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

Guitar
(Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)

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.

Roberto Corrias
916-502-6680

Jim
Spedden

Guitar, Ukulele & Bass (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

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.

Jim Spedden
916-458-1067

Nick
Swimley

Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitar (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
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.
Nick Swimley 916-812-6425
nicholasswimley@gmail.com

Jeff
Cassinelli

(Tuesday thru Saturday)
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.
Jeff Cassinelli
916-622-2977

John Sandoval

Ukulel (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.
John Sandoval
916-934-8214

Jim
Spedden

Guitar, Ukulele & Bass (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

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.

Jim Spedden
916-458-1067

Michael
Sean Miller

(Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano, Violin, Cello & Trumpet (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Michael studied classical and jazz guitar at CSU Sacramento. With 23 years of teaching experience, Michael personalizes your learning experience to make it both fun & focused towards your specific learning goals. He teaches students of all ages and is adept at many styles of music as well as theory. Drawing from his active career as a performing artist & DJ… he can inspire your musical journey, whether you want to rock, or have the birds in nature sing along with your beautiful music.
linqapp.com/michael_sean_miller
Michael Sean Miller 916-337-8734

Scott Graham

Guitar, Piano, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo,Mandolin & Voice
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.
Scott Graham
916-220-4726

Eddie Honeyeater

Guitar, Bass
Ukulele, Mandolin & Banjo
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.
youtube.com/@EHMusicInstruction Eddie Honeyeater 916-955-1286

Francesca
Anderson

Flute, Piccolo, Recorder
(Friday & Saturday)
Francesca Anderson holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in the flute performance . She has performed with many Bay Area groups including Monterey Symphony, Santa Cruz Symphony, and many more. Ms. Anderson has been a member of the Folsom Lake Symphony since 2009, serving as principal flutist since 2015. Ms. Anderson helps prepare students for Certificate of Merit evaluations
Francesca Anderson
916-717-0098

Inna
Beethoven

Violin & Cello
Tuesday thru Friday
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.
Inna Beethoven
530-485-3284

David Witkowski

Sax-Clarinet-Flute
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 extensively with various ensembles along the East Coast. Since relocating to Northern California in 1999, he has continued performing and teaching. In addition to his private teaching schedule, he conducts clinics and leads various ensembles. His students participate in their school bands, local and All-State honor groups, community bands, and the Sacramento Youth Symphony.
David Witkowski
916-276-0841