December 2024 Newsletter

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You Could Win $500!

We are giving away a $500 gift card to Sweetwater. Sweetwater is the biggest online music retailer in the U.S and has amazing gear and customer service.

The way you can win is through our referral program. Whenever you get someone to sign up to our lessons program you get a $20 gift card to your restaurant of choice. You’ll also be entered into a drawing for the $500 gift card which will be announced in December of 2025. We always appreciate referrals and so we wanted to find a special way to say thank you.

Student of the Month

Decembers student of the month is Jakub. He was selected because of his outstanding attitude and work ethic. During his short run here, he has consistently gone above and beyond the goals set for him. He always comes in with a smile, a great attitude, and always takes the directions he’s given in a positive way.

Name: Jakub

Instrument: Guitar

Time Playing: About 2 Months

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: Ode To Joy

Dream Song To Learn: Not Sure

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: Soccer

Alex’s Cool Music Gear of the Month

Neve Recording Console 

The Neve recording console is widely regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of audio equipment in the history of music production. Designed by British engineer Rupert Neve in the 1960s, these consoles became the standard for professional recording studios, shaping the sound of countless albums across genres.

Rupert Neve founded his own company, Neve Electronics, in 1961, and shortly after, he began developing high-quality analog equipment. The original Neve console models, particularly the Neve 8014 and later the Neve 80 Series, were groundbreaking for their use of discrete transistors, which provided greater clarity, warmth, and musicality compared to the more common tube and solid-state designs of the time.

Some of the most iconic albums in music history were recorded on Neve consoles, including works by The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac. The consoles’ legendary EQ (equalization) section also became a hallmark, with engineers praising the clarity and musicality of the filters, making it easier to shape a track’s sound without introducing harshness.

In a world dominated by digital tools, the Neve recording console stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of analog technology, beloved for its character, warmth, and the timeless sound it imparts to any recording.

How Bout Dem Packers?

 Greenbay is playoff bound! As of the writing of this newsletter, Green Bay is 11-4 with two games left on the season.

Our final games come against our NFC North rivals. Ironically, those division games may not have a substantial impact on the playoffs for us but I suppose we don’t know until the dust has settled.

Jordan Love has been producing less silly turnovers this month which may be the deciding factor in how far we make it in the playoffs.

This will be a very exciting post season and will be a very close series of games to close out the season.

Welcome to Our New Teachers!

We have two new teachers on staff. This is super exciting as they are our first hires here. We went through a  number of teachers in our search and we are more than happy with our newest team members. Be sure to say hi and welcome if you see them in the studio!

Paul Grevsmuehl – Guitar

Haley Gabriel – Piano/Voice

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Lastly, we just want to wish a happy holidays to all of you. This year has been a rollercoaster. So many of our students have been so amazing, helpful, and supportive. We’re grateful for all of you and we hope that you feel appreciated by our small family business.

We’re actively looking for new ways to provide better lessons and more value to you outside of the classroom. This year has been such a great one and we hope to make 2025 even better.

Richest blessings to all of you wonderful people from our family to yours.

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"My son eagerly awaits each lesson..."

“My 11 year old son has been taking drum lessons with Alex for nine months and absolutely loves going. He has never had lessons before. Along with teaching music theory, each lesson includes a very relatable song to a kid. My son eagerly awaits each lesson in anticipation of finding out what new fun song he’ll learn.”

– Jenni Hanson

They get a hundred stars from this student!

“Robyn is an outstanding piano teacher with boundless patience and kindness. She really makes learning a fun experience. Both Robyn and Alex are organized, efficient, and talented with music, their teaching styles, and the way they run their small business. They get a hundred stars from this student!”

– Cathy Zabler

"I've made more progress in that time than the dozens of times I've tried to teach myself."

“I’ve been taking lessons from Alex for over a month now and I’ve made more progress in that time than the dozens of times I’ve tried to teach myself. Alex is patient, explains things clearly (not just the how, but also the why), and makes it fun! I’m learning the songs I want to learn out of the gate. Alex shows me the proper techniques that have helped me get over the humps that held me back in the past and the tools that he offers have been huge (mp3 files of the songs that I can play along with has been a game changer). I can’t say enough about how happy and excited I am to be working with Alex and Milwaukee Music Lessons!”

– Stephanie Moore

"...It’s wonderful that my son has found such a great mentor."

“We’ve been with Alex for almost a year now. Our 11yr old son has loved his weekly guitar lessons and has improved so much in this time. He and Alex have established a really solid bond and it’s wonderful that my son has found such a great mentor. Alex is a talented and enthusiastic teacher, and we whole-heartedly recommend him. Thank you Alex!”

– Jess Weber

"My son has come a long way in just a few months."

“My son has been taking guitar lessons with Alex for a few months now and he loves it! He looks forward to going every week. Alex is fun and engaging. He is very student led and lets my son even choose songs that he wants to learn. He also encourages and pushes him in areas that need improvement. My son has come a long way in just a few months. Awesome teacher, highly recommend!”

– Scott Hoff

"I made the decision to learn to play the guitar from an experienced teacher..."

“Alex has the ability to adjust quickly during a lesson to meet a students needs. if I am not grasping a concept he will change wording, demonstrate or find an example in a song from his extensive memory bank. I made the decision to learn to play the guitar from an experienced teacher rather than try to figure things out for myself. I believe this is a good investment of my time and money..”

– Donna Galik

"Highly recommend."

“Alex is a professional both in playing and teaching. He is able to adapt his teaching style to whatever suites your needs, from beginner to advanced. Highly recommend.”

– Kyle Rasmussen

"...He defines a way to do it all intuitively."

“Alex is an amazing and patient teacher! The greatest part about learning guitar from him is that you don’t even realize how fast your progressing as you move from one song to the next. Unlike a traditional approach of learning notes and chords separately, he defines a way to do it all intuitively.”

– Henry Kosarzycki

"We observe demonstrable progress throughout each school year..."

“Our son has been a student for 3 years now and we keep coming back! Alex is thoroughly invested in our student’s success, and he makes such great resources available for practicing during the week. We observe demonstrable progress throughout each school year – a credit to both regular practicing and Alex’s instruction. Thank you so much!”

– Mark Nimmer

"Engaging, thoughtful about curriculum, and flexible throughout...."

My young children began piano lessons with Robin (Robyn?–apologies!) this past summer, and with every session, I’m increasingly impressed with her teaching skills. She’s engaging, thoughtful about curriculum, and flexible throughout, especially when meeting the pedagogical needs of a 7-yo and a 4-yo in the same session. No easy task! I highly recommend her instruction for a welcoming but challenging journey into piano.

– Leslie McAbee

"Our son enjoys practicing and likes that he gets to choose some of the songs he works on."

“Alex has been teaching our 12-year-old drum lessons for almost a year. It has been a great experience for our son. Alex shares his passion for music in a professional way, and works well with kids. Our son enjoys practicing and likes that he gets to choose some of the songs he works on. Alex is a clear communicator, and he is encouraging as well. I’m looking forward to watching our son grow as a musician under Alex’s guidance!”

– Louise Abramowski

"Our Son Looks Forward To His Lesson Each Week."

“Our 8 year old son started drum lessons with Alex about 6 months ago and he absolutely loves it. Alex is so nice, funny, and has a great way of engaging with the kids. He explains things very clearly and our son looks forward to his lesson each week. And he also likes that he gets to play “cool” songs. Thanks Alex!”

– Stacie Hojnacki

"...I look forward to every lesson..."

“I have two sons that are both talented musicians. As they were growing up they had many good teachers throughout the years. They, and I, were fortunate that way. So when I decided to take the challenge of learning to play an instrument myself I had a pretty good idea of what I’d need to succeed and learn.

I found Milwaukee Music Lessons with a Google search, they were close by and had daytime availability which I preferred. I am very happy that I did. I am working with Robyn and she is an absolutely wonderful teacher. She is a patient encouraging person who has taught me so much in such a short time. She takes time to work things out with me at my beginner level, even though she is an accomplished musician. Not every musician has the ability to work with those who are just starting, but Robyn does and I look forward to every lesson I attend with her. She knows how to get the most out of every session and I look forward to continuing my musical journey with her expert assistance.”

– Dave Skowronek

"Could not be a better investment in myself."

“I’ve been taking lessons with Alex for nearly 3 years and it’s been the best! His lessons are very student-led and he will teach me whatever I want to learn, which keeps me motivated, rather than learning from a structured book. Yet he also pushes me when I need it to make sure I’m improving. Not only is he an extremely talented guitarist, but he has an answer for every question, whether it’s about gear or music theory. Could not be a better investment in myself.“

– Sydney Drosen

"Alex Makes Music Fun Again For Me."

“I’m 53 and wanted to expand my music knowledge and better my guitar playing skills. Alex has been able to not only go at a pace that fits my comprehension, but give me lessons to work on at home so I can work on at my own speed. In 1 month of working with Alex, I’ve been able to write a song, understand what key it’s in and come up with a solo that complements the song. It’s mind blowing how simple he makes it to understand. Alex makes music fun again for me.“

– Ken Hanrahan