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 Woodruff
Instrument(s) Taught: Oboe, Saxophone, Flute
Location: Waukesha
I am most comfortable with this age group: Age 10 to 101
Preferred Virtual Platform: Zoom
Bio
Alex Woodruff 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 private lessons since 2018.
Styles Taught:
Alex primarily teaches in the classical style.
Methods Taught:
Oboe – Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling
Saxophone – Rubank, Ferling, Snavely
Flute – Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye
Alex Woodruff
Sales Professional / Lesson Instructor
Alex White
Office & Online Brand Manager
Allison Wick
Sales Professional
Andrew Schultz
String Repair Technician
Andy Wheeler
School Services
Anne Kiefer
Office / Accounts Manager
Becky Van Treeck
School Services
Brandy Holtz
Controller / IT
Brian Melk
School Services
Brian Nold
Sales Professional
Chris “Bubba” Burke
Repair Technician
Chris White
President / CEO
Darren Krzycki
String Repair Technician
Dave Topolovec
Sales Professional
David Weaver
Assistant Manager / Lesson Coordinator
Debby Rodefer
Sales Professional
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 / Lesson Instructor
Julie Hamm
School Services Manager
Katelyn Martin
Buying / Receiving
Keaton Galezio
School Services
Kristin Rogaczewski
Repair Technician / Repair Shop Manager
Liana Gedemer
Repair Technician
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
Instrument Repair Technician / Lesson Instructor
Martin Haack
Instrument(s) Taught: Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Guitar
Location: Waukesha
I am most comfortable with this age group: 7-101
Bio
Martin Haack has been an active musician and educator in southeastern Wisconsin for over 40 years. After earning his BFA in trombone performance from UW-Milwaukee Martin has played with a variety of ensembles from church groups, chamber groups, big band, and even circus bands in the Great Circus Parade. Martin picked up the guitar nearly 20 years ago and has been enjoying playing and teaching students of a variety of ages and interests on both electric and acoustic guitars.
Music Education:
BFA trombone performance UW-Milwaukee
Teaching Experience:
Martin has been teaching trombone and baritone/euphonium at White House of Music-Waukesha for over 25 years. He has been teaching acoustic and electric guitar at White House of Music-Waukesha for over 5 years.
Styles Taught:
trombone/baritone: primarily classical and jazz guitar: primarily folk, rock, and blues with some jazz and classical
Methods Taught:
trombone: all standard methods and etude books guitar: Hal Leonard Guitar Method and Essential Elements for Guitar
Martin Haack
Sales Professional / Teacher
Matt Blauvelt
Store Manager
Matt Miles
Repair Technician
Peter Friske
Repair Technician
Regina Schimke
String Repair Technician
Rico Martinez
Instrument Taught: Trumpet
Bio
Teaching Methods & Musical Styles/Genres Taught: I teach using a mix of traditional methods that are effective and modern approaches to further the student’s learning. I have taught band methods, band literature, orchestral excerpts/parts, and have experience in teaching students the basics of playing jazz styles. Expectations of Students: I expect student to be prepared, have an open mind to new ideas, and have fun learning the trumpet and how to play it. I do not expect perfection, but rather positive progress and new ideas learned with each lesson. What I want my students to know: Everyone starts in different places of life, and that’s okay. With hard work, passion, and positivity, you can achieve be where you want to be.
Music Education:
Education University of Evansville- BM in Music Education- 2020 Presser Foundation Scholar- 2019 Music Service Award- 2018-19 Gumberts Senior Recital Award Finalist- 2020 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee- MM in Performance & Chamber Music – 2023
Teaching Experience:
Professional/Teaching Experience: Student Taught at Harrison High School in Spring of 2020 in Evansville, IN Trumpet Assistant at the Wesley Shepard Music Camp (Evansville, IN) from 2017-2019
Rico Martinez
Inventory Flow Management
Roger Girdaukas
String Repair Technician
Rye Jacobs
Repair Technician
Sam Lakmann
Sales Professional
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: Google Meet, 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
Tommy Bews
Sales Professional
Wendy Allen
Rental Contract Accounts
Wendy Goralski
Store Manager
