Music Lessons:

Information

Make N Music provides instruction in Modern and Classical Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Voice and Piano. Lesson plans range from Beginner to Advanced. In addition to techniques and ear training, our teachers instruct in Tablature, Staff Reading and Music Theory to provide the proper foundation for continued studies. Lessons available Monday through Saturday.



Pricing

Lessons programs are only $20.00 Per Lesson and include one 30-minute lesson per week. Instruction is "One on One" and teachers develop a program specifically tailored to your needs. Shopping is close by and we have a large, Lighted parking lot.
To Reserve your slot
Please call 1-301-662-8822
Monday-Friday from 11:00am till 8:00pm or Saturday from 10:00am till 5:00pm (Closed Sundays).
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Meet the Teachers


Please take a moment to browse information about each of our Teachers. When requesting a schedule, please indicate which teacher(s) you think would be a good fit.



Gary Hunt

Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass, Theory

   Besides having over 20 years experience teaching students of all ages and over 30 years of playing experience (having performed in various bands in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania), Gary has a B.A. in Music from Hood College. He taught a popular guitar Class for Frederick County Parks & Recreation for several years and is also the Lesson Coordinator at MAKE ‘N’ MUSIC. Styles he teaches are Rock (Classic, Alternative, Modern), Metal, Pop, Blues, and Folk; he also teaches reading and music theory.



Tim Underkoffler

Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass, Music Theory

   Tim has been teaching for 26 years. His styles include rock, alternative rock, metal, pop, and country. He has played in many bands, and studied music and music theory in college. Tim likes to focus on the techniques each student needs to play the particular style they prefer, and he tries to get students playing according to their style and ability as soon as possible. Tim is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 2:30, and on Saturdays from 12:00 till 5:00.



Mike Brennan

Drums, Percussion

   Mike has been playing drums 43 years (33 professionally) and his styles extend from funk to rock. His major success was in the 80's opening for bands like Metallica, Armored Saint, Wasp, and Anthrax, while touring with heavy metal acts. Mike also toured the U.S. with various top 40, show, country, and rock bands. Mike has been teaching at Make 'N' Music for 20 years, and considers his strengths accuracy in timing, technique, double bass, linear grooves, and coordination. Mike has done studio work on all percussion levels levels. Mike is available for lessons Tuesday thru Saturday



Marlin King

Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Voice, Bass, Music Theory

   Marlin has been playing for 40 years and his musical styles and performance technics include classic rock, blues, R & B, as well as country and modern rock. With his years experience, he is well suited to coach the performance aspects of music. He especially enjoys working with guitar and voice performers and tailors the lessons to the students interests and goals, taking a casual, no pressure approach, while helping the student understand how music works in the simplest way. Marlin believes music is a great way to remove stress and points out that recetn research has revealed that it also enhances IQ. Marlin will need no introdution to many in the Frederick and the tri-state area, as his bands have always been in demand for the past 3 decades. If you have an interest in booking Marlins' band call (301) 845-4939. Marlin is available for lessons on Tuesdays.



Steve Beck

Electric and Acoustic Guitar

   Steve has been playing guitar for over 20 years and specializes in contemporary and traditional blues. In addition, his musical styles include rock, classic rock and heavy metal. Steve played professionally on the West Coast for several years before returning to the Frederick area. Some of Steve's biggest influences are Robben Ford, Gary Moore, and Michael Schenker. In 2003, Steve was invited to play at the Frederick Blues Festival as part of the Frederick All Stars Blues Band. He is currently involved in several projects, including a blues band (Black Magic and Last Dog Standing) and St. Katherine Drexel's Church group and Youth Ministry music. His band members and group have won several awards by the Frederick Blues Society in 2003 and 2004. The winner of best area Blues Guitarist for the last two years, Steve believes that music is an expression of your inner self. He enjoys teaching students of all ages, emphasizing the techniques behind whatever style the student enjoys playing, rather than just the mechanics of playing. Steve is currently available on Thursdays.



Edgar Myers

Drums, Percussion, and Music Theory

   Edgar has been playing professionally for over 20 years, private instructor for over 15 years, and has studied with such notables as John Crocken, Virginia Rieneke, Dennis Chambers, and Larry Bright. Having played in numerous successful bands and on a variety of recordings, Edgar is now on the teaching staff at Cumberland Valley School of Music. Edgar’s teaching approach is to try and draw out the individual students’ direction and talent. In addition to teaching note value, time signatures, and good solid time, he stresses the musicality of the drum set. Practice and fun are the keys to developing comfortable and relaxed control, coordination and independence so one can reach their full potential on the instrument. Currently, he can be seen playing with Maurice Arenas, CUSM Big Band, and is working on a new recording project. Edgar is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.



Chris Smith

Electric, Acoustic, Classical Guitar

   Chris has been studying guitar for over 9 years, 4 of which have been with Maurice Arenas. He was a student with Advanced Music Studies at T.J High School, where he specialized in music theory and ear training. Chris specializes in rock, blues, heavy metal, alternative, beginning classical, beginning jazz, finger styles, improvising and music theory. Currently Chris is studying for a recording degree. Chris is available Monday through Saturday.



Ted Shusterman

Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Music Theory

   Ted has been playing guitar for 15 years. He has performed in local bands and guitar ensembles, and holds a BA in Guitar Performance from Shepherd University. He has studied classical guitar with Glenn Caluda, William Feasely, and Maurice Arenas. His styles include Classical Guitar, Rock and Metal, as well as teaching music theory and note reading. Each leasson is tailored to the needs of the student, focusing on the fundementals of music while keeping the student's goals in mind.



Maria-Giulia Bruni

Vocal, Piano, Music Theory, Music Reading

   Maria-Giulia is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a Mater of Music degree in Opera Performance. She also has a piano teaching certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Maria-Giulia has performed in a wide variety of chamber ensemble concerts, festivals, operas, and musical theater productions throughout Canada and the United States. Maria-Giulia has been teaching voice and piano privately for the past 12 years, alongside of directing children, youth, and adult choirs. She also has had much experience signing as a soloist and cantor at various churches and has had the opportunity to teach, build, and direct programs in educational facilities that include elementary schools and private music/arts schools. Maria-Giulia teaches a wide variety of musical styles that include classical, theater, pop, rock, jazz and contemporary, along with music theory and reading music.



Michael L. Spinoe, Jr.

Guitar and Bass

   Michael has been teaching professionally for 15 years, beginning through intermediate guitar and bass guitar. Michael also teaches ear training, theory and sight reading. Michael has played professionally for 25 years and had been signed to CBS records with regional act Cracked Actor. He has spent many years touring from Canada To Florida in support of his music. He has spent many a semesters in college for Music/Music Theory. Currently, Michael is performing in a solo-acoustic act and writing and recording originals. Michael is available on Saturdays for lessons.



Richard Hargett

Drums and Percussion

   Richard has been playing drums since age 4 and professionally since age 13. He has toured nationally, internationally, and done clinics at various high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the country. Richard has performed in the styles of Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Funk, Fusion Jazz, Stragith Ahead Jazz, Big Band Jazz, Afro Cuban, and Brazilian music(s). He got his start at Make'N'Music with Mike Brennan. Richard has also studied with Mike Sheperd, Bob Novak, Steve Rucker, Ney Rosaro, Clarissa Boroba, Steve Bagby, and Einar Scheving. Richard has a Bachelor's of Arts in Studio Music and Jazz Performance from the University of Miami. While living in Miami, Richard led a successful Jazz Quartet, toured nationally with various original rock groups, played sessions for Latin EMI, and became the in-house studio drummer for Honor Roll Music. While with Honor Roll, Richard recorded for various artists such as Sting, Alley and AJ, Awesome New Republic, and Airship Rocketship. His drumming has been used in national commercials for McDonald's, State Farm, and Visa. Richard is comfortable teaching all styles and ages. He is very happy to be back teaching where his music careen began.



Jim Cupino

Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Theory, Sight Reading

   Jim began teaching guitar at local area music studios while in High School, and helped to establish the first guitar study program in Frederick County Public Schools during the 1970s. He is comfortable playing and teaching a variety of musical styles including, Classical, Country/Western, Rock, Folk and Blues.



Matthew Metz

Mandolin, Clawhammer Banjo, Acoustic and Electric Guitar

   Matthew played Rock & Roll for years before ever picking up a Mandolin. After a friend introduced Matthew to 'Old Time' music, he became obsessed. Shortly after, Matthew started playing Mando, Banjo, and Acoustic Guitar. Matthew has toured the country, playing with The Fox Hunt, and continues to play shows on a regular basis. In addition to the basics, and various techniques, Matthew instructs on the various aspects of Performance and playing with other musicians. Specializes in Bluegrass, Old-Time, Rock, Blues and Country.



Spencer Leckliter

Bass Guitar

   30 years playing in the area's Top Bands. Spencer specializes in Blues and R&B style Bass and has toured across the country and Canada. In addition to gigging and teaching, Spencer is also one of the area's best studio session players.


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