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- Andrew Craig
- PIANO
- Andrew Craig offers private piano lessons. He teaches students at the beginning to intermediate level for classical piano, and beginning to advanced for jazz piano. His classes will give students an opportunity to learn improvisation skills as well as the fundamentals of piano playing.
Andrew graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelors in Jazz studies. He has had experience playing in various jazz bands and combos, and has gigged around the Spokane valley as well as Eastern Idaho.
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- Craig Green
- GUITAR
- Guitarist and Composer Craig J. Green's unique vision and constant exploration has spanned the last 20 years, through a wide and diverse constellation of artistic projects from classical jazz, avante garde, electronica and world music.
A native of New Orleans, Craig grew up in the the “Home of Jazz” surrounded by a broad range of musical styles from an early age. After completing formal studies in New Orleans, Craig toured the United States while staying a student of Jazz and Rock improvisation with ex Frank Zappa guitarist Steve B. Wanting to explore more of the solo possibilities of the instrument, Craig then studied classical and solo guitar with Pierre Bensusan in eastern France, one of only 6 players from the United States chosen. Craig has also done graduate work at the Conservatory Von Amsterdam in the Netherlands, focusing on contemporary music through non-western techniques, as well as music research stays in India, Africa and parts of southern Europe.
With collaboration, improvisation and teaching as the focus, Craig has scored music for stage, film, ballet and chamber ensembles, in addition to a continuous output of recorded projects, touring and constantly developing new approach and tutorial techniques for guitarists.
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- Andrew Smith
- GUITAR
- Andrew has taken seven years of private guitar lessons. He teaches both private and group guitar lessons, including all age groups and levels of playing. Check out a video of him on the guitar!
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- Caleb Coleman
- DRUMS
- Caleb Coleman was a jazz major at Snow College, where he received the Louis Armstrong Outstanding Jazz Award. At state solo and ensemble competitions, he received multiple superior ratings. He also studied with renowned drum artist Jay Lawrence. Caleb teaches all levels and ages.
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- Cammy Harris
- PIANO, VOICE & OBOE
- Cammy has had twenty-one years of teaching experience, teaching both in the private and classroom settings. Along with teaching private lessons for piano, voice, and oboe, she was also a band teacher for five years in Mesa Arizona. Cammy holds her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Idaho State University. She has also had many performing opportunities in Arizona and the South-eastern Idaho region.
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- Emily Rust
- VIOLIN
- Emily holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree from Brigham Young University –Idaho. She actively performs with the Idaho State Civic Symphony as Principal Second Violinist, as well as with the Idaho Falls Symphony. Emily has Suzuki Teacher Training from the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute and is an active member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Suzuki Association of Utah.
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- Zach Sherwood
- DRUMS
- Zach Sherwood offers private drum lessons for students at the beginning to intermediate level. Zach's background includes playing in the Seattle, WA music scene as well as locally in the band Happyville. Zach has had ten years of experience playing in many different styles including rock, electronic, blues, african, latin, reggae, punk, hip-hop, worship/gospel, etc.
His classes focus on beginning drum rudiments, reading music, and learning different styles of playing.
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- Malia Kerr
- VOICE
- Malia is a classically trained opera singer with a Bachelors in Music from BYU-Idaho. Malia grew up in a large musical family near Portland, OR. She instructs her students on foundational techniques for all ages. Malia's students will learn proper breathing, warm ups and vocal techniques while gaining confidence and vocal power.
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- Dolores Park
- HARMONICA
- Self-taught with 60 years of experience playing the harmonica. Dolores teaches beginning to intermediate group harmonica lessons. Her knowledge & enthusiasm for the harmonica will motivate anyone wanting to pick up and start, or any experienced student wanting to hone their skills!
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- Angela Goddard
- SAXOPHONE
- Angela graduated from BYU-Idaho with a Bachelors in Music Education. She has had experience playing in various ensembles including wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band, saxophone quartet, etc. She has had years of experience playing and performing. She plays all saxophones, including the soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone, but she especially enjoys playing the alto and baritone saxophones.
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- Trevor Lewis
- TRUMPET
- Trevor Lewis has had over 35 years of symphony and teaching experience. He is currently the co-principal trumpet of the Idaho Falls symphony and a member of the Idaho Brass Quintet. Previously he has been the principal trumpet of the Washington symphony and Pittsburg Civic Orchestra. He teaches students of all levels.
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- Monica Craig
- FLUTE
- Monica Craig offers private flute lessons as well as occasional group lessons. She teaches beginning to advanced students in all age groups. In her classes she will instruct students on concepts such as how to develop the best possible tone, exercises in technique, developing a strong sense of musicality, etc.
Monica received her Masters degree in flute performance from the University of Idaho in 2011. In 2010 she received a Bachelors in Flute Performance with an emphasis in jazz studies from BYU-Idaho. Monica has had experience performing in both classical and jazz genres. She has been in various symphonies and ensembles, and is currently a member of the Idaho Falls symphony.
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- Jim Waite
- VIOLIN
- One of our most talented and long term staff members as our Idaho Falls Retail Manager, Jim Waite offers private violin lessons and teaches students from the beginning to advanced level. He also offers recitals each year to give his students performing opportunities.
Jim is an outstanding member of the Idaho Falls symphony and has been a member of the Pocatello symphony.
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- Vince Crofts
- MANDOLIN
- We are excited to have Vince teach at Chesbro Music Co. His expertise is not limited to the mandolin, as he will also teach bluegrass guitar, fiddle, and beginning banjo.
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- Ben Parker
- UKULELE WIZARD
- Ben Parker teaches techniques and tips to make you a better player and a happier person. As a student of the uke, you will be amazed at Ben's talent and ukulele wizardry. (Pina Colada's do not come standard with Mr. Parker's ukulele lessons, though you will have cravings afterward.)
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