Piano, Guitar
Kevin Walsh
Instrument: Piano
Experience: 32 years
608-320-6313
Masters of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981
I've taught privately, have had university positions, and have an affinity for adult learners, because I am one. I can teach you theory, help you compose a song, or work toward developing technique and expression in the classical piano repertoire. I know your schedule is full, so's mine. But I think we can do this.
Instrument: Piano
Experience: 32 years
608-320-6313
Masters of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981
I've taught privately, have had university positions, and have an affinity for adult learners, because I am one. I can teach you theory, help you compose a song, or work toward developing technique and expression in the classical piano repertoire. I know your schedule is full, so's mine. But I think we can do this.
Violin, Viola
Jon Vriesacker
Instrument: Violin, Viola
Experience: 25 years
608-219-7668
Jon Vriesacker is a violinist with extensive experience in a number of styles. He is a member of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and has worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gunther Schuller. He studied at the Berklee College of Music with Matt Glaser and has a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison. Jon also has significant experience playing jazz, bluegrass and other improvised styles.
Instrument: Violin, Viola
Experience: 25 years
608-219-7668
Jon Vriesacker is a violinist with extensive experience in a number of styles. He is a member of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and has worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gunther Schuller. He studied at the Berklee College of Music with Matt Glaser and has a Bachelor of Music degree from UW-Madison. Jon also has significant experience playing jazz, bluegrass and other improvised styles.
Guitar, Ukulele
Bill Roberts
Instrument: Guitar
Experience: 30 years
608-333-4912
I am a guitar teacher and a guitarist in local bands in Madison. Contact me if you are interested in guitar lessons or beginner bass lessons. I have had a wonderful playing and teaching career so far. I have been lucky enough to share the stage with the likes of Clyde Stubblefield, Butch Vig and Doug Erickson of Garbage, jazz greats Chuck Hedges Richard Davis and Ben Sidren, Ritchie Havens, Pat MacDonald of Timbuck Three, Stanley Jordan, Keb Mo, Junior Brantley, Eddie Shaw and the Wolfpack, (Howlin Wolf's backup band) among others.
Instrument: Guitar
Experience: 30 years
608-333-4912
I am a guitar teacher and a guitarist in local bands in Madison. Contact me if you are interested in guitar lessons or beginner bass lessons. I have had a wonderful playing and teaching career so far. I have been lucky enough to share the stage with the likes of Clyde Stubblefield, Butch Vig and Doug Erickson of Garbage, jazz greats Chuck Hedges Richard Davis and Ben Sidren, Ritchie Havens, Pat MacDonald of Timbuck Three, Stanley Jordan, Keb Mo, Junior Brantley, Eddie Shaw and the Wolfpack, (Howlin Wolf's backup band) among others.
Violin, Mandolin, Lap Steel, Ukulele
CHRIS WAGONER
608-834-2122
Fiddle Styles, Classical Violin Technique
Mandolin, Ukulele & Lapsteel
Music Theory & Improvisational Training
Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass and other Folk Styles
Chris Wagoner has been a private music instructor in the Madison area for almost three decades, studying classical violin technique and performance at Central College in Pella, IA, Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA and at the UW-Madison. Winner of numerous Madison Area Music Awards, including "String Player of the Year" in the 2012 MAMA's (nominated again in 2013), he's had a foot in just about every musical circle in Madison and co-founded several of Southern Wisconsin's favorite musical groups past and present: Harmonious Wail, The Common Faces, The Moon Gypsies, The Bob Westfall Band, The Stellanovas, Graminy and La Boheme String Trio. His instructional book, "The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method: Book 1" is available through Hal Leonard Publishing. Chris is comfortable working with students of all ages and skill levels and enjoys the personal interaction and attention to detail that private music lessons afford. Group Lessons available upon request.
608-834-2122
Fiddle Styles, Classical Violin Technique
Mandolin, Ukulele & Lapsteel
Music Theory & Improvisational Training
Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass and other Folk Styles
Chris Wagoner has been a private music instructor in the Madison area for almost three decades, studying classical violin technique and performance at Central College in Pella, IA, Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA and at the UW-Madison. Winner of numerous Madison Area Music Awards, including "String Player of the Year" in the 2012 MAMA's (nominated again in 2013), he's had a foot in just about every musical circle in Madison and co-founded several of Southern Wisconsin's favorite musical groups past and present: Harmonious Wail, The Common Faces, The Moon Gypsies, The Bob Westfall Band, The Stellanovas, Graminy and La Boheme String Trio. His instructional book, "The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method: Book 1" is available through Hal Leonard Publishing. Chris is comfortable working with students of all ages and skill levels and enjoys the personal interaction and attention to detail that private music lessons afford. Group Lessons available upon request.
Guitar, Cello
MARY GAINES
608-834-2122
Over 17 Years Experience in Private Music Instruction
Beginning to Intermediate Guitar & Cello
Note Reading, Unlocking Theory, Ear Training, Good Technique & Coaching
With over twenty years of experience as a private music instructor in the
Madison area, Mary offers a solid introduction to guitar and cello basics
and beyond. Studying jazz guitar at the UW-Stevens Point and jazz cello
with the esteemed Prof. Richard Davis at the UW-Madison, she went on to
co-found some of the most interesting and adventurous acoustic musical
groups in the area, from Nobody's Bizness and Tex Carmichael's "Mercenaries
of Jazz" to The Mammals of Swing, The Common Faces, The Moon Gypsies, and
currently performs with her groups, The Stellanovas, Big Bang String Thing,
La Boheme String Trio and Graminy. Mary is a multiple Wisconsin Area and
Madison Area Music Awards nominee and winner in categories ranging from best
band and album to best bassist and vocalist. She teaches all ages, but feel
free to set up a consultation to determine if your child is old enough to
begin lessons. No one is too old to start learning! Group Lessons available
upon request. (608) 436-4790
Violin, Viola, Cello
Steve Ethington
Instrument: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Experience: 3 years
608-255-9658
stevenw.ethington@gmail.com
Steven Ethington received his Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental and General Music from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2009. He has had a good amount of assistant teaching experience, having worked with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools around the state of Wisconsin throughout his college career.
Instrument: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Experience: 3 years
608-255-9658
stevenw.ethington@gmail.com
Steven Ethington received his Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental and General Music from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2009. He has had a good amount of assistant teaching experience, having worked with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools around the state of Wisconsin throughout his college career.
