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Jared Knight

Instruments:

 Electronic Music

 Music Composition

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Garden City

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Middleton

 Nampa

 Star

Education:

I took piano lessons for about 17 years, graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s in music composition, and completed some master’s-level studies in composition and music technology at University of Oregon.

Melanie Keller

Instruments:

 Flute

 Recorder

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

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

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

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.

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.

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

Bozena Kinalski

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

Sam Bowker

Instruments:

 Drums

 Guitar

 Percussion

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

AA/BA Music BSU.

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.

Sergiu Moraru

Instruments:

 Accordion

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

Frank Mastropaolo

Instruments:

 Drums

 Percussion

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

Music degree with an emphasis on percussion 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.

Kelsey Webb

Instruments:

 Piano

 Violin

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Bachelors and Masters degrees in piano performance

Dr. Matt Puzan

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

Doctorate in Music Theory and Composition

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.

Jessie Brown

Instruments:

 Oboe

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

Daylyn Swanson

Instruments:

 Harp

 Piano

Cities:

 Caldwell

Education:

Fernando Perez

Instruments:

 Alto Flute

 Flute

 Piccolo

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Flute Major at Boise State University.

Mark Olsen

Instruments:

 Banjo

 Bass

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

I took many non-major Music theory courses in college, 20 years experience in a band playing on the road and,19 years of teaching all levels of guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and vocals.

Noah Douglass

Instruments:

 Drums

 Guitar

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Meridian

Education:

I have a bachelors in music from Oceans Edge School of Music. I toured professionally as a drummer with a signed Boise based band called Esterlyn. I currently work as a full time music instructor.

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

Erin Crisler

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Eagle

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Nampa

Education:

Took piano lessons for about 10 years

Byron (Boe) Adams

Instruments:

 Drums

 Percussion

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

I have over thirty-five years of playing experience. I studied jazz and the art of teaching under Patrick Kurdy and completed a 37-hour program at the Conn Selmer Institute. I have also studied drums for thirteen years, attended the Musicians Institute, and completed two summer courses in performance.

Spencer Hart

Instruments:

 Tuba_Baritone_Euphonium

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Degrees from UCLA and Boise State

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.

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.

Felisa Steadman

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

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.

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.

Ethan Seegmiller

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

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

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.

Ting Tsai

Instruments:

 Piano

 Voice

Cities:

 Boise

 Harris Ranch

Education:

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.

Johann Vargas

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Meridian

 Star

Education:

  • Bachelor and Master in Piano Performance

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.

Alex Nicholls

Instruments:

 Fiddle

 Music Composition

 Violin

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 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.

Jenna Meyer

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Eagle

 Meridian

Education:

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

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

Mike Harris

Instruments:

 Clarinet

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

He completed his bachelor’s degree in music education from Bradley University and a master’s from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Lauren Becker

Instruments:

 Oboe

 Percussion/Drums

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

Took lessons for 10 years and have a BA in music

Lorie Scherer

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Caldwell

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

Four semesters towards a Music Education degree at Boise State University. I have been playing the cello for 55 years

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.

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.

Alysha Karle

Instruments:

 Piano

 Suzuki Method

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

Dunkley School of Music Piano Teacher. I started playing the piano at the age of 6 and have continued to enjoy it through playing, teaching, and Suzuki training. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

 

 

Jim Fielder

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

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

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.

Christine Taylor

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Nampa

Education:

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

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. 

Chad Spears

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

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.

Kameron Jennings

Instruments:

 Trumpet

Cities:

 Garden City

Education:

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

Ellie Chavez

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Kuna

 Meridian

Education:

I started taking piano lessons when I was 5 years old and graduated with a bachelor in piano performance.

Robert Berman

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Kuna

 Meridian

 Nampa

Education:

Bob attended Berklee College of Music as a bass major, majoring in theory and composition. He returned to Philadelphia and decided to continue his formal education, studying piano. He was accepted into the School of Music at West Chester University as a piano major with a degree in music education. Bob studied piano with Dr. Robert Pennington and piano pedagogy on a master’s level with Dr. Paul Blair. Bob performed a Beethoven sonata and a Schumann fantasy suite as part of his senior recital requirements.

EJ Paris

Instruments:

 Bass

 Electric Bass

 Guitar

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

Education for guitar & bass 10 + years

Stephen Mathie

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Cello player with the Boise Philharmonic for over 20 years.

Miki Kurosawa

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

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

Nancy Wilson

Instruments:

 Cello

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

 

Carmen Izzo

Instruments:

 Clarinet

Cities:

 Boise

 Meridian

Education:

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

Dr. Jane Williams

Instruments:

 Saxophone

Cities:

 Dunkley School of Music

 Meridian

Education:

I hold a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy.

Robert Hatvani

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

 Dunkley School of Music

 Eagle

 Meridian

 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

Steve Slaughter

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Lynda Brannon

Instruments:

 Guitar

 Piano

 Ukulele

Cities:

 Meridian

Education:

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

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.

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

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.

Nancy Buck

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Twin Falls

Education:

Univ of Idaho Moscow Id

Luann Fife

Instruments:

 Piano

Cities:

 Boise

Education:

Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance.

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.

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.

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).

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.