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“Music expresses that which cannot be said, and on which it is impossible to be silent.” ~Victor Hugo~
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!
Oliver Jacobson
Oliver Jacobson provides violin lessons for all ages, children as young as 4 years old to adults. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he can teach a variety of styles including, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, and Celtic violin. Oliver has a background in the Suzuki Method of Violin and also specializes in improvisation and allowing the student to be free on the instrument, teaching harmony and music theory in an open framework to allow for understanding to explore improvisation and music making with others. Improvisation can be learnt at any level. "The ability to jam with other players on the violin, and allow the music to come through you is the biggest skill and gift I can teach! I teach to the interest of the student. Whatever you gravitate towards and want to learn, I'll go there and make it fun!" http://www.oliverjacobsonmusic.com
Mandolin, Ukulele, Acoustic & Electric Guitar.
970-461-3855
Lori Anne has been teaching for 26 years and has taught all ages, from 7 up to 82! She studied music composition at Colorado State University and enjoys the creative side of music to make the musical experience more personal. She grew up listening to the country and classic rock that her parents listened to and later developed an interest and love for classical music. She got her start playing in a church music group at 15 years old. Over the last several decades she has been a performer in several different ensembles as a multi-instrumentalist in Colorado and Arizona and also plays at several jams in the area. Her strengths are teaching in a traditional way so as to give each student a well-rounded background in music, but can revolve lessons around what the student is aiming for if preferred. She teaches styles such as rock, classical, and bluegrass and also is strong in the areas of music theory and music history.
Ned Alderman
Banjo
720-372-1063
Ned Alterman started playing bluegrass music whilein college in the 1960's. In 1970, he started teaching guitar and banjo classes for the Huntington Folk Music Society in his home state of New York, and eventually discovered he had a talent for teaching the pickin' arts to others. In 1971, Alterman and his wife Laurel opened Folk Arts Music in Boulder, CO. After 14 years as proprietors of Boulder's favorite music store, they took a good offer and sold the business. Ned still lives in Boulder and remains an active player, performer and teacher. He loves playing hot bluegrass with good pickers, enjoys going to festivals, and makes really good homemade pizza.
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.
Andy Rimer
Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Piano, Theory, Songwriting, Recording, and Production.
908-391-0692
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."
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Acoustic Folk Blues, Electric Blues, Improvisation, Roots Music, Singer/Songwriter and Classic Rock
Phone: 970-217-1379 Email: fingerpicking@comcast.net
Mike Tolle has been teaching in the Longmont area since 2002. His formal music training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition from The State University of New York @ New Paltz. A member of the part time faculty at Front Range Community College since 2010. Teaching both private and group lessons with over twenty - five years teaching experience.
His teaching philosophy is simply to teach students what they would like to learn. By incorporating the musical tastes of the student into the lesson plan from the very beginning makes learning easier and more enjoyable, while also providing a reference which to base all other learning.
His method of instruction combines a comprehensive as well as practical approach. This is to include music theory as well as note / tablature reading to help facilitate the skills necessary to becoming a well-rounded guitarist. He teaches a wide variety of styles including rock, folk, blues and fingerpicking.
He currently performs fingerstyle blues and folk on his acoustic and 60’s style rock on electric in various band settings.
Areas of special interest are Acoustic Folk Blues, Electric Blues, Improvisation, Roots Music, Singer/Songwriter and Classic Rock.
Beginning through advanced students of all ages are always welcome.
She especially enjoys teaching adults to sing while they play, and working with children. She has been a part of the Jensen Guitars family of teachers for the past 6 years, and to our younger future music stars, she's affectionately known as "Miss Helen".
Abigale Palmer
Beginner Piano – All ages.
303-827-3163
Abigale has been playing the piano for 5 years, is a student at Silver Creek High School and plays piano for their Concert Orchestra. She is part of the Silver Creek Fiddle Group playing the ukulele and tin whistle, and also plays the clarinet, flute, violin and guitar. She says playing Piano is her favorite thing to do.
Cornelius Alfredo Duncan Jr.
Hand Percussion, Mambo, Chachacaha, Merengue and African-Cuban Conga.
720-422-7824
Cornelius has studied under greats such as Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez, and Sun Ra; who taught him that there is no more qualified teacher of music than Mother Nature, and having a true love and respect for other musicians from all walks of life is key.
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/
Bag Pipes- Pipe Major, Pipes and Drums, Royal Scots, Dragoon Guards.
Geoffrey has been playing Pipes now for 5 years. In that time he's gained extensive experience in the professional side of Bagpiping, Earned the rank of Pipe Major in February of 2016, and has been teaching Bagpipes since. Based out of Boulder county, he plays in and around the entire Front Range. Geoffery lives in Longmont and teaches all ages and experience levels. He also plays piano, other types of bagpipes, and various other woodwind instruments.
Drums
720-448-3334
jackdrumrightdrums@gmail.com
Jack has been playing drums for over 16 years, and has been playing professionally since he was 15 years old. He grew up in Evergreen Colorado where he studied privately with Dean Oldencott for 12 years. He has experience with many styles of music including jazz, latin, rock, blues, and reggae, among others. He has been teaching for over four years, and his college course work focused on practicing contemporary and effective theories of learning. Jack can teach both drumset and percussion. His philosophy of teaching is centered around meeting students where they are at with technique and rusiments while learning songs and developing creativity to make practicing fun