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RAY WORDEN - DRUMS & BAND INSTRUMENTS
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
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!
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
JONNY CLAUSING - VIOLN, BANJO, GUITAR & BASS
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
Sam Howdle is a voice, piano, and flute instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, she is a graduate 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 Howdle is a voice, piano, and flute instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, she is a graduate 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.
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
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
RIANNA KOPCHO - GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, PIANO
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.
RIANNA KOPCHO - GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, PIANO
CHASE JENSEN - PIANO, VOICE & BEGINNER GUITAR
RIANNA KOPCHO - GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, PIANO
Rianna Kopcho fell in love with music and began her journey by learning to play guitar, piano, and violin at the age of 11. When she began guitar lessons at School of Rock Omaha at the age of 14, Rianna discovered her love for performance and rock music! She had the opportunity to perform at Summerfest and was selected as the only guitari
Rianna Kopcho fell in love with music and began her journey by learning to play guitar, piano, and violin at the age of 11. When she began guitar lessons at School of Rock Omaha at the age of 14, Rianna discovered her love for performance and rock music! She had the opportunity to perform at Summerfest and was selected as the only guitarist in the Nebraska All-State Jazz Band in 2019. With the help of her guitar instructor, Zach Adkins at Adkins Guitar and Music Lessons, Rianna auditioned for the Berklee College of Music and was selected as the 24th recipient of the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship, awarding her with a full-tuition scholarship.
In 2024, she graduated as a Guitar Performance major with a minor in the Theory of Jazz and Popular Song. Throughout her time in Boston, Rianna has played as the lead guitarist for various bands, performing at venues such as Brighton Music Hall and the Berklee Performance Center.
Rianna hopes to inspire the next generation of rockers to be themselves unapologetically and to become the representation they wish to see in the music industry.
EAMON HAJEK-JONES - PIANO & VOICE
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
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.
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
Bailey is currently a student at University of Nebraska Omaha studying music Education for Saxophone and Educational Psychology. She is involved with both top ensembles at UNO, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Concert Choir that she performed with at Carnegie Hall.
She started playing guitar when she was six, and has been in love with
Bailey is currently a student at University of Nebraska Omaha studying music Education for Saxophone and Educational Psychology. She is involved with both top ensembles at UNO, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Concert Choir that she performed with at Carnegie Hall.
She started playing guitar when she was six, and has been in love with music ever since! Bailey plays guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, piccolo/flute, clarinet, saxophones, and trumpe!
ADAM WILSON - GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS
BAILEY KUEHL - PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, UKULELE, BAND INSTRUMENTS
ADAM WILSON - GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS
Adam is an experienced performer/multi-instrumentalist with over 10 years of knowledge in music. Adam has gigged and fronted two bands, played percussion in two bands and played in his own solo studio project recordings and composed all rock band instruments.
Adam listens to and plays all different kinds of music. From pop, to blues, to metal, he will help you on your musical journey!
ELIZABETH FORD - TRUMPET, PIANO, VOICE
ELIZABETH FORD - TRUMPET, PIANO, VOICE
ADAM WILSON - GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS
Elizabeth Ford is currently a full time student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in her third year majoring in Music Performance, concentration in trumpet performance, with a minor in Psychology. Elizabeth stays involved at UNO including, member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz band, Maverick Machine (pep band), the Honors progr
Elizabeth Ford is currently a full time student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in her third year majoring in Music Performance, concentration in trumpet performance, with a minor in Psychology. Elizabeth stays involved at UNO including, member of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz band, Maverick Machine (pep band), the Honors program, as a student athlete (swimming), and soon to be studying abroad in Norway! In addition Elizabeth is currently in Professor Stacie Haneline's piano mentorship program at UNO where she is continuing to develop valuable and specific skills for teaching piano in addition to her own personal experience with private lessons. Having grown up in Omaha, Elizabeth began taking piano lessons at the age of 5 and has continued to make music a part of her life ever since. Now that she is in college and building her career around music, she has fallen in love with teaching and has been doing so privately for over 6 years with students of all ages.
"Music has always been a source of joy for me, teaching me very valuable life lessons throughout my studies. The music educators I've learned from have been role models and pillars of inspiration, encouraging me to discover who I am through music in ways I never knew were possible. My goal as an educator is to provide my students with a productive environment that offers routine and encourages individual creativity while building lasting and meaningful relationships with students and families".
KAITLYN TORBETT - PIANO, VOICE, DRUMS
ELIZABETH FORD - TRUMPET, PIANO, VOICE
KAITLYN TORBETT - PIANO, VOICE, DRUMS
Kait Torbett is a voice, piano, and drum instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa, Kait has enjoyed being involved in many forms of music and theater throughout the years. She is currently studying vocal music education with a minor in theater performance.
Kait has had the opportunity to perform on the Civic
Kait Torbett is a voice, piano, and drum instructor at Gretna Music Lessons. Born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa, Kait has enjoyed being involved in many forms of music and theater throughout the years. She is currently studying vocal music education with a minor in theater performance.
Kait has had the opportunity to perform on the Civic Center Stage in Des Moines, Iowa with the Iowa Musical Theater Awards, as well as four times at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa as an Iowa Allstate Choir member. She has been seen in numerous theater productions in Southwest Iowa and the Omaha area. She has worked on numerous children’s theater and music productions, and has always had a love for igniting a musical fire in the hearts of children.
When she’s not teaching or performing, Kait enjoys making music with her husband, Don, or reading a good book next to their cat, Finn.
OUR MISSION
ELIZABETH FORD - TRUMPET, PIANO, VOICE
KAITLYN TORBETT - PIANO, VOICE, DRUMS
At Gretna Music Lessons, our vision is to be the premier music school in the region, known for our excellence in teaching, our innovative programs, and our commitment to the community. We aim to inspire and empower a new generation of musicians and music lovers!
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Gretna Music Lessons
20615 Nebraska Highway 370, Gretna, Nebraska 68028, United States
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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