Office Hours: 

Monday - Thursday NOON - 6:00pm

Friday NOON - 4:00pm

Sat & Sun Closed

School Hours:

Mon - Sat, - classes held between 10am-8pm

About:

When Rob Hunter and his wife Debbie decided to retire to Wylie from Chicago, it wasn’t so they could sit idly and watch the world go by. It was to pursue their passion for music.“I originally intended to go to Dallas to continue my singing career,” Rob said. “When I saw how parents were so supportive of their children’s choice for music, I wanted to be right in the ‘thick of it,’ and decided to open a music store in historic downtown Wylie.” One year later, in 2006, they opened Ballard School of Performing Arts, offering music, voice and dance lessons.

“Our main focus is to use music to change lives,” Rob said. “Music is a way to bring people out of their shells and to interact with those around them. I feel that extracurricular positive social interaction strengthens communities at the grass roots level. Through this interaction we are more equipped to tackle the effects of global problems on our local society.”

Music has always been a part of Rob’s life. He’s been performing since he was five-years-old. In addition to singing, he plays piano, guitar, woodwinds and percussion. After getting his Fine Arts degree, Rob worked at the Veterans Administration for 29 years. Then he came to Wylie, which presented him with a new way of life and a new focus. He and Debbie are changing lives, one music lover at a time. Since opening six years ago, more than 500 children have taken lessons through the school of performing arts. This year, there are more than 200 students.