Instrument(s) Taught:     Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone

Location:    West Bend

Instrument(s) Taught:      Oboe, Clarinet

Location:      Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:      12 years old and up

Preferred Virtual Platform:      Zoom

Bio

Hello! I look forward to teaching you oboe or clarinet lessons. I have been playing music since 2001. I currently play oboe with multiple local orchestras, including the Waukesha Wisconsin Philharmonic and the Milwaukee Philharmonic! On top of teaching lessons, I also am an instrument repairman at White House of Music! See you Soon!

Music Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (I studied Oboe with Stephen Colburn, Margaret Butler, and Katie Steele)

Teaching Experience:

I have taught at White House of music since 2018. I have also coached young musicians at UW-Milwaukee Honors Band events, as well as with the Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony.

Styles Taught:

I am well versed in classical styles, but also work with each student on learning their preferred music!

Methods Taught:

Rubank Elementary Method Essential Elements Others as needed

Instrument(s) Taught:      Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet

Location:      Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:      8-88

Bio

Laura has studied and played music throughout the Midwest and Los Angeles. She has played in the Disneyland College Band and in the Retro Show at Cedar Point. She has played in groups including Motown bands, jazz ensembles, orchestras, pit orchestras, wind ensembles, Latin bands, marching bands, saxophone quartets, flute choir, clarinet choir and the worship team at my local church. She has also taught private lessons on wind instruments for almost 30 years.

Music Education:

University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Music, Saxophone Performance (2003)

Teaching Experience:

I have taught private lessons for almost 30 years now. I have also taught K-12 general music for 3 years.

Styles Taught:

Classical, Jazz, anything you’d like to learn

Instrument(s) Taught:     Piano, Clarinet

Location:      Watertown

I am most comfortable with this age group:      Any

Bio

First of all, I love teaching piano lessons! It’s one of the highlights of my week. I want my students to enjoy learning to play, so we use a variety of music, games, worksheets, challenges, and contests to keep students progressing. I’ve had experience with many students and can always work with a student who is willing to learn.

Teaching Experience:

1983-1996 and 2006-2010 – Classroom teacher, including academic subjects, music and choir, grades K-8 1983 to present – private piano lessons for students of all ages and levels, from beginning to advanced; Teaching at White House of Music since 2000

Styles Taught:

Classical, some popular music, folk tunes, hymns

Methods Taught:

I most often use Faber and Alfred, but if a student/parent has a preference about books and music, I’m happy to work with them. I also ask student to choose some of the songs and styles of music that they enjoy.

Instrument(s) Taught:     Bassoon: Beginner to Advanced Oboe, Saxophone, Clarinet: Beginner to Intermediate

Location(s):     Watertown, West Bend

Music Education:

M.M. in Bassoon Performance and Literature, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, 2019 B.F.A. in Multiple Woodwinds Performance, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 2016 University of Illinois Creative and Performing Arts Fellowship 2017, 2018 University of Wisconsin Music Clinic Tuition Remission Award, 2012-2016 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Stars of Tomorrow Honorable Mention 2011, 2012 General Pershing Music Award, 2012 WSMA Exemplary Soloist, 2011 WSMA State Honors Band, 2011 WSMA State Honors Orchestra, 2010

Instruments Taught:     Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone

Location:      Waukesha