January 2025 Newsletter

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May Recitals Announced!

We are launching our first ever recital and we are excited to tell you about it. The date and times are May 17th at 2pm. The recital will be held at ‘The Bridge MKE’ church.

Signups have now begun and the deadline to sign up is April 1st. There may be limited spots available so we encourage you to sign up right away if you’re interested.

Summer Recital Flyer 2025

Student of the Month

 Our first student of the month this year is Aaron who gets the award for having a very strong Christmas break. It’s very common for us to take time off during the holiday season, but Aaron came out stronger than ever and used his time off as an excuse to make great progress!

Name: Aaron (A.J.)

Instrument: Electric Guitar

Time Playing: 2.5 Years

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: 1979 – Smashing Pumpkins

Dream Song To Learn: Grace Too – The Tragically Hip

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: Playing baseball on his Jr. Viking team.

Student of the Month - Aaron

Alex’s Cool Music Gear of the Month

 Danelectro 59

The Danelectro 59, introduced in the 1950s, became an iconic guitar due to its affordable, innovative design and unique sound. Built with Masonite bodies and surplus lipstick tube pickups, it produced a bright, jangly tone with a lo-fi charm, perfect for genres like surf rock, blues, and experimental music. Lightweight and simple, it was aimed at beginner and intermediate players but earned a cult following among professional musicians for its distinctive character.

Famous users include Jimmy Page, who used it for slide work on songs like “Kashmir,” and alternative icons like Sonic Youth. Its quirky design and resourceful construction have made it a timeless favorite. Modern reissues stay true to the vintage charm while improving functionality, ensuring the Danelectro 59 remains a beloved choice for musicians seeking something unique and affordable.

59 Black Danelectro Guitar

How Bout Dem Packers

It’s sad to say, but the season is over. We had a good run but in the end the Eagles overwhelmed us. We put in a good effort but by the end of the game, we were overwhelmed with injuries and just couldn’t close the gap.

There are a few consolations to take away. The defense held up tremendously well this season. We were consistently competitive against even the best teams. The team we lost to in the playoffs was ultimately the team to make it to the Super Bowl. Also the Vikings and Lions lost immediately so that’s somewhat satisfying!

All in all, it was a promising season and we have no reason to think we shouldn’t be competitive next season. Looking forward to watching the Super Bowl!

New Phone Number

Just a quick update. We have a new phone number here at Milwaukee Music Lessons. You can still call and text the new line so if you have questions for Alex or need help with anything you can do so just like you always did. Just be sure to use the new number.

Phone: (414) 509-0731

First Podcast Episode This Month

We’ve been talking about this for a long time and we’re excited to announce that next month Robyn and I will be doing our first episode on our podcast. We’ll be talking a bit about our journey as musicians and how we got started as well as some of what inspired us when we got started. Check out the videos on Facebook and Youtube when they drop in early February.

We Want To Hear From You!

Our business is nothing if we don’t serve our customers well. That’s why we want to know if you have any suggestions on how we can serve you better.

If you do have something you want us to add, we would love it if you took the time to fill out our form online to tell us about it. Simply visit mkelessons.com/feature-request and fill out the short survey.

Leave Us A Review

 We hope that we’ve served you well this year. If you think we’ve done a good job, please leave us a review on either Google, Facebook, or Yelp. It really helps us out as a business and we hope we’ve earned a good review from you.

Follow the links below if you want to leave us a review.

Google Review

Yelp Review

Facebook Review

Student Milestones

3 Months:
Ken H. – Guitar
Jim K. – Guitar

6 Months:
Emma C. – Piano

Welcome To Our New Students

Linda S.
Brenda P.
Roslyn W.
Marvin O.
Avenlee K.
Cory N.
Stephanie M.

Daniel R.
Hazel F.
Kuldeep M.
Belle B.
Sheign B.
Juan R.
John S.

Dominique B.
Kaden W.
Aubree K.
Shatadruti P.
Haley E.
Sydney K.

Our Fellow Business Friends

We’re proud to have partnered with several local businesses in our community. Some of them offer special deals just for being members here so be sure to let them know we sent you!

Cho’s Martial Arts – Chos.com/greenfield

Fred Astaire Dance Studios – FredAstaire.com/greenfield/

Black Belt Leadership Academy – BlackBeltLeadershipAcademy.com

Oak Creek Performing Arts and Education Center – OakCreekPaec.com

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"...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