Your local White House of Music store is conveniently located on Springdale Road in Waukesha just off of Moreland Blvd. Situated just blocks from I-94 between Kohls and Sams Club, the Waukesha White House of Music offers quick access to Pewaukee, Sussex, Oconomowoc, Brookfield, New Berlin, West Allis, Greenfield, Muskego, Mukwonago, Hartland, and other locations around the area!
Address:
2101 N. Springdale Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Store Hours:
Our team will be answering phones at each of our retail locations between the hours of:
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
If you need to purchase something, or pick up or drop off an instrument for repair, please call your local store or email info@whitehouseofmusic.com for assistance.
We will be offering prepaid curbside pick-up by appointment.
Please be safe and take this time to enjoy your family and music! We’ll be back soon!
Labor Day Weekend Hours:
| Saturday, September 3 | 9am – 4pm |
| Sunday, September 4 | Closed |
| Monday, September 5 | Closed |
Address:
2101 N. Springdale Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Store Hours:
| Monday – Thursday | 10am – 8pm |
| Friday | 10am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Labor Day Weekend Hours:
| Saturday, September 3 | 9am – 4pm |
| Sunday, September 4 | Closed |
| Monday, September 5 | Closed |
Holiday Hours:
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Friday, November 25 | 10am – 6pm |
| Saturday, November 26 | 9am – 4pm |
Holiday Hours:
| Christmas Eve Day & NYE Day | 9am – 2pm |
| Christmas Day & New Year’s Day | Closed |
Our Waukesha store serves as the central hub of White House of Music. Featuring the largest selection of instruments and accessories, this store also houses our administration and support services team. With over two dozen lesson rooms, professional level instruments, a full range of Clavinova digital pianos on display, and an elevated drum stage, our Waukesha store has plenty to offer!
Our soundproof showroom provides an elegant atmosphere for testing our selection of violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Additional details can be found on our String Shoppe page.
From guitars to ukuleles to bass to banjo to mandolin, our Waukesha store inventories an extensive selection of Fretted instruments. Visit our store to learn more.
From strings to woodwinds, guitars to saxes, our Waukesha store is host to some of our most specialized staff members. Visit our team page to learn more about their backgrounds.
Home to our office team, our Waukesha location hosts our management, school services department, purchasing staff, IT department, and accounting staff.
The Waukesha repair team is staffed by technicians with decades of experience. These skilled specialists service and repair a wide variety of different instruments.
Our recital hall hosts events like our popular “Get Uke’d” classes, New Horizons Band rehearsals, private clinics, master classes, and our annual Holiday String-Along.
Our recital hall hosts events like our popular “Get Uke’d” classes, New Horizons Band rehearsals, private clinics, master classes, and our annual Holiday String-Along.
An exclusive dealer of Santa Cruz heirloom quality guitars, our Waukesha store inventories a selection of these small batch hand-built guitars. Learn more about our Santa Cruz guitars here.
From strings to woodwinds, guitars to saxes, our Waukesha store is host to some of our most specialized staff members. Visit our team page to learn more about their backgrounds.
Home to our office team, our Waukesha location hosts our management, school services department, purchasing staff, IT department, and accounting staff.
Our soundproof showroom provides an elegant atmosphere for testing our selection of violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Additional details can be found on our String Shoppe page.
The Waukesha repair team is staffed by technicians with decades of experience. These skilled specialists service and repair a wide variety of different instruments.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 -
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.
Oboe, Saxophone, Flute
Waukesha
All
Skype, Zoom
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).
BM Multiple Woodwind Performance (3), Indiana University-Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music
Alex has taught in a range of contexts for over eight years.
Alex primarily teaches in the classical style. She teaches beginner jazz and contemporary techniques, as well.
Oboe - Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling
Saxophone - Rubank, Ferling, Snavely
Flute - Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye
With 25 separate private lesson rooms and a large recital hall, our Waukesha store offers an excellent venue for music lessons.
Our experienced teachers help keep the learning process enjoyable for students of all skill levels, taking a unique approach to each lesson depending on the abilities and goals of each student.
Both beginners and advanced musicians are encouraged to enroll in our private lessons program.
Featured brands from Bach, Holton, Getzen, Yamaha, Allegro by Yamaha, Xeno by Yamaha, B&S, Jupiter, Armstrong, Azumi, Buffet, Leblanc & Fox include:
String Shoppe instruments & bows from Eastman, Snow, Codabow, Ravel, Krutz, Yamaha, Sofia, Gill & Kohr Select, Glasser, and K. Holtz includes:
We also carry a comprehensive selection of:
The Waukesha White House of Music is dedicated to providing support for local school music programs. Home to our school service representatives, our Waukesha team supports school districts throughout Southeast Wisconsin.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 -
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.
Oboe, Saxophone, Flute
Waukesha
All
Skype, Zoom
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).
BM Multiple Woodwind Performance (3), Indiana University-Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music
Alex has taught in a range of contexts for over eight years.
Alex primarily teaches in the classical style. She teaches beginner jazz and contemporary techniques, as well.
Oboe - Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling
Saxophone - Rubank, Ferling, Snavely
Flute - Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye
Featured brands from Bach, Holton, Getzen, Yamaha, Allegro by Yamaha, Xeno by Yamaha, B&S, Jupiter, Armstrong, Azumi, Buffet, Leblanc & Fox include:
String Shoppe instruments & bows from Eastman, Snow, Codabow, Ravel, Krutz, Yamaha, Sofia, Gill & Kohr Select, Glasser, and K. Holtz includes:
We also carry a comprehensive selection of:
With 25 separate private lesson rooms and a large recital hall, our Waukesha store offers an excellent venue for music lessons.
Our experienced teachers help keep the learning process enjoyable for students of all skill levels, taking a unique approach to each lesson depending on the abilities and goals of each student.
Both beginners and advanced musicians are encouraged to enroll in our private lessons program.
Learn more about our music lessons including rates, availability and other Q&A’s.
The Waukesha White House of Music is dedicated to providing support for local school music programs. Home to our school service representatives, our Waukesha team supports school districts throughout Southeast Wisconsin.
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