PIANO INSTRUCTOR LISTING... Click on Name for complete Bio.
PIANO INSTRUCTOR LISTING... Click on Name for complete Bio.
Carrie Arndorfer - Piano, Accompanist
Studio Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (Live or Virtual)
Degrees/Affiliations: Bachelor of Arts in Music, LCMC, WFMC (Federation
Contact: carndorfer12@att.net 262-719-1605
Fees: $30/half hour, Cash, check, PayPal
Studio Days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (Live or Virtual)
Degrees/Affiliations: Bachelor of Arts in Music, LCMC, WFMC (Federation
Contact: carndorfer12@att.net 262-719-1605
Fees: $30/half hour, Cash, check, PayPal
Ecoff, Sam- Piano, Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology, Recording (All Ages)
Studio Days: Monday thru Friday (In Person or Virtual) Waitlist
Degree: Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition
Affiliations: Federation, WMTA, MAPTA
Contact: sam@SamEcoff.com 262-442-4189, www.samecoff.com
Lesson Fee: $42/45 minutes, $52/60 mintues (Cash, Check, ACH)
I strongly believe that each and every student has the potential to achieve musical excellence, and that my role as a teacher of music is to remain committed to facilitating a consistent move toward excellence.
Studio Days: Monday thru Friday (In Person or Virtual) Waitlist
Degree: Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition
Affiliations: Federation, WMTA, MAPTA
Contact: sam@SamEcoff.com 262-442-4189, www.samecoff.com
Lesson Fee: $42/45 minutes, $52/60 mintues (Cash, Check, ACH)
I strongly believe that each and every student has the potential to achieve musical excellence, and that my role as a teacher of music is to remain committed to facilitating a consistent move toward excellence.
Ellen Figueira - Piano, Music Theory (Ages 6-Adult)
Degrees: Pursuing Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM/ARCT) Certification
Affiliations: RCM, WFMC, LCMC, WSMA, Federation
Studio Days: M-S (In Person or Virtual) Waitlist
Contact: (414) 801-7571, efig53188@gmail.com
Lesson Fee: $28 per 30, $38 per 45 min, 48 -90 minute lessons per request, Sibling Discounts Referral promos available. Inquire for details.
"Music is a language of the world. Let's explore it together through piano study"
Degrees: Pursuing Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM/ARCT) Certification
Affiliations: RCM, WFMC, LCMC, WSMA, Federation
Studio Days: M-S (In Person or Virtual) Waitlist
Contact: (414) 801-7571, efig53188@gmail.com
Lesson Fee: $28 per 30, $38 per 45 min, 48 -90 minute lessons per request, Sibling Discounts Referral promos available. Inquire for details.
"Music is a language of the world. Let's explore it together through piano study"
Carrie Fetzer Houk - Beginning Piano, Clarinet WCCM 2019
Studio Days: Friday, Saturday (In Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Experience: Bachelors Degree in Music, Lakeland University, Staff member Lake Country Music Conservatory 2016-Present, Music Assistant St Jerome's Catholic Church, Oconomowoc
Contact: carriefetzer@yahoo.com, 920-946-9535
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hr (Cash, Check)
Teaching one on one, for me, is rewarding. It's a privilege watching the students grow in their talent and being a part of that growth.
Studio Days: Friday, Saturday (In Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Experience: Bachelors Degree in Music, Lakeland University, Staff member Lake Country Music Conservatory 2016-Present, Music Assistant St Jerome's Catholic Church, Oconomowoc
Contact: carriefetzer@yahoo.com, 920-946-9535
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hr (Cash, Check)
Teaching one on one, for me, is rewarding. It's a privilege watching the students grow in their talent and being a part of that growth.
Jonathan Gmeinder - Piano, Accompaniment, Advanced Classical Piano.
Studio Days: Monday (In Person or Virtual) WCCM 2021
Degree/Affiliations: BM, MM Lawrence University, Manhattan School of Music ...more
Contact: 262-501-9436 gmeinder.piano@gmail.com
Rate: $28/30 minutes
Studio Days: Monday (In Person or Virtual) WCCM 2021
Degree/Affiliations: BM, MM Lawrence University, Manhattan School of Music ...more
Contact: 262-501-9436 gmeinder.piano@gmail.com
Rate: $28/30 minutes
Steven Griebenow- Piano, Accompanist Accepting new students ages 7+
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday
Degree/Affiliations: B.A. in Music Education from Wisconsin Lutheran College
Contact: sgriebenow18@gmail.com; 920-253-5895 Website: sgriebenow@mymusicstaff.com
Rate: $25 per ½ hour lesson, $35/45 minutes, $45/hour lesson
“Music is not simply notes and rhythms, but is an expression of oneself. It is a language without borders that brings all people together.”
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday
Degree/Affiliations: B.A. in Music Education from Wisconsin Lutheran College
Contact: sgriebenow18@gmail.com; 920-253-5895 Website: sgriebenow@mymusicstaff.com
Rate: $25 per ½ hour lesson, $35/45 minutes, $45/hour lesson
“Music is not simply notes and rhythms, but is an expression of oneself. It is a language without borders that brings all people together.”
Susan Johnson - Piano (Adult Beginners or Intermediate-Advanced Ages 10+)
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (In Person) Accepting new students
Degree/Affiliations: Bachelor of Music Piano Pedagogy, Lawrence, Federation
Contact: susandjohnson7@gmail.com 262-527-3399 www.susanjohnson-music.com
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr (Check, Paypal, Venmo)
"I use a comprehensive approach utilizing intervalic note reading, music theory, technique and musicianship skills, crafting my teaching around each student’s individual strengths and needs, equipping them to be efficient and disciplined in their individual practice."
Susan Johnson - Piano (Adult Beginners or Intermediate-Advanced Ages 10+)
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (In Person) Accepting new students
Degree/Affiliations: Bachelor of Music Piano Pedagogy, Lawrence, Federation
Contact: susandjohnson7@gmail.com 262-527-3399 www.susanjohnson-music.com
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr (Check, Paypal, Venmo)
"I use a comprehensive approach utilizing intervalic note reading, music theory, technique and musicianship skills, crafting my teaching around each student’s individual strengths and needs, equipping them to be efficient and disciplined in their individual practice."
Tom Johnson -Piano, Music Theory, Composition, Federation
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (In Person or Virtual Openings) Accepting new students
Degrees: Music Theory/Composition and Piano Pedagogy, WCCM 2019
Contact: thomasjohnsonmusic@protonmail.com (262)391-2843
Rate: $20/30 mins, $27/45 minutes
“My mission is not only to teach music to students but to make them fall in love with music and their instrument”
Margarita & Roman Kontorovsky - Advanced Classical Piano WCCM 1994
Degrees/Affiliations: Masters Degree in Musical Arts from the St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Conservatory in Russia with an emphasis in piano, accompanying, ensemble and education. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Arts from the Lvov Musical College in the Ukraine with an emphasis in piano, teaching and accompaniment.
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday (In Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
414-232-7604 mkontorovsky@gmail.com
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr
Margarita enjoys working with her students to create exciting and successful results.Her teaching philosophy is to discover the best in every student and open the wonderful world of music to all of her students.
Degrees/Affiliations: Masters Degree in Musical Arts from the St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Conservatory in Russia with an emphasis in piano, accompanying, ensemble and education. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Arts from the Lvov Musical College in the Ukraine with an emphasis in piano, teaching and accompaniment.
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday (In Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
414-232-7604 mkontorovsky@gmail.com
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr
Margarita enjoys working with her students to create exciting and successful results.Her teaching philosophy is to discover the best in every student and open the wonderful world of music to all of her students.
Jennifer Kottke - Piano
Degrees & Study: M.M. In Piano Pedagogy; B.A. in piano; 2 years at the Eastman School of Music; Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Inclusive Teaching Course: Teaching Piano to Students who are Special Learners, led by Dr. Scott Price from the Frances Clark Center.
Affiliations: Federation, WMTA, LCMC, WCCM 2022
Cell: 262-622-5501 msjennifer.pianolessons@gmail.com, www.jenniferkottke.mymusicstaff.com
Studio Days: Mon-Sat Accepting new Students Ages 5 - Adult & Students who are diverse learners.
Rate: $15/15 Minutes, $30/30 Minutes, $42/ 45 minutes, $52/60 Minutes; Sibling Discounts
Encouraging students to find that musical spark within themselves is what is most important to her, because that is what will stay with them long after they have moved on from her studio.
Degrees & Study: M.M. In Piano Pedagogy; B.A. in piano; 2 years at the Eastman School of Music; Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Inclusive Teaching Course: Teaching Piano to Students who are Special Learners, led by Dr. Scott Price from the Frances Clark Center.
Affiliations: Federation, WMTA, LCMC, WCCM 2022
Cell: 262-622-5501 msjennifer.pianolessons@gmail.com, www.jenniferkottke.mymusicstaff.com
Studio Days: Mon-Sat Accepting new Students Ages 5 - Adult & Students who are diverse learners.
Rate: $15/15 Minutes, $30/30 Minutes, $42/ 45 minutes, $52/60 Minutes; Sibling Discounts
Encouraging students to find that musical spark within themselves is what is most important to her, because that is what will stay with them long after they have moved on from her studio.
Carl Mussmann - Piano, Music Technology, Recording, Theory, Jazz, Improv
Studio Days: Mon-Friday (In-Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Cell 414/795-4912 Home 414/483-1530
www.carlmussmann.com/instruction/ cmussmann1@wi.rr.com
Rate: $31 per 1/2 hr
Studio Days: Mon-Friday (In-Person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Cell 414/795-4912 Home 414/483-1530
www.carlmussmann.com/instruction/ cmussmann1@wi.rr.com
Rate: $31 per 1/2 hr
John McCarty - Piano, Accordion, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica, Songwriting, Composition, Recording
Degrees: Bachelors in Music Therapy, Master’s Degree in Counseling with specialization in children and adolescent issues. John joined the staff of WCCM in December, 2001.
Studio Days: M,T,W,Th,F (Virtual) Accepting new students
414-499-8692 cell
Rate/Payment options: $30 per 1/2 hr. Cash, Check, Venmo or Apple Pay accepted
John teaches classical piano and all other popular styles of piano. If your student loves music but isn't interested in traditional classical piano instruction, John can tailor piano lessons to match the student's interests and capabilities.
Degrees: Bachelors in Music Therapy, Master’s Degree in Counseling with specialization in children and adolescent issues. John joined the staff of WCCM in December, 2001.
Studio Days: M,T,W,Th,F (Virtual) Accepting new students
414-499-8692 cell
Rate/Payment options: $30 per 1/2 hr. Cash, Check, Venmo or Apple Pay accepted
John teaches classical piano and all other popular styles of piano. If your student loves music but isn't interested in traditional classical piano instruction, John can tailor piano lessons to match the student's interests and capabilities.
Pete McManaman - Guitar, Bass, Theory and Keyboards
Studio Days: M, T, Th (In person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Experience: Wisconsin Conservatory, Marquette, Recording artist, WAMI, WCCM since 1983. Styles include: acoustic finger-style, traditional/ modern jazz guitar, pop/rock styles, blues, shredder, country, singer/songwriter and solo performance.
414-207-1571 petermacguitarlab@gmail.com, www.petermac.net
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr
His philosophy on teaching is a nurturing approach, encouraging the creative growth of his students based on the interests of the individual.
Studio Days: M, T, Th (In person or Virtual) Accepting new students
Experience: Wisconsin Conservatory, Marquette, Recording artist, WAMI, WCCM since 1983. Styles include: acoustic finger-style, traditional/ modern jazz guitar, pop/rock styles, blues, shredder, country, singer/songwriter and solo performance.
414-207-1571 petermacguitarlab@gmail.com, www.petermac.net
Rate: $30 per 1/2 hr
His philosophy on teaching is a nurturing approach, encouraging the creative growth of his students based on the interests of the individual.
Kate Neils - Piano, Early education
Studio Days: Monday, Thursday (In-Person)
Experience: Jane Tan Piano Pedagogy, WCCM staff 1995
Rate: $28
Contact: kcneils26@gmail.com 414-861-7773
Kate enjoys sharing the foundation and passion of music to the youngest of students...including her Grandchildren!
Studio Days: Monday, Thursday (In-Person)
Experience: Jane Tan Piano Pedagogy, WCCM staff 1995
Rate: $28
Contact: kcneils26@gmail.com 414-861-7773
Kate enjoys sharing the foundation and passion of music to the youngest of students...including her Grandchildren!
Joe Nuval - Piano, RCM
Studio Days: M,T,W,Th,F,Sat (In Person or Virtual)
Education: Interlochen School for the Arts, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University
Founding Member for the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program
www.NuvalPianoStudio.info 262-893-6443
Rate: $27 per 1/2 hr
Joe's focus is on keeping lessons fun while building efficient technique and a solid music theory foundation. His experience spans all ages and levels, individual and group settings.
Studio Days: M,T,W,Th,F,Sat (In Person or Virtual)
Education: Interlochen School for the Arts, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University
Founding Member for the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program
www.NuvalPianoStudio.info 262-893-6443
Rate: $27 per 1/2 hr
Joe's focus is on keeping lessons fun while building efficient technique and a solid music theory foundation. His experience spans all ages and levels, individual and group settings.
Quinn, Wendy - Piano WCCM Staff 2021
Studio Days- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (in person) Accepting new students
Degree/Experience- Bachelor of Music Education- 35 years experience teaching elementary general music- 21 years at Kettle Moraine using keyboarding with kindergarten through fifth grade as a means toward music literacy
Contact: musicmom@wi.rr.com 262-370-5887
Rate: $30 per ½ hour
“In my years of teaching music I have developed a story-telling approach to teaching music concepts that makes learning music terms and signposts fun. I use a whole-brain approach to figuring out the language of music and the expression of that music. I believe that the relationships that I have with my students are as important as the music we make together.”
Studio Days- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (in person) Accepting new students
Degree/Experience- Bachelor of Music Education- 35 years experience teaching elementary general music- 21 years at Kettle Moraine using keyboarding with kindergarten through fifth grade as a means toward music literacy
Contact: musicmom@wi.rr.com 262-370-5887
Rate: $30 per ½ hour
“In my years of teaching music I have developed a story-telling approach to teaching music concepts that makes learning music terms and signposts fun. I use a whole-brain approach to figuring out the language of music and the expression of that music. I believe that the relationships that I have with my students are as important as the music we make together.”
Tissicino, Tammy- Piano, Accompanist, WCCM Staff 2015
Education/Affiliation: Minor in Piano Performance, Major in Christian Education, Accompanist Spring Creek Church, Instructor at Heritage Christian School
Studio Days: Wed, Thur, Fri (In Person Openings) Accepting new students
Contact: tammy.tissicino@gmail.com 262-391-1390
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Tammy enjoys teaching different ages and skill levels. She especially loves beginners and strives to instill a love and appreciation for music in her students.
Education/Affiliation: Minor in Piano Performance, Major in Christian Education, Accompanist Spring Creek Church, Instructor at Heritage Christian School
Studio Days: Wed, Thur, Fri (In Person Openings) Accepting new students
Contact: tammy.tissicino@gmail.com 262-391-1390
Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Tammy enjoys teaching different ages and skill levels. She especially loves beginners and strives to instill a love and appreciation for music in her students.
Pam Truax- Piano, Beginner - Late Intermediate (All ages), Accompanist
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Wait List
Education/Affiliation: Piano Pedagogy, Augsburg/Alverno College,
Classical, Organ, Federation, Montessori, WCCM 2018
Contact: pamtruax61@gmail.com 414-379-5061
www.studio88.mymusicstaff.com
Rate: $28 per 1/2 private
"Pam is a classically trained musician with a music therapy and early childhood background. She has taught piano lessons as well as classroom music for many years and feels passionate that music is an invaluable part of child development".
Studio Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Wait List
Education/Affiliation: Piano Pedagogy, Augsburg/Alverno College,
Classical, Organ, Federation, Montessori, WCCM 2018
Contact: pamtruax61@gmail.com 414-379-5061
www.studio88.mymusicstaff.com
Rate: $28 per 1/2 private
"Pam is a classically trained musician with a music therapy and early childhood background. She has taught piano lessons as well as classroom music for many years and feels passionate that music is an invaluable part of child development".
Robin Wohlfeil – Classical Guitar, Piano (Age 5 to Adult)
Studio Days: Monday-Saturday (In Person or Virtual) Wait List
Degrees & Training: Bachelor of Music from Carroll University; Post-Bachelor studies in Music Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia University; Suzuki Guitar (Books 1 & 2) and Musikgarten Early Childhood Instructor
Affiliations: Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program, Federation, WCCM since 2007
Contact: Robinsongmusicstudio@gmail.com or 262-719-4124
Rates: Classical Guitar: $27/30 minutes, $37/45 minutes, $47/60 minutes Piano: $25/30 minutes, $35/45 minutes, $45/60 minutes
Philosophy- Music is within each one of us; my role as instructor is to support you as you discover and develop your unique abilities.
Studio Days: Monday-Saturday (In Person or Virtual) Wait List
Degrees & Training: Bachelor of Music from Carroll University; Post-Bachelor studies in Music Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Concordia University; Suzuki Guitar (Books 1 & 2) and Musikgarten Early Childhood Instructor
Affiliations: Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program, Federation, WCCM since 2007
Contact: Robinsongmusicstudio@gmail.com or 262-719-4124
Rates: Classical Guitar: $27/30 minutes, $37/45 minutes, $47/60 minutes Piano: $25/30 minutes, $35/45 minutes, $45/60 minutes
Philosophy- Music is within each one of us; my role as instructor is to support you as you discover and develop your unique abilities.