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: 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(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.