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Instructors

Tara Lynn

With over 20 years as a professional singer, Tara has known singer was her career choice since she was a young teenager. Her professional experience includes six year touring as a country singer, five years as the opening act for …

Sam Blevins

With aspirations of becoming a high school choir or orchestra teacher, Sam is admittedly passionate about music. He is currently a student of Evangel University and has six years experience with the chello. Sam’s musical commitments include Evangel Chorale, Concert Choir, University Orchestra and …

Elsa Blair

Though her Biology-PreMed Major might fool you into believing she’d rather be a doctor (well, she IS a current med-school applicant…), Elsa is a 13 year veteran violinist and a senior at Evangel University. As a member of the Evangel …

Kyle Kicker

Kyle has been playing drums since 2003. A quick learner, he began teaching in 2006, spent a couple years touring, and spent numerous hours in studios honing his skills. Kyle is the current drummer for Eau Claire, a four piece progressive/indie …

Emily Adams

Previously an elementary school music teacher, Emily holds a bachelor degree in Vocal Music Education and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Piano Performance at MSU. For the past 19 years, Emily has enjoyed playing a variety of musical …

Rick Haegg

Rick was only eight years old when he began playing guitar and was largely self-taught until he began studying classical guitar at Southwest Missouri State University. There, he received a bachelor of music in Classical Guitar Performance. He also holds a master …

Sean Clavin

Sean Clavin has been teaching for over 25 years, averaging over 80 students a month in California. He moved to the Branson area in 2003 with Roy Rogers Jr. & The High Riders. For the past 16 years, he performed …

Nick Baker

Nick is an alumni of Missouri State University and holds a bachelor degree in Music Education. He has been involved with music his entire life, starting his own band in 6th grade. In recent years, Nick has played in many …

Ben Harrell

Ben has over 12 years of playing experience, and he has been with Springfield Music since 2007. Ben holds a degree in Contemporary Music, and loves playing Blues, Rock, Folk and Acoustic music. His Favorite bands/players are Stevie Ray Vaughan, …

Sean King

Sean is one bad dude, but a heckuva nice guy! Sean has played guitar, bass and drums for over 25 years.  On bass he’s studied the playing styles of Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke and Les Claypool. Currently he’s the bassist …

Bill Chapman

When he’s not on the road touring with his bluegrass band The Chapmans, Bill Chapman teaches banjo lessons at Springfield Music. Whether you’vebeen playing for years, or are just starting out, his professional experience allows him to teach all levels. …

Rick Hendry

Rick has been playing guitar since the age of 9.  He was first influenced to pick up the instrument when he saw The Beatles play on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964.  A year later, on his birthday, he …

Anthony Matrone

Do you want to learn to play drums with great time, excellent technique, killer fills, AND have a good time doing it?  Than Anthony is your guy!

Courtney Johnson

One of the best, nicest piano teachers in town!  Not like those mean old ladies you and I took piano from! Courtney has taught for us for about 5 years.  She’s awesome with small children and older adult students. She …

Tom Rastorfer

Tom teaches all things Brass, and is your guy if you wish to learn Brass Jazz Improvisation and Theory. He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Music from MSU, and is currently a Graduate Assistant in the Master’s Degree Program …

Josh Medrano

Josh has his Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance from Texas State University -San Marcos, TX. He is currently in Springfield with us studying for his Master of Music Performance in Piano from MSU. Josh is a native of South …

Katelyn Lawler

Katelyn is currently enrolled at Evangel University where she is studying for her degree in Music Education. Katelyn has been playing strings for many years, and has been a student of Dr. Larry Dissmore for the last 3 years. On …

Kayla Horsman

Kayla is studying for her Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from MSU, and is a student of Dr. Collins. With a bright and friendly disposition, Kayla has the energetic personality to encourage any age student with their desire to learn.

Tara Kizer

Tara is one of our incredible string teachers. Currently, she is studying for her degree in Music Ed at MSU. She studies Violin privately, and performs continuously in various capacities. Tara LOVES fiddle music! She enjoys fiddle festivals and if …

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