New Milford Music Center

Lessons are $24.00 per 1/2 hour if purchased monthly,

$26.00 if paid weekly.

Payment is due on the first lesson day of the month to qualify for monthly rate.

Unexcused absences are chargeable and occur when we are not notified at least 24 hours before lesson is scheduled.
The TEACHER makes the final determination on all excused absences. Special circumstances can be discussed with teacher.
Our goal is to continue lessons without interruption and concerns over payment.

PLEASE NOTE:
CASH OR CHECKS ONLY FOR LESSONS.
Teachers are not employees of NMMC, but are renting the studio as a private contractor.
Therefore, by law, we can NOT accept CREDIT CARDS as payments for lessons.

	Ron Stahl, Jr. --- Drums Ron has a Bachelors of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. He was the winner of the Berklee achievement Scholarship. Ron has studied with world renowned percussionists Casey Schurell, Ian Froman, and Victor Mendoza. Ron plays in local Jazz and Blues bands. He specializes in the development of 4 waycoordination with styles from Rock to Jazz to Latin. Ron teaches a wide range of students - kids to adults.
	Bill Dorfschmidt - Guitar and Bass Bill has been teaching over 10 years. He studied under Dave Overthrow. Bill is very good with young beginners. Using music as a confidence builderis a theme behind Bill's teaching style. He develops the lesson to simplify thesongs and exercises to meet the student's needs, making it fun and exciting to learn. Bill also teaches beginner adult students. each adult can progress at a speed that makes them comfortable and confident that they can enjoy playing for themselves or others.
	Shrdlu Ashe --- Harmonica, Guitar, Violin ( Fiddle ) Shrdlu has played for over 28 years. He currently plays at local coffee shops, the Fair, New Years, the Farmers Market, and Church.Chromatic harmonica is one of his specialties. He has played with Jimmy Buffet,Tom Petty, Keith Sykes, Spider John Koemer. Check out his web page for lots more information www.shrdluband.com
	Steve Clark -- Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn Steve is a graduate of Western CT State University. He teaches Band, Vocal team, and 5th Grade at CLA in Brookfield. Steve has performed in area Churches, the Charles Ives Center, Tuxedo Junction and other area clubs. His unique teaching style combines moderate theory and practical application that builds confidence and instrumental prowess. You will not be bored taking lessons with Steve.
	Natalia Kolenciak - Piano Natalia holds a Masters in Piano Teaching and Performance of Fine Arts from Moscow State Institute of the Arts. She taught in Russia at the State College of Fine Arts and two Music schools in Russia.She has been teaching for 13 years and now teaches in the Danbury area.She has performed in various concerts as soloist and chamber member. She teaches the Classical method with theory and grammar.
	Sean Lynch - Drums Sean has over 15 years experience as a drummer. He has played professionally in many situations, from off Broadway pits, to bourbon street pop rock and r&b. He spent five years in New Orleans studying the great drummers, and consider the new Orleans second line to be one of his best assets. While in NOLA he studied the history and traditions that went into forming American roots music, from blues to pop to jazz. He is proficient in all styles including funk, Latin and jazz, and considers good reading skills to be a necessity. He would help his students to develop an appreciation of the fundamental structures of music as well as the basics of drumming, concentrating on the importance of listening and feel.
	Hank Milligan - Piano, Guitar, Harmonica Hank has a Bachelors of Music from DePaul University and is the general music teacher (K-8 ) St. Joseph School in Brookfield. His vast musical resume includes countless club dates, cruise ships, and concerts. He enjoys teaching all students in any musical style. Hank is also a magician. He performs his music & magic show at Merryall Center for the Arts, the Richter Association for the Arts, and various local venues. Learn more about Hank at hankmilligan.com
	Bill Shute - Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar Bill gives instruction in finger and flat picking folk styles, blues and ragtime guitar, jazz and popular styles, classical, clawhammer, and bluegrass banjo. He teaches theory,reading, and composition. Bill has taught in many colleges and schools in the New England area. He was a columnist and editor for Guitar Workshop and Sheet Music Magazine.He has done several recordings, CDs, theater, and television spots.
	Pete Bennett - Guitar, Bass He's been teaching so long, he doesn't want to say. He's as good if not better the the rest of our teachers, but doesn't want to brag. He does all levels and all styles of guitar and bass, but you need to try him tofind out just how good a teacher he is!
	Bob Gereg - Piano, Accordion Bob has been teaching piano since 1952. He is a certified Accordion teacher. He is a professional musician, performing both combo and solo gigs.Bob's teaching style is relaxed and patient, with little or no pressure put on the student.
	Donna Scozzafava - Piano Donna is a graduate of Western CT State University with a major in Piano and a MS in Music Education. She has taught general music in the New Fairfield and Danbury School systems. Currently a member of the Music Teachers' National Association. Donna has taught piano privately for over 25 years.
	Joey Walko-Robinson -- Violin, Viola, Cello Joey is a graduate of Western CT State University with a major in music. She is state certified and has taught at Newtown Middle School. She has taught privately since 1995. Joey has studied with Katherine Dorn, Alexander Romanor, and Kenneth Freed & Eric Lewis of the Mannhattan String Quartet.
	Ashley Williams -- Flute, Sax, Clarinet Ashley is a music major at Western CT State University with concentration on flute. She has performed in various local art shows and musicals, and is a member of WCSC wind ensemble, orchestra, flute choir, and woodwind quintet. She can teach all levels of flute and beginner sax and clarinet.
	Jil Rinne - Violin/Viola Jil is the first chair violist in the New Milford High School orchestra. She has been playing for 7 years and has participated in the Northern Region Musical Festival twice. She has also played in various music workshops and is currently studying with Katherine Dorn.
	Scott Chamberland - Sax/Clarinet/Flute Scott began playing at the age of 10. He won several awards in the school band. He has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. He has worked with several well known musicians, including, Taylor Dayne, Michael Bolton, Jeff Berlin, Randy Becker, and others. Lessons with Scott are intense, but fun. He works with the student so they enjoy practice. In addition to the basics, Scott specialty is improvisation.