Over the course of my music career, I've worn a lot of different hats including: member of the Board of Admissions for Berklee College of Music, singer/songwriter independently releasing 2 albums of original music, touring artists performing around the country, monthly singer/songwriter series host in both Chicago and Boston, band leader with many different musicians, and music teacher of the internationally acclaimed early childhood program, Music Together, in both Chicago and the Twin Cities.

My music training began when I was a young girl in church choir in Memphis, TN. Since then, I've had the opportunity to study in a lot of different ways including guitar lessons at the age of 10, classical training on flute throughout high school and a year at UMass Amherst, coursework in ear training, harmony and guitar at Berklee College of music, guitar lessons at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, and Music Education courses at Concordia St. Paul.

All of these...

I began playing guitar more than ten years ago and fell in love with the instrument. I immersed myself in music, joining in bands and playing with as many people as I could. I quickly gained a wide variety of skills in genres ranging from folk, alternative rock, punk, heavy metal, and solo acoustic.

Since then, music has been the focus of my life. I have received years of instruction from noteworthy musicians through WI and MN. I currently study Music Therapy at the University of Minnesota. Through my schooling I have learned music theory, music history, and have furthered my musicianship in all aspects. I have a passion not only for performing, but for teaching and bringing music into others' lives.

Much of my training in music relates to songwriting. I have written as a soloist and as a member of a variety of groups. Over the years I have received private lessons from professional songwriters, taken collegiate-level classes on instrumental composition and attended lyric...

Meet Stacy K B.: vocalist, guitar and piano player with over 10 years experience in the music performance business. Stacy K B. (better known as Stacy K) has been sharing her knowledge of music for over two years and is known for her energetic and creative approach to teaching lessons. Besides teaching, Stacy K also performs in original and cover bands throughout the Midwest. Stacy also has experience in writing original music, jingles, voice overs, and backup vocalists for various artists (in studio performances and live). Please contact Stacy K for your vocal (any age/level) or beginning piano and or guitar lessons!

Almost twenty years of teaching experience centered in performance, composition, and theory in the styles of classical, jazz, rock, soul and funk. Over thirty years of education , recording and performance experience. Attended the University of Mn. And Berklee College of Music. I liken musical instruments to people with incredible depth and unlimited potential, waiting to be tapped!

My music students are introduced to basic music theory, notation, and technique that enables them to play fun, simple melodies after the first lesson, and fun simple arrangements after the first month.
My students can expect lessons to suit their tastes and goals, whether they intend to pursue music formally, professionally, or for personal enjoyment.

I studied classical piano and theory with Sr. Cecile Amore, jazz theory and mellophone with be-bop saxophonist John Mastroianni, jazz piano with Noreen Grey Sauls, and jazz history with the late Bill Finegan- big-band leader and acclaimed arranger for Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.

I enjoy playing classical music (primarily Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin) tango, and pop songs as well. I have played keyboards and bass guitar professionally and enjoyed some commercial recognition in California when invited to open for a well known Bay Area band ("Foxboro Hot Tubs" a.k.a. "Green Day") at The Roxy and a handful of other west coast...

A Midwesterner at heart, I've lived in Minneapolis for the past seven years, involving myself in the local music scene. I started out my musical life taking piano lessons at the age of nine. Realizing a passion for music, but desiring something less rigid, I switched to guitar lessons at the age of 15. Instantly falling in love with the instrument, I've been playing for the past 14 years. In addition to my love of guitar, I also pursued an education in classical voice, attending and receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Illinois Wesleyan University. My participation in the independent music scene in Minneapolis and my classical training while at IWU has developed a diverse and exciting style of music performance and instruction. I like to keep things laid back and fun but I have the knowledge and experience to help you reach and exceed your musical goals!

I have been teaching for over 8 years and my unique versatility as an educator has given me the experience I need to be successful. I am an Orff-Schulwerk trained teacher, whose philosophy is based on things children like to do: sing, chant rhymes, clap, dance, and keep a beat on anything near at hand in a non-competitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making good music with others. I have an outstanding rapport with children in the classroom and in one-on-one instruction. I am also a leader and a performer whether I am conducting songs at the all-school assemblies, singing in the community choir, or playing rock music in a club. In addition to the many creative projects outside of work, I am an active board member of my local Orff-Schulwerk chapter which promotes a network of music educators.

Adam is a cold hard rocker from the great state of Alaska. While playing in the hometown rock phenomenon, Spasm, Adam got his taste for a real rock crowd and this fueled his passion for the bass. In his musical career, Adam has played with national artists such as Steve Turee (Saturday Night Live Band) and other touring members of N’SYNC, New Kids on the Block, Steve Miller Band, Atmosphere and Poison. He has also worked with GRAMMY award winning producers and song writters. In his spare time, Adam works as a session player in the Twin Cities, playing on everything from Victoria’s Secret commercials to Christmas jingles.

I got my first guitar as a Christmas gift when I was 12 years old, after a few lessons, practiced a lot, and by the time I was 15, was playing around town. I learned to play guitar by transcribing what I heard on records.

I received my music degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1997. I have been playing, teaching and performing guitar for over 30 years now. I like to focus on basic musicianship for beginners, while intermediate to advanced students can expect to learn theory and improvisation using rock, blues and jazz styles. I enjoy helping beginning guitar players get started on the right track. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy traveling and performing with my wife, singer/songwriter Rachel.

My knowledge of music theory allows me to explain abstract concepts and ideas to my students in a language that they can understand. I enjoy helping people to gain a better understanding of music in this way.

I hold a Music and English degree from Hamline University, but that doesn’t make me a good teacher. I’ve played professionally for over 25 years, have taught English as a Second Language, Hockey and Audio Engineering, taught people age 5 to 75, and have taught private music lessons full time in Linden Hills for the past 8 years – but this doesn’t make me a good teacher. What makes me a good teacher is that I have an infectious love of music and a passionate commitment to helping people. I have owned my own home in Linden Hills for 7 years and I love living here and being a part of the community. You can find me taking advantage of so much that Lake Harriet has to offer: swimming, biking, walking, rollerblading, and of course taking in all the great concerts at the Bandshell.

Learning music is a challenge that I face with pleasure, passion and persistence. While doing so, I’ve learned to face other life challenges as well. For me, music is a way of life.

Currently, I play regularly with three different groups. In doing so, I get to play blues, rock & roll, and jazz. At shows you may see me playing electric bass, upright bass, or keyboards depending on the night. During the week I teach lessons to a wide range of ages and abilities.

Playing music quickly became my passion when I started playing at 15 years old. The electric bass was my first instrument, but guitar, drums and keyboards promptly followed. During these early years, I was playing with anyone in my small town who knew how to play at a venue which allowed young musicians.

There were many years of playing for fun between those days and when I first decided to make music a bigger part of my life. My initial step was to return to college to study electronic music and...

Hey, my name is Alex. I'm a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, keyboards, voice, drums, flute, etc.), composer, performer, recording artist, arranger/transcriber, recording engineer/producer & music educator.

I graduated from the University of St. Thomas summa cum laude in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance, with minors in Music Production & Composition. While attending St. Thomas I served as the Music Theory tutor, as well as the live sound/stage/light/recording technician for student & faculty recitals.

I have been playing professionally & teaching for over a decade. My passion for music is something that I love to share with anyone else who feels inclined to make music. My goal is to share the skills & knowledge I've acquired throughout my experiences with those willing to learn & dedicate themselves to the craft of making music.