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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!

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$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, Watertown, 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!

Amber Seebach

Amber Seebach

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers, Upright Bass Teachers, Viola Teachers, Violin Teachers, Voice Teachers
Location: Waukesha
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)

Amber Seebach

Lesson Instructor

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

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David Sieracki

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers
Location: Waukesha
Instrument Taught:     Cello
Location:     Waukesha
I am most comfortable with this age group:    Young Beginner-Advanced
Bio

Born and raised in coastal Maine, David Sieracki moved to Wisconsin to study at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin and received his Master’s degree in cello performance from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to teaching, David enjoys playing chamber music and performing with orchestras in the area as well as performing at private events. David has training in the Suzuki method for starting young and beginning students as well as extensive training in the standard classical repertoire. David is passionate about inspiring students with the great repertoire of the cello as that is what inspired him to pursue music as a career and values teaching his students about the history of the music they are learning. Outside of his cellistic endeavors, David loves following sports as well as anything cultural such as watching theatre and listening to jazz.

Music Education:

Bachelors Lawrence University Conservatory of Music Master’s Degree UW-Milwaukee

Styles Taught:    Classical
Methods Taught:

Mix of Suzuki Method for young beginners/ standard classical (flexible based on needs/student experience)

David Sieracki

Lesson Instructor

Instrument Taught:     Cello Location:     Waukesha I am most...

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Irena Haugh

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers, Viola Teachers, Violin Teachers
Location: Waukesha
Instrument(s) Taught:      Cello, Violin, Viola
Location:      Waukesha
I am most comfortable with this age group:      All Ages
Bio

Irena recently graduated from UWM with a BA in Music with cello as her primary instrument and voice as a secondary. She grew up learning violin in Suzuki lessons, and was self-taught on the cello until getting to college. Irena loves all things music and grew up in dance lessons, singing in choirs and musical theater, and playing strings in her school orchestra and a variety of instruments in band when she could fit it into her schedule. For Irena, music is both a career and a hobby, as she enjoys Salsa dancing and learning additional instruments in her free time.

Music Education:

BA Music – UWM

Teaching Experience:

Irena currently is a strings teacher with El Sistema in Waukesha and a dance teacher in the Mad Hot Rhythm program through Danceworks.

Irena Haugh

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:      Cello, Violin, Viola Location:     ...

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Pamela Affelt

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers, Piano Teachers, Viola Teachers, Violin Teachers
Location: Brookfield
Instruments Taught: Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano
Location: Brookfield

Pamela Affelt

Lesson Instructor

Instruments Taught: Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano Location: Brookfield

Ryan Erdmann, Lesson Instructor

Ryan Erdmann

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers, Electric Bass Teachers, Theory Teachers, Upright Bass Teachers, Viola Teachers, Violin Teachers
Location: West Bend
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.

Ryan Erdmann

Lesson Instructor

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

Tricia Riley, Lesson Instructor

Tricia Riley

Position: Lesson Instructor
Categories: Cello Teachers, Viola Teachers, Violin Teachers
Location: Brookfield
Instrument(s) Taught:      Violin, fiddle, viola, cello
Location:      Brookfield
I am most comfortable with this age group:      All ages; beginners- advanced; adult beginners
Preferred Virtual Platform:      Zoom
Bio

Tricia Fairman Riley is a violinist and fiddler based in MIlwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, music has taken her on a journey to the Pacific Northwest, and back to the Midwest. Ms. Riley teaches a variety of styles and genres of fiddle and violin playing, including classical strings, jazz, Irish, Scottish and Americana fiddle. She incorporates a Suzuki-style teaching approach, believing that all children -and students of every age – can. A favorite complement from a 10yo student is she is “firm, but nice” in her teaching approach; meaning Ms. Riley won’t let you off the hook on scales, but will reward that effort with teaching your favorite song. Ms. Riley’s musical journey started at 8yo when she was gifted a violin for her birthday. She studied string pedagogy at The Ohio State University with Drs. Kai Hui Tan and Robert Gillespie, receiving her Bachelor’s in Music Education in 2009. Ms. Riley is passionate for contemporary and new music, and loves discovering new or little known composers. She is an Irish and Scottish fiddler, performing and recording with Ockham’s Razor (Seattle, WA 2016-2023). Ms. Riley performs and teaches workshops in Irish and Scottish fiddle stylings at community cultural festivals. She currently performs with new Milwaukee country band, Prime Country MKE.

Music Education:

Bachelors, Music Education Focus: String Pedagogy The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Teaching Experience:

Independent violin/fiddle teacher (2009-present) Ethos Music Center, Portland, OR (2013-2018) Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Strings Coach, Portland, OR (2014-2020) Michelle Tuesday Music School, Gahanna, OH (2011-2013)

Styles Taught:

Classical strings Suzuki-focused Fiddle (Americana, Irish, Scottish) Jazz

Methods Taught:

Suzuki Traditional

Tricia Riley

Lesson Instructor

Instrument(s) Taught:      Violin, fiddle, viola, cello Location:   ...

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