Lessons are $15 per ½ hour lesson. One lesson each week and you pay at the beginning of the month for the entire month.
Make up lessons are available if given ample notice of cancellation.
Ages 5 to adults can take lessons on any of the following instruments:
Flute Trumpet Violin
Clarinet Trombone Viola
Saxophone Low brass Cello
Acoustic or Electric Guitar Bass Guitar
Piano
Our Teaching Staff:
Sharon Marrell - Woodwinds
Sharon has a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance from Bowling Green State University with a specialty in Woodwinds. She has been teaching for over 35 years. Her teaching method includes Incentives for the kids. They earn points by picking their best song or exercise and playing it well; tracking the amount of time practiced; fun sheets; and answering various music questions. Once they fill a sticker sheet they can pick a prize from the prize box (the whoopee cushion is a favorite!) This has been a very successful program that motivates the kids to practice and have fun playing.
Scott Tenney - Brass, and Saxophone, Guitar
Mr. Tenney holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Kent State University. He is currently in his 31st year as Director of Instrumental Music at Trinity High School in Garfield Hts., Ohio. Mr. Tenney has studied with well known musicians including: James Kirk, Harry Herforth, Roberto Curnow and Carmine Caruso. In addition to his current position as trumpeter in the Brass Works Quintet, Mr. Tenney performs regularly at weddings and with the Roberto Ocasio Latin Jazz Project. Mr.Tenney is also a member of the Ohio Music Education Association, Music Educators National Conference and the Catholic Education Association
Erich Gailey - Piano
Erich employs a balanced approach focusing on keyboard technique, musicality, and theory combining traditional piano literature with modern. Lesson plans are tailored to the individual.
Erich was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. His piano studies began at Western Reserve Academy with William Appling. His education continued at Oberlin Conservatory, University of North Texas, and Cleveland State University. Much of Erich's advanced training was with Dr. Andrius Kuprevicius in Cleveland. He studied jazz piano with Neil Creque. Additionally, Erich spent time at the Oberlin Conservatory focusing on Electronic Music and Composition.
Throughout the years Erich has performed with local bands and solo. He currently plays professionally throughout Northeast Ohio.
Mark Augustine - Guitar, electric/acoustic/bass
Mark teaches the basics of note reading and theory along with chord technique. He incorporates the songs from a students MP3 players or iPods into the lessons also. He has played in various bands that range in style. Mark's talents also include playing steeldrum.
Emily Milko - Viola/Violin/Cello
Emily has a degree in viola performace with a secondary in violin from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. She focuses not only on repertoire and technique, but on theory and eurhythmics and ear-training. She enjoys playing various styles of music. She was the founding member of the Baldwin Wallace’s Jazz String Quartet, Take Five, and in 2008 was the principal violist for the Ohio Light Opera.