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MORGAN MUSIC ACADEMY
REGISTER
Step 2
Register!
This gets your info in the system, which is forwarded to the teacher.
SCHEDULE
Step 3
The teacher will reach out, usually within 1 week to finalize scheduling.
BILLING
Step 4
Each teacher has a slightly different policy, but typically they'll auto invoice you either at the end of each week, or end of the month. All the bill pay is done via our MyMusicStaff portal, with credit card payments hosted by PayPal.
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Most half hour lesson are $30 - $35 per lesson.
Eau Claire Teacher Bios
Music Teacher Bios
Eau Claire, WI
Kiara
(EAU CLAIRE) - Academy Program Director, Piano Lessons
Bio Coming Soon!
Gary
(EAU CLAIRE) - Music Theory
Gary is a Professor Emeritus of music theory at UWEC. He holds a doctorate in theory from the
University of Washington. His interests include the music of Debussy, compositions that incorporate bird
songs and other sounds of nature, and playing the flute. He enjoys teaching music theory at all levels to
students of all ages and backgrounds. His hands-on approach to teaching includes students notating and
performing their own compositions. He is familiar with the music theory requirements for the District
Auditions of the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association, and he can prepare students for all levels of the
theory exam. Above all, he creates an environment that inspires everyone to do their best.
Adam
(EAU CLAIRE) - Guitar Lessons, Bass Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Exploring Music Lessons
Adam, a seasoned guitar teacher at Morgan Music since 2011, caters to students of all skill levels, spanning ages 7 to 84. As a full-time guitar instructor, he manages one of the busiest lesson studios in Western Wisconsin. Adam has toured nationally and internationally, captivating audiences in Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, London, Rome, Munich, Madrid, and beyond.
His musical expertise spans an eclectic array of acoustic and electric guitar arrangements across various genres like pop, rock, folk, jazz, blues, hip-hop, funk, and country. Adam's impressive repertoire includes over 100 original songs, and he has made significant contributions to performances and recordings of Eau Claire area bands.
Beyond guitar, Adam is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. His extensive collection includes guitar, bass, drumset, piano, violin, cello, trumpet, banjo, flute, harmonica, midi synthesizers, accordion, mandolin, djembe, xylophone, clarinet, trombone, and other unique musical apparatuses.
During their time in the lesson studio, students have opportunities to write and record their own songs. As an experienced studio engineer, Adam guides students through the recording process, creating timeless recordings that serve as mementos of their musical journey. These finished recordings often become cherished gifts for students' friends and family.
Passionate about teaching and sharing the joy of music, Adam looks forward to imparting his knowledge and enthusiasm to you!
Scott
(EAU CLAIRE) - Guitar Lessons
Scott loves teaching kids and adults, beginners and beyond, how to play and how to listen. He loves helping people discover new sounds and new ways of approaching music, all while learning fundamentals and songs they have a personal interest in.
As a performer, Burton has worked with everyone from artist and saxophonist Matana Roberts, to expat hip hop producer Jneiro Jarel (JJ DOOM) and his music has been featured on NPR and BBC Radio. In addition Scott has shared the stage with artists as diverse as MacArthur Grant winner Ken Vandermark to Grammy winner Julien Baker.
The photo is by Peter McElhinney
Jerod
(EAU CLAIRE) - Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Bass Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Saxophone Lessons, Flute Lessons, Piccolo Lessons, Clarinet Lessons, Composition & Music Theory Lessons
Jerod studied at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in New York City. He is an accomplished musician who has been playing professionally for the past 14 years. His focus has been in jazz, classical, rock, pop, country, and bluegrass. He has performed saxophone, flute, and clarinet in every lower 48 US states, the lower Canadian provinces, and most of Japan. He is proficient in many instruments including; saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, upright and electric bass, ukulele, piccolo, recorder, penny whistle, composition/songwriting, and music theory. His love of music and its instruments is only matched by sharing his knowledge with any and all who would want to learn.
Sam
(EAU CLAIRE) - Guitar
Bio Coming Soon!
Marcy
(EAU CLAIRE) - Piano Lessons
Marcy has been teaching piano for 14 years and has loved every minute of it. Piano is her passion, and she excels at connecting with the individual student and helping them develop a lasting love of music. She strives to bring the highest value of piano education by providing not only weekly piano lessons, but also many learning opportunities: WMTA’s District Auditions, recitals, summer camps, and performance classes. Marcy has a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from UW-Eau Claire, is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, and has recently been awarded Member of the Year by their local chapter, Chippewa Valley Music Teachers Association.
Jennifer
(EAU CLAIRE) - Voice Lessons
Jennifer is originally from Central Illinois and moved to Eau Claire with her fiance in the summer of 2024. She went to Millikin University in Decatur, IL. Back in Illinois, she taught voice lessons, participated in a community choir, and even worked at a rock climbing gym at one point! Since coming to Eau Claire, she has joined the Master Singers, Chorale Nouveau, and even a local cover band, AbleVox. In her free time, she produces and mixes music for others and enjoys spending time with her fiance and 3 cats.
Andrew
(EAU CLAIRE) - Voice Lessons
Bio Coming Soon!
Peter
(EAU CLAIRE) - Piano Lessons
Bio Coming Soon!
Andrea
(EAU CLAIRE) - Piano Lessons
Bio coming soon!
Staš
(EAU CLAIRE) - Percussion Lessons
Staš teaches drumset and percussion and is an Eau Claire native who is fortunate to have been involved in many musical opportunities growing up and while at Memorial High School such as State Honors Band and State Solo Ensemble. He graduated from UWEC with a music liberal arts bachelors degree and emphasis in percussion where he participated in groups such as wind ensemble, jazz, symphony orchestra, BMB, and percussion ensemble. He has performed in the pits of over 2 dozen ECCT and CVTG productions, performs jazz around town, and regularly plays timpani and percussion in the Chippewa Valley Symphony and Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra. He also tours nationally and records with many area bands such as Them Coulee Boys, Elvessa, Naalia, and Raptor Octavius. He previously taught at the Eau Claire Music School where he taught students of many abilities and as young as elementary school age. He believes in framing lessons around the student’s interests as much as he can with the primary goal of finding joy in playing music.
Victoria
(EAU CLAIRE) - Guitar Lessons, Bass Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Piano Lessons, Woodwind Lessons, World Flute Lessons, and Improvisation Theory Lessons
Victoria Shoemaker received a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, Illinois), where she studied classical flute and piccolo performance with Kaye Clements and Mary-Christine Stingley. Her other flute instructors include Laurie Lau and Dr. Tim Lane, Professor of Flute at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Victoria Shoemaker received the 2021 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) People's Choice Award for Best Music Teacher in Northwest Wisconsin (as well as nominations in 2018 and 2019). She also received a 2021 "Healing Flute" award from the Native American style Flute Awards.
Victoria also studied bamboo flute performance/flute making with Billy Miller of Windwood Flutes. Presently, she is studying antique and contemporary world flutes and improvisation with Grammy-nominated flutist, Peter Phippen.
Since the release of her debut album, The Witching Hour in 2016, Victoria has continued to perform regularly on world flutes as well as on percussion, saxophone, guitar and vocals in her rock and roll group known as “Virginia Steel”, which performs across Wisconsin and neighboring states.
Becky
(EAU CLAIRE) - Piano Lessons, Clarinet Lessons, Oboe Lessons, Bassoon Lessons
Music has been part of Becky's life for as long as she can remember. She began playing the piano at age 5 and the oboe and clarinet at age 11, adding the bassoon and other woodwind instruments a year later. Becky taught piano and woodwind lessons for seven years at her own studio in Prescott, WI, also teaching piano lessons at the Hastings, MN Veterans Home for three of those years. Becky teaches beginning to advanced piano, oboe, bassoon, and clarinet lessons. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, including adults and students with special needs. Her approach to lessons is tailored to each student's strengths, abilities, and interests.
Music Teacher Bios
Twin Ports of Superior, WI & Duluth, MN
Twin Ports Teacher Bios
Wade
(TWIN PORTS) - Guitar
Bio & Pic Coming Soon!
Ian
(TWIN PORTS) - Percussion
Bio & Pic Coming Soon!
Why Lessons?
Why Should Kids
Take Music Lessons?
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Improves academic scores, and improves engagement in school
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Develops the language, math, and reasoning parts of the brain
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Increases coordination and fine motor skills
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Builds imagination, creativity, and intellectual curiosity
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Teaches commitment and discipline
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Builds confidence, social, and emotional skills
Why Should Adults
Take Music Lessons?
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Improves memory
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Improves mood
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Reduces stress & anxiety
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Increases brain function
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Stimulates immune response
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Reduces symptoms of Alzheimer disease
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