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Lessons start at $25.00 per half hour.
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“Music expresses that which cannot be said,
 and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ~Victor Hugo~




Linda Emmerman
Ukulele and Flutes.
(970) 690-0872
Linda is a former Colorado K-5 Public School Music Educator with over 25 years experience.
Now offering Ukulele lessons for Beginner-Intermediate students of all ages.
Beginners will learn skills that cover everything you need to get started including tuning, basic chords and strumming patterns. Songs will be chosen based on individuals interests and abilities. Other skills taught as students progress to include singing, finger picking and improvisation. Also offering instruction on silver flute and Native American Style flute for beginners-advaced players. Students can choose to study band repertoire, classical, pop and jazz styles. Linda enjoys sharing her love of music and strives to offer music instruction based on students interests and skills.

Billy Bower
Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Country Guitar.
970-305-0811 

Billy originally hails from Chicago, IL where he studied under Jazz great guitarist Peter Hix at Waubonsee College. He played professionally for many years with Chicago-based show group, "A Touch of Brass," and with many different bands here in the Northern Colorado area.Upon moving to Colorado in1980, he branched out into different music genres, including Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Country with an emphasis on proper technique, alternate picking, and jazz chording. Billy has a classic rock band called "Power Factor" that performs in Colorado and also is called upon for studio work throughout Colorado. Student range from 10 through adult. His students value his relaxed, fun, and respectful environment!

Owen Rooney - Longmont Only
Violin, Viola and Piano
303-587-7142
"With 14 years of experience on the violin and 7 on the viola, Owen, a Longmont native, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in violin performance and a certificate in music technology. While at the University of Northern Colorado, Owen enriched his musical abilities by performing on both violin and viola as a member of the University Symphony Orchestra and URSA Consort Baroque Ensemble. In 2017, he played violin in the UNC string quartet that achieved first place in the MTNA Regional Chamber Music Competition in Boulder. Owen's talents were also featured on Colorado Public Radio: Classical, where he played Astor Piazzolla's Four for Tango with the same quartet. Since the completion of his studies, Rooney established a private studio in Longmont, subsequently relocating to Sugarland, Texas to instruct at the Groove Music Academy, before returning to Longmont to re-open his studio. Rooney has imparted his musical knowledge to a diverse range of students, encompassing a wide age range from five to sixty-five years old and representing various cultural backgrounds. Owen's students value his enthusiasm, skill, and ability to foster a love for learning music."



Shawn Cunnane - Longmont Only
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, and Mandolin.
267-205-4477

After completing a Jazz performance degree from Temple University in Philadelphia where he studied arranging with Grammy award winning pianist Bill Cunliffe, Shawn Cunnane relocated and settled in Los Angeles where he worked as a musician, instructor, and recording artist for 13 years. He taught for National Music Workshop in four different cities and has over 17 years of teaching experience with all ages and skill levels including group ensembles. He has recorded for Disney and Ubisoft as well as countless private clients. His most recent project Sheldon & Cunnane performed close to 1000 times in 4 years. The duo was easily found entertaining on a weekly basis in wineries, restaurants, and music venues throughout Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange counties in addition to yearly trips to the Eastern Sierras and the Gulf Coast of Florida. An avid member of the Grateful Dead community in Southern California, Shawn performed with Cubensis on over 20 occasions in place of Nate Lapointe (Bobby Womack). As a solo performer and songwriter, Shawn’s diverse style ranges from travis picking ballads with jazzy overtones to bluegrassy foot stompers. The unique textures he creates in his originals and interpretations are intimate and alluring. Shawn’s songs have been recorded and performed by many artists including David Grisman and Matt Doherty. He has been fortunate to share the stage with so many fantastic musicians including bassist Gerald Veasley and saxophonist Knoel Scott (Sun Ra Arkestra). Cunnane recently landed in Boulder County Colorado in the spring of 2018 where he has begun work on his first solo recording of original compositions. Shawn is well versed in all modern styles and enjoys sharing his connection to music with audiences and students of all ages.



Sammy Dee Morton
Electric and Acoustic Blues, Rock and Country.
720-652-0283
Sammy Dee Morton has played Louisiana and Texas style Blues for 25 years. His smooth, soulful and energetic way of playing has captured many an ear. Sammy Dee developed his chops playing alongside Blues and Cajun performers such as Kenny Neal, Debbie Davies, Tab Benoit, and Doug Kershaw. https://sammydeemorton.com/

Elijah Donovan

Banjo.
303-248-6816


Elijah Donovan has been playing banjo since 2017. Since then, he’s trained with some of the greater banjo players in the Colorado area including Pete Wernick, Jayme Stone, Ricky Meir, and more. He’s well developed in traditional Scruggs style and melodic banjo, with ability in progressive stylings as well. This won him 3rd place at the Rockygrass banjo competition in 2022, and respect from his peers. Elijah specializes in traditional bluegrass and country, with respect to old time music as well.
Beryl Durazo
928-210-1181
Vocal Instruction

Beryl has over 10 years experience in the performing arts including performances in Italy, France, Belgium and Holland with her Community College Choir Yuma Youth Choir. Prior to these tours she received vocal training from Dr.Elizabeth Tibbs at Arizona Western College. While there she also received training in performing arts through the theatre with Dr. Chip Straley.
"I began teaching lessons in 2015 to Jordynn Lee of Longmont, Colorado as she began her journey in Longmont Idol. Since this start, I now teach 5+ students between the ages of 7 and 18. I enjoy teaching these lessons and helping students prepare for recitals and performances. From building basic singing skills to training a well-oiled performer, I am up for the task and look forward to learning with my students."

Steve Mullins
Flamenco, Classical Guitar and Mandolin.
303-772-3743
 
Steve Mullins has a bachelor’s degree in American Folk Music, a master’s in musicology, and a doctorate in ethno-musicology from the University of Colorado. He's taught Latin America music, World Music, World Music Theories, and American Indian Music at CU, and currently teaches World Guitar at Front Range Community College. His doctoral dissertation's entitled Flamenco Gestures: Musica Meaning in Motion. http://stevemullinsmusic.com/bio/

Geoffrey Nicosia
longmont_bagpiper@outlook.com
720-676-2947

Geoffrey has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe since 2013. Throughout that time, he has acquired experience playing professionally in band, competition, and hired settings. He predominantly plays and teaches in Boulder County but is not restricted to the Front Range.

He teaches in the regimental and traditional ceilidh (kay-lee) style of piping. He also sings traditional celtic tunes in addition to playing various other types of Bagpipes, various Celtic Flutes and Whistles, Bodhran, Cahone and Cello.

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