Hoover Music Company offers private instruction for the instruments listed below. Lessons are typically half-an-hour long, with one lesson per week, and are taught in the lesson studios here at Hoover Music Company. The lessons are one-on-one, a perfect compliment to ensemble instruction.
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Lessons are available for students of all levels, and are taught by professional musicians. Take advantage of our Holiday Lesson Program at Hoover Music Company and save! We will give you the first lesson free when you sign up for a month of lessons. Whether you make music a career, or just play for enjoyment, lessons are the best way to grow as a musician. Students receive a 10% discount on printed music and accessories at Hoover Music Company! Keep your lesson receipt from the current month and show it to the cashier to receive the discount!
Our private instructors are the best in the business. Our lesson program has helped to produce some of the finest musicians in Southwest Missouri, and we would like to help you stay in shape while school is not in session.
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George Williams Violin and Viola Instruction.
Elizabeth Meisinger
Viola Instruction
Elizabeth Stotlemeyer Cello Instruction
Ned Wilkinson Upright Bass Instruction
Michelle Yarbrough
Flute Instruction
Theresa Gargus
Clarinet Instruction
Andrew Bishko
Saxophone Instruction
Andrew Wang Trumpet
and Band Instruction
Ned Wilkinson
Saxophone and Brass Instruction
Tom Rastorfer
Trombone Instruction
Christopher Lair
Tuba and Euphonium Instruction
John Trew Percussion
and Drum-set Instruction
Shawn Maxfield
All orchestral, ensemble, and solo drums and percussion.
Andrew Bishko
Piano, Accordion, Recorder and Native American Flute
Vic Davis Guitar and
Bass Guitar
Randy Buckner
Guitar, specializing in Jazz Guitar
Jason Hadden
Guitar, specializing in Blues and Acoustic Guitar
Dr. Paula Patterson
Voice
John Trew Banjo and
Mandolin