Online Music Directory

A project of the
San Juan College
Fine Arts Committee
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The Fine Arts Committee at San Juan College was established in 1983
to encourage and support cultural activities at San Juan College and the
community. Members of the committee participate in the local arts scene,
establishing a strong tradition in the community.
The committee promotes participation and appreciation of the arts through
a variety of services and programs, including the Young Artists Recital,
student scholarships, artist invitational exhibits, art workshops, special
music events and purchases of art for the permanent collection.
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Table of Contents
Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Strings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Woodwinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
San Juan College Music Faculty. . . . . . . . .12
Listings by Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
This directory includes San Juan College faculty and independent music teachers who offer lessons in their private homes or studios, as well
as public school teachers who also offer private lessons.
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PIANO
Annette Amling* (See also Strings)
609-7598; [email protected]
Farmington
Accepting beginners and intermediate students, piano and violin. Lessons are structured but include creativity and fun. Teamwork between
student/parents/teacher. Some group lessons and activities plus three
recitals a year. “I want to inspire students to enjoy music!”
Alyssa Brown
326-9135; [email protected]
Farmington
Piano, theory. Accepting new students, all ages, adults welcome. Thirty-eight years music experience in piano and theory. Thirty-two years
as accompanist, eighteen years as private instructor. Accompanist for
SJC vocal department.
Jennifer Butler (See Voice for complete listing)
505-220-7283; [email protected]
Farmington. Accepting new students but limited to beginners in piano;
voice students, any level.
Vanessa Chrisman* (See also Woodwinds)
327-1346; [email protected]
Farmington
Accepting new students, all levels piano, and beginning clarinet. B.S.
in chemistry; played piano since age 5, taught several years some time
ago, also am a church musician. “Everyone has the right to learn the
beauty of music.”
Mary Cluff
598-5772; [email protected]
Kirtland
Piano, theory. Accepting new students, beginning age preference 7 ½
to 8, do also take adults. Taught piano for 40 years, church organist,
music teacher at Ruth N. Bond school. “I love working with children
and believe that music can help a child in every endeavor.”
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Neva DePew
947-3244; [email protected]
Aztec
Teaching public school music as well as private studio so enrollment is
limited but do keep waiting list. B.S. degree in music with piano major
and organ minor. Taught piano for over 30 years.
Jovanna Di Pomazio* (See also Woodwinds)
947-6175
Kirtland Area
Waiting list only at this time, piano and clarinet, all levels. Currently a
music major working toward bachelor’s degree; about 13 years musical experience. “I want my students to enjoy playing and learning
music, and to want to practice.”
Katie Evilsizer (See also Strings)
334-6265;[email protected]
Aztec
Piano, theory, violin. Third grade and up. Emphasis on musical literacy
and building a lasting enjoyment of music. Member, Professional Music Teachers of N.M. Limited enrollment.
Nancy Foley (See also Voice)
632-3738; [email protected]
Bloomfield
Accepting new students this fall. Theory necessary with piano instruction. Age preference: K-3, no adults. Degree in elementary education
with endorsement for elementary and early childhood music. Nine
years teaching at Central Primary in Bloomfield; conducted honor
choir for second and third grade students. Please call evenings and
weekends.
Katrina Fowler
505-215-4329; [email protected]
Farmington
Accepting beginning and intermediate students, children and adults.
One-on-one, adapt lessons to the student’s learning style. Christmas
recital only. Played piano since age 8, teaching since age 15. “I believe
everyone, young and old, can learn the basics of music. It has been
proven that music stimulates our minds and emotions; it also holds
historical information that our hearts can tap into. I teach music so that
others can discover in themselves a talent they never knew they had.”
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Marcy Freestone
325-5355; [email protected]
Farmington
Theory required along with lessons. Age preference: six years and
up, do take adults. A few openings at this time, do keep a waiting list.
Grew up in a family where music was part of life. Ten years private
piano study, now 25 years teaching experience. “I find that music study
is valuable in building self-esteem, teaching self discipline, and providing a real sense of accomplishment. I love sharing my knowledge
of music with others.”
Claudia Grange (See also Voice)
326-3166; [email protected]
Farmington
Accepting students now. Method includes lessons, theory, technique,
performance at all levels. Ages: 5 years and up including adults.
Twenty-six years teaching piano in Farmington. Times: after school to
six p.m.
Shera Jemmett* (See also Voice)
787-6423; [email protected]
Farmington
Elementary school music teacher, cannot accept students at this time.
Bachelor’s in music education; experience in choral conducting. Only
beginning piano students.“Music is meant to be enjoyable. I strive to
teach in an enjoyable atmosphere while following proven methods of
teaching.”
Christine Kidd (See also Voice)
632-3534
Bloomfield
Accepting piano students of all levels and all ages but children must be
able to read (usually 6 or 7 years old). Been playing piano for 30 years,
teaching for 15 years, Bachelor’s degree in music.
Sylvia Klonglan (See also Woodwinds)
486-1857; [email protected]
Farmington
Piano, music theory, organ, flute (other band instruments). Accepting
students of all levels. “I believe music is the vehicle of self-expression
and creativity. I attempt to share the tools to do this.” Teaching times:
1:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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Natalia Kruse
564-4709; [email protected]
Farmington
All ages. Accepting new students, Saturdays only. B.A. in music,
Omsk College (1978); B.A. in foreign languages, Moscow Institute of
Foreign Languages; B.A, in music studies, Fort Lewis College (2005).
Currently employed full time as elementary school music teacher.
Teaches playing by ear first, then note reading.
Jean Logue
330-3994
Farmington
Piano, organ; beginners, intermediate, children and adults. Somewhat
limited because of advanced age. “I like to open the doors to young
people, expose them to all composers and kinds of music.” Degrees in
music, many years experience. Limited enrollment.
Barbara Specht Mahan
327-1772; [email protected]
Farmington
Will accept non-beginner students from families committed to music
education. Prefer upper elementary and middle school with family
member able to assist by attending lessons and with practice. Also
older, self-motivated students able to work in project oriented/coached
instruction. Scheduling must be flexible. Interested in students desiring music as an on-going part of their lives. Performance will not be
an emphasized goal, only a tool. Limited enrollment. Bachelor’s in
piano performance, master’s equivalent in music education and music
therapy; twenty-five years teaching experience in Farmington Schools,
San Juan College and Dine College.
Heather Malone
327-1160; cell 947-4266; [email protected]
Farmington
Limited openings; maintains a waiting list. Emphasis on the enjoyment
of music. Piano, 6 years and up: group formula results in fun, non-intimidating lessons. Encourages camaraderie. Special attention to a broad
practical base with ear training, theory skills, note reading. Yearly recital.
Kindermusic, ages 6 months - 6 years: leading a group of children and
their parents through joyful activities, using music and movement. Parents learn about child’s developmental process; child associates learning
with fun, musical play and parent bond. B.A. in speech communication
(1997), student of Daniel Nagy. Taught past 10 years.
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Elizabeth McGraw (See also Violin)
327-3495; [email protected]
Farmington
Piano: beginning and established players, adults and children, children
with special needs encouraged. Has three young girls, two with special
needs, extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and Down’s Syndrome. Native of Iowa,
attended ENMU (Portales) for four years studying music, theatre and
entertainment. “My teaching goal is that students have a love of music
and confidence in their ability to play their instrument. Because of my
concentration on these two things, I do not have recitals nor encourage
participation in competitions. I believe all students can work at their
own pace and according to their ability. I use a variety of curricula to
make sure students grow in their love of all kinds and styles of music
and have an understanding of how music is created.” Prefer daytime
schedule; evening and weekend spots are limited.
Tyra Moeller*
325-6766; [email protected]
Farmington
Piano, theory; children, beginners only, second to sixth grade. Require
daily practice. Methods used: Bastien, Alfred, Glover, Faber and Snell.
Degree in elementary education and social work. Played piano for 55
years; accompanist for school and church choirs. “I admire children.
Their minds grasp concepts so quickly. I love teaching children. Music
lets them do better in school, makes them smarter.”
Hoyle Osborne*(see also Strings)
334-9716; [email protected]
Aztec
Accepting intermediate and advanced students on piano. Electronic
keyboards, guitar, recorder, mandolin, pennywhistle, ukulele. “My
schedule is variable, so I try to reciprocate by being flexible and accommodating students’ schedules. I teach playing by ear and improvisation for jazz, rock, country, blues, New Age, folk and world music,
using aural and visual imitation, improvisation exercises, note-reading,
and music theory grounded in the music being studied.” Also available
as piano accompanist for vocal and instrumental soloists. Performs
professionally in concerts, festivals, musical theatre and educational
setting. Have CDs, solos and with a variety of singers and groups.
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Brenda Parks*
333-2557; [email protected]
Aztec
Waiting list only at this time. Beginners only.
Sheldon Pickering
947-5479
Kirtland
Teaching various styles. Classical, jazz, improvisational skills. Can
provide students with performance opportunities. Generally teach age
11 and up. Would consider a serious younger student.
Sarah, Courtney and Meghan Skeen (See also Strings)
326-7207; [email protected]
Flora Vista area
Violin and piano, accepting beginning and intermediate students now,
do also keep a waiting list. Two recitals a year. In piano, use the Piano
Adventures Series (Faber and Faber) supplemented with classical
music. Provide a strong foundation in technique (scales, etc.) and teach
improvisation. “The study of music teaches self-discipline, poise,
confidence in performance, concentration and the ability to communicate and express ideas beyond the spoken word. In order to develop
these skills in the student, the parent, student, and teacher must work
together purposefully and thoughtfully. We emphasize both the delight
and the discipline of music focusing on developing the relationships
that are essential to learning the art of music.”
Betty L. Smith*
334-4960
Aztec area
Beginning piano students, waiting list only at this time. About six
years experience in music. “A good foundation is very important in
learning to play the piano.”
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Jonah Williams (See also Voice)
406-1014
Shiprock Piano, voice, theory. Accepting new students now. Ages 8-23. (Not
trained to work with learning disabled.) Bachelor’s in music from
Eastern New Mexico University; 28 years as church pianist and organist; directed Navajo church choir. “Music lessons can enhance a child’s
abstract reasoning skills thus aiding in other studies, especially math and
science. My teaching goal is to nurture a well-rounded music education
for serious students.”
Patti Wood*
632-3532; [email protected]
Bloomfield
Not accepting students yet; piano will be offered for both adults and
children. “I believe students should have fun with their music – lessons
should be relaxing.”
Nadine Zumwalt*
330-4460
Farmington
Accepting piano students, all levels. Keyboard Arts principles applied
to Bastien and other methods. “Music is basic to mental growth and an
understanding of many other subjects.”
Mark Smith (Teaches Piano, Saxophone, Guitar, Clarinet, Flute)
505-325-3370; [email protected]
Accepting new students and all levels. Has taught beginning to advanced saxophone (alto), beginning to intermediate piano, and guitar
up to the point of bar chords. Also taught beginning clarinet and beginning flute. Music teacher, saxophonist, plays keyboards and guitar in
bands. Has 20 years of teaching experience in the public schools and
several years of individual instruction experience. Bachelor of music
education degree from Eastern New Mexico and a master of music
degree (music education) from the University of New Mexico. “My
philosophy of teaching music is to share the joy of making music with
my students, and to enable them to be the best musicians they are capable of becoming.”
*Graduate of SJC Piano Pedagogy Program, 2010.
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STRINGS
Annette Amling (See Piano for complete listing)
505-609-7598; [email protected]
Violin
Katie Evilsizer (See Piano for complete listing)
334-6265
Violin. Limited enrollment.
Elizabeth McGraw (See Piano for complete listing)
327-3495; [email protected]
Violin: adults and children, established players with at least six months
of prior instruction.
Hoyle Osborne (See Piano for complete listing)
334-9716; [email protected]
Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele
Cathy Pope
326-2737; [email protected]
Farmington
Violin, Viola. Beginners and intermediate students, children and adults.
Prefer those who can read music, but not required. Instruction methods
include Applebaum, Suzuki, Essential Elements.“My goal in teaching
music is to allow students to develop enough ability to make music
they can enjoy their whole life, whatever genre they prefer.” Over 40
years playing experience in orchestras and chamber groups.
Sarah, Courtney and Meghan Skeen (See Piano for complete listing)
326-7207
Violin. Methods: Suzuki books supplemented with solo pieces, fiddle
music and scales.
Tennille Taylor
793-5848; [email protected]
Farmington
Violin, theory (Suzuki). Parents must be willing to be involved at a high
level. Home practice, private lesson preparedness and group attendance
is required. No adults. No new students at this time but will add to waiting list. Bachelor of music in music therapy; graduate work in violin
performance and music education. Suzuki certified and SSA member.
Suzuki training with Susan Kempter, William Starr and John Kendall.
Principal second violin, San Juan Symphony, member since 1995.
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VOICE
Jennifer Butler (See also Piano)
505-220-7283; [email protected]
Accepting new students but limited to beginners in piano; voice students, any level. Bachelor’s degree in music education, emphasis in
choral and vocal studies. “I am trained to teach classical, also qualified to teach Broadway and jazz. Founder and director VIVA VOCE,
student show choir. With professional instruction, performance opportunities, and most importantly practice, (I believe) that anyone can
significantly develop their musicianship and become an accomplished
vocalist or pianist.” At least two recitals a year.
Nancy Foley (See Piano for complete listing)
632-3736; [email protected]
Teaching music K-3 in public school, really enjoy teaching voice.
Methods suited to the individual child.
Claudia Grange (See Piano for complete listing)
326-3166
Shera Jemmett* (See Piano for complete listing)
787-6423; [email protected]
Elementary school music teacher, cannot accept students at this time.
Bachelor’s in music education.
Christine and Sean Kidd (See also Piano)
632-3534
Christine: Bachelor’s in vocal performance and pedagogy, 15 years
teaching experience including 10 years at San Juan College. Sean:
advanced degrees in music, musical director Bloomfield High School.
Accepting beginning, intermediate and advanced students but must be
at least ninth grade (age 14).
Jonah Williams (See Piano for complete listing)
406-1014
Shiprock
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WOODWINDS
Vanessa Chrisman (See Piano for complete listing)
327-1346
Clarinet, beginners only.
Jovanna Di Pomazio (See Piano for complete listing)
947-6176
Clarinet, all levels but not accepting students at this time.
Sylvia Klonglan (See Piano for complete listing)
486-1857
Flute and other band instruments.
San Juan College
Music Faculty
Director of Instrumental Music
Keith Cochrane. D.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566-3386
Director of Choral Music
Linda Edwards, M.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3273
San Juan College Community Chorus
Linda Edwards, M.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3273
San Juan College Orchestra and Sinfonietta
Keith Cochrane, D.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 566-3386
San Juan College Concert Band and Jazz Band
Keith Cochrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3385
Adjunct Instructors
Piano
Cheryl Collins, D.M.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3276
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Svetlana Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566-3276
Strings (Guitar)
Gordon Peck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3276
Mike McAlister (SJC East) . . . 566-3276
Voice
David Collins, M.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3276
Christine Kidd, B.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566-3276
This directory is restricted to San Juan College faculty and independent music teachers offering private music lessons in their private
homes or studios. It also includes some public school music teachers
who offer lessons in their own homes.
San Juan College does not endorse any teacher except its own faculty.
Individuals are responsible for contacting teachers and making their
own arrangements. San Juan College is not responsible for proficiency,
teaching style, fees or other specifics.
If you know of anyone who would like to be included, or to update
your own listing, please contact Linda Baker at 505-566-3202. There
is no charge but we ask that you follow guidelines (available through
SJC) in preparing your listing.
The Directory is also posted at
www.sanjuancollege.edu/musicdirectory.
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Listing by Location
AZTEC
Neva DePew
Katie Evilsizer
Hoyle Osborne
Brenda Parks
Betty Smith
BLOOMIELD
Nancy Foley
Christine Kidd
Sean Kidd
Patti Wood
FARMINGTON
Annette Amling
Alyssa Brown
Jennifer Butler
Vanessa Chrisman
Mary Cluff
Katrina L. Fowler
Marcy Freestone
Claudia Grange
Shera Jemmet
Sylvia Klonglan
Natalia Kruse
Jean Logue
Barbara Mahan
Heather Malone
Elizabeth McGraw
Tyra Moeller
Cathy Pope
Tennille Taylor
Nadine Zumwalt
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FLORA VISTA
Courtney Skeen
Meghan Skeen
Sarah Skeen
KIRTLAND
Jovanna DiPomazio
Sheldon Pickering
SHIPROCK
Jonah Williams
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