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Jenna Meyer

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

 Meridian

Education:

I took piano lessons for about nine years and have played for sixteen years.

Sam Bowker

Instruments:

 Drums

 Guitar

 Percussion

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

AA/BA Music BSU.

Ting Tsai

Instruments:

 Piano

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

 Harris Ranch

Education:

Nancy Buck

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Twin Falls

Education:

Univ of Idaho Moscow Id

Christine Taylor

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

I took piano lessons for 10 years and have a minor in music.

Daylyn Swanson

Instruments:

 Harp

 Piano

Cities:

 Caldwell

Education:

Erica Campbell

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Kuna

Education:

I have been teaching piano for over twenty years, and I am a member of the Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association. I began piano lessons at the age of 6 and dedicated my growing-up years to performing and competing throughout Northern California. I obtained an Associates Degree in Music with a Certificate in Music History & Literature at Foothill College, and continued my musical studies while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Development at BYU-Provo.

Teresa Thurgood

Instruments:

 Piano

 Recorder

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

I took piano for 10 years and attended BSU, where I studied music composition and Piano Pedagogy. I have completed a Criminal Background Check.

Rebekah Carter

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Bachelor of Music degree from Cornish College of the Arts. Studied piano with Dr. Peter Mack, Dr. Thomas Otten, Dr. Alexander Shtarkman and Music Theory/Composition with Dr. Tom Baker. Nationally Certified in Piano through the Music Teachers National Association.

Becky Dyck

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Mountain Home

Education:

I studied piano for 12 years before majoring in music in college. I graduated with degrees in sacred music/piano and music education.

Emily Hanks

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Piano Lessons 8 years as a child and then three more as an adult. Professional organ lessons 2 years. Flute for four years in band. Played organ in church meetings for 32 years.

Stephen Mathie

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Cello player with the Boise Philharmonic for over 20 years.

Fernando Perez

Instruments:

 Alto Flute

 Flute

 Piccolo

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Flute Major at Boise State University.

Mike Harris

Instruments:

 Clarinet

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

Mike Harris is an accomplished clarinet teacher at the Dunkley School of Music, where he passionately shares his expertise with students eager to learn.

 

Andelin Price

Instruments:

 Flute

 Harp

 Piano

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

Music lessons from the age of 5, music major classes in college, many hours of teacher and personal music development. Private lessons in harp, piano, flute. College music theory classes. I am personally invested in my own music learning and have continued my musical education through hours of self-study.

Steve Slaughter

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

B.M. from BSU, MA work at Washington State University, M.C.M from SBTS

Kim Sidur

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

Education:

I took piano lessons and was trained classically for 12 years, and studied music in college, receiving my B.A. in Music Composition. During my time in undergrad, my school of music focus areas were in composition and piano performance.

Keaton Wright

Instruments:

 Drums

 Percussion

Cities:

 Caldwell

Education:

My father was a drum instructor and taught me how to play and teach before I could remember. I’m currently in three bands, and two of them gig regularly.

Luann Fife

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance.

Julie Williams

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Caldwell

 Nampa

Education:

I began studying piano at the age of 7. I attended BSU and studied under Del Parkinson, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance. My music career includes maintaining a private piano studio and teaching at Middleton Music Academy. Additionally, I’ve been a church accompanist for 25 years, and have accompanied vocalists and instrumentalists for weddings, funerals, and students of all ages.

Robert Campbell

Instruments:

 Piano

 Saxophone

 Voice

Cities:

 Kuna

Education:

I discovered a love for music at age 9 when I first picked up my grandfather’s alto saxophone. I went on to train in classical voice, and performed professionally in the Sacramento area, including appearances with the Sacramento Philharmonic and the Sacramento Opera Company. I attended Natomas Performing & Fine Arts Academy and gained experience as a music and vocal director for local theater companies.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force for six years, I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis and have enjoyed working with children with special needs over the last several years. I have taught music for the last five years and am currently expanding my musical expertise at the Berklee School of Music. I am also pursuing my NTMA certification in Vocal Teaching.

Haily Montgomery

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Eagle

 Meridian

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

I started piano lessons at 8 years old and took lessons all the way into my 20s. I learned to play using traditional methods and focused especially on the classics like Chopin and Rachmaninov.

Robert Hatvani

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

 Virtual Lessons

Education:

  • List Ferenc Conservatory in Hungary
  • P.I. Tchaikovsky Children’s Music Institute and Zador University in Ukraine, earning degrees in Piano Pedagogy, Artist of Ensemble, and Accompanist

Robert Hatvani is a Dunkley School of Music piano teacher in Idaho.

 

Stephanie Childs

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Kuna

Education:

Took piano through 4 years of college, and lots of continuing education.

Deborah Buckley

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

Took lessons 7 years, studied Dr. Johanna Hodges in Vancouver Washington 3 years and studied with Dr. Del Parkinson – private lessons at BSU for 8 years.

Linda Weeks

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Flute Major at the University of Idaho, Student Teaching from BSU. Vocal Major and Graduate of the University of Montana in elementary and secondary music education for band, choir, and orchestra.

Lauren Becker

Instruments:

 Oboe

 Percussion/Drums

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Took lessons for 10 years and have a BA in music

Bronwen Godfrey

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

AJ Davidsen

Instruments:

 French Horn

 Piano

 Trombone

 Trumpet

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Studied jazz piano at BYU–Idaho, earning a B.A. in Music Education

  • Completed a Master’s in Piano Performance at Boise State University under Dr. Del Parkinson

AJ Davidsen Brass and Piano Teacher

 

Milana Colt

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

B of Music, piano performance, Suzuki certified, various workshops, Kindermusic certified although I don’t teach Kindermusic anymore

Maverick Raines

Instruments:

 Flute

 Guitar

 Piano

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I took lessons in piano, violin, voice, and flute since 2008 and graduated with a bachelor’s in music education.

Lorie Scherer

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • 55 years of cello playing experience

  • Completed four semesters toward a Music Education degree at Boise State University

Lorie Marmon Scherer cello teacher at Dunkley School of Music

 

Valerie Wixom

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I started piano lessons in first grade and continued through high school. I graduated with a music education degree with piano as my instrument. I taught elementary music for eleven years.

Kameron Jennings

Instruments:

 Trumpet

Cities:

 Garden City

Education:

Undergraduate in Music Education, Master’s in Trumpet Performance.

Rachelle Cahoon

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

I have a Bachelor of Music in Performance and Pedagogy from Boise State University, where I studied with Del Parkinson. I continue to take piano lessons to sharpen and hone my skills. Over the years, I have taken lessons from different teachers to broaden my technique and views on music.

Carissa Barnes

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I have played the piano since I was very young. I have taught piano for about ten years total. Children as young as 5 years old to adults are welcome.

Maria Le

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Piano

 Viola

 Violin

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Bachelor’s in Viola Performance Oklahoma State University; Suzuki Teacher Training Violin, Viola, Piano; Fiddlequest Fiddle Teacher Training

Felisa Steadman

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Piano lessons for 10 years. Lots of years accompanying. Degree in  Elem. Ed.

Olivia Powell

Instruments:

 Guitar

 Piano

 Suzuki Method

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I took piano lessons for 15 years and have a background in voice and guitar.

Wendy Bachman

Instruments:

 Music Theory

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

 Star

Education:

I started teaching at age 16 in Vancouver, Canada and knew I had found my calling. After completing both Associate Degrees in Piano Teaching and Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and my Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia, I completed my Masters Degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. It is here that I studied intensely with Frances Clark and Louise Goss, authors of the Music Tree series. I also specialize in preparing students for Royal Conservatory of Music piano and theory exams, as I have been an examiner for 30 years. Several of my students have scored the highest marks in Pennsylvania and some have played in Carnegie Hall. I also serve as an US Ambassador for the RCM Certificate Program. I have prepared hundreds of students for these exams and examined thousands. I have taught in music conservatories in Vancouver, Seattle, Minneapolis, and at Penn State University. I recently moved to Star, Idaho and am re-building my in person studio.

Cynthia Waldon

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Education Degree, Concordia College.

My music education includes piano lessons from age 5 through my collegiate years and well into adulthood.

Meghan Hein

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Nampa

 Notus

Education:

I took 13 years of piano lessons and several years of voice lessons. I was the lead in choral groups and heavily involved in choir and drama groups in my school and churches. I have experience teaching Kindermusik and Piano Lessons and informally coaching voice lessons for people who want short-term help.

Nadine Reece

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Kuna

 McCall

 Meridian

 Mountain Home

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance; Master of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy; Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with Music Teachers Association

Rochelle Giordano

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

Education:

I started formal piano lessons at the age of 8, continuing through my high school years. I was a licensed Kindermusik educator, with Maestro status, for 7 years. I have taught piano lessons for the last 28 years. For the past 13 years I have been a Certified Simply Music Piano teacher.

Keanna Stokes

Instruments:

 Trumpet

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Bachelor’s and Masters degree in trumpet performance

Dunkley School of Music Trumpet Teacher

Sergiu Moraru

Instruments:

 Accordion

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

B.A. in Choral Conducting associate performance in accordion, voice performance BSU

Kelsey Webb

Instruments:

 Piano

 Violin

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Bachelors and Masters degrees in piano performance

Bozena Kinalski

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Music Conservatory, Poland, BA Piano Performance from Oklahoma State University.

Jordan Mayer

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Eagle

 Garden City

 Meridian

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

I graduated high school with a focus in jazz piano, and I graduated from Boise State University receiving a bachelor’s degree in music with a focus in jazz and classical piano.

Jared Knight

Instruments:

 Electronic Music

 Music Composition

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Studied piano for 17 years

  • B.A. in Music Composition from Boise State University

  • Completed graduate studies in composition and music technology at the University of Oregon

Jared Knight Piano Dunkley School of Music

 

Dr. Matt Puzan

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

  • Doctorate in Music Theory and Composition

Dr. Matt Puzan Dunkley Music Guitar Teacher

 

Nancy Wilson

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Masters in Music teaching @ U of I; specialty @ Pablo Casals International Cello Centre in Scotland

 

Alysha Karle

Instruments:

 Piano

 Suzuki Method

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

  • B.A. in Music, Suzuki training, and lifelong experience starting at age 6.

Alysha Karle is a Dunkley School of Music Piano Teacher in Idaho.

 

 

 

Frank Mastropaolo

Instruments:

 Drums

 Percussion

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

Music degree with an emphasis on percussion performance.

Frank Mastropaolo is a drum teacher at the Dunkley School of Music in Idaho.

 

Alex Nicholls

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Music Composition

 Violin

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

I hold a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from Boise State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance and Music Composition from George Fox University. I have been a professional performer for six years and have taught lessons for eight years. Additionally, I am a certified Suzuki violin teacher and actively continue my education through workshops and conferences.

Lynda Brannon

Instruments:

 Guitar

 Piano

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

I’ve played piano, guitar and ukulele for 40+ years. Bachelor’s in music education.

Tucker Swafford

Instruments:

 Guitar

 Piano

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

  • Studied Piano since age 7
  • Music and Education minor
  • Played at The Brickyard for 3 years
  • I took piano lessons for 8 years and minored in music and education at the College of Idaho.

Dr. Jane Williams

Instruments:

 Saxophone

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Doctorate of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy

Dr. Jane Williams Saxophone Teacher Dunkley School of Music

 

Ellie Chavez

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Bachelor’s in piano performance

Ellie is an accomplished piano teacher at the Dunkley School of Music in Meridian, Idaho.

 

Kelly Mower

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I received a Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance degree from Boise State University. I have studied with Dr. Del Parkinson, Dr. James Cook, Dr. Barton Moreau and internationally acclaimed pianist Craig Sheppard.

Johann Vargas

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Bachelor and Master’s in Piano Performance

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Johann Vargas Piano Teacher at Dunkley Music

 

Spencer Hart

Instruments:

 Tuba_Baritone_Euphonium

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Degrees from UCLA and Boise State

Nicholas Leigh

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

 Meridian

Education:

I have been involved in the music community in the Boise/Meridian area for many years. I taught at Idaho Music Academy for several years after graduating from Boise State University, where I studied piano, violin, and composition. I hold a B.M. from BSU and professional certification (NCTM) in piano from Music Teachers National Association.

I now run a full time piano studio and stay active in National, State, and local music teacher’s organizations including the Idaho Federation of Music Clubs (IFMC) where I serve as State Festival Cup Chair for Idaho, and Treasure Valley Federated Music Club (TVFMC), where I serve as Festival Administrator, Festival Cup Chairman, and Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

EJ Paris

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

 Guitar

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Education for guitar & bass 10 + years

EJ Paris Dunkley School of Music Guitar Teacher

 

Cathie Knapp

Instruments:

 Chording

 Music Theory

 Piano

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

I studied music in high school and college, and participated in specialized training for teaching young students. I have taught in schools, large and small groups and private lessons for over 30 years. 

Esteban Anastasio

Instruments:

 Bass

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Masters in Music

Esteban Anastasio

Erin Crisler

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Eagle

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Nampa

Education:

Took piano lessons for about 10 years

Carmen Izzo

Instruments:

 Clarinet

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

Bachelors in music performance from DePaul University, Masters in Music Performance from University of Southern California

KJ Eliot

Instruments:

 Bass

 Guitar

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

 Virtual Lessons

Education:

  • Classical Guitar Studies – University of Wisconsin

  • Bachelor’s Degree – California State University, 1998KJ Eliot

Noah Douglass

Instruments:

 Drums

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in music from Oceans Edge School of Music

  • Toured professionally as a drummer with Boise-based signed band Esterlyn

  • Currently works full-time as a music instructor

Noah Douglass Dunkley Music School of Music

Mark Olsen

Instruments:

 Banjo

 Bass

 Guitar

 Mandolin

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Took multiple non-major music theory courses in college

  • Played in a touring band for 20 years

  • 19 years of teaching experience in guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and vocals

 

Mark Olsen

 

Ethan Seegmiller

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

M.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Utah State University; B.M. Piano Performance, Utah.

Trudy Kelley

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Violin

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

I’ve been playing the violin since I was 3 years old. I began lessons with Elizabeth Mills in Southern California. Dr Suzuki came to one of my first concerts. I played in youth symphonies and was principal of the BYU Symphony. I was also the solo fiddle player for the BYU Folkdancers and toured with them. I took Suzuki teacher training from Hiroko Primrose in Hawaii. I currently play with Millenial Choirs and Orchestra.

Shelley Weigt

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • B.A. and M.M. in Piano Performance, Boise State University

  • Studied under Dr. Del Parkinson

  • Recipient of multiple BSU music scholarships, including the Chaffer Award

Shelley Weigt

Byron (Boe) Adams

Instruments:

 Drums

 Percussion

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Studied drums for 13 years

  • Completed performance courses at the Musicians Institute

  • Trained in jazz and music education under Patrick Kurdy

  • Completed 37-hour program at Conn Selmer Institute

 

Miki Kurosawa

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance Studies, University of Idaho.

Janette Kurz

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Viola

 Violin

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Masters in Violin teaching and performance

Janette Kurz

Robert Berman

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Studied theory and composition at Berklee College of Music

  • B.M. in Music Education, Piano Major – West Chester University

  • Piano training with Dr. Robert Pennington and pedagogy studies with Dr. Paul Blair

Robert Berman Piano Teacher Dunkley School of Music

Sean Baier

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

I have been playing piano since I was eleven years old and I got my bachelor’s music education at San Diego State University in the year of 2022

Jim Fielder

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Took bass lessons for several years from Ralph Pena (Frank Sinatra’s bassist)

Melanie Keller

Instruments:

 Flute

 Recorder

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

  • Peabody Conservatory of Music, B.M.
  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music, M.M.

Melanie Keller is an Idaho Flute Teacher at the Dunkley School of Music

 

Jayci Roek

Instruments:

 Music Therapy

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I started piano lessons at the age of 6.
I studied piano in college and have a Bachelors of Music degree. I then did more schooling and am a board-certified music therapist, in addition to being a piano teacher.

Melanie Henry

Instruments:

 Cello

 Fiddle

 Piano

 Viola

 Violin

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

I have a BA I music from the College of Idaho. I have performed with the Boise Philharmonic, Treasure Valley Symphony and am currently Viola section leader for the Canyon County Symphony and violist for the Canyon County String Quartet. I am also an active piano accompanist. Besides maintaining a private piano and string studio in Nampa, I teach private and group lessons at Encore Creative Center in Meridian.

Jessie Brown

Instruments:

 Oboe

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I am a skilled accompanist and graduated with a Master’s degree.

Gayle Parkinson McKee

Instruments:

 Bass

 Cello

 Fiddle

 Organ

 Piano

 Ukulele

 Violin

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

 Eagle

 Emmett

 Meridian

Education:

Associate Degree in Music BYU Hawaii, Bachelor’s Degree from Utah State University in Music. Gayle Parkinson McKee has over 200 credits in master level Music Training from several Universities and is Nationally Certified Teach of Music.

Jennifer Martin

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Caldwell

 Eagle

 Greenleaf

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 New Plymouth

Education:

I took piano lessons from age 7 to 20 and started teaching at 15. Majored in music in college with an emphasis in piano performance and graduated with a BA in Music

Melissa Warnick

Instruments:

 Flute

 Piano

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

I have taught piano and flute 30 years. I took piano lessons as a child through high school and in college focused on organ and flute. I have a teaching degree in a different discipline and have found that teaching skills are applied easily to teaching music also. I am able to fit lessons to a student’s learn style and I aim keep students progressing at their own personal pace while still offering a challenge for growth.

College band at Ricks and USU, college level flute lessons, college level organ lessons (4 years).

David Hansen

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Viola

 Violin

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

I have been taking viola lessons for 15 years, played in BPYO, Canyon County Symphony, and Sinfonia. I have a B.A. in Music from the College of Idaho with a background and fluency in viola, violin, piano and composition.

Chad Spears

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

I have a doctorate in piano performance from Florida State University.

Suzanne Haynes

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of California at Santa Barbara.  Master of Music. Northwestern University. Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Coursework toward Doctorate- Piano Performance, Pedagogy, Music Theory minor

The Dunkley School of Music is home to ten state-of-the-art teaching studios. Our outstanding professional faculty is at the forefront of teaching a wide variety of band and orchestra instruments, piano, and guitar. Students receive special discounts and exciting performance opportunities in the Dunkley Music Recital Hall. We have something for everyone: individual private lessons from beginning through advanced, Suzuki piano lessons, group classes, and a wide range of master classes.