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Our Williamsport lesson department has so much to offer!  From woodwinds to brass, piano to guitar, voice, and more, we have qualified teachers here to help guide you through your musical journey! 

Deb, our lesson coordinator at our Williamsport store, is happy to answer any questions you may have and to get you set up with lessons! 
Phone: (800) 326-9450 ext. 125
Email: [email protected]

We're also happy to have Miss Mary's Music & Movement Class in our Williamsport store. Click here to see her Facebook page & for more information.

 

 

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Adin Hinojosa

Adin Hinojosa

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 Adin Hinojosa - Piano ages 7 & up beginner through early advanced;  Trumpet and Euphonium ages 9 & up all levels

 Adin Hinojosa, a music education major at Lycoming College, is an active musician in community, scholastic, and professional service around the Williamsport Area. Having studied under Dale Orris, Jeffery Smith, and Dr. Amanda Gunderson in Williamsport, Adin has had the privilege of performing many functions including lead trumpet performances in jazz ensembles, musicals, trio and quintet gigs, solo piano and piano accompaniment, harpsichord in baroque orchestras, and much more. Over his music career, Adin has studied classical and contemporary musical literature, European baroque, jazz, and blues. Adin serves fulltime as music minister for his church and regularly accompanies his congregation with piano. Outside of work, he enjoys composing, arranging, and recording projects with his colleagues. Adin’s enthusiasm is in finding joy in music and achieving personal goals, no matter one’s ability, instrument, or style.

 

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Dr. Sheila DuMont

Dr. Sheila DuMont

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Dr. Sheila DuMont is a versatile performer and educator based in Williamsport PA. She has taught flute privately for 20 years, and currently serves as professor of flute at Lycoming College. Native to the area, she is a graduate of South Williamsport School District. She holds degrees in flute performance and musicology from Mansfield University (BM), Penn State University (MM, MA), and finally Shenandoah Conservatory (DMA). Her doctoral studies were completed with Jonathan Snowden, former principal flutist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, whose guidance allowed her a strong background in orchestral excerpts and performance. With her background in musicology, Dr. DuMont likes to incorporate a solid introduction to music theory and history into flute lessons, adapting each lesson to the individual needs and goals of the student. Her extensive experience with audition prep is an asset to any student preparing for PMEA, college auditions, and competitions. 

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Dr. Susan Manns

Dr. Susan Manns

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Dr. Susan Manns trained at Nyack College (BM), Manhattan School of Music (MM), with European conductors and at University of Oklahoma (DMA). Her degrees centered on voice performance. She taught college voice and related subjects for many years.  She has been in demand as a music and stage director for many operas and musicals.
Colleges where Dr. Manns has taught: Asbury College, University of Oklahoma, Roosevelt University, Moody Bible Institute and others. She has taught private voice lessons for many years—in both Germany and USA. As a teacher she believes that teaching is a combination of enthusiasm, observation, and instruction of the student, while she herself seeks to learn from each student.

 


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Isaiah Britton

Isaiah Britton

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Isaiah Britton – Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) Beginner through Intermediate, Ages 5 & Up

Isaiah has been playing and learning guitar for 25 years from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. It was Nirvana and a friend's acoustic guitar that drew him to the instrument. Since, his journey has taken him from grunge, punk rock, 90s jam bands (a la Dave Mathews), to electric blues, classic rock - and most in between. Specializing in both acoustic and electric guitar, Isaiah is available to instruct beginner through intermediate players to reach their musical goals. Isaiah has been performing at venues in the region since 2011. If you'd like to learn to rock listener’s socks off, or just simply have fun, Isaiah is the instructor to help you reach your goals.

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Jeffrey F. Bartholomew

Jeffrey F. Bartholomew

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Jeff started playing in 1972, performing in 1974 and began teaching in 1982. He has performed in rock, heavy metal, blues and country bands and is able to teach these styles. He teaches guitar, bass, mandolin, lap steel and beginner banjo and fiddle. His emphasis is theory and improvisation. From beginner to those who have been playing awhile, Jeff can help you reach your goals.

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Joe Klinger

Joe Klinger

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Joe  enjoys teaching voice to everyone from aspiring opera singers, to tomorrow’s Broadway stars, to your Rock & Roll singers! He teaches all skill levels, and is passionate about helping others find their own, healthiest singing voice. Originally from Camp Hill, PA, Joe received a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and a M.M. in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from Penn State’s School of Music.”

 

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Mary Alice Koch, NCTM

Mary Alice Koch, NCTM

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Mary Alice has many years experience as a piano teacher and is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (piano) through Music Teachers National Association. She has an Associate in Arts degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. She studied piano pedagogy at Valley City State University, ND, music theory and music history at College of St. Scholastica, MN, and applied music (organ) at Lycoming College. Mary Alice is chairperson of the Williamsport Chapter of National Guild of Piano Teachers and a member of MTNA and PMTA. She serves as church organist and chime choir director for her church.

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Peter Harris

Peter Harris

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Peter Harris is a professionally performing violinist, a recording artist and an instructor who is based in Williamsport, PA.
Mr. Harris began learning the violin at the age of 4 in the Suzuki School in Williamsport, and continued his learning until he went on to music school at The Ohio State University.

While earning a degree in violin performance from the late Michael Davis in 2004, Peter began his work as a professional violinist by playing in various orchestras in West Virginia and Ohio, as well as many
other musical ensembles. In addition to performing, Mr. Harris began in teaching students of all ages while living in Columbus, Ohio.
As an instructor, Peter has worked for over 17 years and has taught both in public schools as a strings teacher and taught individual lessons. He has lead students to musical competitions and auditions. Mr. Harris’s specialty is his ability to improvise and teach improvisation
on the violin.
After gaining valuable experience in the music field in Ohio for over a decade, Mr. Harris decided to make a small change in his location but continue along the same path in his career. After moving to São Paulo, Brasil, he joined o Bardo e o Banjo, a full time touring Brazilian bluegrass-rock band that took him all over the country for several years.
Now, after recording 3 albums, 2 with o Bardo e o Banjo and 1 under his own name, Peter Harris Jazz Quartet, Mr. Harris is enjoying being home in Williamsport, PA with his Brazilian wife and daughter. He is currently enjoying maintaining a teaching studio and has assembled 2 performing musical ensembles that play jazz and rock music.

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Rod Chubb

Rod Chubb

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Rod has been teaching guitar since 1987. His guitar lessons are designed to not only be fun, but to help the student master the necessary skills they need to reach their individual musical goals. Instruction is available on: guitar, bass, music theory, composition, ear training, sight reading, improvisation and general musicianship. All ages, styles and levels are welcome.
Originally from the Vestal, NY area, Rod studied privately for many years with local guitar great Jim Wilding. Upon relocation to the Williamsport area, Rod began teaching guitar and bass as well as playing in many local bands of all styles. From jazz and blues to rock, pop and country.
Rod relocated to the Nashville, TN area in 1993 where he taught, played with local groups and did studio work. In 2000, Rod moved back to the Williamsport area where he continues to teach, play in local bands, and write and record his own original music.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have been playing for many years, call today to see how Rod's years of experience can help you reach your musical goals.
 


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Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

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Shirley has been teaching both piano and organ since her youth. She has been a Director of Music Ministries, organist, and pianist for churches for over 40 years. Shirley has a B.M. degree from Oberlin Conservatory,
M.M. from George Washington University, and a M.S. from Norwich University. Shirley has usually included teaching along with her duties as a Director of Music Ministries. She enjoys teaching all ages and feels privileged to be a member of the Robert M. Sides team.

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Urie Kline

Urie Kline

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Urie began playing music at the age of 12 and like most US drummers, he came up through concert and marching bands, culminating with a season each as center snare at the University of Pittsburgh’s drumline and bass captain with Three Rivers Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Urie also developed his fascination with drumming as a global phenomenon during his time at the University of Pittsburgh, joining Pittsburgh Taiko as a founding member in 2009, playing with the school’s Sundanese gamelan ensemble, and studying tabla privately under Samir Chatterjee. Following his time at Pitt, Urie moved to Honolulu to study under venerable taiko artist Kenny Endo,
an experience that inspired him to start Lyco Taiko when he returned to the Williamsport area in 2015. Urie currently teaches the World Drumming Lab at Lycoming College, where he has been an adjunct faculty member since 2015. He also serves as the marching percussion instructor at Jersey Shore High School. Additionally, he plays in several local bands as a drummer and percussionist, has conducted workshops throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

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