of Collaborative Pianists of DFW, whose services, musicians, and territory now reached beyond the local community.
Kelley holds a PhD in Fine Arts / Music Education from Texas Tech University (where the focus of her dissertation research was on the training of music adjudicators); a MA in music education from Texas Woman’s University (where the focus of her thesis research was on middle school UIL tenor bass sight-reading repertoire); and a BM in music education with a certificate in piano performance from The University of Texas at Austin. Other research interests include music theory pedagogy, music of the holocaust, and choral sight-reading. She has presented her research at conferences for Texas Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, Society for Music Teacher Education, National Association for Music Education, and American Musicological Society.
Kelley recently served as an artist in residence for The University of Texas at Arlington in the musical theatre department. Prior to that, she was on the faculty of Texas Woman’s University, where she taught courses in music theory, aural skills, music history and appreciation, music education, and musical theatre. She also directed the TWU University Chorus and music directed several of their musical theatre productions. Students in her graduate music history seminar on the music of the Theresienstadt (Terezín) Concentration Camp collaborated with the TWU Opera Department on a production of Brundibar, Hans Krasa’s children’s opera that was performed many times by child prisoners of the camp. Before joining the faculty of TWU, Kelley taught as a graduate instructor at both Texas Tech and TWU and taught middle school and high school choir in Plano and Frisco ISDs for 12 years. She is a sought after clinician for both students and educators in the fields of choral pedagogy, music theory pedagogy, and musical theatre.
Kelley can frequently be seen performing and music directing for theatres across the DFW metroplex. Her musical theatre home is OhLook Performing Arts, where she has played and music directed over 80 shows and previously served on the Board. She has also worked with Firehouse Theatre, Theatre Coppell, Lyric Stage, Repertory Company Theatre, Uptown Players, Dallas Jewish Community Center, and several university and high school theatres. She has played masterclasses for many Broadway artists, including David Gaschen (Phantom), Lindsay Mendez (In the Heights, Dogfight, Carousel), Corey Cott (American Bandstand, Newsies), Sam Carner & Derek Gregor (Unlock’d, Island Song), Jay Armstrong Johnson (Newsies, Catch Me if You Can, Phantom), Susan Blackwell ([title of show]), Amanda Flynn (Be More Chill), and Rob Rokicki (The Lightning Thief).
Kelley loves getting to interact with many other collaborative musicians, clients, and students through her work with Trekorda. She is proud to be a part of the Trekorda team, along with Jesse Fry, working to keep musicians making music!
Though she has a passion for language and grammar, music is something that has been an integral part of her life for quite some time. She began taking piano lessons in kindergarten, eventually graduating her lessons program with thirteen years of experience. During this time, she became interested in percussion and was able to join her middle school band program.
Over the years, her primary interest has become marching snare drum and she has been fortunate enough to have been involved in various groups, including school-affiliated drumlines, indoor drumlines, and drum corps. These have included the UNT Green Brigade, Roots Percussion Independent, Vigilantes Indoor Percussion, River City Rhythm DBC, Guardians DBC, and Troopers DBC.
Annie began working as the Communications Assistant for Trekorda in March of 2019 and is excited to be a part of the team!
Trekorda has numerous musicians on standby ready to assist you at your event. Click on the thumbnails above or use the arrows to view the bios of a few of our top performers.
After graduating from Asbury College Jesse began work for the Salvation Army of Texas as an Assistant to the Divisional Music Director. In that position he traveled around the state to various Salvation Army centers giving private lessons for all of the brass instruments, percussion and piano. In addition to private lessons he would also direct bands or choirs and assist local music leaders.
Following his Masters degree in 2009, Jesse started Collaborative Pianists of DFW, an agency that provides professional accompaniment services for a variety of Dallas-Fort Worth vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles.
In 2017 Jesse founded Trekorda as an expansion of Collaborative Pianists of DFW, whose services, musicians, and territory now reached beyond the local community.
"Jesse is an amazing accompanist. My students felt very comfortable playing with him. He's such a professional"
James C. Emery joined Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas as Concert II accompanist in 2005. He recently celebrated eleven years on the staff of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church where he serves as Director of Music.
A devoted collaborative performer, Jimmy has served twelve seasons on the artistic staff of the CCGD and performs regularly with The Texas Voices and Resounding Harmony. Jimmy is also regularly sought after as an accompanist and coach for numerous public school instrumental and choral programs throughout the Dallas/Fort-Worth metroplex.
"Jimmy accompanied our soloists as well as our choir for UIL events this year. I am extremely satisfied with his work and hope to use his/your services in the future."
"Hana is a wonderful performer and kept our choir engaged all evening. We would not hesitate to book her again."
"“I welcome the opportunity to become a small part of your path towards musical growth and success and our journey together! Welcome to my piano studio”!"
Megan played for numerous events while at DBU. If she wasn't playing violin, guitar, or singing, she was often found accompanying some of the top vocalists in the DBU music department. As a gifted pianist and musician, Megan has performed for many events, churches, and private parties throughout the last decade.
She continues to follow her passion and hone her skills as she performs as part of a a trio, quartet, or small ensemble with Hampton Road Strings, as the pianist at Hampton Road Baptist Church, and as an accompanist with Trekorda
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Our roster of talented musicians are waiting to be matched to your event. Create your Trekorda account below to get started!
From your Trekorda account, you can:
For general information:
Trekorda, LLC
1201 S Broadway Street
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-646-0372
Email: team@trekorda.com
Trekorda has four professional accompanists available on the UT campus, Sat., Sun., & Mon.
Our fee ($80) includes the performance and up to 20 minutes of rehearsal with your accompanist (pending schedule availability).
To request a pianist (as well as to schedule a rehearsal time), please text your name, instrument, and solo date/time/room to:
(972) 646-0372
Trekorda has an air-conditioned rehearsal space with a full-sized electric piano available for you to use with your accompanist. Rehearsal times are available Sat., Sun., & Mon. 7am-6pm, and can be reserved in 10-minute blocks. The cost is $15 per block (you may reserve multiple blocks), and can be paid on-site via cash or credit card.
Click below to reserve your rehearsal blocks (unless Trekorda is providing your accompanist):
Location: 2004 University Ave. (between 20th & 21st Streets)
Complimentary Golf Cart Chauffeurs are available to take you between the rehearsal space and your performance site. To request a ride, text
(972) 646-0372
We operate under the simple premise that a musician should just need to practice, perform, and be paid. For that reason we aim to make the process of hiring you as simple as possible.
Begin the registration process by creating an account below. We will follow up with you for the next steps.
This form is the first step to becoming one of our musicians. You will receive instructions for completing your registration and review. Your next steps include:
For general information:
Trekorda, LLC
1201 S Broadway Street
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-646-0372
Email: team@trekorda.com
Have you seen a performance or worked with one of our musicians? Let us know how it went!
For general information:
Trekorda, LLC
1201 S Broadway Street
Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 972-646-0372
Email: team@trekorda.com
