Music Lessons
“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche
Please be sure to thoroughly check out anyone you hire to teach your child. While I have been in contact with each of the individuals listed below, I do not have personal experience with them. Thank you!
Oasis Music
Oasis Music is a new music education studio in Phoenix!
We specialize in Musikgarten classes and also offer private lessons.
Musikgarten is a curriculum of early childhood music and movement. We sing, dance, clap, and play together!
Through Oasis Music we offer group classes for babies, toddlers, and preschool aged children (birth through age 5). The parent or caregiver participates fully in class with the child. Siblings and multiples are welcome to register as well for a discount.
Parents can sign up at any time, as none of the classes are full yet.
Come try a class for FREE (just mention AZ Active Kids).
We have four locations across the valley that offer Musikgarten classes.
Please see our schedule for times and locations.
All Oasis Music teachers have a minimum of a bachelors degree in music as well as music teaching experience.
Musikgarten Class Schedule
Sundance Studios
2445 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Mondays Sept 14 – Dec 7
Babies 10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers 9:00 - 9:35
Cycles (preschool age) 9:40 - 10:25
Temple Chai
4646 E Marilyn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Thursdays Sept 17 – Dec 10
Babies 11:15 - 11:45
Toddlers 9:30 - 10:05
Cycles (preschool age) 10:15 - 11:00
Scottsdale Library Civic Center Branch
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tuesdays Sept 15 – Dec 8
Babies 10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers 9:45 - 10:20
Art of Dance
7077 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Thursdays Sept 17 – Dec 10
Babies 10:30 - 11:00
Toddlers 9:45 - 10:20
For more information, contact
Sarah Pachter
Owner and Musikgarten Teacher, Oasis Music
(480) 290-8670
info@oasismusicaz.com
www.oasismusicaz.com
Facebook: Oasis Music AZ
Frank V. Grossi Guitar and Bass Lessons
Acoustic or electric guitar lessons and piano or keyboarding lessons starting at age 5 and up. Drum lessons coming in the near future! Frank was recommended to me by the owner of Cave Creek Guitar Company because he "has the patience of Job". I agree completely! Frank and a host of additional instructors teach out of his home studio in the Cave Creek area of Lone Mountain and 66th street (just West of Scottsdale Rd).
Call him at (480) 595-0620
frankgrossi@earthlink.net
Scottsdale Piano Academy
Scottsdale Piano Academy offers private lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Adult students will find the private lesson atmosphere to be non-intimidating and weekly material to be very accessible. Parents who wish to give their children the rewarding gift of piano lessons will discover that lessons are unique and tailored to each student to provide a comprehensive foundation of musicianship skills in a fun and engaging environment.
(602) 332-4627 Instructor Lesli Hanson
East Valley Youth Symphony
Our mission is to provide an uplifting and challenging orchestral experience for the youth of the East Valley. Young musicians in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Higley, and surrounding areas will now have an excellent youth symphony of their own. All students from elementary through high school are welcome to audition.
Gold Dust Guitar Studio
Lori, who's taught guitar privately for 12 years, specializes in individual lessons, (in special cases she'll do group lessons). Her home studio's located in the Moon Valley area near 20th street and Greenway Road. Her special kids program focuses not only on teaching guitar but also in helping children incorporate music into their lives. She utilizes many different methods and techniques with great success including: circular learning, the four pillars of knowlege, levels of learning, and skill sets. Because of its popularity, there's also a special emphasis on music composition and music history.
Call Lori at: (602) 992-0868 Phoenix, AZ
NextStudent Academy of the Arts
NSAA is a non-profit organization funded by NextStudent as a service to the community. The mission of NSAA is to bring years of knowledge, expertise and understanding to teach and mentor every youth showing a genuine interest in music. We help young people to set attainable goals.
1416 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602)-234-1244 or (602)-234-0775
D'Net Layton's Piano & Voice Studio
Piano and Voice Lessons for students of all ages and abilities. Located near the US 60 and Power Road serving students in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and the East Valley. D’Net Layton has taught piano for fifteen years, and voice for 10 years.
dnetlayton@laytonmusic.com (480)-854-6808
Aric Stack
Lessons in Piano, Drums, Strings and Woodwinds. Located in North Phoenix but will travel to your home (negotiable). Aric has a BM in Jazz Performance from ASU and is currently working on his Masters of Jazz Education at ASU.
Phone: (602)-955-2702 music_lessons@cox.net
Andy Fling
Lessons in Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba. Located in Youngtown but travels to students homes in cities including Peoria, Glendale and Gilbert. Andy is a state certified professional educator and has more than 14 years experience working with kids.
Phone: (623)-876-4046
email: wavemusicstudio@aol.com
Susan Ulrich
Lessons in voice and all levels of piano. Home studio located at I-17 and Carefree Highway or will travel to homes in area for an additional fee. 23 years of experience in piano...see website for more info.
Phone: (623)-581-3178
Email: SusanUlrich@privatelessons.com
Jeff Farner
Drum lessons Jeff has been performing and teaching for 28 years and is located in the Chandler area and can teach in his home studio (off Alma School Rd. and Chandler Blvd.) or in your home.
Phone: (480)-786-5310 Email: drumlesson2006@yahoo.com
Stefanie Harger
Lessons in Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Eb clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, and Tenor Saxophone. Located in Awhatukee, but will travel to students' homes in Awhatukee, Central Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert. Stefanie is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree from Arizona State University, has 5 years teaching experience and teaches extended techniques such as circular breathing, double tonguing, multiphonics, and extreme altissmo range.
Phone: (850) 291-8077 Email: stefanie.harger@asu.edu
Glen West
Lessons in guitar. He has a BA of Education from ASU & has taught guitar for over 22 years.
Location: Glendale, AZ near 59th Ave & Greenway Rd. Phone: (602)-467-0567 Email: info@guitarlessonsphoenix.com
GK Mack
Lessons in guitar. GK makes house calls and teaches primarily in the North Valley/Cave Creek area. Call him at (480)-290-8471
Joanna Coler
Piano Lessons (Classical, Jazz, Popular) Home Studio lessons only. Children of all ages and levels welcome!
Location: 14853 North 100th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480-785-7100 or 602-463-9211 Email: jedcoler@aol.com Education: BA Music/English, ASU
Gal Drimmer
Guitar lessons from his home studio near Tatum/Tunderbird. Gal uses an up-to-date teaching system to develop solid musical and technical foundations. You'll learn the fastest ways to achieve speed and control, and the secrets to make your practice time really count. You'll also learn various advanced guitar techniques from a Berklee College of Music graduate who has lots of experience teaching and performing. $25 per lesson. Also available for paid gigs - studio or live.
Email: guitarg@qwest.net
Phone: 602-494-2505
Chase Maupin
Chase is a drum instructor living in Mesa and doing in-home lessons. While he doesn't have a formal degree, he boasts 10 years of playing experience and is eager to share his knowledge.
E-Mail: alteredcosmos@yahoo.com
Phone: (480) 201-1553
Arcadia Music Academy
3641 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ
(480) 945-0023
Music Together in Phoenix and Peoria
"Imagine a noncompetitive, nonperformance environment, where your child may freely explore music through play, build skills toward basic music competence and prepare for a future instrument or dance study and a lifetime of music appreciation. Music Together offers fun family music classes for infants through age five."
(602)-363-8202
Yamaha Music School
From their website:
The philosophy of the Yamaha Music School is not only to teach children how to play instruments, but also to show them how to study music. This education is geared toward enabling students to express themselves through musical composition.
245 E Bell Rd., Suite 25, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 504-0042
Cave Creek Guitar
This is where I bought my 7 year old's electric Fender guitar. It's a really nice, smaller store and they were quite helpful. For children, I would recommend that you call first to see what's available.
6220 E. Cave Creek Rd., Suite A, Cave Creek AZ Phone (480) 488-5441
AZ Musical Instruments & Music School
3510 E Bell Rd
Suite 12
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: (602) 482-7800
AZ Drum and Music School
223 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 771-0515
Violin Virtue-osity with Edna Beech
From their website:
The main focus of Violin Virtue-osity is to create a joyful learning experience through private violin lessons given once a week. The studio provides a warm, encouraging and relaxed environment at the lessons believing that the best learning occurs when a student feels comfortable, happy and safe.
Studio is located in the area of 12th street and Northern.
1240 E El Camino Dr., Phoenix, AZ.
Phone: (602) 371-0843
Bukshpan Violin Instruction
3028 E Friess Dr
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 787-1577
Music Works Academy Ltd
302 W Bethany Home Rd Phoenix, AZ Phone: (602) 264-5188
