The Academy of Music is a community music program sponsored by the University of Northwestern Department of Music. The Academy offers private lessons, group music lessons and ensembles taught by Northwestern students, graduates and faculty.

I have been learning 20th century techniques is electronic sound art as well as a traditional classical education. I am completing my bachelors in composition from St. Cloud university this fall and will be going to Berkeley online school of composition immediately the following year.I will be Persuing a doctorates degree in film scoring and sound design. I have been composing music for over ten years at this point and have knowledge in many different styles. I also play percussion, piano, and guitar as tools for my composition. I love music so much and I want to spread that same joy for music in everyone of my students. I enjoy seeing the ...

I majored in music at the University of Minnesota, where I played solo drums in the concert band and jazz ensemble, playing behind Urbie Green at Carnegie Hall in 1975. I also hold a Masters Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, and was for six years an instructor at Boston’s world-famous Berklee College of Music. While teaching at Berklee, I was named a Massachusetts Artists Fellow in Jazz Composition. and also published two advanced drum methods: Virtuoso Studies for the Drum Set, and Four Way Fusion for the Modern Drummer. I also self published two snare drum methods, entitled Technical Studies for Snare Drum. While tea...

Hi, my name is Jonathan Ross. I am a drummer from Minneapolis, Mn. I have been playing drums and percussion for roughly 15 years and teaching for about half of that time. Through my Drum journey I have learned to be proficient in several styles including Funk, Rock, Hip Hop, Gospel, Fusion, Country, Reggae, Classical and much more. I am prepared to teach all levels of experience musicians the rudiments needed to take your playing to the next level and also deep dive into the concepts other great drummers have used to get to the top! I can help get you on track to becoming a great drummer and also teach you some of the things i've done to buil

Spark School of Music, founded in 2014, is a leading music lesson studio located in Osseo, Minnesota, and also serves surrounding areas. They offer a modern, engaging approach to music education for both children and adults. Lessons are available in piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, violin, viola, and ukulele. Additionally, they also provide rock band classes. Their skilled and experienced teachers are committed to delivering personalized and effective learning experiences, catering to individual styles and interests. Spark School of Music aims to inspire students and foster a lifelong love for music.

Inspire Academy of Music, located in Andover, Minnesota, is dedicated to nurturing musical talent across a range of instruments including piano, strings, guitar, ukulele, bass, band instruments and voice. The academy offers personalized lessons, fostering a love for music in a community-focused setting. In addition to individual lessons, Inspire also hosts an adult community choir and a symphonic orchestra, creating opportunities for students to perform and grow.

Inner Groove Studios, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides inspirational music lessons tailored for musicians of all levels and instruments. Under the expert guidance of Casey Frensz, the studio also offers professional recording and production services for diverse musicians and ensembles. Whether you're an aspiring musician or an established ensemble, Inner Groove Studios is dedicated to fostering your musical journey and showcasing your talent.