Learning Center
Have you always wanted to play an instrument? Are you searching for a teacher for yourself or a family member? Are you a teacher who is looking for students to teach? Our Education Center here at Chesbro Music Co could be your answer. We offer a variety of programs, such as individual lessons, group classes, clinics and recitals. Check out our instructors or give us a call. You are never too old to learn.We offer lessons for Piano, Ukulele, Saxophone, Guitar, Flute, Trumpet, Oboe, Drums, Voice, and more!
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June Cannon
Flute/Piano Instructor
June started music training and piano at age four and was attracted to classical music since she was very young. With a BA in flute performance, June has been teaching piano and flute, as well as playing solos, ensembles, and in orchestras in Southeastern Idaho for 20 years. She has served as adjudicator for many music events and is a director of flute choirs in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls.
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Tori Vanderbeek
Band Instrument/Ukulele Instructor
I was born and raised in Utah. I have played trombone since seventh grade. I graduated from Utah State University with a degree in music education, specializing in band instruments. Soon after graduating, I accepted a position at American Falls High School, teaching music to students from fourth grade to twelfth grade, including band, guitar, and piano. I taught there for 3 years before moving to Idaho Falls. I have also recently picked up teaching ukulele. I dearly love playing instruments and sharing music and find great joy in teaching!
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Craig Green
Guitar Instructor
New Orleans native Craig Green has been immersed in composing, playing and teaching the guitar for 25 years. Craig has studied guitar in Europe and has toured in the US. His playing has been influenced by music research stays in India, Africa and Europe. Craig continues his recording and touring which helps him develop new techniques for his guitar students at Chesbro Music Co.
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Cammy Harris
Piano/Oboe/Voice Instructor
Cammy has had twenty plus years of teaching experience, teaching both in the private and classroom settings. Along with teaching private lessons for piano and voice, she was also a band teacher for five years in Mesa Arizona. Cammy holds her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Idaho State University. She has also had many performing opportunities in Arizona and the South-eastern Idaho region.
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Freddy Gildersleeve
Guitar Instructor
Born here in Idaho, I have been playing guitar since 1984. I began playing live on my 21st birthday in 1991 and have never stopped. I've played everything from Beatles pop to country and bluegrass to funk, rock-n-roll to my current Jazz band: The Dewdroppers
The only thing I love as much as playing music live is teaching music. When the light comes on and a student "gets it", I get as much joy as they do.
Caleb Coleman
Drums Instructor
I aim to help you achieve your goals through personalized training focused on technique, coordination, groove, and musicality. In addition to over a decade’s worth of playing experience, my 5 years of teaching experience have included private students, masterclasses, and clinics with both drumlines and big bands at Hillcrest, Bonneville, and Idaho Falls High Schools. Let’s play music, not just the drums.
Soren Hatch
Drums Instructor
I am currently a student at Skyline High School and have been active in Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Percussion, Symphonic, and Concert Band. I've also taken private lessons consistently for almost four years. I have performed in some private gigs and competed in solo competitions. I love Jazz music but am also comfortable teaching other genres such as Rock. I'm only taking beginning students at this time.
Jared Smith
Drums/Percussions Instructor
Jared Smith is a professional drummer, percussionist, programmer and educator. With a BA in Music performance with an emphasis in commercial music, Jared splits his time between performing, recording, touring, and teaching. As an educator, Jared has over a decade of experience teaching private music lessons and hosting masterclasses and clinics.
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Mary Campbell
Ukulele Instructor
Mary Campbell comes to us from Lodi, California, and has been playing guitar since age 10. She has played ukulele since 2010, and enjoys attending ukulele festivals to meet other ukulele players. She played with the River City Ukulele Orchestra as well as being half of the “Lodi Ukuladyz”. Both of these groups played for many retirement communities, memory care, and assisted living facilities; the former in the Roseville area and the latter in the city of Lodi. She truly is a ukulele ambassador and looks forward to meeting YOU!
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Colleen M. Story
French Horn/Piano Instructor
(Also beginning-intermediate trumpet and trombone)
Colleen plays French horn in the Idaho Falls Symphony and various other local music groups in the area, and had been teaching private music lessons for over 30 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Western Colorado University in 1991, where she focused on French horn and piano, earning the prestigious Damson Scholarship for Musical Performance.
Colleen graduated summa cum laude and though she switched careers to focus on writing (she is a published author and full-time freelancer), she continues to enjoy teaching music privately. Many of her students have gone on to earn scholarships for their musical ability at the college level. She expects her students to work hard, and she goes the extra mile for them in return, striving to instill within them a love of music, an ability to focus and accomplish their goals, and a sense of inner confidence and pride that will serve them throughout their lives.
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Clara Hillam
Violin Instructor
Clara loves teaching violin and has been playing for 14 years. She played as principal violinist in the BYU-Idaho student orchestra, performed in the Utah All-State Orchestra, and played in the BYU Summerfestival symphony and orchestra. She has received superior ratings for her state solo performances. Clara believes in authenticity, fun, positivity, and that music brings people together. Besides playing the violin she loves yoga, kayaking and fishing, graphic design, singing with her family, and eating popcorn.
Sadie
Violin Instructor
I have had a natural love of music ever since I was little. At 8 years old I saw a violin performance for the first time and fell in love with the instrument. I have been playing ever since. I participated in the Idaho Falls Youth Symphony for 6 years and also enjoyed playing in local middle school and highschool orchestras. I have taught violin lessons for 5 years. I have experience teaching private lessons, classrooms, young students and old students! I teach beginner and intermediate players. I love working with people and am excited to meet you!
Jonah Wells
Drum Instructor
Jonah's Drum Lessons are always fun!!! More than 20 years experience teaching, performing, and recording Rock N' Roll, Jazz, Folk, County, EDM, Pop, and more; he will make sure you are inspired to practice, comfortable and learning at a pace that works for you. You will be given new beats, exercises, and techniques in every session.
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Madara Seegmiller
Violin Instructor
(Also beginning-intermediate piano)
I come from a small, beautiful country in Europe called Latvia. Music has always been a huge part of my life. I am a professional violinist with a 4 year of college degree in Classical music performance. Besides music, I enjoy spending time in nature, reading a good book, going on hikes, and attending live concerts, musicals, opera and theater.
I have taught violin lessons for over 10 years, teaching young students ages 6-18, both as private lessons, group lessons, and ensembles. I teach beginner, intermediate and advanced players. I’m also a certified music therapist with a few years of experience. I can also teach piano lessons for beginners and intermediate. I absolutely enjoy teaching and working with people, seeing their excitement and love grow through their hard work and progress.