Jessica Kalember

Chelsea Josephson is currently a clarinet major and Music Therapy student at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.  She is offering summer lessons for beginning through advanced clarinet players, from May 26th through September 3rd.

If you are interested in brushing up your clarinet skills over the summer, you can contact Chelsea at 608-797-2809 or chelsea.josephson@wartburg.edu.

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Michael C. Buerger is a student at UW-La Crosse and has fifteen years' experience playing in a number of ensembles, including the Capital Sound Drum and Bugle Corps, the Air Force Basic Training Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Misawa, Japan Blues Combo.  He currently plays lead trumpet in both the UW-La Crosse Wind Ensemble and Jazz II Small Combo.  He has taught high school marching band and private trumpet lessons for three years.

If you are interested in taking lessons from Michael, you can contact him at 920-650-2177 or
                                                  buergermich@students.uwlax.edu.

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Ana Fedorina-Detwiler originally hails from Moldova (formerly part of the USSR), where she began playing the piano at age four.  She was accepted to study piano at the prestigious Musical Lyceum of Serge Rachmaninov at the age of eight, and graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Science degree, specializing in piano performance.  She emigrated to Marshfield, Wisconsin where she attended Mid-State Technical College until 2002.

Ana started a home business in 2002, teaching private lessons to adults and children with heavy emphasis on music theory, proper technique, sight reading, and musical dynamics.  She has also been church musician at a number of churches, currently holding that position at St. John's United Church of Christ in La Crosse.  She has performed in many receptions and formal public concerts in concert halls, churches, cathedrals, and opera theaters, as well as private gatherings, art receptions, and clinics.

Ana tailors her lessons to the student's goals, and can include instruction in music theory, keyboard fingering and positions, sight reading and musical technique.

To schedule a lesson time with Ana or to inquire about rates or anything else related to her lesson plan, you can contact her at fedorina22@yahoo.com or 608-799-5629.

SPECIAL!  For all students signing up for lessons on Saturdays, Ana is offering your first lesson for FREE!

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Ryan Torgerson was born May 24th, 1977 in Kenosha, WI. He began playing the drums at age 4 with several years of private lessons. Ryan played in symphonic bands, symphony orchestras, and jazz bands throughout his middle and high school careers. He continues to play and perform with bands throughout the tri-state area that reflect his eclectic musical tastes.   Ryan has also done studio work with and subbed for the drummers of many of the area's top bands. Currently, he performs with Three Beers 'Til Dubuque, Booger Presley, and Moon Boot Posse.

Ryan started teaching drums at SSE Music in June of 2001. Incorporating styles of rock, jazz, latin, reggae, and blues, as well as concert and hand percussion, he is well-versed in helping form his students into well-rounded musicians.

Ryan's playing has been influenced by Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Neil Peart, Stewart Copland, Thomas Lang, and many others. Ryan aspires to develop and teach students of every age and level of experience.

Ryan also works in SSE Music's Combo Shop, so if you'd like to contact him here regarding lessons, feel free to do so via email (music@ssemusic.com) or by phone (608-781-2850).

Lessons are $50.00 per month, for 1/2 hour lesson per week.

Want to get your child into drum lessons?  Do YOU want to try your hand at the drums?  Ryan has openings in his Summer lesson schedule on Friday mornings and early afternoons, so call him here at the store to schedule your lessons!

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Bob Weeth has over 30 years of experience in the following: bass, acoustic, classical, and electric guitars; mandolin; solo and choral singing; electronics; sound reproduction; music theory; and studio recording. He has been an actor, booking agent, and a disc jockey/MC. He has professional experience as a solo acoustic guitarist and has performed with various bands whose formats reflect his diverse musical tastes.

Bob has been teaching at SSE Music since February of 2000, and also has his own mobile DJ business, Perfect Rose Productions. He is a long-time resident of La Crosse and lives with Sandy, his wife of 27 years, and their 16-year-old son Ian. His hobbies include music, movies, traveling, and the Packers.

To answer his most frequently asked questions:  Bob charges $55.00 for four 30-minute lessons a month, He teaches at SSE Music Tuesday through Saturday, and he teaches all ages (children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent during the lesson).

If you have any other questions for Bob regarding lessons times, rates or scheduling, his email address is BobalooDJ@hotmail.com.

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Jessica enjoys working with students of all ages and is committed to providing an enjoyable and fulfilling musical education. She looks forward to meeting you! 

For more information, or to reserve a lesson time, please contact us here at the store!

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