Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Bass

Locations:      West Bend

I am most comfortable with this age group:     Any

Teaching Experience:

I have taught at an annual rock camp that covers songwriting, instrument instruction, music theory, audio production, and performance.

Styles Taught:

While I am capable of doing whatever styles the student is interested in, my background lies in rock music. This ranges from indie to punk, as well as some metal and folk.

Instrument(s) Taught:    Guitar, Bass

Locations:    Waukesha, Brookfield

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:      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:      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.