March Newsletter 2025

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The Fast Track Workshop

As of the writing of this newsletter, we are just a few days away from our first workshop. But that hasn’t stopped us from thinking about our next workshop. And for April, we plan to put on a workshop completely dedicated toward making quick progress. How can you make the best use of your time practicing and playing to get the best results? Well, we’ve talked over our own experiences here and put together what we believe is a step by step list of ideas and topics to focus on so that you can make it to ‘Rockstar’ level quicker! Keep your eyes open for the future dates!

Student of the Month

Stephanie was chosen as March’s Student of the Month. She took herself from struggling guitar player thriving musician in a short couple of months. Stephanie is proof that with a good plan and execution, you can change any aspect of your life  around in a very short time. Congrats Stephanie. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Name: Stephanie

Instrument: Guitar

Time With Us: Two Months

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: Wagon Wheel

Dream Song To Learn: Anything by Patty Griffin

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: Writing poetry and song lyrics – and naps

Guitar Lessons

Alex's Cool Music Gear of the Month

The Yamaha P-S500

The Yamaha P-S500 is a versatile digital piano designed to enhance both learning and performance experiences. It features an 88-key Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard, replicating the touch and feel of an acoustic piano. The instrument offers high-quality sounds, including samples from the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial concert grands, providing rich and expressive tones. Additionally, the P-S500 is equipped with 660 varied voices, encompassing pianos, electric pianos, organs, brass, strings, percussion, and more.

A standout feature of the P-S500 is its integration with the Smart Pianist app, which allows users to control the instrument’s settings and access educational tools directly from a smart device. The Stream Lights function guides learners by illuminating keys to indicate which notes to play, facilitating practice even without prior music reading skills. The piano also includes 403 built-in songs across various genres, enabling users to play along with full band arrangements. Furthermore, the Audio to Score feature converts favorite audio tracks into piano accompaniment scores, enhancing the learning experience.

Newsletter Article: Overcoming Stage Fright

Stage fright happens to many musicians, but there are ways to feel brave and happy on stage. First, practice your music many times. When you know your songs very well, you will feel less scared. Next, imagine yourself playing music in front of people and doing a great job. Taking slow, deep breaths before you play can help you relax. Also, say kind words to yourself, like “I can do this!” Remember, the people watching you want you to do well and are cheering for you. Each time you perform, you will feel stronger and less afraid.

Upcoming Online Blog Articles

New Articles appear every month. Be sure to check MkeLessons.com/Blog to see new articles.

Basic Rock Drum Beats Every Beginner Should Know

Rock Singing 101: Adding Power and Grit Without Damaging Your Voice

Home Recording on a Budget: Recording Your Practice Sessions

Rhythm Guitar Mastery: Strumming and Riff Techniques for Pop and Country

Alex in Vegas!

 For spring break this year, Alex decided to take a trip to Las Vegas. And while he did very much enjoy his trip, it was not necessarily a vacation. Alex actually went to Vegas to learn a bit more about the business. It was two days of very long and intense meetings. Learning more about how to build a better music studio so that way we can ultimately give you guys a better service.

While he was exhausted after those few days, he’s more excited then ever to implement his new ideas and grow the studio even more! Some of the upgrades will likely take a little while to show up but you’ll likely see more ideas show up over the next few months.

Thanks as always for being so supportive of us and our team. You guys really do make it all worth it!

Student Milestones

6 Months:

Elowen H. – Guitar
Marha H. – Guitar
Joelle S. – Bass
Aniyah N. – Guitar
Elliot S. – Guitar
Grace M. – Bass
Kate A. – Guitar
Wade N. – Drums
Kai J. – Guitar
Annabelle A. – Guitar

6 Months:
Abe B. – Guitar
Brooklyn K. – Guitar
Lexie Z. – Guitar
Hudson H. – Drums
Garrett R. – Guitar

1 Year:
Evelyn L. – Drums
Jacob C. – Guitar
Julia S. – Drums

18 Months:

Jacob M. – Drums
Lotti M. – Drums/Voice
Kadin H. – Drums
Luke H. – Guitar
Caleb M. – Drums
Andrew A. – Drums

2 Years:

Jeremiah I. – Guitar

30 Months:
Aaron F. – Guitar
Gavin Y. – Guitar/Drums
Nathaniel N. – Guitar

Welcome To Our New Students

Christian W.
Griff Z.
Marco M.
Dulay T.
Patricia F.

Jenn K.
Bill C.
Jason L.
Sam L.

Simone L.
Cecilia M.
Robin M.
JJ R.

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!

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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