Beth Becker has taught in the School District of La Crosse since 1988. She currently directs orchestras at North Woods and Roosevelt Elementary schools (grades 4 and 5) and at Logan Middle School (grades 7 and 8). She also plays Assistant Principal Viola in the La Crosse Symphony, teaches the River City Strings, and conducts the Wesley Methodist Youth Orchestra.

During her college years, Beth studied viola with John Tartaglia (Minnesota Orchestra) and violin with Young Nam Kim, and in 1989 she graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, with a B.S. degree in Music Education.

Since moving to the La Crosse area, Beth has conducted the La Crosse Youth Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra, received her Master of Education - Professional Development Degree, and taught privately.

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 Neal Roellich is a 2006 graduate of UW-L, earning a B.A. in Percussion Performance. While attending school, he performed in a wide variety of groups with styles ranging from Big Band to classical percussion ensemble. Neal demonstrates his passion for percussion through his positive attitude and strong work ethic. He encourages the same attitude in his students, and works with them based on individual desire.

Neal is an active drummer in the La Crosse area, and has also taught percussion at Cotter High School in Winona, Minnesota.

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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).

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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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