November 2024 Newsletter

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Stuff The Stocking

It’s the beginning of the holiday season! Until December 15th, we’re offering a deal to new and returning students that we’re calling ‘Stuff the Stocking!’ Get the gift of music lessons for the music lover in your life.

Check out our deal and special promotion by going to MKELessons.com/Holiday.

Student of the Month

November’s student of the month is Jacob. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious. But what earns him student of the month is his consistent work ethic. Week in and week out, Jacob puts forward consistent work. No matter your skill level, good work like that is guaranteed to show results.

Name: Jacob

Instrument: Drums

Time Playing: 1.5 Years

Favorite Song We’ve Learned So Far: Ballad

Dream Song To Learn: Black or White by Michael Jackson

Favorite Activity Outside of Music: To Play Sports

Alex’s Cool Music Gear of the Month

Ludwig Supraphonic

When it come’s to drum tone, the snare drum is the most important and also the most iconic. While it is arguable what the most iconic snare drums is, there is no debate about what is the most recorded. 

Introduced in 1959, the Supraphonic features a seamless, aluminum shell that delivers a bright, crisp, and highly responsive sound, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles, from rock to jazz. Known for its “crack” on the backbeat, the Supraphonic’s distinctive tone is enhanced by its attention-grabbing overtones and sharp attack. With its combination of affordability, durability, and premium sound quality, the Supraphonic has become a staple in drum kits around the globe and a go-to choice for professional drummers.

How Bout Dem Packers?

It is now the latter half of the season. As of the writing of this article we are 8-3. We’ve had some close calls as well as some decisive blowouts.

The defense continues to be a saving grace to our team. We continue to have one of the best turnover rates in the league and Xavier Mckinney is still near the top of the league for total interceptions.

We also have the fifth most yards per game offensively in the league and the third most rushing yards per game in the league. If we can control our offensive turnovers, we should have a real shot this post season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Recently we were fortunate enough to hit sixty students. There are many things we are thankful for and one of the things we are most thankful for are the wonder people who patron our business and let us do this amazing job for a living. Thank you to all of you who have made our dream possible. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

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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

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“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

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“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..”

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“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

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– Mark Nimmer

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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.

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"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

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“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

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“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

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“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.“

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