Music Center Inc.
Lesson Biographies
Guitar, Percussion, Piano & Vocal Lessons
Caryn Lofgren/ Guitar instructor
Caryn has been working as a professional guitarist since 1984. In this time she has performed in Rock and Blues bands and also as a solo artist. Some of her musical experience has been working commercially in the studio, in the theater, and live club performances. She has over 30 years of teaching experience including 16 years as an administrator of the Guitar department at the College of Lake County. Her education includes a college degree in music and 12 years of classical guitar private study. She continues to grow as a musician, and is presently studying percussion from Mike Vanderhule (current Y&T drummer). She is also writing and recording tracks for an album. Her teaching disciplines include: reading standard notation & tablature, theory/diatonic harmony, slide, finger style/classical, rock and blues improvisation, just to name a few. |
Gene Morris (Acoustic, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar)
Gene has been playing guitar and performing since 1983. After studying music in college where he majored in theory and performance, he began to teach professionally in 1987. He has over 30 years of experience in most styles of music, which he brings to his lessons. Teaching disciplines that include: Reading, Theory, Composition, Ear training, Improvisation, Slide and Lead Guitar. Besides many live band and solo performances, he has performed on an internationally released album and is currently recording his own debut album. |
Andy Singer (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele)
Andrew has been studying and performing music since 1999. He uses his passion of the acoustic guitar to sing cover songs from the 50's - today and also his originals with undenied finesse & smooth/energetic vibes. He has played birthdays, corporate events, family reunions, festivals, gatherings, graduations, work/holiday events, weddings and fundraisers for charity events. With over 20 years performing as a live musical artist Andrew Singer has achieved a knack for bringing an excitingly unique experience filled with cheerful moments, uninhibited memories and a musical joyride of fun with your absolute favorite classic chart-topping hits for everyone to sing and dance to. |
Paul Tadder (Acoustic, Electric, Bass Guitar)
Percussion
Brian Ford
Piano Lessons
Alexander Poyner
I have been playing the piano since 2005 and it has developed into one of my life long passions. In 2015 I earned my Bachelors in Piano Performance from UW Parkside, and after that I attended University of Michigan for harpsichord and fortepiano performance. Besides degrees in music, I also have performed both piano and classical organ for many churches since 2008. In Fall of 2016 I will be the regular musician and Music Director at Wesley United Methodist in Kenosha. On several occasions I have played the piano for assistant and nursing homes over the Kenosha area and shared the joy of music with many people. Also over the years I have entered to musical competitions and festivals including Oberlin Baroque Music Festival, in summer of 2015. Since I started playing the piano I have developed an interesting in playing many musical styles: classical, ragtime, blues, early jazz, old popular music from the 1920s to the 1960s, and even some classic country music. And YES I even teach these musical styles too! I believe the piano and music overall is a fun and fascinating experience and I encourage all my students to be creative and find their musical taste and cultivate it. If the student does not mind I will teach music history and music theory to both give perspective about a musical piece and to give you the tools to improvise and become a composer. I teach pretty much everyone from children to adults, whether you want to learn a few small pieces, or if you want to become a virtuoso pianist, I have the training and skill to have you accomplish whatever your musical goals may be. If anything can be said about the piano, it’s a beautiful, fun and wonderful art form that enhances the enjoyment of life. |
Band & Orchestra
Paul Anthony (Bass, Saxophone, Piano, Clarinet, Beginner Flute, Trumpet, Trombone)
Paul Anthony has been teaching people to play multiple instruments since 1997. He holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. VanderCook is the only college in the country dedicated exclusively to music education. Paul has played bass in and directed various corporate and cover bands over the years as well.. |