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RAY WORDEN - DRUMS & BAND INSTRUMENTS
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
RAY WORDEN - DRUMS & BAND INSTRUMENTS
Ray Worden is primarily a percussion instrumentalist. He is proficient in drumkits and individual drumline instruments. He also teaches any of the school band instruments that include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, and Tuba.
Ray is our Band Instrument Teacher can teach any student beginne
Ray Worden is primarily a percussion instrumentalist. He is proficient in drumkits and individual drumline instruments. He also teaches any of the school band instruments that include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, and Tuba.
Ray is our Band Instrument Teacher can teach any student beginner all the way to advanced in these instruments. Ray is also able to teach Violin, Viola, and Cello, and is most comfortable primarily with beginners to intermediate students, but has given more advanced lessons to his students as well.
Ray has played in or taught in many genres and styles including Rock, Classical, and Jazz list a few. He is your one stop shop for band instrument lessons in Gretna!
JILL GALVIN - VOICE & PIANO
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
RAY WORDEN - DRUMS & BAND INSTRUMENTS
Jill Galvin is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Music Performance in Voice in 2023. While at UNO she was involved in Opera Theatre, Concert Choir, University Choir, as well as in the piano studio. She was involved in multiple student organizations that focused on student education and pedagogy.
Jill can
Jill Galvin is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Music Performance in Voice in 2023. While at UNO she was involved in Opera Theatre, Concert Choir, University Choir, as well as in the piano studio. She was involved in multiple student organizations that focused on student education and pedagogy.
Jill can be seen in her element on stage with Opera Omaha and is starting her second season as a member of the Opera Omaha Chorus. Ms. Galvin had the wonderful opportunity to travel overseas to study and sing opera in Italy in the summer of 2023 where she performed the title role in Giulio Cesare in Egitto.
When she's not teaching or performing, Jill loves to spend time with her family and also enjoys crafting and baking.
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
Jonny Clausing is a multi-instrumentalist and experienced professional performer as well as a music instructor. As a young child, he began playing violin through the Suzuki method, which was soon followed by cello, piano, baritone, tuba, guitar, and harmonica.
While pursuing his music performance degree at Parkland College, he began giggi
Jonny Clausing is a multi-instrumentalist and experienced professional performer as well as a music instructor. As a young child, he began playing violin through the Suzuki method, which was soon followed by cello, piano, baritone, tuba, guitar, and harmonica.
While pursuing his music performance degree at Parkland College, he began gigging with blues rock bands and later fronted his own band for over a decade in central Illinois. In addition to teaching music lessons, Jonny currently enjoys playing fiddle and guitar with several country and alt-rock groups in Nebraska. While his former students have gone on to success in youth symphonies, university bands, and professional gigging, Jonny enjoys teaching students at all levels.
Whether you want to learn classical violin or country or bluegrass fiddle, Jonny is excited to help you reach your goals.
SAM HOWDLE - PIANO & VOICE
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
Sam Howdle is a voice, piano, and flute instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska she recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance.
Sam has always had a love for all types of music and particularly loves pop, R&B, and musical the
Sam Howdle is a voice, piano, and flute instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska she recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance.
Sam has always had a love for all types of music and particularly loves pop, R&B, and musical theatre. Sam performs around Omaha and the surrounding areas and was lucky enough to perform in Carnegie Hall in New York in her undergrad. Countless opportunities to travel and compete in vocal competitions throughout her education as well as working with other professionals allowed her to further her knowledge in music and teaching.
Sam has been teaching for around 2 years and loves getting to inspire and help her students grow as musicians and individuals.
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR, BASS, & TROMBONE
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
Justin Fussell is a professional guitarist from Omaha Nebraska. With 15 years of experience, he has built a strong understanding of both the foundations of guitar playing and the advanced techniques used in high level guitar playing.
Justin has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he stud
Justin Fussell is a professional guitarist from Omaha Nebraska. With 15 years of experience, he has built a strong understanding of both the foundations of guitar playing and the advanced techniques used in high level guitar playing.
Justin has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he studied advanced music theory, recording techniques, and participated in many of the university's ensembles.
He plays Lead Guitar in local pop punk band, Fox Paw, where he has toured around the country and has played many sold out shows for popular national bands such as Real Friends, Throw The Fight and TX2. Justin plays Rhythm guitar for solo instrumental guitarist, Zach Adkins. Justin also teaches Bass, Drums, and Trombone
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
Chase Jensen Graduated from Blair High School and began a Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He played Bass Clarinet in the UNO Symphonic Wind Ensemble for two years and played in the various Blair Jazz Bands for six years. He took multiple piano courses from renowned collaborative pianist, Stacie Hane
Chase Jensen Graduated from Blair High School and began a Bachelor's in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He played Bass Clarinet in the UNO Symphonic Wind Ensemble for two years and played in the various Blair Jazz Bands for six years. He took multiple piano courses from renowned collaborative pianist, Stacie Haneline and guitar lessons from Mannheim Steamroller's, Glen Smith.
Chase also sang in the UNO University Chorus for three semesters and sang in the Nebraska Medical Choir for two seasons. He has extensive music theory and composition knowledge and is always learning new ways to teach music concepts.
He has taught students of all ages and believes anyone can and should learn music in their own way and at their own pace.
JOSHUA MILLER - PIANO
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
WES GRAFFIUS - PERCUSSION
Joshua Miller is a skilled pianist and keyboardist with extensive performance experience. He has been playing piano for over a decade and is pursuing a music performance degree at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Although he focuses primarily on classical piano, Joshua is well-versed and knowledgeable in a wide range of music genres incl
Joshua Miller is a skilled pianist and keyboardist with extensive performance experience. He has been playing piano for over a decade and is pursuing a music performance degree at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Although he focuses primarily on classical piano, Joshua is well-versed and knowledgeable in a wide range of music genres including pop, rock, funk, and jazz, among others. Alongside teaching music, he actively performs, and gigs regularly.
WES GRAFFIUS - PERCUSSION
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
WES GRAFFIUS - PERCUSSION
Wes Graffius is a percussionist from Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Benson High School in 2003, he attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where he studied music. After graduating from UNL in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education, he spent his time playing in various music groups in the Omaha area.
Wes is well-ver
Wes Graffius is a percussionist from Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Benson High School in 2003, he attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where he studied music. After graduating from UNL in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education, he spent his time playing in various music groups in the Omaha area.
Wes is well-versed in playing rock, hip-hop, pop, r&b, funk, and jazz on the drum set. He also has experience in orchestral, concert, and marching band music. He has the ability to teach reading music and basic music theory and has experience playing various percussion instruments.
As a passionate practitioner and student of music himself, Wes is thrilled to have the opportunity to spread the joy of music and is eager to teach percussion to students of all ages.
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
Eamon Hajek-Jones is a pianist and vocalist from Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He grew up learning piano from his mother and singing at his church. Now he attends UNO as a Music Technology major where he has been a part of the piano studio, collaborative piano classes, and the UNO Concert Choir.
As part of the Concert Choir, he has performed at
Eamon Hajek-Jones is a pianist and vocalist from Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He grew up learning piano from his mother and singing at his church. Now he attends UNO as a Music Technology major where he has been a part of the piano studio, collaborative piano classes, and the UNO Concert Choir.
As part of the Concert Choir, he has performed at Carnegie Hall with Dr. Derrick Fox and at the Holland Center for the concert "Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy".
Eamon listens to and plays all kinds of music, from classical, to metal, to musical theater. He hopes to share a universal enjoyment of music with all of his students.
ADKINS' BACKGROUND
Adkins Guitar & Music Lessons in Omaha, Nebraska was founded in 2017, shortly after the owner, Zachary Adkins, won first place in a National Guitar Competition hosted by Ibanez Guitars.
Zachary has played guitar since he was 12-years-old and was taught by his father. He would spend 8 hours a day playing until his fingers bled!
Zachary attended Iowa Western Community College, in Council Bluffs for Music Education with a full scholarship while teaching students guitar lessons in his home, at local guitar music schools and Guitar Center.
Since opening his guitar lessons studio in 2017, he has taught hundreds of people, both domestic and international, custom guitar lessons.
In 2018, Zachary expanded music lessons to include beginner guitar lessons, drum lessons and bass guitar lessons and found some of the best music instructors Omaha has to offer! With all this talent under one roof, it's no wonder Adkins Guitar & Music Lessons was voted Omaha's Best for Music Lessons in 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022!
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