SPICER STUDIOS, Onalaska, WI, providing professional music instruction to the entire La Crosse area, with
lessons in piano, voice, strings, flute, guitar...and yes, ukelele. Call for a tour of the area's newest studio, with
knowledgeable teachers in a warm, friendly environment.
lessons in piano, voice, strings, flute, guitar...and yes, ukelele. Call for a tour of the area's newest studio, with
knowledgeable teachers in a warm, friendly environment.
LYNN SPICER - Owner/Piano and Voice Instructor
Known for her ability to motivate students in a fun, yet structured
environment, this accomplished musician has developed hundreds
of fine pianists and vocalists since completing musical study at
Interlochen Arts Academy and Bob Jones University. She has
soloed with the Freeport Chorale and Fox Valley Symphony, served
as Vice President of the Fox Valley Teachers Assn., and still busies
her schedule as a WSMA Master Adjudicator. In addition to all
things musical, she is an avid swimmer and weight lifter, and can
often be found on local tennis courts anytime the weather permits.
"Lynn is a very professional, knowledgeable and talented
instructor. We have been with Lynn now for over 3 years and both
my son and daughter have made great strides with their playing.
She is so easy to work with and is always willing to work around
their busy schedules. They both enjoy their lessons with her and
she is good with all ages and abilities. We highly recommend her to
anyone!" -Lisa Okoren
Known for her ability to motivate students in a fun, yet structured
environment, this accomplished musician has developed hundreds
of fine pianists and vocalists since completing musical study at
Interlochen Arts Academy and Bob Jones University. She has
soloed with the Freeport Chorale and Fox Valley Symphony, served
as Vice President of the Fox Valley Teachers Assn., and still busies
her schedule as a WSMA Master Adjudicator. In addition to all
things musical, she is an avid swimmer and weight lifter, and can
often be found on local tennis courts anytime the weather permits.
"Lynn is a very professional, knowledgeable and talented
instructor. We have been with Lynn now for over 3 years and both
my son and daughter have made great strides with their playing.
She is so easy to work with and is always willing to work around
their busy schedules. They both enjoy their lessons with her and
she is good with all ages and abilities. We highly recommend her to
anyone!" -Lisa Okoren
CHOOSING an INSTRUCTOR.........
Qualifications are important, of course, but is your instructor really proficient on his or her instrument?
More importantly, can they
really -teach-? This is a talent few musicians have.......and the one most likely to determine success or
failure! A good instructor will:
---Quickly establish a positive rapport with new students (and parents)
---Inspire and motivate their students
---Make learning enjoyable and rewarding, and at the same time
---Provide sufficient challenge and guidance to ensure progress
Qualifications are important, of course, but is your instructor really proficient on his or her instrument?
More importantly, can they
really -teach-? This is a talent few musicians have.......and the one most likely to determine success or
failure! A good instructor will:
---Quickly establish a positive rapport with new students (and parents)
---Inspire and motivate their students
---Make learning enjoyable and rewarding, and at the same time
---Provide sufficient challenge and guidance to ensure progress
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Anne Miller - Violin Instructor
If you want to relate to young people, sometimes it helps to be one.
Violin instructor Anne Miller is a 2005 graduate of Logan High School and has been playing
violin since third grade. Anne’s enthusiasm will become contagious as your child embarks on
a journey through the magical world of strings. Anne's style of instruction will inspire your
child or grandchild to achieve success on the violin without sacrificing fun or enjoyment, and
will instill in them a love of music and playing that will last a lifetime.
Fred Davis - Guitar and Ukelele Instructor, all genres specializing in classical
Fred Davis moved from the Milwaukee area to be a music major at the University of
Wisconsin in La Crosse where he is studying classical guitar with Dr. Pinnell. Fred has
experience teaching both group and private lessons. Fred enjoys working with students of
all ages and is committed to providing a highly motivational, enjoyable and educational
experience for all his students. Fred also loves to play and teach the ukulele. Ukulele is a
blast, and it's perfect for someone who wants to get into music but has limited time or
financial resources. Ukulele is also a great way to help 4 and 5 year olds develop the
necessary skills for guitar. Ask Fred to play music from Star Wars on his Uke!
Neil Ferris - Guitar Instructor, all genres specializing in jazz, rock and funk
Neil Ferris began studying guitar in high school with Roger Brotherhood,
who instilled in him a strong foundation in guitar and music theory. He attended Sun
Prairie High School and played in the nationally recognized jazz ensemble under the
direction of Steve Sveum. It was here that he developed a love for music and jazz. Neil
went on to study classical guitar at the University of Minnesota. Currently he is in his junior
year studying classical and jazz guitar with Dr. Richard Pinnell at the University of
Wisconsin, La Crosse. He plans to go on to graduate school and obtain a degree in jazz
studies, and hopes to teach jazz and guitar at a university in the future.
Alethia Kenworthy - Piano and Flute Instructor
Alethia graduated in 2007 with a B.S. in piano performance and piano pedagogy from UW-
LaCrosse. She has had 22 years of classical and sacred piano training as well as 14 years of
flute experience. She has created her own original piano solos and has arranged pieces for
instruments and piano. She received first place in the Illinois State Piano Competition in 2000
and 2001 and was runner-up in 2002. She received the UW-L piano scholarship in 2005 and
2006.
Jessica Kalember - String Instructor (Biography to follow)
If you want to relate to young people, sometimes it helps to be one.
Violin instructor Anne Miller is a 2005 graduate of Logan High School and has been playing
violin since third grade. Anne’s enthusiasm will become contagious as your child embarks on
a journey through the magical world of strings. Anne's style of instruction will inspire your
child or grandchild to achieve success on the violin without sacrificing fun or enjoyment, and
will instill in them a love of music and playing that will last a lifetime.
Fred Davis - Guitar and Ukelele Instructor, all genres specializing in classical
Fred Davis moved from the Milwaukee area to be a music major at the University of
Wisconsin in La Crosse where he is studying classical guitar with Dr. Pinnell. Fred has
experience teaching both group and private lessons. Fred enjoys working with students of
all ages and is committed to providing a highly motivational, enjoyable and educational
experience for all his students. Fred also loves to play and teach the ukulele. Ukulele is a
blast, and it's perfect for someone who wants to get into music but has limited time or
financial resources. Ukulele is also a great way to help 4 and 5 year olds develop the
necessary skills for guitar. Ask Fred to play music from Star Wars on his Uke!
Neil Ferris - Guitar Instructor, all genres specializing in jazz, rock and funk
Neil Ferris began studying guitar in high school with Roger Brotherhood,
who instilled in him a strong foundation in guitar and music theory. He attended Sun
Prairie High School and played in the nationally recognized jazz ensemble under the
direction of Steve Sveum. It was here that he developed a love for music and jazz. Neil
went on to study classical guitar at the University of Minnesota. Currently he is in his junior
year studying classical and jazz guitar with Dr. Richard Pinnell at the University of
Wisconsin, La Crosse. He plans to go on to graduate school and obtain a degree in jazz
studies, and hopes to teach jazz and guitar at a university in the future.
Alethia Kenworthy - Piano and Flute Instructor
Alethia graduated in 2007 with a B.S. in piano performance and piano pedagogy from UW-
LaCrosse. She has had 22 years of classical and sacred piano training as well as 14 years of
flute experience. She has created her own original piano solos and has arranged pieces for
instruments and piano. She received first place in the Illinois State Piano Competition in 2000
and 2001 and was runner-up in 2002. She received the UW-L piano scholarship in 2005 and
2006.
Jessica Kalember - String Instructor (Biography to follow)
Meet the Teachers
Musikgarten classes begin September 7. Two locations: 1288 Rudy Street,
Onalaska and 1407 Main Street, La Crosse. See Musikgarten tab for more details.
Onalaska and 1407 Main Street, La Crosse. See Musikgarten tab for more details.