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Lessons
Piano and Voice
CHRISTINE GRZANNA 414-617-4816
Piano, Keyboard
Ages 5 through Adult (Beginner through Intermediate); Beginners are welcome!
Christine teaches a combinationof music technique, music theory,and note reading. Christine is anaccomplished pianist who startedplaying piano at the age of 5, andshe has been performing eversince. She also plays trumpet and has performed in several bands. Christine has a Bachelor ofScience in Education and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Arts inEducation.She throughly enjoys helping students grow in challenging, fun, and rewarding lessons. Christine is a patient, warm, and encouraging teacher who loves sharing her passion for music with piano students of all ages.
BOB KRIEFALL 414-964-4487
Piano, Keyboard, Voice
Monday, Thursday
All ages. Beginners through intermediate. Solo Ensemble Contest Music. Note reading, theory, scales. Master's Degree and 37+ years experience.
SUZANNE GRZANNA 818-613- 7313
Piano, Keyboard, Voice
Suzanne Grzanna, graduated from Carroll College with a degree in Music Performance with emphasis in Saxophone and Voice. She has taught for Milwaukee Public Schools for many years. She has her own band and performs regularly. For more information visit www.saxdiva.com.
MICHELLE GRZANNA 414-614- 4660
Piano, Keyboard, Voice
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Michelle Grzanna teaches piano, voice, saxophone, flute and clarinet. She has a BA of Fine Arts in Music Education with two certifications in Instrumental and General Music K4-12th grade from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Michelle has been teaching music since 1997 and performs for various events and private parties in a jazz combo style. Michelle is comfortable teaching all ages - from preschoolers to adults. Her teaching style is very positive and upbeat.
Woodwinds
BRUCE MESSNER 414-317-5124
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
Bruce has a B.S. Music Education at UW-Milwaukee. M.S. in teaching music at UW-Oshkosh. He took private lessons (clarinet) with Jack Snavely for 2 years bi-monthly, post B.S. degree. Bruce has attended summer workshops: University of North Texas and Tebersold-University of Louisville. His saxophone student, Joan Pagel, received a scholarship from Fred Hemke at Northwestern University (Bruce was her only teacher). Just recently he has taken lessons from Eric Jacobson (trumpet) and Eric Schoor (saxophone) at the Wisconsin Conservatory. Although certified to teach all band instruments, his particular skills and interests remain trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and flute.
MICHELLE GRZANNA 414-614-4660
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
Michelle Grzanna teaches piano, voice, saxophone, flute and clarinet. She has a BA of Fine Arts in Music Education with two certifications in Instrumental and General Music K4-12th grade from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Michelle has been teaching music since 1997 and performs for various events and private parties in a jazz combo style. Michelle is comfortable teaching all ages - from preschoolers to adults. Her teaching style is very positive and upbeat.
SUZANNE GRZANNA 818-613-7313
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
Wednesday
Suzanne Grzanna, graduated from Carroll College with a degree in Music Performance with emphasis in Saxophone and Voice. She has taught for Milwaukee Public Schools for many years. She has her own band and performs regularly. For more information visit www.saxdiva.com.
Strings
HEATHER LEWIN 414-322-7759
Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle
Ages 5 to Adult. Beginner - Advanced.
Heather has been playing string instruments for over 30 years and has been teaching since 1998. In addition to teaching, Heather has performed and recorded with many local and national bands. She is currently the fiddler/vocalist in the Irish Traditional band Athas and is a two-time Midwest Lead Champion. For more info, visit:www.HeatherLewinMusic.com.
TOM SPITZ
414-587-0796
Violin, Viola
Monday
All ages, all levels
BOB KRIEFALL 414-964-4487
Violin, Viola, Cello
Monday, Thursday
All ages. Beginner - Intermediate. Note Reading, Theory & Scales. Masters Degree. 37+ Years Experience.
JANET SCHIFF 414-305-3492
Cello Exclusively
Thursday, Saturday
Janet has over 20 years of experience teaching cello students ages 4 and up. She studied cello at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and earned a bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Janet's students learn an ergonomic technique and learn to play cello with a fun and challenging method. She teaches 45minute and hour-long lessons at Family Music Center.
Call Janet to schedule lessons at FAMILY MUSIC CENTER!
*Wisconsin Area Music Industry's Stringed Instrument Player of the Year 2014.
*Cellist/Composer for Milwaukee chamber rock duo NINETEEN THIRTEEN.
www.cellojanet.com
Brasswinds
BOB KRIEFALL 414-964-4487
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba
Monday, Thursday
All ages. Beginners through intermediate. Solo Ensemble Contest Music. Note reading, theory, scales. Master's Degree and 37+ years experience.
BRUCE MESSNER 414-317-5124
Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone
Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone
Bruce has a B.S. Music Education at UW-Milwaukee. M.S. in teaching music at UW-Oshkosh. He took private lessons (clarinet) with Jack Snavely for 2 years bi-monthly, post B.S. degree. Bruce has attended summer workshops: University of North Texas and Tebersold-University of Louisville. His saxophone student, Joan Pagel, received a scholarship from Fred Hemke at Northwestern University (Bruce was her only teacher). Just recently he has taken lessons from Eric Jacobson (trumpet) and Eric Schoor (saxophone) at the Wisconsin Conservatory. Although certified to teach all band instruments, his particular skills and interests remain trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and flute.
Percussion
MATT LIBAN 414-961-0137
Snare Drum, Drum Set
Tuesday, Wednesday
All ages, levels and styles. Matt started playing drums at age 8. At age 10 he began playing with John Ruka, continuing through high school. While in high school, he played in the Symphonic Band (1st chair as a freshman) and Marching Band. Matt attended UW-Milwaukee 1990-1995, where he received his Bachelor of Science, and obtained Learning Disabilities K-9 Certification. Mr. Liban has performed and/or recorded with the following artists: Sammy Llanas (Bodeans), Ian Spanic, Billy Flynn, John Brim, "Snaker" Dave Ray, Hubert Sumlin, George Thorogood, Jon Paris, Steve Cohen, Tom Green, Berkeley Fudge and Dean Lea. Currently you may find him performing with Five Card Studs, Hudson and Goran (of the Gufs).
BOB KRIEFALL 414-964-4487
All Percussion
Monday, Thursday
All ages, levels and styles. Note reading and ear training. Master's Degree and over 37 years of experience.
Mandolin & Ukulele
GEOFF KEATS 414-453-3013
Ukulele
Monday through Thursday, Saturday
Ages 5 through Adult (Beginner through Intermediate); Beginners are welcome!
Geoff Keats is a founding teacher with Family Music Center and has been teaching for over twenty-five years in southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to taking private lessons he has studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. He teaches all genres except classical and accepts students aged eight to adult. Please conact him at geoff.keats@yahoo.com or 414-453-3013 for lessons.
Ukulele
Monday through Thursday, Saturday
Ages 5 through Adult (Beginner through Intermediate); Beginners are welcome!
Geoff Keats is a founding teacher with Family Music Center and has been teaching for over twenty-five years in southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to taking private lessons he has studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. He teaches all genres except classical and accepts students aged eight to adult. Please conact him at geoff.keats@yahoo.com or 414-453-3013 for lessons.
KENNETH FOUGHT 262-598-6513
Ukulele, Mandolin
Monday, Thursday All ages, all levels.
I have been playing the guitar forover 40 years and have beenteaching music for over 35years. I am a 1999 graduate ofUW Parkside with a B.A. inmusic, (classical guitarperformance), and I was the firststudent in that school's historyto graduate with the jazz studiesemphasis. Another greateducational experience was myyear at the famed Musician'sInstitute (G.I.T.) completing thethen 1-year program as well aspursuing private studies withPat Martino and Robben Ford. Ihave performed in a variety ofgroups at many venues in theMidwest and on the West Coast.My educational philosophy is toaccept students of any age andlevel of ability and to tailor thelessons to the needs of thatindividual. I am comfortableteaching all styles of music suchas blues, rock, metal, jazz, funk,R&B, classical, country, folk, etc.Students can learnimprovising/soloing, learningsongs by ear as well as by thenote, music theory,composition/songwriting andwhole variety of relatedsubjects. I strive to makelearning an enjoyable experiencefor both of us. I teach electricand acoustic guitar, electric bassguitar, mandolin and ukulele. Ioffer lessons in Milwaukee andin Racine. Why not try a lessonthis week?
Ukulele, Mandolin
Monday, Thursday All ages, all levels.
I have been playing the guitar forover 40 years and have beenteaching music for over 35years. I am a 1999 graduate ofUW Parkside with a B.A. inmusic, (classical guitarperformance), and I was the firststudent in that school's historyto graduate with the jazz studiesemphasis. Another greateducational experience was myyear at the famed Musician'sInstitute (G.I.T.) completing thethen 1-year program as well aspursuing private studies withPat Martino and Robben Ford. Ihave performed in a variety ofgroups at many venues in theMidwest and on the West Coast.My educational philosophy is toaccept students of any age andlevel of ability and to tailor thelessons to the needs of thatindividual. I am comfortableteaching all styles of music suchas blues, rock, metal, jazz, funk,R&B, classical, country, folk, etc.Students can learnimprovising/soloing, learningsongs by ear as well as by thenote, music theory,composition/songwriting andwhole variety of relatedsubjects. I strive to makelearning an enjoyable experiencefor both of us. I teach electricand acoustic guitar, electric bassguitar, mandolin and ukulele. Ioffer lessons in Milwaukee andin Racine. Why not try a lessonthis week?
Guitar
GEOFF KEATS 414-453-3013
Guitar, Beginning Bass Guitar
Monday through Thursday, Saturday
Geoff Keats is a founding teacher with Family Music Center, and has been teaching guitar for over twenty-five years in southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to taking private lessons, he has studied at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and specializes in American Fingerstyle guitar. He teaches all genres except classical, and accepts students aged eight to adult. A blues, jazz and rock enthusiast, Geoff has an extensive library of recordings and literature which he incorporates into his lessons. He is the lead guitar player in “Sleepwalkers”, a local classic rock and blues cover band. Please contact him at geoff.keats@yahoo.com or 414-453-3013 for lessons.
KENNETH FOUGHT
262-598-6513
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Thursday All ages, all levels.
I have been playing the guitar for over 40 years and have been teaching music for over 35years. I am a 1999 graduate of UW-Parkside with a B.A. in music, (classical guitar performance), and I was the first student in that school's history to graduate with the jazz studies emphasis. Another great educational experience was my year at the famed Musician's Institute (G.I.T.) completing the then 1-year program as well as pursuing private studies with Pat Martino and Robben Ford. I have performed in a variety of groups at many venues in the Midwest and on the West Coast. My educational philosophy is to accept students of any age and level of ability and to tailor the lessons to the needs of that individual. I am comfortable teaching all styles of music such as blues, rock, metal, jazz, funk,R&B, classical, country, folk, etc. Students can learn improvising/soloing, learning songs by ear as well as by the note, music theory,composition/songwriting and whole variety of related subjects. I strive to make learning an enjoyable experience for both of us. I teach electric and acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, mandolin and ukulele. I offer lessons in Milwaukee and in Racine. Why not try a lesson this week?
BILL STONE 414-334-4596
Guitar
All ages, all styles.
Bill is a well-known veteran performer. He played for years with the WAMI award winning Leroy Airmaster Band and was nominated Best Guitarist for the 2001 WAMI awards. He has performed with many of the area's best musicians including Chuck Hedges, Duane Stuermer, Sam McCue, Jim Liban, Jon Paris and Mrs. Fun, as well as world-known performers Hubert Sumlin, Butch Miles, Alan Dawson, Sunnyland Slim, the Drifters, the Platters, and others in some of their Milwaukee appearances. He is also a well-known educator, having taught at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (two years as a Guitar Department Chairman),Milwaukee Area Technical College, UW-Wisconsin-Madison Summer Music Camp -among others. Bill holds a Bachelor of Music, Jazz Guitar(with honors) - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music,Wisconsin Certified K - 12Music Instructor - UW -Milwaukee, Graduate Coursework in Ethnomusicology- UW - Madison and Level II Orff-Schulwerk Certification -UW - Milwaukee
