Instrument(s) Taught:      Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Voice

Location:      Waukesha

I am most comfortable with this age group:      10 – 18

Preferred Virtual Platform:     zoom

Bio

Amber Seebach is a dedicated vocal and string music educator with a lifelong passion for music and youth development. She began playing violin in first grade and quickly expanded her musical journey to include vocal performance through high school and university choir. Over the years, she has been a musician with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater Symphony Orchestra, experiences that deepened her technical skill and artistic expression. With a strong background in both music and education, Amber brings a nurturing and engaging approach to teaching. Her experience as a camp counselor, lifeguard, and swim instructor has shaped her ability to connect with kids of all ages, creating a positive and inspiring learning environment. She believes in the power of music to build confidence, foster creativity, and bring people together. Outside the classroom, Amber enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, connecting with friends, and relaxing with her cat. She is committed to making music education accessible, meaningful, and fun for every student she works with.

Music Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Teaching Experience:

Amber just finished her last semester at UW-Whitewater and graduated in May of 2025. During her last semester she student taught orchestra at Kettle Moraine Middle School and choir at Milton High School/Middle School. She has given violin lessons for the School District of Menomonee Falls. Starting in the fall of 2025, she will be the Choir Director at Menomonee Falls High School and Middle School. Music2500 Teaching License certifies Amber to teach instrumental, vocal, and general music.

Styles Taught:

Classical, pop, fiddle, musical theatre

Methods Taught:

Essential Elements or Sound Innovations (if the student plays in school orchestra Amber will use method book the school uses.) Suzuki and WSMA Repertoire Solfège Kodaly Method (voice)

Instrument Taught:   Electric Bass

Location:   West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     10-20 years

Bio

Since picking up the bass guitar at the age of 15, I have believed that music should be a fun and enjoyable experience and means of connecting with people. And so too, should the process of learning music. I pride myself on being able to break down bass into something approachable for anyone regardless of their background in music, or lack of. Being new to teaching, it’s my goal to create a supportive space where students can grow at their own pace.

Music Education:

I was in concert band as a trombone player from sixth grade through sophomore year of high school, and the explored the music occupations program at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Styles Taught:

Blues, rock, heavy metal.

Instrument(s) Taught:    Guitar, Bass

Locations:    Waukesha, Brookfield

Instruments Taught:     Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Voice, Ukulele

Location:    Watertown

I am most comfortable with this age group:     Ages 6 and Up

Preferred Virtual Platform:     Zoom

Bio

Cody Linder has been teaching at White House of Music since February 2022, and teaches a wide variety of musical styles. Ever since he was 10 years old, Cody has been obsessed with music and pursuing many projects and instruments. He cites seeing Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus as his initial inspiration to pursue music, and has been doing so ever since. Aside from teaching, he is also an active composer and arranger. He has played in various bands as guitarist, bass guitarist, vocalist and keyboardist. He has extensive experience performing throughout Southeastern Wisconsin as a vocal soloist and recitalist as well as a guest artist with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra. Currently he is the assistant director of the Badger Chordhawks, a men’s chorus based in Janesville. He is also the bassist for The Thomas Pibal Trio. While he has a large background in classical music, he also has pursued other musical avenues. When he graduated college, he joined a metal band where he played bass. He also enjoys experimenting with electronic music and occasionally enjoys modding and building guitars.

Music Education:

Lakeland College – B.A. Music Performance (Vocal Performance and Pedagogy) – Class of 2012

Teaching Experience:

Taught throughout high school and as a private music teacher since October of 2021.

Styles Taught:

Classical, jazz, rock, metal, pop, and various others.

Methods Taught:

For Voice – Bel Canto Technique – A classical singing method, which I apply to all basic breathing and vocalization. This method allows the singer to sing as effortless as possible with having good projection and tone, regardless of the musical style. For guitar – Hal Leonard Guitar Method, and any songs of the student’s interest. Piano – Usually Alfred or Faber, but open to other piano methods as well

Instrument(s) Taught:     Guitar/Bass

I am most comfortable with this age group:    6 and up

Bio

Hey there. I’m Emily Zimmer, a music lesson teacher with over 20 years of experience in recording, performing, and playing guitar, bass guitar, and writing music professionally. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of teaching music lessons and classes to thousands of students for over 17 years.

Music Education:

Bachelor of Science – Music Business Carroll University 2014 Associate of Science – Music Occupations Milwaukee Area Technical College 2011

Teaching Experience:

Teaching since 2008 at music stores, lesson academies, and in students’ homes in the Milwaukee area.

Styles Taught:

Modern Music Styles, including rock, pop, hard rock, R&B, soul, blues, and more. Music fundamentals including reading all forms of notation for fretted instruments, music theory, and performance.

Instrument(s) Taught:     Guitar, Beginner Bass

Location:     Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:     No preference

Bio

Hi there! Music has been a passion of mine since I got my start on acoustic guitar in 2001, mostly learning by ear. Since then I took music theory courses in high school, went to college for music, played a wide variety of styles in a band for 13 years, filled in on bass in some ensembles, played classical guitar in wedding ceremonies, and wrote music for short films.

Music Education:

MATC Milwaukee: Associate’s in Music Occupations McNally Smith College of Music: Bachelor’s in Music Composition

Teaching Experience:

I’ve provided private instruction on acoustic and electric guitar to beginners of varying ages for four years cumulatively.

Styles Taught:

I’ve taught rock, pop, and folk but have experience playing much more including classical, jazz, metal, reggae, and R&B.

Methods Taught:

Primarily I tailor my instruction to the student. No matter their age or experience level I enjoy fostering an interest and love for music through patient instruction while maintaining appropriate expectations. The student should tell me where they want to go with music and I’ll show them how to get there in a way they find most engaging!

Instrument Taught: Bass

Location(s):     Brookfield, West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     10+

Bio

George Ballesteros is a freelance Electric/Double Bassist and Instructor that has coordinated gigs with musicians across the country. From an early age George can remember music being around in his life on a constant basis. At around the age of 16 is when George’s curiosity for music began to develop and was also the same time when George began to pick up the bass and Bass Guitar. Now a days you can find George playing bass with many groups and Artists such as Jazz Flux, The Stephen Hull Experience, Ethan Keller Group and many more groups all throughout the greater Midwest area.

Music Education:

Concordia University 2016-2018 Milwaukee Area Technical College (2018) Birch Creek Music Performance Center (2013-2016) Victor Wooten Center for Music and Nature (2017-2022)

Teaching Experience:

Around the time of when COVID-19 was affecting musicians’ way of means is when I began to think about learning how to teach. I began first by reaching out to musician friends to see if anyone was looking for bass lessons. With the help of my colleagues, I was able to pick up a few students here and there. Then in around August of 2021 is when I began to teach bass lessons at the White House of Music.

Styles Taught:

Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, Beginner Classical

Methods Taught:

Real Book, Jaco Pastorius Bass Method, Simandl Standing in the Shadows of Motown, Hal Lenoard

Instrument Taught:      Guitar

Location:      Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:      All ages

Bio

I am a guitarist, composer, producer, live sound engineer and audio technician. I play guitar in the band Illusion of Fate, a heavy metal band! I also compose, mix and master all of our music. I have begun recording and producing music for others as well.

Music Education:

I studied music at Milwaukee Area Technical College, under Steve Peplin. I studied music theory and guitar, but changed to focus on Audio Production. I graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Audio Production

Teaching Experience:

From my early days of college I would teach a few people, friends mostly. Ultimately, I gave it up to focus on school. I recently had decided to get back into it with White House of Music!

Styles Taught:

I mainly teach basic beginner guitar technique and typically simple pop songs. Although, my playing expertise is in metal guitar and love guiding students who want to learn how to shred.

Methods Taught:

I don’t use any specific method book consistently, whichever works for the student. Typically things like playing various chords, basic guitar maintenance, theory and composition.

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Bass, Drums

Location:      West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     Any

Teaching Experience:

1998-2003 – G.W.Music 2003-present – White house of music 2007-present – UW Washington Co. (professor of guitar studies classical, jazz)

Styles Taught:

All

Methods Taught:

Hal Leonard, Berklee College Press, Benward, Latarski, Mel Bay, Faber, etc.

Instrument(s) Taught:      Piano, Guitar, Woodwinds

Location:      Waukesha

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Theory

Location:      Brookfield

Instrument(s) Taught:     Voice, Drums and Percussion, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards

Location:      Brookfield

Music Education:

Bachelors in Commercial Music from Greenville University

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano

I am most comfortable with this age group:      8+

Preferred Virtual Platform:       Zoom

Bio

Patrick started playing guitar in 2019 after hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan Live at the El Mocambo. The sounds SRV was able to create with his instrument inspired Patrick to go out and start practicing on a loaner guitar from his brother. After three years of playing the blues in his bedroom, he decided to take his hobby to the next level. Patrick is a passionate and dedicated music professional that loves sharing music with people from all walks of life. He has a strong background in jazz, blues, rock, pop and classical. Lessons with him will consist of music reading, music theory, and improvisation. The variables in this triangle are complementary and also crucial in music education. Keeping these foundational ideals in the standards of our practice and study, we will be well rounded and successful.

Music Education:

-MATC Music degree Assosciate of Applied Science -Neil Davis Guitar

Teaching Experience:

-Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academy -MATC tutoring services

Styles Taught:

Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Pop, Country

Methods Taught:

Hal Leonard and Sessions method books

Instrument Taught:     Guitar

Location:      West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     All ages

Bio

Pete Billmann has been a freelance guitarist in the Milwaukee area for over 30 years. In addition to performing in group settings as both leader and sideman, he also performs regularly as a soloist. Pete has also worked extensively as a music transcriptionist and arranger for Hal Leonard Publishing, and his work has been featured in dozens of guitar magazines and publications worldwide. As a guitar instructor, he has served on the faculty at UW-Milwaukee since 2007, and has also taught privately for over 30 years. Most recently, he has joined the music faculty at Concordia University and started teaching there in 2023.

Music Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, UW-Madison (music performance, jazz studies) Wisconsin Conservatory of Music

Teaching Experience:

UW-Milwaukee guitar faculty, 2007-present Concordia University music faculty, 2023-present Private teaching since 1985

Styles Taught:

Beginners, rock, jazz, classical

Instrument(s) Taught:      Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Music Theory

Location:      West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     All ages.

Bio

Ryan Erdmann is a professional electric bassist, double bass player, and dynamic music educator who teaches 5th and 6th grade orchestra in West Bend, Wisconsin. He has multiple years of experience teaching applied instrument lessons on guitar, bass, drums, and orchestral strings. Outside of education, he performs a variety of musical genres, ranging from classical, to jazz, and to different styles of rock music. Performance highlights include events with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Murphy’s Law, and an album credit on Michael Murphy’s debut album, Indigo Jones. Outside of performing and teaching, Ryan enjoys football, baseball, and various tabletop games.

Music Education:

Lawrence University Bachelors of Music – Instrumental/General Music Education & Music Theory Graduated December 2022.

Teaching Experience:

Orchestra Director – West Bend School District for 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra. 2023-present Private Lesson Instructor for Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Music Theory, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. 2018-present Rock Infused Orchestra Bass & Violin Coach. 2023-present Mile of Music Education Team Member. 2023-present Music Teacher – Neenah Joint School District for 6th Grade Choir and Orchestra. 2023-2023. Heid Music Rock-U Coach. 2022-2023

Styles Taught:

Classical, jazz, rock, pop, country, alternative.

Methods Taught:

Ryan has experience implementing Sound Innovations, Essential Elements, and Hal Leonard curriculum for all instruments taught. Ryan also will develop and implement curriculum tailored to the needs and wishes of his students. Ryan enjoys following the Suzuki method of instruction and has plans to become a certified instructor of this method in the near future.