AAS Degree; McNally Smith College in Guitar Performance. Because I've been playing guitar for 13 years I realize there are many ways of learning, especially guitar. My goal is to teach the student to practice and teach themselves to reach their musical goals. I will teach the student to use song structure and chords to further their own songwriting style. I teach most styles including: Jazz, Blues, Fingerstyle.

I've been teaching guitar and bass for over six years. I currently have several music projects including Gnomedirty (my experimental project- see my myspace profile). I've played in rock bands for years, but I also have a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of St. Thomas (classical guitar performance). I teach students of all ages and ability levels. To contact me, send me an e-mail, a myspace message, or call Twin Town guitars.

Hi. I've been playing guitar for 18 years, teaching professionally for 6. I have played a wide variety of genres, from gypsy jazz to thrash metal. My strengths as a teacher lie in my ability to teach the fundamentals of guitar and music theory to younger students (as young as 6), as well as my ability to customize lesson plans to accommodate older student's tastes. I also play bass for those adventurous souls drawn to the lower end of the music spectrum.

Hi, my name is Heather, I'm 25 years old. I have been playing and performing music my whole life. I just graduated from ARCC with an AFA degree in music-guitar performance. I also have a background in piano and vocal performance. I plan to continue my education in music until I have earned at least a masters degree and can teach at a college level. The genre I specialize in is classical guitar, but can teach any style the student wants. After the student has mastered the basic fundamentals of reading and understanding music we can then move into the musical style they choose. I teach all ages and all ability levels. No one is ever too old or too experienced to learn something new.

Allison combines traditional teaching methods, music theory and improv techniques to help strengthen students’ overall relationship with music while focusing on either voice or piano. Lessons are fun, focused, and will assist students in accomplishing any musical goal. Allison holds a BA in Music from Augsburg college and has an extensive background in the theater including acting, choreography, directing and producing. Her true performance passion is singing and she can be seen throughout the Twin Cities with various projects. Allison is also the founder of a non-profit organization committed to providing quality programming in the creative arts.

Hi, I'm Mark Wade. I have been playing both upright bass and bass guitar for 18 years. I have played in many professional orchestras including The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. I currently play in The Melismatics (a rock band the tours internationally and has acquired national radio airplay; in 2005 they received a Minnesota Music Award for “best rock album”). I teach all genres including rock, blues, jazz, classical, funk, punk and more. just ask.

I've been playing music all my life and have been teaching guitar for 20 years now. I am an active performing and recording musician and songwriter and have experience in rock, jazz, blues, classical and many other types of music. I have a very flexible teaching style and enjoy working with students of all ages and skill levels. Please check out my links for more info and musical samples!

Hi, I am Tim. I am 30 years old and have been playing the drums since age 13. I've been teaching since age 17. I love all sorts of music and have played many styles over the years: from rock and pop to jazz, latin, metal, punk, electronic, and experimental music. My interest as a teacher is to help my students pursue what inspires them and enjoy the process of learning. Some of my current bands include: Fog, Squid Fist, and HeatdeatH.

Hi. I'm Jeremy Ylvisaker. I've been playing guitar for 25 years. Some artists whose recordings I've been a part of recently include Andrew Bird, Eyedea & Abilities, Why?, Dosh, Fog, and Hockey Night making a variety of sounds from fingerstyle guitar, to feedback, pedal steel, bass, keyboards, found sounds, and in some cases engineering and producing. I've been nominated for Minnesota music awards as a guitar player and as a keyboard player and I've appeared on the David Letterman show and the Conan O'Brien show. As a teacher I am a good match for people who want to learn their favorite rock songs, people who write music and want to add new chords and voicings to what they already do, and players of all levels who are looking for ideas.

specialize in classical guitar,classic rock, acoustic fingerstyle and surf.

I've been teaching on and off for 11 years including marching percussion, orchestral percussion and drum set. My primary focus is rock, jazz, and blues drum set. My goal is to have well-rounded players who are familiar with various styles. I also feel it is important to learn practical things like tuning, cymbal and head selection, etc. so that the student not only plays well, but sounds good. I play in the rock band Hail Architect and have played in various blues and rock bands in the Twin Cities over the last six years.