Your child will grow from a music lover to a music maker
with weekly private or group music lessons
at Infusing Music Studios!
with weekly private or group music lessons
at Infusing Music Studios!
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"I have nothing but great things to say about this studio! I highly recommend Infusing Music Studios to anyone who is seeking music lessons with teachers who are so incredibly invested to inspire and develop disciplined and confident students who LOVE music."
~ Jessica Taylor |
Teachers
Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Didgeridoo
Clara McDonald
Piano and Flute |
Charlie Lumpkins
Piano and Didgeridoo |
Laurie Underwood
Piano |
Rachel Gildner
Piano |
Trevor Turville
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Harmonica |
Ellie Rutter
Voice |
John Muther
Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion |
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Clara McDonald
Piano and Flute Inspired by my mother’s beautiful nighttime music, I began taking piano lessons at age five. Four years later I took up the flute.
I have directed, accompanied, and participated in choirs, bands, orchestras, worship teams, and handbell choirs. Over the years I have played for recitals, weddings, funerals, art shows, recordings, accompanied vocalists, given solo recitals, adjudicated competitions, and worked as the administrator for a conservatory of arts program. I work with students to develop an individualized curriculum that incorporates their desires and goals, as well as including a solid foundation of the fundamentals. I also offer Sound Beginnings group classes for preschoolers and Let's Play Music group classes for students ages 4–6. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Early Advanced Ages 3 – Adult Availability Monday, Tuesday Education / Experience B.A. Music Education 24 years private instruction Rates Let's Play Music group classes: $55–65/month Sound Beginnings group classes: $35–50/month Weekly 30-minute lessons: $125/month Weekly 45-minute lessons: $187/month Weekly 60-minute lessons: $250/month Weekly 50-minute partner lessons: $121/month per student Weekly 60-minute partner lessons: $142/month per student Sibling discount available |
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Charlie Lumpkins
Piano and Didgeridoo Hailing from New England, I have studied piano since 1995 and have worked as a private instructor with students of all ages and levels for over 15 years. My primary goals as an instructor are to foster musical exploration and inspire the development of creative and independent musicians. Utilizing a student-centered approach, I tailor lessons to each individual and encourage students to actively participate in their education.
In addition to my formal classical piano studies, I have studied voice and composition and performed in a touring choir, a Javanese gamelan ensemble, and in jazz, funk, and rock bands. I have a special affinity for the Australian didgeridoo, which I have taught students to build and play. These diverse musical perspectives provide me a wealth of resources to draw upon to help students on their unique musical journeys. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate/ Early Advanced Ages 3 – Adult Availability Thursday, Friday Education / Experience B.A. Music (Ethnomusicology) 18 years private piano instruction 3 years middle and elementary school music instruction Rates $27 per 30-minute lesson $37 per 45-minute lessons $47 per 60-minute lessons WunderKeys semi-private: $57/month |
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Laurie Underwood
Piano When I was 8 years old, my parents signed me up for my first piano lesson. Playing the piano quickly became an important part of my life, and 10 years later led to a college scholarship when I was selected as my high school’s Sterling Scholar in music. In college, I continued to study the piano, music theory and history, and accompanied my college choir. After completing my B.A., I found an interest in education and took additional classes in teaching and learning.
I have always enjoyed teaching others and through the years have taught piano lessons, snowboarding, art, tennis, and even search and rescue dog handlers. Since moving to Flagstaff 5 years ago, I have worked as a preschool teacher, and have also spent many hours volunteering in the elementary schools with the Masterpiece Art program. My goal as a piano teacher is to help inspire a love of music that will draw the student back to the piano day after day. I will adapt lessons to fit a student’s learning style, needs, and goals, and will do my best to make the learning process an enjoyable one. |
Level
Beginner / Intermediate Ages 5 – Adult Availability Wednesday, Thursday Education / Experience B.A. in Art with minors in Music and Psychology Post Baccalaureate studies in Primary and Secondary Education Rates $22 per 30-minute lesson $30 per 45-minute lesson 10% total discount if two or more family members are enrolled in lessons |
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Rachel Gildner
Piano I grew up in the small, coastal town of Morehead City, North Carolina where I began taking piano lessons
at the age of 5. My first piano teacher inspired creativity and expression even in her young students. She emphasized the importance of connection through music. This is what I aspire to do with my students today. After studying classical piano repertoire for over 10 years, I attended the Florida State University to continue my music education on the Horn. Since graduating with my degree in Music, I have taught a rigorous schedule of over 40 private and group piano lessons a week. Throughout my career, I have created and ran successful piano summer camps, played services for local churches, tutored students on piano in Nicaragua, and been active with my personal practice and growth. I moved to Flagstaff, Arizona in 2017. Currently, I'm offering private and group piano lessons from ages 5–100 years old at Infusing Music Studios. In addition to teaching, I'm training to become a yoga teacher. I enjoy being in nature, eating delicious vegetarian foods, and spending time with my friends and family. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Early Advanced Ages 5 – Adult Availability Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Education / Experience B.A. Music from Florida State University 4 years of private and group piano instruction Rates Weekly 30–minute lessons: $100/month Weekly 60–minute lessons: $185/month |
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Trevor Turville
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Harmonica Trevor is an accomplished singer/songwriter and versatile musician, proficient on the guitar, banjo, piano, bass, drums, harmonica and mandolin. He has over 12 years of teaching experience and 20 years experience as a performer. He teaches across many styles including jazz, blues, country, rock, metal, and bluegrass, and enjoys teaching students of all levels.
Trevor studied jazz and classical styles on guitar under Dr. Douglas James and Mr. Todd Wright, as well as music theory on piano, at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. While there he was a member of the Appalachian State Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, and the Gospel Choir. He has a B.A. in Latin American studies. He is currently working on an original project, Ace Slim, in which he is writing and performing a style of music that crosses many spectrums. His approach to teaching is focused on the student having fun while making notable progress, so that students get enjoyment out of lessons and practicing. Trevor is mindful of the importance of structure, theory, and technique, but laid back in his ability to accommodate the student's own goals and aspirations. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced Ages 5 – Adult Availability Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Experience 13 years of private and group guitar instruction Rates $25 per 30-minute lesson $35 per 45-minute lesson $45 per 60-minute lesson |
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Ellie Rutter
Voice My journey with music began at a very young age. I started violin at the age of five and the piano at the age of six. As I grew older I switched to playing the viola and began to sing. In high school I was the section leader in orchestra for the violas and choir president for two years. I found my passion for singing my last two years of high school. In college I began working at Black Bart's steakhouse and continue to work there to further my musical abilities. I graduated from NAU with a B.A. degree in Music with minors in Psychology and Italian. I personally believe that music is therapy and can be used to help people grow and accomplish their dreams.
My goal as a piano and voice instructor is to help students achieve their own musical goals at their own pace. Students will learn basic fundamentals, music theory, and technique. I would like to establish, in my students, the genuine appreciation for music that I was introduced to at a very young age. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Early Advanced Ages 5–Adult Availability Tuesday, Wednesday Education / Experience B.A. Music (emphasis in voice) Rates $40 per 45-minute lesson Discounts available — inquire for details |
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John Muther
Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion John has made music his entire life, starting piano in 2nd grade, flute in 4th, guitar and trumpet in 8th and singing the whole time. He still loves picking up a new instrument and getting the excitement of starting as a beginner again. He took music theory classes in college for fun while getting an English degree, and returned a few years later to get a full music degree. During that time he also began teaching private lessons. He also performs as a singer-songwriter, sings in choirs, and plays in wind ensembles whenever he has the opportunity.
In 2015, Pine Forest Charter School in Flagstaff gave him the opportunity to work in the classroom with kids from 1st through 8th Grades. He loves teaching both the beginning fundamental skills as well as doing the more subtle work involved with advanced players. He loves getting people to sing and play together, and he loves band most of all. The real joy for John comes not from how difficult a piece is, but rather how musical and beautiful the player can make every note. John lives by the words of one of his favorite directors: Making music is fun. Making music well is more fun. Making music well together is the most fun of all. |
Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Early Advanced Ages 6–Adult Availability Monday Education / Experience B.A. English Literature; B.A. Music (Theory) 7 years private instruction 5 years K–8 music teacher, band and choir director Rates $25 per 30-minute lesson Discounts available — inquire for details |