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Find A Teacher

In the Pittsburgh Musicians' Union, you'll find experienced, competent teachers. Our members teach students from early childhood to middle school, high school and beyond into adults and senior citizens. Our members are at the top of their field. They understand through first-hand experience what makes music so captivating.

To discover more about each teacher and his or her teaching style, please use the Contact Information below. Specialities include symphonic repertoire, Suzuki teaching, jazz Improvisation, the Orff-Kodaly method, ear training, theory and other areas.

Here is an alphabetical listing of our member musicians who offer lessons. You may also click on the name of an Instrument to view musicians in that category. To see a list of all of the Instruments, click here.

Note: Inclusion in this listing does not constitute a specific endorsement of a given musician. It is suggested that you research and interview prospective teachers for suitablity.

Musician Primary Instrument Additional Instruments Contact
Information
Private Lessons /
School Affiliations
Student Age Range Styles & Genres
Jeanette "Jeannie" Allen Piano (724) 910-5132
P.O Box 262
Valencia, PA 16059
info@theesthermusical.com
www.theesthermusical.com
Teach in home, Noteworthy Music 5yrs to 70 yrs Classical, Pop. Jazz, Gospel
Linda Andersen Violin Viola (412) 833-2222
65 Oregon Trail, Mt. Lebanon PA 15234
Linda Andersen Studios is centrally located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh (i.e. Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Castle Shannon, Whitehall, Green Tree, Dormont, South Park, Peters Township, Brentwood, Baldwin, Scott Township, Jefferson Hills, Bridgeville, Pleasant Hills, McMurray, and more...)
andersen-studio@verizon.net
www.sightsea.com/andersen/
Private Home Studio (25+ years experience in both private and school settings), Private lessons offered online and/or in home studio All Ages and levels accepted Classical, Suzuki and Traditional, Broadway, Orchestral, Pops, etc.
Ryan Ash Cello Piano (724)935-0505
Cell:(618) 541-6367
ryanash@youngmusicians.org
Center for Young Musicians in Wexford, Sewickley, Shadyside 3-60 Classical
Justin Bendel String Bass Bass Guitar (412) 427-0396
JBass5@gmail.com
Fox Chapel School District, Seton Hill University 8 and up Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater, Shows, Rock
Chris Belin Drum set Percussion, Mallets (412) 512-3155
1320 Lebanon Church Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
chrisbelindrums@aol.com
Sole Proprietor, Chris Belin's Travelling Drum School Any All
Ron Bickel Piano Keyboard (412) 486-6611 (preferred)
118 Wetzel Rd.
Glenshaw, PA 15116
ronaldbickel@verizon.net
Private at Duquesne University, Duquesne University City Music Center 13 to Adult Jazz piano only
Gilbert Bigenho, Jr. Violin Viola, Guitar, Mandolin (412) 326-8777
1131 Varner Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
gilbigenho@aol.com
Home studio and Johnstonbaugh Music Center (Golden Mile) Beginning thru Adult Classical, pop, swing, folk, contemporary, jazz
Kira Bokalders Clarinet E-flat, Alto, Bass Clarinets (954) 592-7277
kbokalders@gmail.com (preferred)
www.kirabokalders.com
Private, travel to students' homes Beginners thru advanced. All ages Classical
Brian Buckley Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer Organ, Accordion, Melodica, Harpsichord (412) 586-5726
brianbuckleymusic@gmail.com
Duquesne University, Center For Theater Arts 15 to Adult Music Composition, Music Theory, Theory and Aural Skills for College Students, Jazz Piano, Classical Piano
Christina Chen Cello Piano (732) 642-6192
cchen088@gmail.com
All ages
Kevin Danchik Percussion Drums (412) 831-2086
956 Angelo Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
tonid84@verizon.net
Private Instructor, Elementry and Choral Music Teacher, Clairton School District 3rd Grade-Adult All
Raymond A. DeFade Saxophones Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo Flute (412) 881-0698
956 Angelo Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
radefade@msn.com
Private (home studio near Baldwin High School), Upper St. Clair High School, Accordworks Music Studio (near Robinson Town Center) 5th Grade thru Adults Classical, Jazz, Improvisation, Pop
Scott Elliott Guitar (412) 849-4700
304 Lakeview Court, Washington, PA 15301
profscottelliott@aol.com
www.scottelliottguitar.com
Professor of Guitar West Virginia University,Professor of Guitar, West Liberty University,Private instruction available at home studio (304 Lakeview Court Address), Online via Skype or any combination of Skype and Home Studio 11-99 Jazz, Blues, Classical
Marino Galluzzo Saxophones Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo Flute (412) 480-3095
2988 W Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
galluzomr@mac.com
threeriverssaxophonequartet.com
Private Home Studio, Johnstonbaughs Music (Bridgeville) and West Liberty University WV Elementary through Adult All Styles
Jennifer Gerhard Viola Violin (412) 512-8046 C
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
jgerhardmangone@gmail.com
Private (home studio off of Perry Hwy [Rt. 19], bordering North Hills and North Allegheny School Districts). Chamber music & sectional coaching affiliations: Wheeling Symphony, Musik Innovations 5th Grade thru Adults Classical
Maureen Conlon Gutierrez Violin violinablaze@gmail.com Private studio, Musik Innovations
Ralph Guzzi Trumpet Arranger, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet (412) 418-7611
Pittsburgh, PA
ralph@guzzimusic.com
www.guzzimusic.com
Private, University of Pittsburgh (jazz ensemble instructor), Centers for Musically Talented - Pittsburgh Public Schools (trumpet instructor) Children thru Adults All styles & genres
Robin Hasenpflug Cello (724) 431-6072
275 Holyoke Road
Butler, PA 16001
robincellist@hotmail.com
www.robincellist.com
Private All ages Classical
Joe Herndon Trumpet Flugelhorn, Cornet (412) 215-2504
5410 Turner Rd.
Gibsonia, PA 15044
joe_herndon@hotmail.com (preferred)
www.joeherndon.com
Private All ages All styles & genres
Grace Houde Bassoon (904) 891-7396
223 Ridge Ave, Winkinsburg PA 15221
gracehoude@gmail.com
Seton Hill University, PYCO School of Music, Private Studio Any
Curtis Johnson Saxophones (All) Flute, Piccolo Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (412) 231-1504 H
(412) 310-4542 C
Pittsburgh, PA
creativemusic@comcast.net
www.CreativeMusicSolutions.com
Private, West Virginia University (ret.), West Liberty State University (WV)(ret.), Slippery Rock University (ret.) Children thru Adults
Elisa Kohanski Cello (412) 656-4291
Squirrell Hill
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
eckoha@aol.com
www.ionsound.org
Private, Grove City College 5-70 Classical
Andrew Kohn String Bass (412) 621-3758
942 Alpena St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
rhosmedre@verizon.net
West Virginia University
Gene Laus Trumpet Flugelhorn (412) 380-9255 H
(412) 916-4315 C
521 Fieldstone Dr.
Monroeville, PA 15146
honda1998@verizon.net
Private 12-18 years old Commercial, Jazz, Classical
Rick Laus Drums Percussion (412) 370-9621
35 Sunnyside Ave.
Carnegie, PA 15106
mlaus916@verizon.net
www.groovemerchant.biz
www.rmljazz.com
8 yrs to Adults Rock, Jazz, R&B, Latin, African Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Marching Percussion, Funk
Ryan Leonard Clarinet Auxiliary Clarinets (E-flat, Alto), Saxophone (Tenor, Alto), Beginner Piano (908) 313-1384
rlclarinet@yahoo.com
Private; travel to students homes Beginners thru advanced Classical/ Band/ Orchestra/ Beginner Jazz Band
Albert (Bert) Lerini Drums Percussion (724) 417-0646
913 Cherry St.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
bertlerini@aol.com
Private Instruction All All
Melissa Lessure Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (412) 635-0131
1621 King James Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
pro_flutist@yahoo.com
www.sterlingandstrings.com
www.classicalpgh.com
Private (home studio) Beginner thru Adults Classical
Suzanne Levinson Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (412) 221-9382 H (preferred)
(412) 417-2352 C (preferred)
317 Rockfield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
shlevinson@hotmail.com
Johnstonbaughs/ Bridgeville and Private Home Studio 2nd grade thru Adults All
Jeffrey T. Mangone Sr. String Bass Bass Guitar (412) 512-8077
326 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2025
bassicjeff1@gmail.com
Private, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University Children thru Adults Classical, Jazz, Reading, Rock
John Marcinizyn Guitar Banjo,ukulele, Bass Guitar (412) 860-6567
zyn@andrew.cmu.edu
www.johnmarcinizyn.com
Private instruction (also teach guitar and composition at Carnegie Mellon University) all ages beginning to advanced all styles (classical, jazz, rock, blues, folk, popular)
Christine Mazza Harp (304) 598-2569
Morgantown, WV
christinemazza
harpist@verizon.net

christinemazzaharpist.com
Private, West Virginia University Children thru Adults
Julie McGough Flute Piccolo Flute (412) 854-1367
Pittsburgh, PA
flutelessons@msn.com
JulieMcGough.com
The Flute Studio of Julie McGough (Private Home Studio) Beginner-Adult All
Stephen McGough Trumpet (412) 854-1367
Pittsburgh, PA
semcgough@msn.com
StephenMcGough.com
Private (Home Studio) Beginner-Adult All
John McCarthy Viola Violin (724) 942-4488
105 Greenbriar Drive, Venitia, PA 15367
violajmc@yahoo.com
Peters Township
Kevin McManus Tenor Trombone Alto and Bass Trombones, Euphonium, Bass Trumpet, Arranger (724) 554-0738
1813 LaFayette Street, Pgh, PA 15218-2412
Tenorbone78@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/tenorbone78
Seton Hill University, Waynesburg University, Frostburg State University, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Private Studio. Any/All Classical, Jazz, Commerical, Broadway Shows
Jack (John) McLaughlin Guitar Piano (412) 921-5812
1127 Valora St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205
jackmac57@comcast.net
www.jack-mclaughlin.com
Music Innovations, South Allegheny School District 7 and up
Kathleen Melucci Cello 1317 King Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206-1440
kcmelucci@gmail.com
Private instruction
Robert J. Michaels Guitar Bass Guitar, Drums (412) 766-0519
172 N. Jackson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
fleascreaming@verizon.net
www.expenserocks.com
Private instruction, $15 /half hour 9-99 Prefer to teach guitar using Mel Bay Guitar Method; Also teach songs
Barbara O'Brien Flute Piccolo Flute, Alto Flute (724) 787-5493
Pittsburgh, PA
bgoflute@hotmail.com
www.occasionaltunes.com
Private Children thru Adults Classical, Traditional
Dawn Posey Violin (812) 455-9168
Pittsburgh, PA
dawnposey@hotmail.com
Private Children thru Adults
Elliott Ratliff Trombone Trumpet, Clarinet, Saxophone,Violin, Viola, Cello (412) 302-1438
mastertbn22@yahoo.com
WPCC Melody Shop in West Mifflin, Pa 9-60 Concert Band and Orchestral
Susanna P. Reilly Cello (412) 656-3607
celloyou@comcast.net (preferred)
www.cellistsusannapreilly.com
Private lessons 1-110 Classical
Amanda Sage Flute Piccolo Flute, Baroque Flute, Piano (724) 217-4694
dolceflauto685@yahoo.com
Private Instruction All ages Early Music, Classical, Modern, Orchestral, Wind Embemble (Band), Sacred Music
Renate Sakins Oboe (412) 731-2611
939 S Trenton Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
renatesakins@yahoo.com
Slippery Rock University, Pittsburgh Public Schools, Music Innovations, Johnson-Baughs Music Center 10- Adult Classical
Jennifer Sternick Violin (412) 465-0654
learntoviolin@gmail.com
www.learntoviolin.com
Private Instruction 4 through Adult Proper Technique and posture for the violin
Juliette Trudeau Percussion Drumset, Timpani (412) 913-5662
5127 West Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
juliettetrudeau@gmail.com
JT Percussion Studio, Drum Jam Ensemble (Improv), Winchester Thurston School 6 yrs to Adults Classical, Improv, Contemporary, Marching, all genres
Paula Tuttle Cello (412) 725-1115
Pittsburgh, PA
paulatuttle@yahoo.com
www.paulatuttlecello.com
Private, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University Children thru Adults Classical, Traditional
Amelia Van Howe Oboe English Horn (248) 412-3339

ameliavhoboe@gmail.com
www.vanhowe-oboe.com
Private Instruction 7 and up Classical
David Wingenbach Trumpet (814) 572-5939
158 Conroy Ln., Slippery Rock, PA. 16057
davidwingenbach@gmail.com
Private Instruction: Slippery Rock University, University of Miami, Moniteau School District Any Classical and Jazz, Lead
Tara Yaney Flute Piccolo Flute,Native American Flute, Clarinet (412) 400-5701
tlyaney@msn.com
www.tarayaney.com
Private Instruction Any All
Kristina Yoder Violin (412) 563-0456
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
knyoder@yahoo.com
Private Instruction, Violinist in the Pittsburgh Symphony Any Classical