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Guitar teacher teaching the girl guitar for lessons.

Private Music Lessons

Learn Piano, Guitar, Voice, Band, Orchestra, and More!

Stop for a second and think about the last time you learned something new. Was it fun? Frustrating? Fulfilling? Whether it’s your child learning piano for the first time or trying out music lessons as an adult, new is always challenging, and that’s a good thing.

Stretching your mind and your talents, private music lessons at White House of Music are an affordable way to learn and grow – whether you are 7, 17 or 77 years old! Whether you are a beginner who just bought a keyboard and want to learn piano, a former high school band member looking to pick up where you left off, or a forever orchestra player wanting to hone your skill, it’s never too late! Private music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, flute, and many other musical instruments are perfect for:

  • Developing children who are first learning to appreciate music
  • The student musician who is advancing in band or orchestra
  • A young adult preparing for college auditions
  • Busy moms looking for a little “me time” during the school day
  • Recent retirees looking for a fulfilling hobby
  • Grandparents who want to connect with their grandkids through music

No matter who you are or where you are at, you too can make Music for Life.

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SUMMER 8

Summers are busy, so flexibility in scheduling is a must. Simply choose your 8 lesson days between June and August and make one payment of $216!

Fill out this form to be paired with a teacher that fits your instrument and scheduling needs!

$112/Month for Four 30 Minute Music Lessons

So Many Instruments, So Little Time...

What Type of Music Lessons do we Offer?

Great Reasons to Take Music Lessons from White House of Music

Wisconsin’s Best Band and Orchestra Music Lessons

Choice of Locations

With 4 lesson locations to choose from – our Waukesha, Brookfield, and West Bend stores all host our private lesson suites – you can find the perfect location near your home, office, and other activities.

Convenient Times

With time slots available during the day, after school, evenings, and Saturdays, learning to play an instrument or honing your skill is convenient for your busy schedule. We’ll work with you to find the best time for your regular lesson.

Personalized Experience

Music for Life takes on a different meaning for each student. Whether it’s to introduce your child to music, build the skills of a budding musician, or just to have FUN as an adult, music lessons can be personalized to fit your unique goals.

Experienced Teachers

Our instructors are all unique, but the one thing that they share is a passion for teaching. Many of our instructors are retired music teachers who have chosen to continue their work with students of all ages here at White House of Music!

Virtual Lessons

Make Music for Life from the comfort of your own home! White House of Music is now offering virtual lessons for a limited selection of instruments. Contact us today to learn more about this exciting new opportunity!

Performance Opportunities

Private lesson students may enjoy the chance to participate in performance opportunities of all sorts – from recitals to community events, you can share your new found talents with others who love music just like you!

And, Get Bonus Lessons!

Our tuition-based program includes four, 30 minute lessons per month. If your lesson day occurs five times in the month and that extra lesson does not land on a holiday, your fifth lesson is always free!

Experienced Music Teachers for Violin, Guitar, Piano, and More!

Meet the White House of Music Lesson Teachers

Our music teachers all have a unique background and are in different stages of their “Music For Life” journey, but one thing they all have in common is their readiness, excitement, and passion for teaching their students. If you are looking for a teacher, we encourage you to spend some time exploring the bios below and when you are ready, send us a request to be matched with someone who’s approach and availability fits yours!

Alex Manthei, Guitar and Bass instructor in West Bend

Alex Manthei

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers
Location: West Bend
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.

Alex Manthei

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Bass Locations:      West...

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Christopher Newlin

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers
Location: Brookfield, Waukesha
Instrument(s) Taught:    Guitar, Bass
Locations:    Waukesha, Brookfield

Christopher Newlin

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:    Guitar, Bass Locations:    Waukesha, Brookfield

Emily Zimmer, Lesson Instructor

Emily Zimmer

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers
Location: Waukesha
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.

Emily Zimmer

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:     Guitar/Bass I am most comfortable with this...

Erik Mortensen, Lesson Instructor

Erik Mortensen

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers
Location: Brookfield
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!

Erik Mortensen

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:     Guitar, Beginner Bass Location:     Brookfield I...

Hayden Crownover, Lesson Instructor

Hayden Crownover

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Guitar Teachers, Other Fretted Instrument Teachers
Location: Brookfield, Waukesha
Instrument Taught:      Guitar
Location:      Brookfield, Waukesha
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.

Hayden Crownover

Lesson Instructor

Instrument Taught:      Guitar Location:      Brookfield, Waukesha...

Jeffrey Hammen, Lesson Instructor

Jeffrey Hammen

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Drums & Percussion, Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers
Location: West Bend
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.

Jeffrey Hammen

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Bass, Drums Location:     ...

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Keith Carpenter

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Guitar Teachers, Theory Teachers
Location: Brookfield
Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Theory
Location:      Brookfield

Keith Carpenter

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:      Guitar, Theory Location:      Brookfield

Martin Haack

Martin Haack

Position: Sales Professional / Teacher
Categories: Guitar Teachers, Sales Team
Location: Waukesha

Martin Haack

Sales Professional / Teacher

Nate Bjorge, Lesson Instructor

Nate Bjorge

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Drums & Percussion, Electric Bass Teachers, Guitar Teachers, Piano Teachers, Voice Teachers
Location: Brookfield
Instrument(s) Taught:     Voice, Drums and Percussion, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Location:      Brookfield
Music Education:

Bachelors in Commercial Music from Greenville University

Nate Bjorge

Lesson Instructor

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

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