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"Katey is a wonderful teacher and the warmest, loveliest, most fun human ever! You couldn't find a better person to work with. Whatever your goals, she wil
l help you get to the next level."
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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Katey W.
Review by Kris
"We only had one lesson with Amy, but I was impressed and I give her a 5. She was very patient with Josh, even when Josh wasn't very focused. I was impress
ed with how she conducted her lessons, even though her children were home. They were very respectful of our lesson time and never had an interruption. That says a lot about Amy's dedication to focus on her students."
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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Amy W.
Review by Celina
"She was wonderful. I can't wait until next lesson!"
Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Michele M.
Review by John
"I used to play some guitar when I was young, but I had never taken any lessons. When I played with other guitarists, mostly in church settings, I would p
lay simple cords and let the other guitarists cover up my mistakes. Now that I am 60 years old, I decided to make an effort at really learning how to play. I have only been taking lessons for 2 months, but Alex has been a great choice of instructors. He is familiar with the main type of music I like to play, contemporary worship music, and also is knowledgeable about Irish / Celtic music which I also love. He offers very helpful suggestions and instruction, and is very patient with the fact that I am 60 years old, and much of this, especially guitar tablature, is like learning a new language. Each lesson has some more insights and instruction to help me become a better player. I would recommend Alex to anyone looking for an instructor."
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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Alex B.
Review by Becky
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Arlys A.
Review by Mike
"Learning with Amy has been great for my daughter.
My nine year old daughter has been a student of Amy's for over five months, and it has been a great exp
My nine year old daughter has been a student of Amy's for over five months, and it has been a great exp
erience for her. Amy has a respectful and professional teaching style, and she is very nice to work with.
I recommend Amy to anyone."
I recommend Amy to anyone."
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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Amy W.
Review by Jennifer
"Highly Recommended teacher. The teacher's flexibility, calm but firm demeanor and ability to relate to the student is awesome."
Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Thomas C.
Review by Niki
"Alex Made it easy to jump right in and start learning songs that I chose at the first lesson. He's very flexible with genres and provides written tab/chor
ds for each song that I could take with me for later reference."
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Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Alex B.
Review by Les
"I'm a beginner so I can only comment about Michele in my circumstance & she's been GREAT for me!"
Minneapolis, MN teacher:
Michele M.
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Hi, I'm John! I'm a full-time musician, currently splitting my time between teaching drums and touring with indie rock band Step Rockets. I've been fortunate enough to spend the past 12 years teaching, recording, and performing across North America.
I started drumming at the age of 10, honing my chops under the tutelage of drummer/vibraphonist Steve Roehm, member of the acclaimed Twin Cities jazz trio, The New Standards. I continued my musical education at St. Olaf College, where I played drums in the college's nationally accredited Jazz One ensemble while studying percussion with jazz veterans Phil Hey and Dave Hagedorn. I then spent three years teaching students in St. Paul Public Schools while developing a strong base of private drum students in the Twin Cities.
I love sharing my passion for drums with people of all ages
I started drumming at the age of 10, honing my chops under the tutelage of drummer/vibraphonist Steve Roehm, member of the acclaimed Twin Cities jazz trio, The New Standards. I continued my musical education at St. Olaf College, where I played drums in the college's nationally accredited Jazz One ensemble while studying percussion with jazz veterans Phil Hey and Dave Hagedorn. I then spent three years teaching students in St. Paul Public Schools while developing a strong base of private drum students in the Twin Cities.
I love sharing my passion for drums with people of all ages
and musical backgrounds. I provide a fun and stimulating learning environment in which students can foster their drum skills and grow their love of music. I have a thorough understanding of drumming technique coupled with an in-depth knowledge of different styles and genres, which I've accumulated through playing with a wide variety of bands and ensembles.
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I provide a laid back atmosphere, ensuring that lessons are equal parts fun and education. I tailor my curriculum based on my students' skill level and interests. I can teach any number of drum set skills, from technique and music reading to advanced coordination and improvisation.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Sound-Proof Studio w/ Full Drum Kit
*** Specialties ***
Sight-Reading; Rudiments; Improvisation; Technique; Genres: Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz, Latin (Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Latin-Jazz), Pop, Country, etc.
*** Lesson Details ***
I provide a laid back atmosphere, ensuring that lessons are equal parts fun and education. I tailor my curriculum based on my students' skill level and interests. I can teach any number of drum set skills, from technique and music reading to advanced coordination and improvisation.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Sound-Proof Studio w/ Full Drum Kit
*** Specialties ***
Sight-Reading; Rudiments; Improvisation; Technique; Genres: Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz, Latin (Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Latin-Jazz), Pop, Country, etc.
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· Percussion · In home
· Drum · In home
· Percussion · In home
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John S.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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$30
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Mark H. has been a professional teacher, musician, and singer for over 20 years. He has taught Voice, Guitar, Acting, Bass Guitar, & Music Theory to students of all ages in various settings ranging from private lessons to college classrooms. He is a fun, experienced, passionate teacher willing to work with students of all levels from beginners to professionals. Mark absolutely loves helping all his students achieve their individual goals.
Mark has performed in musical groups that have played locally and toured nationally. He has opened for national recording artists such as Eddie Money, Blackfoot, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Molly Hatchet, and Shooting Star (to name just a few). He has extensive songwriting experience and has composed original songs for various local bands. He has also produced musical scores for theatrical productions at t
Mark has performed in musical groups that have played locally and toured nationally. He has opened for national recording artists such as Eddie Money, Blackfoot, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Molly Hatchet, and Shooting Star (to name just a few). He has extensive songwriting experience and has composed original songs for various local bands. He has also produced musical scores for theatrical productions at t
he University of Minnesota, Harmon Place Players, and the Rhombus Theater Company.
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Students can expect lessons to be structured while being tailored to their desires and goals. Mark likes to focus on what students want to learn while pushing them to challenge themselves. His goal is to “bring out the artist” in his students but he also understands lessons should be fun.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will suggest necessary teaching materials/books. Students need their own instruments.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Pop, etc
*** Lesson Details ***
Students can expect lessons to be structured while being tailored to their desires and goals. Mark likes to focus on what students want to learn while pushing them to challenge themselves. His goal is to “bring out the artist” in his students but he also understands lessons should be fun.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will suggest necessary teaching materials/books. Students need their own instruments.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Pop, etc
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Mark H.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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$35
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About Eric C.
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About Eric
Performing and recording musician with several groups for over 15 years. Current projects include, Hot Date and Batteryboy among others. I have been teaching private lessons and classes in community education to students of all ages since 2007. I have also taught music in early childhood education as well as music therapy programs at Minnesota Veterans Homes. I am always excited to witness my students joy as they reach and exceed their goals.
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Relaxed lessons geared toward the students goals. Various styles and techniques; Fun and efficient practice exercises; Improvisation; Patience and attention to progress; Wide Chord Vocabulary; Music Theory in a way that is easy to understand; Tone development and playing by ear.
Every student is an individual and responds better to different teaching styles as well
*** Lesson Details ***
Relaxed lessons geared toward the students goals. Various styles and techniques; Fun and efficient practice exercises; Improvisation; Patience and attention to progress; Wide Chord Vocabulary; Music Theory in a way that is easy to understand; Tone development and playing by ear.
Every student is an individual and responds better to different teaching styles as well
as learn at their own pace. My goal as a teacher is to give you an enjoyable experience in learning a new instrument and to tailor the lessons based on your interests and goals. After the first few months a beginner student can expect to have learned basic techniques and useful skills to allow them to play simple songs and melodies with ease.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons are taught in a studio with amps, acoustic guitars and electric guitars, ukuleles, along with fretless and fretted bass guitars, drums, microphones, recording equipment and software, are available for a student to use during the lesson time.
*** Specialties ***
Simplifying concepts and process. Breaking down elements of how to play Pop, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock, Folk etc.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Lessons are taught in a studio with amps, acoustic guitars and electric guitars, ukuleles, along with fretless and fretted bass guitars, drums, microphones, recording equipment and software, are available for a student to use during the lesson time.
*** Specialties ***
Simplifying concepts and process. Breaking down elements of how to play Pop, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock, Folk etc.
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· Drum · In home
· Guitar · In studio
Did a great job of meeting me halfway on my experience level.
· Guitar · Online
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Eric C.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
About Josephine L.
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About Josephine
6 Years professional private violin teaching experience
Loves to play and teach classical, bluegrass, and Celtic genres!
Lessons catered to meet your goals!
Beginners - Intermediate
Learn to read music, sight read, theory, history, and play with passion.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons catered to your needs and goals!
Learn Classical, bluegrass, or Irish fiddling.
I typical beginner classical lessons follows this structure:
-warm up and scales
-Theory (All for strings theory workbook)
-Etudes (Essential Elements for Strings)
-Songs and classical pieces (Suzuki or Essential Elements for Strings)
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Bluegrass, or Irish fiddling lessons!
Loves to play and teach classical, bluegrass, and Celtic genres!
Lessons catered to meet your goals!
Beginners - Intermediate
Learn to read music, sight read, theory, history, and play with passion.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons catered to your needs and goals!
Learn Classical, bluegrass, or Irish fiddling.
I typical beginner classical lessons follows this structure:
-warm up and scales
-Theory (All for strings theory workbook)
-Etudes (Essential Elements for Strings)
-Songs and classical pieces (Suzuki or Essential Elements for Strings)
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Bluegrass, or Irish fiddling lessons!
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· Fiddle · Online
· Fiddle · Online
· Fiddle · Online
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Josephine L.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
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$30
/ 30-min
About Richard W.
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About Richard
Rick's been teaching Guitar, Banjo, and Ukulele at his home, and at the Mount Olivet School of Music in South Minneapolis, ever since graduating with a degree in Music from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2003. He also teaches traveling lessons to students in the south and southwest metro areas. Rick plays around town in 3 bands and also does the occasional Musical Pit Orchestra and Wedding gig. He also taught at Dayjams Rock Music camp in St. Paul for the five summers of its existence. In his spare time he writes YA Stories and Musicals, as well as running a Songwriting and Music Theory Blog about Tonal Trends in popular music, and a Guitar Curriculum Blog based on Karate Belts.
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Depending on student interest, lessons can consist of Ear Training, Improv/Jamming, learning Popular Guitar Riffs/Changes/Parts/
*** Lesson Details ***
Depending on student interest, lessons can consist of Ear Training, Improv/Jamming, learning Popular Guitar Riffs/Changes/Parts/
Etc., Note Reading, the Music Biz, and learning about all the cool new Music Technologies of the day. Rick also loves to transcribe any and all music the student wants to learn but for which they cannot find the sheet music or internet tab. Rick prefers to teach what the student wants to learn, but if they're not sure what that is, he helps them figure that out.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Wifi, Computer, and iPhone. I make good use of technology during lessons. Much used apps include Guitarbots, Slow Down Music Trainer, TabPro, and the Guitar Toolkit (metronome, tuner, etc.)
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music Stand (if needed), and iPhone tech.
*** Specialties ***
Music Theory and Songwriting.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Wifi, Computer, and iPhone. I make good use of technology during lessons. Much used apps include Guitarbots, Slow Down Music Trainer, TabPro, and the Guitar Toolkit (metronome, tuner, etc.)
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music Stand (if needed), and iPhone tech.
*** Specialties ***
Music Theory and Songwriting.
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· Ukulele · In home
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Richard W.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
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$24
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HI, my name is Annie and I have been teaching horn for 9 years. I recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with my Masters in Music Performance on Horn.
I work with each student and their parents to find out what their goals are and create a lesson plan based on where they are and where they want to be. I like to make lessons fun because who doesn't like to have fun? I have also found that students are much more likely to stick with something they are having fun doing and are much more successful.
I love to teach and I take great pride in helping each student succeed. I am a Minnesota native who loves the outdoors, gardening, and baking. I look forward to working with you!
I work with each student and their parents to find out what their goals are and create a lesson plan based on where they are and where they want to be. I like to make lessons fun because who doesn't like to have fun? I have also found that students are much more likely to stick with something they are having fun doing and are much more successful.
I love to teach and I take great pride in helping each student succeed. I am a Minnesota native who loves the outdoors, gardening, and baking. I look forward to working with you!
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Annie A.
Minneapolis, MN 55426
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$35
/ 30-min
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Music fills virtually my entire life. When I was 12 years old I picked up my dad's old guitar, played a few chords, and haven't put it down since.
I am currently studying Composition at Macalester College, but my experience goes far beyond the classroom. I sing in the advanced Concert Choir, as well as in Macalester's premier acapella group, and I am the frontman of a locally prominent band. I have been performing since I was 14, and have opened for several noteworthy artists, including Lion Babe, Lil' Dickie and T-Pain.
With me, students can expect to not only learn the guitar but also invaluable performance techniques, music theory, music history and more. Whatever your musical goals, be it acoustic songwriting like Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran, shredding guitar solos like Jimi Hendrix or Joan Jett, or intricate rhythmic strummings li
I am currently studying Composition at Macalester College, but my experience goes far beyond the classroom. I sing in the advanced Concert Choir, as well as in Macalester's premier acapella group, and I am the frontman of a locally prominent band. I have been performing since I was 14, and have opened for several noteworthy artists, including Lion Babe, Lil' Dickie and T-Pain.
With me, students can expect to not only learn the guitar but also invaluable performance techniques, music theory, music history and more. Whatever your musical goals, be it acoustic songwriting like Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran, shredding guitar solos like Jimi Hendrix or Joan Jett, or intricate rhythmic strummings li
ke John Frusciante or Nancy Wilson, I am determined to help you succeed.
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· Guitar · In studio
· Singing · In studio
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Jake P.
Saint Paul, MN 55105
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$34
/ 30-min
About Laurie S.
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About Laurie
I am a violinist and private teacher in the beautiful city of Minneapolis, and I play various genres including Classical, Blues, Jazz and Rock. My mission as a musician and business person is simple - to provide excellent music and superior, personalized service. My goal as a teacher is to nurture the love of music in my students.
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Laurie S.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Sergey K.
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*AVAILABILITY: The calendar here is not up-to-date. Please send me a message what days/times you are looking for and I'll try to accommodate. Thank you! *
I am a composer and arranger from Minsk, Belarus with a teaching experience for more than 35 years. I have taught at Minsk Musical College (accordion performance) and Belarusian University of Culture and Arts (music theory and contemporary music arrangement) along with piano lessons after getting my Master of Music from the Belarusian State Conservatory. In 1995, I have founded the Chamber Ensemble, whose concert program was based on my arrangements of Renaissance, classical, sacred, and popular music. Currently, I am a music director at Episcopal church in St. Paul, Minnesota; composing and arranging music, receiving commissions from around the United States and across the world,
I am a composer and arranger from Minsk, Belarus with a teaching experience for more than 35 years. I have taught at Minsk Musical College (accordion performance) and Belarusian University of Culture and Arts (music theory and contemporary music arrangement) along with piano lessons after getting my Master of Music from the Belarusian State Conservatory. In 1995, I have founded the Chamber Ensemble, whose concert program was based on my arrangements of Renaissance, classical, sacred, and popular music. Currently, I am a music director at Episcopal church in St. Paul, Minnesota; composing and arranging music, receiving commissions from around the United States and across the world,
and an active educator in the Twin Cities area, teaching piano, chamber ensembles, composition and accordion lessons.
*As a composer, I am a winner of four International and American composers’ competitions. Among them are the Dallas Wind Symphony contest for new Fanfares (2006), the Faith Partners Program of the American Composers Forum (2005), the VocalEssence contest "Welcome Christmas" for a new Christmas carol (2001), and Boston Metro Opera’s International Contemporary Americana Festival (2010). In 2000, I received a commission for the Belarusian Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in which they took second place.
My music had been performed by many world-recognized groups such as The Rose Ensemble from the United States (a winner of the International Choir Festival in Tolosa, Spain, 2007 and 2012); Spanish vocal ensemble Kromatika, a winner of many prestige National Competitions; Salt Lake Choral Artists; the Choir of Stellenbosch University, South Africa (a winner of the World Choir Games in China in 2010 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2012 ); and many others.
*As a composer, I am a winner of four International and American composers’ competitions. Among them are the Dallas Wind Symphony contest for new Fanfares (2006), the Faith Partners Program of the American Composers Forum (2005), the VocalEssence contest "Welcome Christmas" for a new Christmas carol (2001), and Boston Metro Opera’s International Contemporary Americana Festival (2010). In 2000, I received a commission for the Belarusian Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in which they took second place.
My music had been performed by many world-recognized groups such as The Rose Ensemble from the United States (a winner of the International Choir Festival in Tolosa, Spain, 2007 and 2012); Spanish vocal ensemble Kromatika, a winner of many prestige National Competitions; Salt Lake Choral Artists; the Choir of Stellenbosch University, South Africa (a winner of the World Choir Games in China in 2010 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 2012 ); and many others.
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Sergey K.
Andover, MN 55304
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$27
/ 30-min
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About Nicole
Passionate about acting for the theatre? Me too! Looking for individual coaching for an upcoming audition? I can help you prepare your material whether it be monologues, or sides for a specific role. You'll go into your audition feeling confident, prepared and ready to take on the part!
Or do you need specialized focus on a role you've already booked? We'll dive deep into the text and really work through your dialogue, character background and your motivation in order to bring out your best performance possible.
A little about me: I'm a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and have been acting professionally in theatre across the country for over 12 years. I graduated with my BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington, have trained in improvisation with Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, and am
Or do you need specialized focus on a role you've already booked? We'll dive deep into the text and really work through your dialogue, character background and your motivation in order to bring out your best performance possible.
A little about me: I'm a proud member of Actors' Equity Association and have been acting professionally in theatre across the country for over 12 years. I graduated with my BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Texas at Arlington, have trained in improvisation with Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, and am
a graduate of the Acting Intensive Program at the Regional Tony Award winning South Coast Repertory.
I look forward to meeting you, and am excited to work together!
I look forward to meeting you, and am excited to work together!
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Nicole W.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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$40
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