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FRET LESSONS

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dulcimer

We offer private guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer and ukulele lessons starting as young as four years old.  Our teachers are able to teach you any style, and can help you achieve your musical asperations.  You can read about our teachers below.  Typically, lessons run Monday through Saturday from 10AM until 9PM.  All appointments are scheduled through our lessons office by calling 480-833-2323.

Jack Wolf

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Ukulele

Jack has been teaching at Linton-Milano since 1982.  Before that, he toured for eight years in the rock bands Axsent and Listen. Before touring, he taught at Rossi Music in Chicago for eight years.  He has been playing locally with the classic rock band, Attitude Cat, for over 14 years.  Jack also plays classical guitar for weddings and corporate functions.

His styles include rock, classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass (banjo and mandolin).  Jack maintains over 70 students a week.

Availability

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Location

Studio 4 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Greg Norris

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo

Greg has been playing the guitar since 1981. He completed three semesters of music studies at the University of Maine and several years of self study, performance, and private lessons.  His styles include Rock, Metal, Country, Classical, Flamenco and Jazz.

Greg also teaches technique, theory, composition, reading and improvisation.

Availability

Monday - 2:30PM - 9:00PM

Tuesday - 2:30PM - 9:00PM

Wednesday - 2:00PM - 8:30PM

Thursday - 2:30PM - 9:00PM

Location

Studio 1 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85203

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

James Soll

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Uke

James has been teaching at Linton-Milano Music since 1990. He has a Master of Music – Theory and Composition from ASU and a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver.  He is a member of the National Music Honor Society and Pi Kappa Lambda.  James has been playing music for over 30 years and plays professionally at church and private engagements.  He maintains over 70 students, and teaches all ages and levels.

Availability

Monday - 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Tuesday - 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Wednesday - 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Thursday - 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Friday - 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Saturday - 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Location

Studio 10 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Skyler Hale

Guitar, Bass Guitar

Skyler has played the guitar since the age of ten. He has much experience playing in groups of all styles. He has shared the stage with big acts such as Alice cooper, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. He is currently studying Jazz Performance and has received a number of scholarships for his exceptional playing. Skyler has been teaching for 8 years and enjoys teaching all ages and styles of music

Availability

Monday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Tuesday - 3:30PM - 8:00PM

Wednesday - 3:00PM - 6:00PM

Thursday - 3:00PM - 7:30PM

Location

Studio 4 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Brad Howell

Guitar, Trumpet, Ukulele, Harmonica

Brad Howell has been playing and teaching music since the early 1970’s. He is currently performing as a freelance solo guitarist at weddings and special events, and as a trumpet player with San Tan Orchestra. He recorded a solo guitar album called “I, Guitar” in 1977. He played guitar and trumpet in two nightclub bands, “Uptown”, a blues/rock band, and “Espiritus de Caribe”, a latin/rock band. He has played trumpet in numerous concert bands. He studied guitar with Hal Kinnamon, trumpet with Tom Hernandez and Nick Drozdoff (online video lessons), and harmonica with Shakey Joe Harless. He was a music major at Golden West College. He enjoys playing his ukulele, which he calls his “little guitar”.

 

He teaches all levels, but especially enjoys helping new students of all ages start their own music journey. As he puts it, “Music, whether learning it, performing it, or teaching it, is God’s gift, and I’ve been lucky enough to learn, perform, and teach!”

Availability

Online

Wednesday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Location

Studio 6 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Emily Williams

Voice, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Ukulele

Emily Williams has a Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Vocal performance from Arizona State University and a Master’s of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University. Performance credits include Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Miss Todd in The Old Maid and the Thief and The Duchess in The Gondoliers.



She has been teaching voice lessons since 2002 and more recently has begun teaching piano and guitar students.

Emily enjoys teaching healthy vocal techniques in any style (classical, jazz, pop, musical theatre) and loves helping students of all ages progress with their vocal goals. She hopes all of her students learn to enjoy and appreciate music as she has.

Availability

Monday - 11:00AM - 7:00PM

Tuesday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM

Wednesday - 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Thursday - 11:30AM - 7:00PM

Saturday - 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Location

Studio 3 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Mark Peotter

Guitar, Electric Bass, Jazz Improvisation / Harmony

With his college education from California State University, Northridge, Mark Peotter intended to be a public school music teacher. That changed when he discovered his passion was for live performances and recordings. Mark received Private Lessons and Attended Master Classes from:


Joe Pass, jazz guitar legend; Bob Thomas, first Alto Sax for Tommy Dorsey and Paul Whiteman Orchestra; Justo Almario, sax player, Christian Rock genre; Alex Acuna, drums and percussionist; Weather Report and more. Mark moved to the Phoenix area in 1994 and has been performing ever since at many Golf Resorts and Community Theaters. He is comfortable with most styles, and writes and arranges music for modern Christian genre. In 2008 he toured South Korea with the Dina Preston Band for the US Army.

Mark has been giving private lessons at Linton Milano’s since 1994. He teaches Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Electric Bass, and Jazz Improvisation / Harmony.

Availability

Monday - 3:00PM - 9:00PM

Tuesday - 3:00PM - 9:00PM

Wednesday - 3:00PM - 7:30PM

Thursday - 3:00PM - 6:00PM

Saturday - 10:00AM - 2:30PM

Location

Studio 6 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Neal Lukenbill

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

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Hello, my name is Neal Lukenbill and I have been a music teacher now for over a decade.  Making music is my passion and I believe sharing that gift with my students is a privilege. I work
hard to understand each and every one of my students; individual needs for growth and adopt each lesson plan to cater to those needs. I have taught all ages and people from all walks of life
and genuinely believe everyone has what it takes to play beautiful and passionate music.


I studied jazz and classical music at Millikin University back in my home state of Illinois. I have worked in several rock bands, led a few jazz combos and performed music all around the
Chicago and Milwaukee area. I have a home studio where I write, record and produce music with Ableton live 10. More recently I've been producing an audio drama that I score music for.
I look forward to meeting all students who come to me to learn and I can't wait to get you playing!

Availability

Monday - 2:30PM - 8:30PM

Tuesday - 2:30PM - 8:30PM

Wednesday - 2:00PM - 8:30PM

Thursday - 2:00PM - 8:30PM

Saturday - 10:00AM - 2:30PM

Location

Studio 7B at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Gregory Hasson

Guitar, Bass Guitar

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My name is Gregory Hasson and I have been teaching guitar around the valley for half of a decade now. As a teacher I really enjoy working towards what inspires my students musically, and accomplishing their individual goals involving the instrument and music. That being said, I enjoy using my experience with skills such as, learning songs, creating a practice routine, reading/music theory, ear training, improvising, and composition to provide my students with a strong musical foundation from which their own musical personality can blossom. 

 

In addition to teaching music I also play at venues around the valley in various iterations of jazz bands. Drawing from my professional experience I get to pass on many of the lessons I’ve learned about professionalism, playing in a band, and musicianship for students who are interested. 

 

I am a graduate from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Music(Jazz Performance).

Availability

Monday - 1:00PM - 6:30PM

Tuesday - 2:00PM - 7:00PM

Saturday - 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Location

Studio 6 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Alan Christenson

Scruggs Banjo, Clawhammer Banjo

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Growing up, I couldn’t pass an instrument without wanting to play it.  This led to studying the saxophone from middle school through college and picking up the guitar, organ, and voice training along the way.  But when a friend introduced me to the banjo ten years ago, it was love at first sight.  Since then, I’ve studied both Clawhammer and Scruggs style.  I play banjo locally with my band The Flatirons.

 

My goal as a teacher is to help new students understand the banjo, develop good technique, and progress to where they can enjoy performing and playing with others.

 

I have a minor in music from Brigham Young University.  

Availability

Tuesday - 5:30PM

Location

Studio 5 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Wesley Weidig

Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar

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Wesley Weidig is a musician and educator within the Phoenix area, teaching in both classroom and private settings. Wesley graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a Masters in classical guitar performance. Prior to his Masters studies, Wesley completed a Bachelor of Music at Grand Valley State University and an Associates of Music at Grand Rapids Community College.
 

In addition to teaching private lessons at Linton-Milano, Wesley also teaches at Grand Canyon University and maintains a regular performance schedule. While not playing guitar or teaching, Wesley enjoys mountain biking, hiking and spending time with his wife and son.

Availability

Wednesday - 5:00PM - 8:30PM

Location

Studio 3 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Jo Ramirez

Beginning Guitar

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Jo works in both music and the visual arts. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Design from Arizona State University and is currently working on a Bachelor of Art in Music. She has worked in the education field for over 10 years and loves teaching. While percussion has been her main instrument, she also plays guitar and sings.

 

Besides playing, she enjoys composing and creating audio compilations that can be used for backing tracks or video background sound.

Availability

Tuesday - 4:00PM - 9:00PM

Thursday - 3:30PM - 9:00PM

Friday - 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Saturday - 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Location

Studio 7A at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Laura Scheuerer

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

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Laura has been playing guitar since she was 13 years old, when her and 2 of her friends decided to start a Beatles cover band. She studied at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and feels so fortunate to bring that knowledge and experience to her students here at Milano Music. She has played in several bands, and scored music for film. Her styles include rock, pop, blues, jazz, and funk, but she is excited to help her students learn any style they want to.

 

She loves to weave lessons about theory, improvisation, and songwriting in with every lesson she teaches.

Availability

 

Monday - 2:00PM - 9:00PM

Tuesday - 2:00PM - 9:00PM

Saturday - 9:00PM - 5:00PM

Location

Studio 4 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Ashley Jones

Ukulele

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I’ve been a musician for over 15 years and have performed all over the world. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Arizona State University and have experience teaching students of all ages, levels of experience, and in all genres. 

 

My main goal as a teacher is to help you build a healthy technical foundation and a strong understanding of musical concepts that can be applied to any musical style, whether that be pop, rock, jazz, musical theatre, classical, or any other genre. My teaching style is high-energy, student centered, and fun! We will work together to build an individualized plan to help you achieve your musical goals and develop your unique artistic identity.

 

When I’m not making music, you’ll find me kayaking, swimming, cooking a new recipe, or spending time with my family and my pets!

 

I look forward to helping you develop an unwavering love and passion for music that will last a lifetime!

Availability

Wednesday - 11:30AM - 5:30PM

Thursday - 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Saturday - 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Studio 2 at 38  & 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

Lisa Williams

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Ukulele, Voice

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Lisa has a Bachelor's of Viola Performance from Brigham Young University, where she had access to the world's largest collection of viola music and memorabilia. Lisa has performed in orchestras across the country, including at Carnegie Hall, but especially loves solo, quartet, and chamber music. She has been a student of the piano for over 30 years--competing, performing, and ultimately instructing youth of all ages. She was a Regionals and All-State vocalist, and continued choral education to the University, where she had the opportunity to solo with the BYU Women's Chorus.

Lisa has taught private music lessons for over 20 years, beginning with the co-founding of a non-profit program at her local high school. Her experience spans students of all ages and levels in viola, violin, piano, voice, and more.

Although classically trained, Lisa is familiar with many styles including jazz, folk, broadway, and more modern pop and rock. She believes music lessons should be fun and strives to help students feel at ease and gain confidence in their abilities.

Availability

Monday - 11:00AM - 7:00PM

Friday - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Location

 

Studio 10 and Studio 3 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201

Schedule

Call 480-833-2323

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