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Music Teachers in the USA

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Name: Guy Somers
Music Instrument/s Taught: acoustic, classical, electric & bass guitar
Age of Students: 8 years old to adult
Name of School/Studio: Somers Guitar School
Location: Iowa - 4 locations in Southwest & Central Iowa (Atlantic, Red Oak, Shenandoah & Waukee)
Email: guy@somersguitar.com
Additional Information: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, Somers Guitar School can take you to the next level on acoustic, classical, electric & bass guitar. We offer four services in Southwest & Central Iowa. Guy Somers has played rock and blues guitar for nearly 30 years and privately studied classical guitar at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Southern Missiouri State University and Central Bible College. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Central Bible College and has expertise in leading worship teams in many styles. Guy is scheduled to begin studies in March of '07 with the nationally acclaimed and Billboard Top-Ten Charting acoustic guitarist, composer and producer - Billy McLaughlin.

Name: Jonathan Cernan
Music Instrument/s Taught: Piano/Keyboards/Voice/Songwriting
Age of Students: 4 to Adult
Name of School/Studio: Private/Educator's Music Corp.
Location: Iowa - Cleveland, Ohio
Email: jc_pianoman@hotmail.com
Additional Information: My undergraduate degree is from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH. I also did some post-graduate work at the Cleveland Institute of Music. I have been classically trained, but I also work pretty heavily in popular music culture. My students have the option to choose which style they would like to play in. I adapt my teaching style accordingly. For more information please email me.

Name: Tracy Cortopassi
Music Instrument/s Taught: voice
Age of Students: 13 to adult
Name of School/Studio: B Street Music
Location: San Mateo, CA
Email: tracycortopassimusic@mac.com
Additional Information: I specialize in working with rock, pop, soul, blues and country singers. I started teaching in 1992. Please visit my webpage at http://web.mac.com/tracycortopassimusic to learn more.

Name: Charlotte Wilson
Music Instrument/s Taught:piano, voice, keyboard
Age of Students: K-Adult
Name of School/Studio: Accent Music School/Studio
Location: Memphis TN & surrounding areas
Email: praisesong3@yahoo.com
Additional Information: Study Piano, Vocal, Theory, or Keyboard with a Nationally known Instructor. Preparation for stage, pageants, recording or CD's. All Styles of music, All ages

Name: Tara Turnes
Music Instrument/s Taught: Flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone
Age of Students:
Name of School/Studio: Home Studio
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Email: taradrylie@hotmail.com
Additional Information: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education from Florida State University. I taught general music and band in Northeast Florida for three years and have been teaching privately, both in my home and at local studios, for 7 years.

Name: Brian Lewis
Music Instrument/s Taught: Guitar
Age of Students: 6-65
Name of School/Studio: BC Lewis Studios
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Email: bclewis75@gmail.com
Additional Information: $60/month 1/2 hour lessons $100/month 1 hour lessons. All Ages/All Levels/All Styles. BA in Performance, Graduate of the High School for Performing and Visual Arts. (817-524-5256).

Name: Billy and Amanda Contreras
Music Instrument/s Taught: Fiddle, Voice, Piano, Mandolin, Guitar
Age of Students:
Name of School/Studio:
Location: Knoxville TN
Email: wildfiddler1984@yahoo.com
Additional Information: Contact: 1-615-364-7077

Name: Matthew
Music Instrument/s Taught: Guitar, Bass, Piano, Violin, Drums
Age of Students: 8+
Name of School/Studio: Home Studio (no family or roomates)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Email: info@luccimusic.com
Additional Information: Whether you are beginning on guitar, gigging a couple nights a week, a vocalist trying to start a band, or leading Sunday service, you found the right place! We have professional teachers for most major instruments, ready to help you succeed with your musical goals. We take each lesson seriously; recording all lessons on paper for you to review, studying how you learn, and adapting to your style and level. Currently we are available to teach all styles for Guitar (lead, rhythm, electric, acoustic, and classical) Bass Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Violin, and Drums. Lessons are affordable so please contact us for pricing. Visit www.LucciMusic.com.

The names and information contained herein are unresearched and were personally submitted by these individuals. For tips on choosing a music teacher, please read How To Choose a Music Teacher and Before You Choose a Music Teacher.

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