Experienced Instrument Repair Technicians and Associates!

Education - Conservation and Environmental Science 

Instruments - Guitar

Musical Groups - The Young Revelators (past)

Instrument(s) Taught:

Oboe, Saxophone, Flute

Location:

Waukesha

I am most comfortable with this age group:

All

Preferred Virtual Platform:

Skype, Zoom

Bio

Alex Mortensen discovered her love of music and teaching while growing up in Wisconsin, surrounded by inspiring music, musicians, and instructors. She took her passions to Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music, where she received her BA in Multiple Woodwind Performance, studying oboe, saxophone, and flute. Alex has experience performing in various environments, including orchestras, ballet, big-band jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and contemporary (some of her favorite moments have involved working with living composers).

Music Education:

BM Multiple Woodwind Performance (3), Indiana University-Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music

Teaching Experience:

Alex has taught in a range of contexts for over eight years.

Styles Taught:

Alex primarily teaches in the classical style. She teaches beginner jazz and contemporary techniques, as well.

Methods Taught:

Oboe - Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling

Saxophone - Rubank, Ferling, Snavely

Flute - Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

Jazz Piano Performance, Recording Arts/Music Production, Portland State University 

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty

Piano/Organ/Keyboard

# of Years with White House:

Started 2020

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

Hiking, Climbing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Woodworking

Favorite band/musical group:

Medeski, Martin and Wood, Soulive, Charlie Hunter

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

I love being surrounded by music and musicians, and especially enjoy introducing new musicians to the opportunities of music.

Primary Job Focus

Account management and auto-billing

Hobbies Outside of Work

 Gardening, cooking, entertaining guests, Halloween & making family costumes, concerts, and reading thrillers & mysteries

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Clutch, David Byrne, Bottle Rockets

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I love the people I work with, the challenge of managing the accounts, and working with customers.

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education - Western Illinois University

Band Instrument Repair Graduate 2008 – Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

Master of Music History and Literature/Library and Information Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 2022

National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians member

Advisory Board Member for the BIR program at Minnesota State College Southeast
Technical

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:

Woodwind Repair in Waukesha

# of Years with White House:

Employed in May 2020, repairing for fourteen years in the Milwaukee area.

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

In my spare time, I enjoy riding my bike around town, digging through the crates at local record stores, and spending time at home with my two rescue dogs, Teela and Penny.

Favorite band/musical group:

I enjoy attending live shows, cranking up the volume to hear my favorite DJs on WMSE and playing the clarinet and electric bass.

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

Feeling welcomed every day by the best technicians and staff in town. Also, it is a great feeling to work with customers on their repair necessities and service their instruments properly.

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Cardinal Stritch 

Hobbies Outside of Work

Card making, spending time with family, and learning to play the Ukulele

Favorite Band or Musical Group

I like classic Rock and 80's Alternative bands, but some of my favorites are The Beatles, Fallout Boy, and The Smiths.

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

The people, the focus on Music for Life, and the compassion of the owner.

I played with the Madison Symphony Orchestra for several years and have subbed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Philharmonic, Kenosha Symphony, and various other ensembles. I also play occasionally with my Dad’s ethnic Balkan dance music band. Outside of music, I enjoy playing golf, hiking, camping, enjoying Star Wars, following various sports, and spending time with my family.

Education

• BM UW-Madison 
• MM Northwestern University 

Year joining the team - 2022

Primary Focus

• Educational Sales
• String Specialist 

Education

Degree in marketing and have played bass professionally for 40+ years.

Hobbies Outside of Work

Playing golf, traveling, and playing the bass. 

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Beatles

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I enjoy renting instruments to new students and seeing how excited they are and watching and listening to lesson students as they improve and mature into quality musicians.

Education 

UW - Whitewater in Communications & PR

Waukesha South High School

# of Years with White House:

Since birth

Hobbies Outside of Work

Golf, boating, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family & friends

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Too many to list. I played Rock n Roll in the 80's... need I say more?

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Being surrounded by music and the opportunity to get people involved in music... for life!

Education

Graduated from West Bend East High School

Student at Berklee College of Music

Primary Focus

Music production/sound engineering

Instrument Specialties

Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

# of Years with White House

Since 2020

Musical Activity Outside of Work

I play trumpet and guitar in my own Neo-Soul/R&B Band, as well as I work in my own studio as a freelance producer/engineer making records for myself and others!

Favorite band/musical group

Tower of Power

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job

Meeting fellow musicians from all around the state

Primary Job Focus

I oversee the department that cleans, restores, and maintains the band and orchestra rental instruments. I also get to repair and maintain the orchestra rental instruments.

Education and Previous Work

Stringed Instrument Repair with Guitar & Violin Specialties Program - Minnesota State College Southeast

I have 13+ years of experience repairing and restoring instruments and bows for professionals and students alike.

Hobbies Outside of Work

Playing guitar, woodworking, and hiking the Ice Age Trail

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Hugh Maskela - South African Flugelhorn Player 

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I get to work with some pretty awesome people, and I love to repair instruments. Putting an instrument into fine playing order is very gratifying!

Primary Job Focus

Orchestra instruments, keyboards, guitar, and Wisconsin State Musical Association (WSMA) music

Previous Work

34 years as an Orchestra Director at Wauwatosa West High School and Whitman Middle School

Past President of Wisconsin String Teachers Association

Certifications

Yamaha Certified String Specialist

Hobbies Outside of Work

Spending time with grandchildren and performing with "The Ricochettes" band

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Anything before '76

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Helping customers find the perfect instrument that helps them learn and grow and working with customers of all ages who will be involved with music.

Education - Northern Illinois University (2021) Bachelor's in Trumpet Performance

Primary Focus - Trumpets / Brass at Waukesha 

Interests / Hobbies - Disc Golf, Bowling, Archery, Thrifting, Geocaching

Musical Groups - 

• Metrofern - Chicago-Based Funk / Fusion / Disco Band
• Burnt Coil - Neo-Soul / R&B Band
• Good Shepherd Brass Quintet 

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania - B.M. Music Therapy, Voice

Wisconsin Lutheran College – B.S. Business Management & Leadership

Tau Beta Sigma

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:

I was a music geek in school and joined every group I could!  That gave me experience with choir, vocal solo, flute, piccolo, oboe, guitar, piano, baritone sax and trumpet. 

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

I am a gamer, writer, reader, crafter, cosplayer, wife and mother extraordinaire.

Favorite band/musical group:

Broadway Musicals, Alternative, Contemporary Christian, Soundtracks

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

I love White House of Music’s number one focus on serving customers – that gives me the freedom to have fun helping students, parents, and the musical community every day.

Primary Job Focus

Preparing band instruments for lease at the distribution center

Previous Work

40+ years experience in retail music

Hobbies Outside of Work

Movies, golf (I like watching more than playing), musical theatre, summer festivals, exercise, dining out, gigs, and domestic chores

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Buddy Rich Big Band, Doobie Brothers, Frank Sinatra, and more

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Preparing musical instruments for future musical prodigies! 

Primary Job Focus

Band, orchestra, and guitar

Hobbies Outside of Work

Photography of travel & landscape, traveling to U.S. historical sites & Disney, grilling, smoking meats, and other foods

Favorite Band or Musical Group

80's music - Styx in particular

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I came to the music business from the battery business where nobody is happy about shopping. So when a customer is excited about getting a new instrument, I get pretty excited right along with them!

Education and Previous Work

25 Years in the music business

AA Bryant and Stratton College - Business Management

Hobbies Outside of Work

Guitarist, songwriter, and music recording

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Lynyrd Skynyrd

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I appreciate the opportunity to develop friendships with the White House staff and the educators I serve, while furthering the musical pursuits of "children" of all ages.

Bio

Emma Lundquist is a Waukesha-based freelance performer and teacher with a deep love for flute and a passion for piccolo. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she received her Master’s of Music in Flute Performance and Chamber Music. While at UWM, Mrs. Lundquist served as an active member in the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra where she played all positions. She was also a member of the debut New Music Ensemble, which had its first performance in December 2022 as part of Present Music’s “Unsilent Night.” Mrs. Lundquist was also the flute studio’s teaching assistant from 2021-2023 where her duties included teaching flute lessons for minors and non-majors, assisting with flute ensemble and studio classes, and teaching the flute section of Woodwind Pedagogy for students majoring in Music Education. She was also tasked with leading flute sectionals for the University’s Youth Wind Ensemble and annual Middle School Honors Band Festival groups. As a performer, Mrs. Lundquist is comfortable performing with large ensembles to small chamber groups, opera pits and solo performances. She can easily perform standard works while embracing newly published works. She was a part of the 2022 Wisconsin premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Alpenglow for solo alto saxophone and tuba, as well as the 2019 world premiere of Kameron Ince’s Grand American Celebration with the UWM Wind Ensemble. In addition, she has gotten to play under the baton of notable conductors such as Ken David Masur and David Bloom. Her other accolades include having received a handful of honorable mentions for various concerto competitions and has performed in several masterclasses across her career. She was selected as a performer in the Karl Fritz Graber masterclass at the 2022 National Flute Association Convention held in Chicago. Other masterclasses she has participated in include Jennifer Gunn, Linda Chatterton, Mary Matthew Nortons, and Cobus du Toit. As well, she attended the Aria International Music Academy in 2018 held in South Hadley, Massachusetts. During this program she received weekly lessons and masterclasses with Judith Mendenhall, Christina Jennings, and John Thorne. Mrs. Lundquist also holds her Bachelor’s of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Evansville. Her teachers are Dr. Jennifer Clippert, Dr. Leanne Hampton, and Cara Dailey. As a teacher, Mrs. Lundquist has been a studio flute teacher for the White House of Music-Waukesha since fall of 2019. She is comfortable teaching beginning students just starting their musical journeys, along with advanced middle/high school students and adult students who want to find their love for flute again. Some of the successes of her students have included making Wisconsin’s State Honors Band, State level Solo & Ensemble, and various groups within the Milwaukee Symphony’s Youth Orchestra. Her personal teaching philosophy revolves around music being fun and not being afraid to try. Outside of teaching, she enjoys time with her husband, who teaches Trumpet for White House of Music, and two black cats. She is a lover of baking, video games and books in the Romantasy genres-especially if they have dragons and/or Fae!

Music Education:

Rockford Auburn High School - Creative Performing Arts Programming Music & Studio Art - 2015 University of Evansville - BM in Music Performance - 2019 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - MM in Performance & Chamber Music-2023

Teaching Experience:

Flute Studio TA, UW-Milwaukee from 2021-2023 (non-major weekly lessons, sectionals for the Symphony Band and honors groups) Studio flute teacher from fall 2018-spring 2019 at H&H Tri-state music store in Evansville, IN Flute assistant at the Wesley Shepard Summer Music Camp (Evansville, IN) from 2017-2019

Styles Taught:

I am comfortable with most all styles range from Baroque and Classical, to the rich emotion and dissonance of French standards to exploring new music and sounds such as Beat boxing on flute!

Methods Taught:

My preferred method book is the Flute 101 series by Phyllis Avidan Louke & Patricia George as well as the use of standard repertoire pieces for flute at all levels. I also am comfortable with all levels of Solo & Ensemble pieces, and am happy to help with school music. As well as the occasional Disney or Harry Potter book-because they're fun and challenging! I have a range of knowledge on flute pedagogy and a bag of tips and tricks to find the best experience for each of my students to help them succeed.

Education:

High School Diploma, 2 years of music education courses at Concordia University

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty:

Freelance Electric/Double Bassist and Instructor that has coordinated gig's with musicians across the country, knowledgeable in the string instrument field along with some knowledge of saxophones.

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

I enjoy hiking, kayaking, cooking along with being a massive Bucks fan.

Hobbies Outside of Work

World travel and cultures

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Chicago, Yo Yo Ma, Joni Mitchell

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Helping staff help customers!

Primary Job Focus

Brass instrument repairs

Education and Previous Work

Bachelor of Arts in Music - UW Eau Claire

Band Instrument Repair Degree - Minnesota State College Southeast 

Hobbies Outside of Work

I play trumpet in a few groups in town and also enjoy maintaining and riding my motorcycle.

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Being able to help people learn to play music by keeping their horns in great working order.

Primary Job Focus

Saxophone repairs

Education and Previous Work

Associate of Art degree

Education and Previous Work

Studied music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music majoring in both cello and classical guitar

Hobbies Outside of Work

Hiking, kayaking, camping, and traveling 

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I love working with customers, and I enjoy finding the perfect instrument for a customer.

Primary Job Focus

Store Manager, Lesson Coordinating

Education

Cardinal Stritch University

Hobbies Outside of Work

Playing music!

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Primus

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Helping other people find enjoyment through music.

Primary Job Focus

Brass instrument repair and restoration

Bio

Hello! I look forward to teaching you oboe or clarinet lessons. I have been playing music since 2001. I currently play oboe with multiple local orchestras, including the Waukesha Wisconsin Philharmonic and the Milwaukee Philharmonic! On top of teaching lessons, I also am an instrument repairman at White House of Music! See you Soon!

I am most comfortable with this age group:

12 years old and up

Preferred Virtual Platform:

Zoom

Education and Previous Work

Bachelors Degree in Music - UW Milwaukee

Principle Oboist - Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra

Principle Oboist - Milwaukee Philharmonic

Hobbies Outside of Work

Composing original music, writing, reading, disc golfing, being a goof ball, and listening to all types of music

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Steve Reich (composer)

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I enjoy working with my hands to ensure that the instruments that White House of Music rents are in great working condition for students. There is great camaraderie between all of the shop technicians!

Instrument(s) Taught:

Oboe, Clarinet

Location(s):

Brookfield

Music Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (I studied Oboe with Stephen Colburn, Margaret Butler, and Katie Steele)

Teaching Experience:

I have taught at White House of music since 2018. I have also coached young musicians at UW-Milwaukee Honors Band events, as well as with the Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony.

Styles Taught:

I am well versed in classical styles, but also work with each student on learning their preferred music!

Methods Taught:

Rubank Elementary Method

Essential Elements

Others as needed

Primary Job Focus

Outside school sales and band/orchestra instruments

Education and Previous Work

BA in Music Merchandising with a minor in Business Administration - UW Oshkosh

Hobbies Outside of Work

Golfing, boating, bowling, and watching football with family and friends

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Anyone from James Brown to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Johnny Cash to Phillip Phillips

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I love the variety the job brings... every day has new and exciting challenges! I enjoy working both with the educators and their students, helping to fulfill whatever musical needs they may have. I also enjoy leading our sales team.

We have a great group of people who work extremely hard out in the field making sure we go the extra mile when it comes to all customers!

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education and Trombone Performance

Job Title:

School Service Representative  

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:

Trombone / Waukesha

# of Years with White House:

Since 2020

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

Musicals, Music in general, Sports and Auto Racing

Favorite band/musical group:

Snarky Puppy, Trombone Shorty, Pentatonix, Home Free 

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

I enjoy helping students and families find the right tools to help them be successful in music.

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

UW-Milwaukee - BA in Music Education

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:

Outside school sales for band and orchestra music programs.

# of Years with White House:

23

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

Watching my kids play fast pitch softball and soccer

Playing my trumpet in Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns

Favorite band/musical group:

Too many to mention, from big band to funk and beyond!

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

I love working with students and educators to make their program the best it can be. Working with great co-workers to make music for life happen!

Primary Job Focus

Woodwinds

Education and Previous Work

Associate of Applied Science - Band Instrument Repair at Western Iowa Technical Community College

Hobbies Outside of Work

Camping, hiking, and reading

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Being able to fix instruments!

Instrument(s) Taught:

French Horn: Beginner - Advanced, Trumpet: Beginner, Slide Whistle: Any

I am most comfortable with this age group:

Any

Bio

I started my musical journey at the age of 4, taking piano lessons from my daycare teacher. I started trumpet in middle school and switched to french horn when I got to high school, where I have stayed since. I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, majoring in Horn Performance, and minoring in Jazz Studies. There I performed in many Wind Bands, Orchestras, Pit Orchestras, and Big Bands, including the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra.

My teaching style is not as strict as most teachers. I want to find a style that works for you, instead of trying to force you to learn in a way that is not as intuitive to you. My only big expectation is that you are willing to put in the effort to grow as a musician.

Music Education:

BM Horn Performance, Jazz Studies Minor, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Teaching Experience:

Variety of experience over the last 5 years

Styles Taught:

Jazz, Improvisation, Classical, and Contemporary.

Education and Professional Experience

B.A.  - Carthage College

Served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs for five years.

Hobbies Outside of Work

My love of gardening equals my passion for music.

Favorite Band/Musical Group

I can only narrow that down to genres: classical & rock. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performing the music of Led Zeppelin is the best of both worlds!

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

The look on a student's face when they are handed their first instrument is the fuel that keeps me passionate about my career with the White House of Music.

Primary Job Focus

Band, orchestra, and trombone

Education and Previous Work

Bachelor of Fine Arts - UW Milwaukee 

Trombone performance

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards

Current member of International Trombone Association (ITA).

Hobbies Outside of Work

Record collecting, auto racing, and live music

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Milwaukee Symphony, Pink Floyd, Queen, and various other pop and alternative artists

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Working with music and with great customers/co-workers!

Teaching Experience

I've been teaching trombone and baritone at White House of Music for 16+ years.

Music Styles I’m Familiar With

Classical, jazz, pop, modern, and sacred

Teaching Methods

All standard method books including: Bordogni/Rochut, Cornette, Rubank, Remington, and others, in addition to solo repertoire.

Expectations of Students

Regular assigned practice, proper instrument care, and good attendance

What I Want My Students To Know

I love music, trombone, and baritone, and . will do my very best to help students grow as musicians and people.

Education: MM Percussion Performance with Certificate in Composition from Bowling Green State University

BM Percussion Performance and BA Music Composition from UW Oshkosh

Hobbies Outside of Work: Comedies, Star Wars, video and board games, Minecraft YouTube.

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

B.M.E. from Indiana University Bloomington

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location:

Trombone/Euphonium & School Music

Location: Watertown

# of Years with White House:

Since May 2018

Interests/Hobbies Outside of Work:

Making music of course, learning new things, hiking/exploring, making/eating

new recipes, and playing board/card games

Favorite band/musical group:

Vulfpeck, to name one

What You Enjoy Most About Your Job:

Working with musicians, they tend to be the best kind of people!

Education

• Master of Music Education - American Band College / Washington Central
• Band Instrument Repair Diploma - Minnesota State College Southeast (Redwing) 

Year joining WHOM - 2022

Hobbies - Playing with my cats, video games, and officiating soccer.

Primary Job Focus

Woodwind repair and restoration

Certifications and Awards

Straubinger Certified Member NAPBIRT

National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians - Member of its Master Clinicians Guild

Recipient of Sussex Hamilton's Distinguished Alumnus Award

Hobbies Outside of Work

Harleys & Real Deal BBQ!

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Any Big Band (Jazz) or Symphony Orchestra (especially the MSO)

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Getting an instrument to play its very best!

Education

• Badger State Repair (repair certification)
• UW-Whitewater (Bachelor of Arts)

Started with WHOM - 2022

Specialty - Bass Trombone and Tuba

Interests - Hunting, Fishing, Spending Time with Family

Musical Groups - Whitewater Community Band and Holton Band (Elkhorn)

Primary Job Focus

Sales & education, band specialist

Education and Previous Work

Bachelor of Music Education - UW Eau Claire

Honors

Menomonee Falls High School Fine Arts Wall of Fame

Hobbies Outside of Work

Camping, listening to music, playing trombone, and music recording & mixing

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Horn Bands - Chicago, Earth, Wire, Tower of Power Jazz Band, and Gordon Goodwin

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Meeting people and helping them reach their goals whether that's purchasing just the right item or learning and improving on their instrument!

Primary Job Focus

Sales support for school services - education outreach and growing school accounts.

Education and Previous Work

Bachelor of Music - St. Norbert College

Taught 5th-8th grade band for 28 years

Hobbies Outside of Work

Packers football, watching sports, hiking and being outdoors, running, and playing and listening to jazz

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Harry Connick and Miles Davis - any jazz bands

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I love that it is still connected with music and school music education! I love the people and the familial atmosphere.

Education

Violin Repair Diploma - Minnesota State College - Red Wing

Instrument Specialty - Violin

Interests / Hobbies - Leatherworking, reading, writing science fiction novels, going to renaissance festivals, spending time outdoors, playing violin and bassoon, and learning new instruments

Music Groups - Currently none but I would love to find a community orchestra or band to play in!

Education

University of Evansville- BM in Music Education- 2020

Presser Foundation Scholar- 2019

Music Service Award- 2018-19

Gumberts Senior Recital Award Finalist- 2020

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee- MM in Performance (Current)

Professional/Teaching Experience:

Student Taught at Harrison High School in Spring of 2020 in Evansville, IN

Trumpet Assistant at the Wesley Shepard Music Camp (Evansville, IN) from 2017-2019

Teaching Methods & Musical Styles/Genres Taught:

I teach using a mix of traditional methods that are effective and modern approaches to further the
student's learning.

I have taught band methods, band literature, orchestral excerpts/parts, and have
experience in teaching students the basics of playing jazz styles.

Expectations of Students:

I expect student to be prepared, have an open mind to new ideas, and have fun learning the trumpet and how to play it. I do not expect perfection, but rather positive progress and new ideas learned with each lesson. 

What I want my students to know:

Everyone starts in different places of life, and that's okay. With hard work, passion, and positivity, you can achieve be where you want to be.

Favorite band/musical group:

If I'm in a clasical mood, I will listen to most thing played by the Chicago Symphony. Otherwise, I enjoy listening to Muse, Panic! At the Disco, and Fall Out Boy. 

What you enjoy most about your job:

I enjoy getting to learn about my students as their own person and seeing the growth of them reflect in not only their personality but also in their playing. 

Hobbies Outside of Work:

Playing video games, cooking and experimenting with flavors, watching disney and anime.

Education and Previous Work

Bachelor's Degree in Music (UW-Oshkosh)

Member of Violin Society of America

Primary Job Focus

Repair, restoration, set-up, and adjustment of all orchestral stringed instruments.

Hobbies Outside of Work

Home improvement projects and travel

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Working one-on-one with string players, listening to their concerns, and helping them to get the most from their instruments.

Primary Job Focus

Brass and woodwind repair

Education

Band Instrument Repair Degree - Western Iowa Tech

Hobbies Outside of Work

Woodworking, metalworking, and travel

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Being able to work with my hands to solve a great variety of repair problems.

Primary Job Focus

Director of purchasing and rental operations

Education and Previous Work

B.S. from Carroll University with Majors in Education and Music

Hobbies Outside of Work

Professional bassoonist - long time regular member of Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra and Milwaukee Festival City Symphony.

And taxi driver for our three kids!

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

I enjoy the financial aspects of purchasing and inventory management. I work with great people!

Credentials/Certifications/Education/Honors/Awards:

MATC – Music Business

Carroll University – Music Business, Dean’s List

WCTC – Associate of Science, Web and Software Development, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society, Honor List

Job Title: 

Software Developer | Lesson Instructor

Primary Focus/Instrument Specialty/Store Location: 

Software Development – creating custom software solutions for the needs of the company and helping with eCommerce.  Also maintaining current web and software solutions developed by the former developer. 

Instrument(s) Taught:

Violin, Viola

Location(s):

Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:

12+

Preferred Virtual Platform:

Discord, Skype

Bio

I have been playing music since my grandpa taught me to read music on the piano at age 5. Since then I have studied the guitar, violin, viola, ukulele, piano, bass guitar, and voice. I have been involved in orchestras (both violin and viola), choirs, bands, and solo performances.

Music Education:

Carroll University - Music Business, Performance Violin major, Viola minor Teacher: Jamie Hofman Milwaukee Area Technical College - Occupational Music Violin , Guitar Major Teachers: Steven Freidenberg, Jack Grassel, Steve Peplin Other: Celtic MKE Irish fiddle (private lessons) Playing for Irish dancing Teacher: Heather Lewin

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching for nearly 20 years. For 18 of those years I was an independent contractor at a store in Menomonee Falls. I am in my second year of teaching at White House of Music.

Styles Taught:

Classical, Irish, Rock, Be Bop, Blues

Methods Taught:

No matter the style, students are taught to read music notation before diving into a particular style, usually by learning from Essential Elements 2000. Students will also learn scales and basic theory. Methods: Classical: Suzuki books are used as a main book but are supplemented with other pieces songs and etudes. As the students advance, they learn separate classical solo pieces. Irish: Most Irish music is taught by ear, however, "The Irish Fiddle Book: The Art of Traditional Fiddle-playing" by Matt Cranitch is used for many tunes (as a supplement), techniques, and set pieces. I believe that it's important for today's students to be diverse style-wise which is why I like to introduce my students to styles they may not think they could play on a violin or viola. Also, it's fun!

Primary Job Focus

Violinist

Previous Work

Touring musician with acts such as Brooks & Dunn

Classically trained violinist from 7 years old to present

Also plays mandolin, electric bass, electric violin, and viola

Experience in rock, country, jazz, Celtic, and cajun 

Awards

15 time nominee and 7 time Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) winner

Hobbies Outside of Work

Performing with various country, rock, and blues bands, duos church band, kayaking, and camping

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Too many different bands and genres to name!

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Seeing people, especially children, happy with their new or repaired instruments.

Primary Job Focus

New contracts and contracts returns & exchanges

Awards

DAR Award and Benny Award 2x

Hobbies Outside of Work

Quilting, gardening, crafts, reading, fabric, taking son hunting, and enjoys going through old cemetaries

Favorite Band or Musical Group

Cowboy Up, but I enjoy many types of music

What I Enjoy Most About My Job

Variety of duties - it's never boring!

Year Started with WHOM - 2016

Interests 

• Restarting the Flute after putting it down
• Fishing
• Kayaking 
• Hiking
• Spending time with the Grandkids!