Here at Leesburg Music Store, we offer private, one-on-one lessons for ages 8 and up. Visit us at our music store in Leesburg, FL, and sign up in-store today!
30 Minute Lessons - $30
1 Hour Lessons - $50
$15 Registration Fee
(Only applies to first lesson payment)
Weekly or Bi-Weekly - (Time Slots Vary)
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Guitar - Bass - Drums - Piano - Voice - Violin - Banjo - Ukulele
Steel Guitar - Trumpet - Saxophone - Flute - Clarinet - Music Theory
Piano, Saxophone & Clarinet
Mrs. Myra Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree In Music Education from Arkansas State University. She has taught choral and instrumental music at all educational levels in both public and private settings. Locally, Mrs. Johnson has taught at Blue Lake Academy and Fruitland Park Elementary. She teaches piano and woodwind instruments, and is a well-known instructor in the community of Leesburg.
Guitar & Bass
Mr. Raymond Johnson is a former Band Director, Choir Director, Music Teacher, and Minister of Music. He has taught many private lessons locally, including at First Academy, Blue Lake Academy, Daystar Academy, St. Paul's Catholic School, and ABC Music. Additionally, he has connections with several other Leesburg music stores, making him a well-known figure in the community for music education. Mr. Johnson holds a Master of Music Education from Arkansas State University and has a passion for sharing his expertise.
Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Steel Guitar & Ukulele
Dr. Alan Brandel began his musical journey at the age of 8 on the Ukulele. Soon after, he took up guitar and violin. In high school, he started teaching music lessons and traveling with a gospel band. In 2001, Dr. Brandel graduated with his Doctorate degree from Luther Rice University. In, 2011 he played for many bands and even preformed for Disney. Dr. Brandel continues to share his love of stringed instruments with all ages through teaching.
Guitar & Piano
Mr. Nathan Leslie is a local musical artist and instructor who has lived and performed all over Central Florida for over 20 years. He studied classical piano from age 5 and has adapted to all styles and genres of music. As an accomplished guitar player, Mr. Leslie writes and performs all types of music.
Guitar & Bass
Mr. Evan Heath has been teaching guitar for over 10 years. He began teaching in music stores here in Leesburg, then he went on to play for Celebrity Cruises for 5 years. Mr. Heath can teach all levels of guitar and bass and is familiar with a multitude of styles and genres.
Guitar & Piano
Mr. William Temple has been playing guitar for 5 years and has excelled beyond his years as a player. He first enrolled a few years ago as a student at Leesburg Music. Mr. Temple now teaches Guitar, and has broadened his musical range by teaching the piano to beginners here at Leesburg Music.
Drums & Trumpet
Mr. Tim Howard, originally from Alabama, attended UAB and Jacksonville State University in Alabama, where he studied trumpet and drums. He was a drummer at Opryland Nashville and now sings and plays drums professionally with his band SuperStatic. Mr. Howard has a passion for teaching and helping other appreciate music.
Drums
Mr. Chris Helme has more than 30 years of experience playing drums in both live and studio settings, and has been teaching privately for years. Originally from New Bedford, MA, he studied jazz drumming with the late Bobby Carreiro, spending more than 20 years recording and touring with several bands in the New England metal and hardcore music scenes.
Drums & Guitar
Mr. Chandler Boliek has been playing drums and guitar for many years. He has a strong passion for gospel and Contemporary Christian Music, but is very familiar with other styles and genres. Mr. Boliek loves helping students find a love for music, as well as helping them progress on their instrument.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Mr. Greg VanAllen has made playing and teaching a life-long joy. He has decades of experience in rock bands & pit orchestras as a singer/songwriter, recording artist, & guitar player. Mr. VanAllen has been teaching since 2011 to students of all ages. His goal is for students to have fun, become better musicians, and feel good about their progress as a musician.
Voice, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory
Dr. Richard Repp holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Champagne/Urbana in Music Education and a Masters In Music Performance. He has been teaching since 1990, at the university and local setting. He organizes the "Pattern Obsession" Website and YouTube channel. He also performs regularly with the Opera Orlando and other local venues. Dr. Repp teaches voice and guitar in many different styles. He has a Master of music education from Arkansas State University.
Trumpet, Saxophone & Flute
Mr. Jaime Jasko Sr. studied music in college and has been teaching music professionally for over 35 years. Mr. Jasko has worked in many local music stores and plays locally in a jazz group and he specializes in the trumpet, saxophone, and flute. He has a strong passion for music and loves to share his expertise through his teaching.
Voice
Ms. Lillian Garback is from Mt. Dora, Florida, and graduated from the University of North Florida with a focus on Musical Theatre. She has enjoyed numerous vocal opportunities through high school and college, such as choir, local theatre productions, and the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. Currently, she teaches music at Treadway Elementary and coaches various vocal styles.
Piano
Mr. Richard Cross has worked as a Board Certified Music Therapist with the Detroit Public Schools Community District since 1987. He serviced severely emotionally impaired children and adolescents in a day treatment setting at Turning Point Academy. He also provided music therapy services in a residential treatment setting at Christ Child House, also located in Detroit, MI. Mr. Cross received a Bachelor In Jazz Studies, a Post Bachelor In Music Therapy, and a Master's Degree In Elementary Teaching from Wayne State University.
Guitar
Mr. Michael Deveau has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He studied music at Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa. He hopes to inspire others to put the same hard work that he does in his music. He specializes in Rock and Metal music but plays and teaches a variety of styles. He tries to make guitar playing as efficient as possible, utilizing the concept "Economy of Motion".