Missy is a multi-talented vocalist and vocal coach experienced in guitar and piano. Since graduating from world-renowned Berklee College of Music in 2003, Missy has performed live with bands (San Diego Indie Music Fest, CBGB's) and as a solo·acoustic artist across the country, as well as teaching private lessons in voice, piano, and guitar. Graduating as a Professional Music Major, Missy focused on Music Business and Songwriting and uses this background·in addition to Music Theory to help·her students to become well-rounded musicians. As a professional musician, Missy has worked as a back-up vocalist (Nashville Star/ American Idol Kristin Macnamara, Ashlee Hewitt), acoustic guitarist (Katie Armiger, Cold River Records), demo-singer, and a contracted songwriter (Megatraxx, LA). Missy studied under top-notch vocal coach, Mark Baxter (Aerosmith, Goo Goo Dolls, Journey) and utilizes Baxter's techniques in conjunction with her own to help singers of all levels and styles.

Always wanted to learn to play piano? Now is the time! My name is Jerry and I am an experienced, patient, gentle teacher, with over 20 years teaching and performing experience. I teach all ages, from beginners to advanced students. Learn to read or play by ear. Just want to learn a few of your favorite songs...we can do that too.

I have a B.A. in Music Education and plenty of real world experience:

Private teaching: Scores of students over the last twenty years.
Performing: Decades as band member, leader and solo performances. I have worked with Herbie Hancock, Mary Wells, Greg Kihn and Jessie Colin Young, to name a few.
Public school system: Over five years teaching music in Cook County (Chicago area), IL.

You may also hear me play every Monday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. at Woody's Steakhouse in Madison. Come enjoy some great food and music!

Make 2013 the year you finally learn to play, it can be fun and rewarding.

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My name is Alan and I am a drummer living in the Nashville area with a drum performance degree from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. I've been playing drums for over 19 years and started out playing in my church worship band. Over the years I've been blessed to play in dozens of churches, work with countless artists/bands, tour and study with some amazing drummers. Some highlights so far include opening for Grammy nominated rock band “red,” and Dove Award Nominated Christian rock band, “Disciple,” and performing multiple times on the FOX affiliate, FOX 8 morning show in Cleveland, OH. I believe that we are all students of our craft no matter what level and that we can always learn something new. I'm constantly listening to new music, practicing drums as often as possible, and overall just trying to grow and better myself as a musician.

Along with learning from a lot of great teachers on the faculty at Musicians Institute, I have also had the...

Education: BA from Hope University & MA from Cincinnati Christian College
additional private piano study under Aube Tzerko of UCLA & finalist in international piano competition
I enjoy encouraging the student to their full potential. I equip them with insights and techniques for reaching their musical goals.

Katherine has been performing in public since age five. She studied piano at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and voice/songwriting/arranging at Boston’s acclaimed Berklee College of Music, where she earned her degree with highest honors. An award-winning artist, she has appeared on many television and radio shows including Good Morning America, NBC 6 and Telemundo. She has toured throughout the US and abroad, performed at top nightclubs in Los Angeles and for NASCAR Las Vegas, Dallas and Loudon. Classically-trained in both voice and piano, she performs and teaches several genres of music from classical, Broadway, jazz, inspirational, pop, rock, soul, country, country pop, Latin rock and others. Katherine comes from a family of musicians and loves to help people grow and have fun through music! She has taught many music students of all ages who have enriched their lives and improved their health, posture, academic performance, communication skills and...

I have been playing drums for over 25yrs and have lived in Nashville for 20 of them. My career has included recording/ touring/ and teaching. For the past 3yrs I have added composing music for tv/ film/ and advertising to my array of skills.
I can help you get started on your journey to playing music or coach you in honing the skills you already have. We will work on everything from basic drum technique to more advanced concepts of 4 way independence or double bass drumming.
Let me help you get where you want to go on the instrument

30 years as a professional musician.

Served as a Baptist church musician in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
Have sung with Nashville Opera for the last 10 years. Have also sung with Kentucky Opera, and Ft.Worth Opera.

Music has allowed me to travel to Europe and even Africa.
Currently teaching Voice and Music Appreciation at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN.
An ENTHUSIASTIC member of the Hendersonville Community Band.

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I have taught guitar professionally for over 25 years, for all ages from 4, to retired seniors. At one point I was teaching over 80 students per week. I have had students go on to sign major label recording deals and graduate from such prestigious schools as Berklee and G.I.T. I have also taught summer school Rock camps including one sponsored by Bootsy Collins.

As a performer I have performed with Bootsy Collins, hit song-writer, Anthony Smith, and jammed with Lita Ford as I auditioned for her band and was down to the final 8. I play and teach a very wide range of styles ranging from Rock, Pop, Modern Country, Metal, Flamenco, Gypsy, Celtic, and other World/Ethnic styles. I am well versed in both electric and acoustic and is very much at home with a pick or fingerstyle

I’ve been playing guitar since high school. I am self taught and I can share some of the insights into how to teach yourself and progress at your own pace. At the age of seven, I received my first instrument for Christmas; a bugle. From there I progressed to ukulele, trumpet and guitar adding harmonica and simple percussion. I’ve played in bands, managed bands and enjoy just jamming with other musicians.

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Zig W. is a working professional drummer, percussionist and keyboardist/composer who offers 25 years of professional musical experience, quality teaching, passion, integrity and dedication to his students. He has extensive experience with all ages (child through adult) as a private instructor, working for public, private schools and universities, and teaching for various organizations that work with youth. He is a nationally recognized clinician/instructor for major musical instrument manufacturers and software companies (see below). Zig also offers custom designed lessons for Special Needs learners, Home School students, and for Adult Learners.

Zig is an award winning instructor whose Drumset students received The PAS/Sabian Larrie Londin Scholarship. One of Zig's piano/music recording students received national honors in the National Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) as Winner in the Most Entertaining...

I have a degree in Music Performance concentrating on viola. I have mainly studied classically and performed in many different ensembles including string quartet, orchestra and a rock band for a little while. I have lots of experience teaching and can help you learn your favorite song by ear, or teach you the notes and the theory! I have performed on violin too and I teach both instruments with the same passion. Also, I am learning how to fiddle too! It's important to keep challenging yourself, even as a teacher!

Born in Dallas, Texas, I began playing the drums at age 16. A big part of my influence came from my father; who’s drumming skills inspired me to pick up the drums myself. Throughout high school, I performed in the marching band and wind ensemble where I studied along side John Brennan (The Cavaliers). During my high school and college years, I performed with many bands and individual musicians, gaining popularity in the Dallas area. Soon after, I made plans to attend Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA.
In 2010, I began my intensive studies at Musicians Institute, studying with Rob Carson, Ed Roscetti, Gary Hess, and private instruction by Gary Garbitini and Tim McIntyre. I quickly learned the styles of funk, latin, jazz, and the many other genres of music. After a year of schooling, I then auditioned and was accepted into Musicians Institute’s prestigious Bachelor of Arts program.

Throughout my time at school, I have performed with many bands such as: Being Devious,...