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Brian Marks (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Private Guitar Lessons with George McCorkell - fallMusicPersonalized, private guitar lessons are offered to students in beginning to advanced guitar (acoustic or electric) and beginning banjo. A guitar or banjo is required for lessons. Lessons are taught online or in person at East Ridge by Mr. McCorkell, a professional guitarist with a degree in Guitar Performance who has been teaching privately for over 10 years. Questions? Please contact the instructor, George McCorkell, at georgemccorkell5@gmail.comFall 2022
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30 minute Private Lessons (String, piano, voice, etc.) with Michelle Dunkirk FALL SessionMusicFALL session lessons will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Red Rock Elementary beginning in September and run through mid December. Michelle Dunkirk is a certified and licensed music instructor with over 20 years experience.She received her Bachelors of Music on a full vocal scholarship at the U of E, Indiana, majoring in string technique, piano and voice and has played in orchestras for over 14 years including the U of M Concert Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and has also studied with the teachers of the Julliard School of Music. Her experience also includes several years of playing in dozens of bands, performing solo and in ensembles locally and internationally.She's performed on the acoustic and electric violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, flute, keyboards and lead vocals. Dunkirk was former CEO and owner of Total Music Systems rental and recording studio which rents music equipment to national recording artists in major entertainment venues. She also spent six years as orchestra director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisc. Michelle has produced and recorded three CD's of original music, one of which was nominated for a music award.She has recently completed recording a commercial for RedLine hockey sticks where she wrote, produced and performed the music. Besides all of her accomplishments, Michelle's true passion is teaching music. Her warm and personal style sets her apart from other teachers.Fall 2022
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Waitlist60 minute Private Lessons (String, piano, voice, etc.) with Michelle Dunkirk FALL SessionMusicFALL session lessons will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Red Rock Elementary beginning in September and run through mid December. Michelle Dunkirk is a certified and licensed music instructor with over 20 years experience.She received her Bachelors of Music on a full vocal scholarship at the U of E, Indiana, majoring in string technique, piano and voice and has played in orchestras for over 14 years including the U of M Concert Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and has also studied with the teachers of the Julliard School of Music. Her experience also includes several years of playing in dozens of bands, performing solo and in ensembles locally and internationally.She's performed on the acoustic and electric violin, guitar, mandolin, drums, flute, keyboards and lead vocals. Dunkirk was former CEO and owner of Total Music Systems rental and recording studio which rents music equipment to national recording artists in major entertainment venues. She also spent six years as orchestra director at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisc. Michelle has produced and recorded three CD's of original music, one of which was nominated for a music award.She has recently completed recording a commercial for RedLine hockey sticks where she wrote, produced and performed the music. Besides all of her accomplishments, Michelle's true passion is teaching music. Her warm and personal style sets her apart from other teachers.Fall 2022
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Mommy & Me Miss Laura's A Little Music in Me ClassMusicMusic & Movement class that meet your child right where they are. Come ready to sing, dance, beat the drums, shake the maracas and more! All hands on, no instrument purchase necessary. You and your child(ren) will learn delightful songs, dances and musical activities that focus on singing and keeping a steady beat to enhance timing, coordination, listening and language skills. High-quality percussion instruments are used alongside puppets, stories, and colorful props to make this a very special music time. The repetition of activities and songs assists participation, language development and memory and improves coordination and timing. Kids learn to express their feelings productively. The activities also help to develop the imagination and the ability to focus. Get ready for a moving and grooving time! Walking to age 5.Fall 2022
