Dave Krater
Dave Krater has been playing and studying the guitar for 30 years and teaching for 18 years. He teaches all ages and styles including Classic Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin and more. He is an alumnus of The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA where he earned a certificate of completion in the Musician's Institute's guitar program. Click Here For More Information
Bill Uhler
He’s been teaching for 12 years, plays and teaches all styles of music including rock, classic rock, blues, fingerstyle, folk, country and jazz and works with students of all ages. Click Here For More Information.
Jason Stolarik
Jason Stolarik has been playing and studying the guitar for more than fifteen years. Jason has studied Music at the College of Lake County and is also an alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Jason teaches all ages and styles. Click Here For More Information
Spencer "Spike" Johnson
Spencer (Spike) Johnson has been playing and studying guitar and bass for over ten years. He teaches all ages and styles. Spencer received a certificate of Music from the City College of San Francisco and he is also an alumnus of Northeastern Illinois University's Music program. Click Here For More Information
Rick Gourley
Has been teaching at The Music Gallery Academy for more than 25 years. Played bass and toured with Jump N' The Saddle band in support of their album and hit; "The Curly Shuffle". Has accompanied Peter in the duet, "Peter and The Professor" and played in many other projects. Life long devotion to the blues, influences include Peter Green, BB, Albert and Freddie King. Click Here For More Information
Jeff Kelly
Is our resident drum instructor and drummer for the band Happy Butterfly Foot. He has also composed and produced songs for AE and The Discovery Channel. Click Here For More Information.
FAQs
Q: There’s someone I know that teaches out of their house who charges less. Why are you more?
A: Our lessons are certainly not the least expensive that you will find in our area. We feel that parents and students are willing to pay for quality when it comes to something as important as their child and their education. Also, many home based teachers may be good but there’s no guarantee as to their credibility. At The Music Gallery, we hire the most qualified instructors, have a safe and professional facility equipped with computers and the latest technology and offer the most effective music lesson available. This, of course, is part of what you are paying for. And just like any other service, you get what you pay for.
Q: Why don’t you offer to teach lessons at our house?
A: We find that the main reason our lessons are so successful is that they are held in a safe, well-equipped, professional environment, free of distractions like TV, pets and siblings. Also, coming to a real music school for a lesson helps the student realize that this is their special time for focused learning on their instrument, not an interruption to whatever is going on at home.
Q: Can I watch my child’s lesson?
A: Yes. We have an open door policy and parents are welcome to join their student in the lesson.