Ted Scanlon teaches at Avalon Music Studios

Ted Scanlon began teaching himself to play the guitar when he was twelve, and he’s never looked back. After twenty years of playing he decided to study his passion and recently graduated with honors from the music degree program at Wenatchee Valley College. With a formal education in music that includes guitar performance and technique, music theory, song writing, ear and vocal training, and piano, he can also offer his guitar students a learning experience that includes a fundamental education in music. Ted’s lessons are always geared towards each of his student’s personal musical goals and he’s eager to teach anyone, regardless of age or ability. His guitar playing consists mostly of rock, jazz, blues, fingerstyle and pop, so his knowledge of technique spans a wide variety of different genres and styles. Ted currently performs as a vocalist and guitar accompanist for the WVC Chamber Choir, and is also a member of his church’s worship band and youth ministry program. He has performed in front of audiences at the Town Toyota Center, the Performing Arts Center, Canyon Wren and many other local venues, including his favorite, at home for his wife and three kids. Ted works from both an in-home studio in Wenatchee and a studio at Avalon Music. When he isn’t playing his guitar, he’s usually writing, listening, or talking about music with anyone willing to listen.

“My focus as a guitar instructor is to help my students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for music, and to give them the encouragement and guidance to reach their goals with their playing.”

If you’re interested in acoustic/electric guitar, bass guitar, or entry-level piano lessons, please contact Ted by calling 509-630-1131, emailing learningtostrum@gmail.com or checking out his Facebook page, Ted Scanlon – Private Guitar Instructor.

Evan Anderson teaches at Avalon Music Studios

Evan Anderson is part of the Avalon Music team, specializing in percussion and bass guitar.  Besides working in retail side of the music industry, Evan is actively invloved in contemporary Christian music.

Evan has played drums since 1985 was active in the marching, concert and jazz bands and percussion ensemble while attending school.  Evan comes from a family of educators and loves teaching.  With his positive and enthusiastic attitude, and realistic practice expectations, Evan can tailor lesson plans to pursue each student's individual goals.

To arrange lessons, please contact Evan at Avalon Music or by email.

Gustavo Vargas teaches at Avalon Music.

Gustavo has been playing guitar for over eight years. He studied music theory at Shoreline Community College for two years, where he played in many performance groups involving a wide array of musical genres. Always exploring new musical instruments and styles, Gustavo also plays piano, ukulele, harmonica and clarinet. His studies have included jazz, rock, classical, metal and pop, among others. Gustavo attends Wenatchee Valley College and performs with the Wenatchee Valley College jazz combo.

With his broad musical background, Gustavo caters his teaching to the individual student. He focuses on technique and theory in a relaxed and fun environment, while leading his students to approach music with confidence.

Gustavo is accepting students of all ages and musical backgrounds ranging from beginner to intermediate. Spanish language lessons are also available.

You can contact Gustavo through Avalon Music or directly at 206.495.2533 or musicwithgustavo@gmail.com.

Dan Findlay is a local private music teacher in the Wenatchee valley. He has been playing guitar and bass for 15 years and also plays mandolin, resonator guitars, banjo, and some piano and harmonica. He has taught guitar and bass for over five years and also teaches beginning mandolin and banjo lessons. He teaches all ages and levels of guitar and bass players and greatly enjoys having a large variety of students. Dan played in many different bands in the Seattle area, cultivating an array of different styles. Dan is currently writing and recording solo guitar work and forming a new group.

Dan's Influences: Warren Haynes, Eric Clapton, Chet Atkins, Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, and B.B. King  - just to name a few.

Dan's Teaching Goals: 

I love to teach.  Helping my students learn a new skill, or to enhance existing skills, is a blessing. To watch my students grow as musicians and see their musical knowledge, skill and artistry advance is truly wonderful and rewarding. 

I teach all different styles of guitar and introduce my students to new musical ideas and genres.  I teach theory and practical applications to give my students the ability to understand the musical expressions of others, as well as start development of their own individual style.

Dan accepts students of all ages and levels of ability.

Contact Dan by calling 679-7626 or email Dan at wenatcheeguitarlessons@yahoo.com.  Check out his website atwww.wenatcheeguitarandbasslessons.webstarts.com.

The Dal Segno Studio and Diane Stober offer quality piano instruction for students of all levels of advancement.  Through a combination of private lessons, computer work, performance and enrichment classes, studio recitals, master classes and adjudication events, the student will receive specialized training in areas of performance skills, sight reading, keyboard theory and technique, harmonization, ear training, transposition, written theory and notation, music history, ensemble work and much more.

You may contact Diane by email at dalsegno1@aol.com or by telephone at 509-663-7654.

Learn more about the Dal Segno Studio at dalsegnopianostudio.com

Avalon Music is extremely honored to have Garey Williams available for drumset and percussion lessons locally in Wenathcee starting the fall of 2009.  Garey has steadily built a reputation as both a world-class drummer and uniquely gifted educator, with a Master's degree in Percussion Performance and Jazz Studies at Central Washington University, 

Garey has released a wealth of teaching materials under his own publishing company, Drumset Artistry. He has available three educational DVDs: Developing a Solo Vocabulary, Rudiments Applied to the Drumset, Get A Grip, The Strokes and Motions of Drumming, two method books, Contemporary Drumming Essentials Volume One, Contemporary Drumming Essentials Volume Two and an educational CD. He has been published in Rhythm Magazine, Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, Band World and the Warner Bros. publication, Turn It Up and Lay It Down.

Garey's teaching experience includes private lessons, master classes and clinics at public schools, drum schools, jazz camps, percussion festivals, music stores, drum shops and serving on the music faculty at Central Washington University, Yakima Valley Community College and Olympic College. Williams is an active educator conducting clinics for DW drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo drumheads and LP Percussion.

If you would like more information regarding lessons at either Garey's state-of-the-art Seattle facility or at Avalon Music, please contact Garey by email or call 206-714-8264.

See Garey's Website and YouTube site.

Columbia River Music Conservatory provides high quality music education and performance opportunities.