Lessons

Our Teachers

The music instructors listed offer lessons at our store. They offer competitive pricing which consists of (4) 30-minute private sessions of one-on-one instruction. You may contact any of the instructors directly to discuss qualifications, scheduling and/or pricing. All payments are to be made directly to the instructor.

Roberto
Corrias

916-502-6680

(Tue, Thur, Fri)

Roberto holds a Bachelor’s degree in guitar from Italian Conservatory of Music and from CA. He has 40 years of teaching and performing with world renowned artists. He teaches Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, African, Salsa, Latin-Jazz, Blues, Rock and other styles in nylon & steel string.  All ages, any level.

Jim
Spedden

916-458-1067

(Tue, Wed, Thu)

Jim has 32 years experience teaching guitar, ukulele and bass.  His styles include blues, rock, jazz, classical, bluegrass, country & more.  He also teaches pick, finger-style and hybrid techniques.

Nick
Swimley

916-812-6425

(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

Nick Swimley has 20 years of teaching experience at Nicholson’s Music Co. He can teach all the classic styles from Rock, Blues, Country, etc. Guitar, Bass, Lap Steel and Pedal Steel students welcome. All levels and ages.

Jeff
Cassinelli

916-622-2977

(Tue through Sat)

Jeff teaches beginning and intermediate acoustic & elec. guitar, beginning mandolin & elec. bass, ukulele, lap steel, resonator, congas, various percussion; is great with kids but teaches all ages. Jeff performed at church, weddings, parties, recording studios and clubs for 40 years.

John
Sandoval

916-934-8214

(Tuesday)

John is an extraordinary ukulele talent who is well-respected by our local ukulele community. His light-hearted, upbeat manner of teaching makes learning stress-free and tons of fun.

Francine
Maglionico

(916) 202-7237

(Sat)

Francine has been teaching flute and piano for 20+ years in all genres (classical, jazz, improvisation, popular, or rock). She can teach students of any age with competitive goals or those who just want to learn for pleasure. With her educational background and Multi-Subject Teaching Credential, she can also instruct children with special needs.

Michael
Sean Miller

916-337-8734

(Tue, Wed Thu)

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and piano Michael studied classical and jazz guitar at CSU Sacramento. He has many years of teaching experience. He teaches students of all ages and is adept at many styles of music as well as theory. 

Scott
Graham

916-220-4726

(Tue through Sat)

Scott Graham is a veteran music educator and performer with over 35 years of experience. A former music school and recording studio owner, he teaches guitar, bass, drums, piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, singing, music theory, and composition, inspiring students to grow as skilled, creative musicians.

Eddie
Honeyeater

916-955-1286

(Tue through Fri)

Bachelor of Music, CSU Fullerton. Over 35 years teaching experience. All styles of music. Any age, from beginner to professional. Guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, how to sing and play, songwriting, improvisation, composition, music theory.

Francesca
Anderson

916-717-0098

(Friday & Saturday)

Francesca Anderson holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in the flute performance. She teaches flute, piccolo and recorder.
Ms. Anderson is a member of the Folsom Lake Symphony and is  serving as principal flutist since 2015.
She helps prepare students for Certificate of Merit evaluations.

Inna
Beethoven

530-485-3284

(Tue through Fri)

Inna began studying the violin at the age of 5. She graduated from the P. Tchaikovsky School of Arts in Ukraine. Inna is a per forming artist who is also adept at teaching many styles: classical, county, rock, and blues. Inna also teaches Cello.

David
Witkowski

916-276-0841

(Wednesdays)

David was classically and jazz-educated at Temple University in Philadelphia and has been teaching clarinet, sax, and flute for over 30 years. He has performed with various ensembles on the East Coast and in Northern California. His students participate in many local and state bands as well as Sacramento Youth Symphony