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Bachelor’s degree in music from Oceans Edge School of Music
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Toured professionally as a drummer with Boise-based signed band Esterlyn
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Currently works full-time as a music instructor
Piano
Eagle
Meridian
I took piano lessons for about nine years and have played for sixteen years.
Drums
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Boise
AA/BA Music BSU.
Piano
Nampa
I took piano lessons for 10 years and have a minor in music.
Piano
Kuna
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.
Piano
Recorder
Nampa
I took piano for 10 years and attended BSU, where I studied music composition and Piano Pedagogy. I have completed a Criminal Background Check.
Piano
Boise
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.
Piano
Mountain Home
I studied piano for 12 years before majoring in music in college. I graduated with degrees in sacred music/piano and music education.
Piano
Meridian
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.
Cello
Boise
Cello player with the Boise Philharmonic for over 20 years.
Alto Flute
Flute
Piccolo
Boise
Flute Major at Boise State University.
Clarinet
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Flute
Harp
Piano
Nampa
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.
Piano
Boise
B.M. from BSU, MA work at Washington State University, M.C.M from SBTS
Piano
Eagle
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.
Drums
Percussion
Caldwell
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.
Piano
Boise
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance.
Piano
Caldwell
Nampa
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.
Piano
Saxophone
Voice
Kuna
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.
Piano
Boise
Eagle
Meridian
Nampa
Star
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.
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Virtual Lessons
Piano
Kuna
Took piano through 4 years of college, and lots of continuing education.
Piano
Boise
Meridian
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.
Piano
Boise
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.
Oboe
Percussion/Drums
Piano
Meridian
Took lessons for 10 years and have a BA in music
French Horn
Piano
Trombone
Trumpet
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
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
Piano
Boise
Meridian
B of Music, piano performance, Suzuki certified, various workshops, Kindermusic certified although I don’t teach Kindermusic anymore
Flute
Guitar
Piano
Voice
Boise
I took lessons in piano, violin, voice, and flute since 2008 and graduated with a bachelor’s in music education.
Cello
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
55 years of cello playing experience
Completed four semesters toward a Music Education degree at Boise State University
Piano
Boise
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.
Trumpet
Garden City
Undergraduate in Music Education, Master’s in Trumpet Performance.
Piano
Boise
Meridian
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.
Piano
Boise
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.
Fiddle
Piano
Viola
Violin
Boise
Bachelor’s in Viola Performance Oklahoma State University; Suzuki Teacher Training Violin, Viola, Piano; Fiddlequest Fiddle Teacher Training
Piano
Boise
Piano lessons for 10 years. Lots of years accompanying. Degree in Elem. Ed.
Guitar
Piano
Suzuki Method
Ukulele
Boise
I took piano lessons for 15 years and have a background in voice and guitar.
Music Theory
Piano
Eagle
Star
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.
Piano
Boise
Education Degree, Concordia College.
My music education includes piano lessons from age 5 through my collegiate years and well into adulthood.
Piano
Nampa
Notus
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.
Piano
Eagle
Emmett
Kuna
McCall
Meridian
Mountain Home
Nampa
Star
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance; Master of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy; Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with Music Teachers Association
Piano
Eagle
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.
Trumpet
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Accordion
Voice
Boise
B.A. in Choral Conducting associate performance in accordion, voice performance BSU
Piano
Violin
Meridian
Bachelors and Masters degrees in piano performance
Piano
Boise
Music Conservatory, Poland, BA Piano Performance from Oklahoma State University.
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Eagle
Garden City
Meridian
Nampa
Star
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.
Electronic Music
Music Composition
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
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
Bass
Electric Bass
Guitar
Ukulele
Dunkley School of Music
Meridian
Cello
Boise
Masters in Music teaching @ U of I; specialty @ Pablo Casals International Cello Centre in Scotland
Piano
Suzuki Method
Dunkley School of Music
Meridian
Drums
Percussion
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Music degree with an emphasis on percussion performance.
Fiddle
Music Composition
Violin
Boise
Meridian
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.
Guitar
Piano
Ukulele
Meridian
I’ve played piano, guitar and ukulele for 40+ years. Bachelor’s in music education.
Guitar
Piano
Ukulele
Boise
Saxophone
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Piano
Boise
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.
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Tuba_Baritone_Euphonium
Boise
Degrees from UCLA and Boise State
Piano
Eagle
Meridian
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.
Bass
Electric Bass
Guitar
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Chording
Music Theory
Piano
Voice
Boise
Meridian
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.
Bass
Guitar
Ukulele
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Piano
Boise
Eagle
Kuna
Meridian
Nampa
Took piano lessons for about 10 years
Clarinet
Boise
Meridian
Bachelors in music performance from DePaul University, Masters in Music Performance from University of Southern California
Bass
Guitar
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Virtual Lessons
Classical Guitar Studies – University of Wisconsin
Bachelor’s Degree – California State University, 1998
Drums
Guitar
Ukulele
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Banjo
Bass
Guitar
Mandolin
Ukulele
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Kuna
Meridian
Nampa
Star
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
Piano
Boise
Meridian
M.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Utah State University; B.M. Piano Performance, Utah.
Fiddle
Violin
Meridian
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.
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
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
Drums
Percussion
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
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
Piano
Meridian
Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Performance Studies, University of Idaho.
Fiddle
Viola
Violin
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Piano
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
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
Piano
Meridian
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
Bass
Electric Bass
Meridian
Took bass lessons for several years from Ralph Pena (Frank Sinatra’s bassist)
Flute
Recorder
Boise
Caldwell
Dunkley School of Music
Eagle
Emmett
Garden City
Kuna
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
Star
Music Therapy
Piano
Boise
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.
Cello
Fiddle
Piano
Viola
Violin
Nampa
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.
Oboe
Piano
Boise
I am a skilled accompanist and graduated with a Master’s degree.
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Organ
Piano
Ukulele
Violin
Voice
Boise
Eagle
Emmett
Meridian
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.
Piano
Caldwell
Eagle
Greenleaf
Meridian
Middleton
Nampa
New Plymouth
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
Flute
Piano
Nampa
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).
Fiddle
Viola
Violin
Meridian
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.
Piano
Boise
I have a doctorate in piano performance from Florida State University.
Piano
Meridian
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
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