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At Port Huron Music Center, We've got you Covered!
We can accommodate your needs...
We can help you! With a Professional Instructor by your side, you can learn the easiest way to play the type of music that drives you. In just a short time you can be playing and enjoying the benefits of making music even if you have never payed before.
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Greg C. - Guitar: Rocking the clubs of Michigan and beyond is Greg Campbell. Greg has been playing guitar for a couple weeks now. Long weeks. Longer weekends! His fingers can fly and he knows all the hot licks you're dreaming about learning. His schedule is pretty full, you might have to wait in line, but when you're learning from a pro you're learning it right.
Dan L. - Guitar: Dan has been teaching for over 20 years. He has taught all varieties from beginning guitar to advanced guitar, all age groups, rock to early 60’s. Dan has played with local bands for many years and is looking forward to teaching you or your child to play and enjoy playing the guitar.
Chris P. - Guitar/Banjo: Chris has been playing guitar since 1963. He studied Music Theory at Wayne State University and classical guitar at Joe Fava Studios. Chris began teaching music in 1981. An accomplished and professional musician, Chris teaches Electric and Acoustic Guitar; Finger styles including Folk, Blues, Country and Jazz Styles; and 5-String Banjo; Bluegrass and Ragtime Styles. Listen to Chris play, and you’ll want lessons too!
Steve S. - Guitar: Rock, Metal, Blues, Slide, Classical, Jazz, Real Book, TAB, Bluegrass, Country, Chet Atkins styles, Theory, Improvisation, and Arrangements! Steve has also been the Staff Classical Guitar Instructor at St. Clair County Community College since 1979. Steve obtained his Liberal Arts Degree in Music at Wayne State University. Steve has also performed at Montreux Jazz Festival in Detroit and was the solo performer at the Victorian Inn for six years.
Andrea H. - Voice/Flute: Andrea is a Port Huron Native. She received her Master of Music degree from Oakland University, where she was awarded a Graduate Assistantship in Voice, and her Bachelor of Music from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she won the prestigious Anderson Scholarship for Voice. She studied Greek Theater in Spetses, Greece, and toured the country performing with a theater troupe. She performed in Fiddler on the Roof and The Marriage of Figaro. She has also designed and performed multiple solo recitals, sung in chamber music and choral ensembles. In addition to a student and performer, Andrea is also an experienced teacher. She has spent the past eight years giving private instruction in voice and flute to all ages, and has taught classes in music theory, ear-training, and performance practice.
Michael S. - Flute: Michael received a Master’s Degree in Conducting from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. He pursued further advanced study at Michigan State University under the guidance of Eugene Corporon, (the current director of Wind Music at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.) Michael has taught in the secondary schools in Pennsylvania and Delaware and has taught in the Port Huron Area School District.
Grace H. - Violin/Fiddle: Grace has been playing violin for over half her life now and has been teaching for 4 years. She studied Violin and Music Education at St. Clair County Community College and received her Honors Associate Degree in 2010. She has played in multiple community orchestras and chamber groups in Traverse City, MI for 6 years, and is playing with the International Symphony Orchestra for her 4th year. She plays along with, and is on the board of the Port Huron Music Club. Grace teaches all ages and many styles of violin.
Jo S. - Flute: A graduate of the University of Michigan, Jo is a well established flutist throughout the Midwest for performing, teaching, and directing flute clinics. Currently, Jo can be found performing in the International Symphony Orchestra, Cushion Concerts for schools, flute choirs, and woodwind quartets.
Andrew B. - Saxophone: Andrew has been a saxophone player since 5th grade, more than 15 years ago. He progressed through high school, joining the Marching Band and Jazz Bands. During his college years, he joined the Jazz Band where he strengthened his enthusiasm and love for jazz by excelling at improvisation. Andrew is very passionate about music and continues to enjoy playing and teaching the saxophone. He is wholly invested in sharing his enthusiasm for the saxophone with others.
Liz P. - Saxophone: Liz joined band in elementary school and played throughout high school. Upon graduation she joined the U.S. Marine Corps Band for 20 years and traveled throughout the United States and the Far East. The experience was wonderful as she played with people from all over the world. Liz returned to Michigan and plays with her community church. She has a passion for music and would like to share that passion with you.
David C. - Trumpet: David is one of Metro Detroit’s most sought after lead trumpet players. He trained at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and has performed with Natalie Cole, the Spinners, and many other national acts. He has toured with the Harry James and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras, and leads a group called the Couriers, celebrating the sounds of the big bands. He is dedicated to teaching the classical method of trumpet playing that has been followed for many years. David welcomes students from beginners to advanced.
Dave K. - Trumpet: Dave has his Bachelors and Masters degree in Music Education at Wayne State University, and has studied trumpet with the former principal trumpet player of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Dave has taught lessons for over 30 years on trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. He has played professional trumpet for over 40 years and has taught middle school band for over 20 years.
Jane L. - French Horn: Jane has been playing French Horn and teaching for 35 years. She graduated from Florida State University and then went on to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia on full scholarship. Jane played professionally and taught college level for 25 years in Germany. She now lives in Lexington. She plays in the International Symphony and the Blue Water Quintet, and teaches in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties.
Elaine S. - Piano/Organ:
• Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Church Music from the University of Michigan.
• Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Doctoral Candidate – Eastman School of Music – Rochester N.Y.
• Studied Piano pedagogy with Phyllis Clark at ESM.
• Studied Harpsichord with ESM Minors – Music Theory, Music History.
• Studied Organ with Richard Allen, Barton Meech, Robert Clark, Russell Saunders.
• Teacher of Piano and Organ for many years – All ages of students from 5 years old to Senior Citizens.
• Church Organist / Pianist / Choir Accompanist – currently at Faith Lutheran Church Port Huron.
Bob G. - Piano: Bob began taking organ lessons at the age of 8, and began his study of classical piano and jazz in his early teens. Under the direction of Richard Sharp from the Julliard School of Music, Professor Romeo Fracalanza, and Mary Miller, Bob has studied Piano, Organ, Theory, and Harmony. He has performed with a variety of bands and as a solo artist, playing public and private engagements in and out of Michigan. He is affiliated with the Music Teaches National Association, the Michigan Music Teachers Association, and the Port Huron Music Teachers Association.
Mark B. - Percussion: Fun, musicality, and intelligent technique - the things you will have and gain from lessons with Port Huron native Mark Briones. A professional musician, private instructor, and drumline instructor for the past 12 years, Mark has both taught and performed in the rudimental, rock, jazz, and orchestral disciplines of drumming. Having performed extensively in Michigan and Canada, as well as having taught state-level marching drumlines and technical clinics, Mark brings a sense of real-world application, defined execution, and both love and respect for the art of drumming to the private lesson experience.
Jesse B. - Percussion: Jesse began studying percussion at age twelve. He graduated from Alma College in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Music Education. During his time at Alma, Jesse has performed with the Alma College Percussion Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band, Kiltie Wind Ensemble, Alma College Jazz Ensemble, Kiltie Marching Band, Kiltie Wind Ensemble, Alma College Jazz Ensemble, Alma Symphony Orchestra and as an instrumentalist for the Alma College Choirs and the Alma College Dance Company. With the Alma College Percussion Ensemble, Jesse has recorded a double-CD entitled Both Sides Now in 2008, and an unreleased live DVD in 2009. Jesse has also remained an active arranger and co-instructor for the Alma College Drum Line. Along with performing, Jesse has participated in a classroom setting as a long-term substitute band director for Deckerville Public Schools and Cass City Public Schools.
Jack W. - Electric Bass: Jack has been playing and instructing on the bass guitar for a number of years. Founder of the SC4 Music Club, his experience is derived from a number of outlets including advanced music theory classes, plenty of gigs (including many national acts), studio experience and personal instruction. Versed in many styles such as Jazz, Rock, Metal, Motown, Bluegrass etc, Jack prefers to bring the “Funk” to just about any situation. Jack is a firm believer in building a relationship with students so that they can obtain the knowledge that best suits them. Music is a personal experience and should be treated as such.
Caleb M. - Ukulele:
Kate F. - Clarinet:
Laura L. - Flute:
Dave S. - Oboe: