Eau Claire Music School Instructors

 

Here at the Eau Claire Music School, dedicated and experienced teachers make learning an instrument fun.
We cater to a wide variety of instruments and learning styles. Call today and tell us about your musical goals.
We'll match you with the instructor that best fits your needs.

SHAWN SMETS
Program Director

 

Shawn is responsible for implementing new programs, organizing events, communicating with our members, and meeting the needs of everyone at the Eau Claire Music School.

Shawn Smets

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in Elementary Education

 

Professional Musician Since 2007

 

Instruments: Plays over a dozen different instruments including guitar, drums, and accordion

 

Interests: Tutor, Coach, Camp Director, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Music Lover

 

 

SUE ORFIELD
Instructor

 

Sue has performed with many celebrity musicians; among them are Dizzy Gillespie, Heart, The Indigo Girls, Bobby McFerrin, Clark Terry,
Bo Diddley, and Peter Buck of REM..

Sue Orfield

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from Lawrence University (Lawrence Conservatory of Music) in Math and Music (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Professional Musician Since 1990

 

Instruments: Saxophone, Piano, Clarinet, and Flute

 

 

BEV WARD
Instructor

 

Bev took private lessons as an adult and taught with her instructor for several years. In 2000, she opened The Music Lesson Center which eventually became the Eau Claire Music School.

Bev Ward

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music Education

 

Professional Musician Since 1980

 

Instrument: Piano

 

 
 

SHARON SEYMOUR
Instructor

 

Sharon has taught general music from elementary through high school, jazz studies, marching band, and music theory in the Fond du Lac and Eau Claire Area School Districts.

Sharon Seymour

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music Education

 

Professional Musician Since 1973

 

Instruments: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, and Music Theory

 

 

DAVE POWER
Instructor

 

Dave has played with Meridene, Duncan Ninja, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble 1, The Robert Baca Jazz Orchestra, Nnenna Freelon, Benny Golson, and Alexandre Tharaud.

David Powers

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music Performance

 

Professional Musician Since 1999

 

Instruments: Percussion and Drums

 
 

JEFF JAWORSKI
Instructor

 

Jeff studied classical guitar at the University of Wisconsin - Waukesha and University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Jeff is a frequent performer around the Chippewa Valley.

Jeff Jaworski

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay in Music Applied

 

Professional Guitar Teacher Since 2004

 

Instruments: Guitar

 

 

META HILSON
Instructor

 

Meta started taking piano lessons when she was seven and studied with Dr. Alexandre Dossin at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire after high school. She accompanies at church services and weddings.

Meta Hilson

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music (Cum Laude)

 

Professional Piano Teacher Since 2007

 

Instruments: Piano

 

 
 

ANDREW BRANDT
Instructor

Andrew's philosophy for his students is that anyone can enjoy making music, and he makes sure all his students have an appreciation and a better knowledge of piano literature and expression through music.

Andrew Brandt

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music (Cum Laude)

 

Professional Piano Teacher Since 2006

 

Instruments: Piano

 

Interests: Travel, Church Organist

 

LAURIE LAU
Instructor

 

Laurie currently teaches in the Fall Creek School District, directs the Squires Band at Messiah Lutheran School, and teaches piano and flute at Immanuel Lutheran High School and College.

Laura Lau

 

Education: Master's Degree from Ohio State University in Flute Performance and Bachelor's Degree from Minnesota State University - Mankato in Instrumental Music Education

 

Professional Musician Since 1988

 

Instruments: Piano and Flute

 

Interests: Performs with the Chippewa Valley Symphony and Trillium Flutes
 

REBECCA WILKINSON
Instructor

 

Rebecca helped open the first National Music Certificate Program examination center in Wisconsin. She teaches a comprehensive program to equip the student for all musical styles. Rebecca is also
trained in Kindermusik.

Rebecca Wilkinson

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Professional Musician Since 1990

 

Instruments: Piano and Flute

 

Interests: President of the Chippewa Valley Music Teachers Association, foreign language, writing, and composing

 

LOUISE WHITE-ROACH
Instructor

 

Louis has directed both adult and children in church choirs. Her goal is to help students of all ages experience the joy and fun of making music.

Louis White Roach

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music Education

 

Professional Musician Since 1980

 

Instruments: Voice and Piano

 

Interests: Chippewa Valley Music Teacher's Association, Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs, and the Wisconsin Music Teacher's Association

 
 

EMILY KLOTZ
Instructor

 

Emily has been teaching piano at the Eau Claire Music School since 2009. She is an active church musician, and enjoys singing in community choirs whenever she can.

Meta Hilson

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern College (St. Paul) in Educational Studies

 

Professional Musician Since 2005

 

Instrument: Voice and Piano

 

Interests: Choral music, vegetarian cooking, and fostering a love of music in people of all ages!

 

TERRY WILKINSON
Instructor

 

Terry helped open the first National Music Certificate Program examination center in Wisconsin. She performs with the Chippewa Valley Symphony and serves in church music ministry. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know the individual students.

Terry Wilkinson

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Professional Musician Since 1992

 

Instrument: Violin, Viola, and Piano

 

Interests: Family, Bible study, and reading.
 

TODD BARTLETT
Instructor

 

Todd is an outstanding musician who has played with many great acts including The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey, and Planet Swing. He teaches trumpet lessons out of his home, but his schedule is managed by the Eau Claire Music School.

Todd Bartlett

 

Education: Studied with Bob Baca at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

 

Professional Musician Since 1994

 

Instrument: Trumpet

 

Interests: Volunteering with the elderly, and Activities Director at Country Terrace assisted living center.

DEAN LANGBY
Instructor

 

Dean lives in Elk Mound and has been working with our cello students since 2007.

Todd Bartlett

 

Professional Musician Since 2006

 

Instruments: Cello

 

 
 

COREY CUNNINGHAM
Instructor

 

Corey currently plays in Jazz Ensemble 1 at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and teaches Jazz 4. Corey performs with several area groups including Duncan Ninja and the Red Parrot Swing Band.

Corey Cunningham

 

Education: Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Music Composition (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Professional Musician Since 2006

 

Instruments:  Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Flute, Clarinet, and Piano

 

Interests:  Jazz, Composing, and Reading Non-Fiction

 

SAMANTHA ANGELL
Instructor

 

Samantha is a talented high school musician who just joined our school in 2009. She came to us highly recommended. She loves working with beginning violin students.

Terry Wilkinson

 

Education: High School Senior

 

Professional Musician Since 2009

 

Instruments: Violin

 
   
 

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