Whether it is performing on stage or simply singing in the shower, we believe everyone is a musician! Our team has some of the area’s premier music educators, instrument service technicians, and helpful sales representatives who bring experience and passion to their job. If you are looking for a music lesson teacher, click here to read their bios or request a lesson.
Experienced Instrument Repair Technicians and Associates!
Meet the White House of Music Team
Alejandro Martinez
Sales Professional
Alex Mortensen
Instrument(s) Taught: Oboe, Saxophone, Flute
Location(s): Waukesha
I am most comfortable with this age group: All
Preferred Virtual Platform: Skype, Zoom
Bio
Alex Mortensen discovered her love of music and teaching while growing up in Wisconsin, surrounded by inspiring music, musicians, and instructors. She took her passions to Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music, where she received her BA in Multiple Woodwind Performance, studying oboe, saxophone, and flute. Alex has experience performing in various environments, including orchestras, ballet, big-band jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and contemporary (some of her favorite moments have involved working with living composers).
Music Education:
BM Multiple Woodwind Performance (3), Indiana University-Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music
Teaching Experience:
Alex has taught in a range of contexts for over eight years.
Styles Taught:
Alex primarily teaches in the classical style. She teaches beginner jazz and contemporary techniques, as well.
Methods Taught:
Oboe – Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling Saxophone – Rubank, Ferling, Snavely Flute – Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye
Alex Mortensen
Sales Professional / Teacher
Alex White
Office & Online Brand Manager
Allison Wick
Sales Professional
Andrew Schultz
String Repair Technician
Andy Wheeler
Sales Professional / School Services
Anne Kiefer
Office / Accounts Manager
Becky Van Treeck
School Services
Bernadette Gonzalez
Repair Technician
Brandy Holtz
Controller / IT
Brian Melk
School Services
Brian Nold
Sales Professional
Chris White
President / CEO
Connor Hall
Sales Professional
Darren Krzycki
String Repair Technician
Dave Topolovec
Sales Professional
David Weaver
Assistant Manager
Debby Rodefer
Sales Professional
Dennis Talbert
Repair Technician
Don Hausen
Store Manager
Doug Einerson
Repair Technician
Doug Vlasek
School Services
George Ballesteros
Sales Professional / String Bass Teacher
Gerry Jung
Chief of Staff
Ike Eichhorn
School Services
Jake Heyer
Repair Technician
Jeff LaBarge
Repair Technician
Jessica Boone
Repair Technician
John Peter
Sales Professional
Jonah Felda
Lesson Coordinator / Assistant Manager
Josh Guarisco
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
Josh Guarisco
Repair Technician
Julie Hamm
School Services Manager
Katelyn Martin
Buying / Receiving
Keaton Galezio
School Services
Kristin Rogaczewski
Repair Technician / Repair Shop Manager
Logan Skumatz
Instrument(s) Taught: French Horn: Beginner – Advanced, Trumpet: Beginner, Slide Whistle: Any
I am most comfortable with this age group: Any
Bio
I started my musical journey at the age of 4, taking piano lessons from my daycare teacher. I started trumpet in middle school and switched to french horn when I got to high school, where I have stayed since. I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, majoring in Horn Performance, and minoring in Jazz Studies. There I performed in many Wind Bands, Orchestras, Pit Orchestras, and Big Bands, including the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. My teaching style is not as strict as most teachers. I want to find a style that works for you, instead of trying to force you to learn in a way that is not as intuitive to you. My only big expectation is that you are willing to put in the effort to grow as a musician.
Music Education:
BM Horn Performance, Jazz Studies Minor, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Teaching Experience:
Variety of experience over the last 5 years
Styles Taught:
Jazz, Improvisation, Classical, and Contemporary.
Logan Skumatz
Sales Professional / French Horn Teacher
Martin Haack
Sales Professional / Teacher
Matt Blauvelt
Store Manager
Matt Miles
Repair Technician
Mike Pollock
Repair Technician
Peter Friske
Repair Technician
Randy Hake
Sales Professional
Regina Schimke
String Repair Technician
Rico Martinez
Inventory Flow Management
Roger Girdaukas
String Repair Technician
Sandy Davis
Accounts Payable
Scott Haywood
Repair Technician
Scott Varga
Sales Professional / Percussion Repair
Stephanie Zimmer
Instrument Taught: Piano
Location: Brookfield
I am most comfortable with this age group: 6 and above
Preferred Virtual Platform: Zoom, Skype, Facetime
Bio
Hobbies Outside of Work Podcasting about TV shows, watching movies and tv series, enjoying our dogs, training our oldest dog for field work, singing with the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, playing for churches, going to plays or musicals, hanging out with my husband and family including our grandkids Favorite Music Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, musicals, pop, and rock Expectations of Students I expect students to work hard in their lessons but also to spend some time at home practicing the songs and skills we are working on. It is frustrating to myself and the student when they are working on the songs over and over in the lesson instead of coming into their lessons prepared to show me what they can do and then move on to the next challenge in their books. Taking responsibility for their success helps everything to go smoother. What I Want My Students To Know I want each of my students to know that I enjoy teaching and love working with them. I want them to feel successful and that the lesson time was spent well.
Music Education:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Alverno College Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies – Catholic Theological Union Director of Liturgy and Music in Catholic parishes, a school music teacher in Catholic schools
Teaching Experience:
Private Piano Instructor – home studio for 15 years 2019-Present – White House of Music
Styles Taught:
I’m open to anything. If I’m not familiar with a style the student wants to learn, I will learn more about it.
Methods Taught:
Technique is really important in learning piano. I start with that as a building block to learning various skills. Lesson books all have positive attributes and I tailor my choices by student learning styles. I use Alfred Basic and Faber Piano Adventures most often and Alfred prep for younger students
Stephanie Zimmer
Print Music Buyer / Piano Teacher
Steve Whitney
Serialized Inventory Buyer
Theresa Bollhagen
Software Developer / Violin Teacher
Tommy Bews
Sales Professional
Vince Petta
School Services
Wendy Allen
Rental Contract Accounts
Wendy Goralski
Store Manager