Best Funky Lessons Milwaukee Near Me

4worldlovers: Students learn all the basic rudiments and techniques for playing a trap set of 5 or more drums. Rock, Jazz, Latin, Pop and most other music genres are taught depending on the leaning of the student's music interests. Coordination of all four limbs is stressed with equal emphasis on right and left hands and feet.

Study the drum set in depth when you take lessons from an expert drum instructor.

Develop the total utilization of all 4 limbs to play the drum set

Acquire performance skills to play and record with a combo or orchestra

Be able to play drum tracks just like the original recordings

JTaylor is the author and developer of the new website virtuosoDrummer.com. His personalized and deep approach to learning the instrument will ensure success for the serious student.

4worldlovers: Some musicians are live entertainers and some musicians teach music – few do both.

Imagine yourself working one-on-one with a guy who was rated by the Musician's Union (A.F.M.) as "One of the Top Ten Improvisational banjo players nationally." Bob Daniels was featured in "Banjo Newsletter" magazine for recording at speeds of 280 to 300 beats per minute (B.P.M.) That's compared with a Guinness World Record of 210 B.P.M.

And yet, he can slow down to help you learn. His teaching style emphasizes music theory and improvisation, and includes banjo styles in chord melody, interoctive, single string, chromatic-melodic, and Scruggs style. He has used all the styles in his professional career – in live performances and recordings -- and loves sharing skills with others.

Whether you want to play one style or pursue the versatility of combining all of them, Bob can help you every step of the way. He works with aspiring pickers of all ages, all levels, and all abilities, including those who are blind/visually impaired.

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All of School of Rock Shorewood’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. Our instructors guide students one-on-one to personalize learning, inspire confidence and build social skills.


Morgan Evans has been singing her whole life, originally inspired at a young age by talented singers in old Hollywood films. With an affinity for music from the 30s and 40s, she has special interest in female vocal harmonies. Over the past 20 years in her singing career Morgan has studied privately with both Helen Ceci and Robin Pleur. During that time she performed professionally as a solo vocalists in jazz, classical, and musical theater as well as with a 1940s USO female vocal trio. With a background in early childhood education, Morgan is well versed in working with and understanding the needs of aspiring vocalists. She believes singing allows one to connect more deeply with themselves, opening the path to their unique style and voice.


Morgan enjoys seeing singers come into themselves as they develop skills and gain confidence. She is excited to pair her passion for music with early childhood development, as the combination instills a profound appreciation for music and the performing arts. An early start is critical for setting up a healthy practice to maintain vocal integrity and longevity.


Morgan enjoys remaining versatile and has wide appreciation for all genres. She has developed a business in the greater Milwaukee area as a DJ who provides employment to women who are seeking jobs involved in the entertainment industry.


A valuable teacher and guide, Morgan has a commitment to seeing singers of all ages grow and become confident in their abilities and passions.


Lily is a long time lover of the arts and grew up with a percussionist/music teacher dad who taught her and her sister from a young age to assemble and disassemble a drum kit, which his bandmates got a kick out of. Growing up in a family where music was so important, Lily has always had a unique taste, in that she’ll listen to pretty much anything- with artists ranging from her favorite band “Kings of Leon” to a newer find “Ripe.” Lily likes to spend some of her free time discovering new artists and creating playlists for various different moods and situations that she thinks need a soundtrack. Working with people and helping them discover their passion for music just like she has is what makes Lily so excited about being part of the School of Rock team.


Peter Behlmer is a professional musician best known for his advanced drum set ability. His skills cover a wide variety of genres including, R&B, rock, metal, jazz, hip hop, neo-soul, and many more. Currently, he plays in numerous groups throughout the Milwaukee area such as, The Peter Behlmer Experience, Pocket Change, The Funk Club Wagon, The Sunkin' Suns, and Solar Plexus, to name a few. All of these groups keep him busy and active in the local scene - both playing live and in the studio. Peter began playing the drums during high school where he quickly began to receive accolades including, The Woody Herman Jazz Award and numerous A ratings at the WSMA solo and ensemble festival. After high school, he attended the Berklee College of Music and studied drum set performance for 4 years. While there, he studied under many world-renowned drummers including James Murphy, Dave DiCenso, Henrique de Almeida, Kim Plainfield, Casey Scheuerell, and many more. The skills he learned while at Berklee have helped him in his musicality and technicality on the drum set which have led to his success in the music scene. In addition to musicianship, Peter learned many teaching skills from the world’s best instructors. He uses those methods to create unique lesson plans for every student he meets. These methods create quick results and useful skills for musicians of all levels.

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"At Grace Music Academy, we provide top-notch music education and creative development for individuals of all ages. Our experienced instructors offer specialized instruction and innovative teaching methods to help students excel in their chosen instrument. By learning with us, students develop cognitive abilities, discipline, and perseverance that benefit them throughout their lives. Whether they aspire to pursue a career in music or simply want to explore their artistic potential, Grace Music Academy is committed to helping each student become the best they can be."

No matter your age or skill level, playing a musical instrument is a great form of cognitive exercise. Below you'll find 10 benefits your child can reap from playing instruments.

Learning an instrument teaches a child how to create, store and retrieve memories more effectively.

Learning to play an instrument takes a lot of time, patience and practice. During music lessons and music therapy, a teacher or therapist will set short term and long term goals. As the child reaches their goals, they will feel a sense of achievement and pride.

Playing an instrument requires the brain to work at advanced speeds. Reading music is converted in the brain to the physical motion of playing the instrument, and as a result those who play instruments have improved hand eye coordination over those who do not.

Playing an instrument may seem like a creative act, but there are many parallels to math. Music and math are highly intertwined. By understanding beat, rhythm and scales, children are learning how to divide, create fractions and recognize patterns.

Learning and playing music requires constant reading and understanding. Children and teens need to identify a note on the page and recognize which note (pitch) to play on their instrument, how long to hold it, what finger to use and how loudly to play it. They also need to identify if the note should be played short and crisp, or smooth and connected to the next note. Learning to read and comprehend music can even help in reading and understanding literature in school classes.

Most instruments require some kind of maintenance or upkeep. This can be anything from oiling to tuning to cleaning. Encouraging children to stay on top of regular instrument maintenance creates a level of responsibility for them. When they are responsible for something they are more likely to take care of it themselves without a parent having to remind them.

Music is most often a reflection of the culture and era it was composed in. Exposing a child to multiple types of musical genres (for example classical, contemporary, rock, jazz, blues, folk or medieval) will allow them to have a glimpse into the past. Understanding the origins of music, can give children a deeper understanding of what they are playing and they may become more attached to it.

One of the amazing benefits of music is the ability for children to express themselves. By learning how to express themselves and their complex feelings through music, they are able to find a way to show or play what they are feeling.

Playing an instrument requires children to listen carefully to an array of different things. They not only need to listen to instructions from their teacher or music therapist, they need to listen for rhythm, pitch and speed.

4worldlovers: We Offer music lessons convenient to Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Brookfieldand Elm Grove, Wisconsin

This saves our students time and money, as one family can take multiple instruments on the same day. Other studios offer multiple instruments, but we are the only one to offer lessons in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for all of the most popular instruments: Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Voice, and Violin.

Enroll in music lessons with an Academy instructor direct into your home with our online lessons program!

Our music teachers, have either University training and/or professional performance experience. Our music teachers are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. With our rigorous vetting process, we are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly and dedicated to teaching you the style of music that you want to learn​ in your music lesson.

3. A range of music lesson times available six days a week!

Visit our testimonial page to see what our students are saying. Every year, aspiring music teachers start their own studio, and a year or two later it’s closed.

We have a proven track record of offering quality music lessons in the greater Milwaukee area year round. Our full time mission is teaching music lessons and we have been in business since 2004!

Instead of waiting in a music retail store showroom, our clients enjoy a spacious, professional waiting room with comfortable chairs, games, Wi-Fi, magazines and water, coffee and tea service. ‍Or if you prefer you can sit in on the students' lesson anytime you like. We have an "Open Door" policy for all of our lessons.

Our rooms are stocked with everything you need for music lessons, including pianos.

All you need to bring is your instrument. We have invested in providing a great lesson experience.

Technology is also incporated into lessons at Allegro Academy. This allows students to have a modern and engaging lesson using music teaching apps, music software, Zoom, and more. Feel free to "Bring Your Own Device" to your lesson in addition to your instrument!

One of the things that has really set up apart is our focus on providing lessons that are fresh, new, and engaging. There are so many great teaching apps out there now that we feel enhances lessons and helps engage our students.

It's a challenge to engage children or adults, but by integrating technology such as teaching apps from the iTunes store, GarageBand, etc., we're providing an engagine experience in the Milwaukee area.

7. Free, all inclusive music recitals in world class music halls and with NO participation fees!

Allegro offers free student recitals with a Steinway piano in a first class, acoustically sound professional recital hall.

Our students have the option of performing in our recitals. Students are not required to perform, but many choose to.

Every parent just wants to know how their child is doing and if they are really progressing. The best way for a parent to understand if their investment in lessons is really worth it, is to have their child participate in a recital.​

Parents never have to pay admission or any related fees for these recitals.

Due to its central location, our school is convenient to all areas of Milwaukee.

Close to our studio, you will find great shopping, dining and plenty of great places to visit while your child is at their lesson with us.

9. Month to Month lessons.Music Every student here is on a month-to-month basis at Allegro Academy of Music. You can start anytime and discontinue at any time.

​If you are ready to start, you have nothing to lose as we only want students who truly want to be here and we will not commit you to a long-term contract.​