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Bassoon

Weaver, Alexander                698-1262                 Bozeman

Email: alex.oso.weaver@gmail.com.  Alex currently resides in Bozeman; however, he is considering making a weekly trip to Billings for lessons, so please contact him if you’re interested.

Cello

Critelli, Carol                           259-7369                  Billings

Carol Critelli, cellist, has music degrees from the University of Montana and the Eastman School of Music.  She retired from teaching at Montana State University-Billings and now maintains a private cello teaching studio.

Fossen, Diane                           656-2414                       Billings

Diane Fossen teaches beginning cello.  She earned a degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She taught orchestra for many years in the Billings Public Schools and also taught violin at Eastern Montana College and Rocky Mt. College. She plays viola in the Billings Symphony, violin in the Rimrock Opera Orchestra, and has a private violin and viola studio in her home.  She is the only teacher in town who starts teaching at 7 a.m.!

McCullough, Mary                  672-5322                 Billings

 Mary works with all ages and all abilities of fellow cello players. She has performed with orchestras throughout the West & Canada. Mary has been teaching music to any one who shows up her door with a cello in hand and music in their heart.

Guitar

Brown, Parker                         855-8847                  Billings

Teaches at Hansen Music & Allied Music.  Specializes in electric & acoustic guitar, uptight bass (jazz & classical), and electric bass

Holland, Chuck                       860-2352                  Billings

Chuck has been playing the guitar since 1973, having taught himself from John Denver songbooks. He had the good fortune of meeting some great musicians along the way and asked the right questions at the right time in his musical development.  He has been teaching at Hansen Music since May of 2002, and his style is music theory (understanding musical concepts). He likes to teach from different musical styles to provide a rounded understanding of the guitar. Some styles include rock, classical, acoustic fingerstyle, blues, slide guitar, alternate tunings, and lead guitar. He currently performs solo acoustic material and with the worship team at City Church of Billings.

 

Harp

Olson, Amanda                           259-3721                      436 Clark              Billings, MT 59101

Organ

Lohof, Arle                                 245-4560                  Billings

Winkler, Carmen                     656-7696                   Billings

Carmen has been a piano-organ-keyboard teacher in Billings, Mt. for 40 years.  She enjoys her role in life as a music teacher and watching students progress as they learn to play.  Her students range in age from 7-70. Please feel free to contact Carmen at allegro3344@hotmail.com

Piano

Bassett, Lynn                            373-9354                   Shepherd

Soltis, Sandy                             947-2184                    Shepherd

Charlton, Jennifer                  348-2170                    Huntley

Mathew, Carol                          259-9767                    Billings

Nelson, Tammie                      245-3545                     Billings

Olson, Luciele                           248-3051                     Billings

Quander, Elinore                    248-9302                     Billings

Waddingham, Charlene       855-8765                     Billings

Cromley, Dorothea                 252-3512                     Billings

Bratz, Dr. Jennifer                  (303) 919-2578         Billings

Briceno, Gail                             652-6027                     Billings

Biegel, Anna                             855-3792                     Billings

Ellis, Katie                                 861-7659                     Billings

Hancock, Dr. Lee                     850-4082                     Billings

Hanser, Marieanne                 259-9655                     Billings

Lohof, Arle                                 245-4560                     Billings

Orth, Sherlon                           652-1115                      Billings

Subotnick, Sandy                    245-4836                     Billings

Wolverton, Palma                   656-5564                     Billings

Folkman, Mary                        628-2190                      Laurel

Hansen, Kathleen                    651-0742                     Billings

Lehman, Gail                            652-7407                     Billings

Marble, Sharon                         656-4492                     Billings

McGillvray, Margaret            656-7542                     Billings

Odermott, Michelle                  371-5454                     Billings

Poirier, Trudy                            534-2317                     Billings

Vigesaa, Delores                        652-4106                     Billings

Piano lesson openings on Mon. and Wed. after school; All ages or levels; West End Location

Vralsted, Leann                         252-1151                     Billings

 

Viola

Bollman, Lisa                           256-3273                       Billings

Dalbey, Laura                          672-2074                       Billings

Fossen, Diane                          656-2414                         Billings

Diane Fossen earned a degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She taught orchestra for many years in the Billings Public Schools and also taught violin at Eastern Montana College and Rocky Mt. College. She plays viola in the Billings Symphony, violin in the Rimrock Opera Orchestra, and has a private violin and viola studio in her home.  She is the only teacher in town who starts teaching at 7 a.m.!

Glenn, Tanya                           256-7964                       Billings

Letson, Amy                             254-2773                        Billings

 

Violin

Aiken, Maurine                       272-7904                       Powell

Bollman, Lisa                           256-3273                       Billings

Dalbey, Laura                          672-2074                       Billings

Fossen, Diane                           656-2414                        Billings

Diane Fossen earned a degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She taught orchestra for many years in the Billings Public Schools and also taught violin at Eastern Montana College and Rocky Mt. College. She plays viola in the Billings Symphony, violin in the Rimrock Opera Orchestra, and has a private violin and viola studio in her home.  She is the only teacher in town who starts teaching at 7 a.m.!

Glenn, Tanya                           256-7964                       Billings

Kirk, Barb                                  855-6825                       Billings

LaMonaca, Mary                      248-2832                       Billings

Mary LaMonaca, Concertmaster of the Rimrock Opera Orchestra and former Billings Symphony Concertmaster for 31 years, is a native of Billings. Mary received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Indiana University and her Master’s degree in violin from the New England Conservatory. Summers during these college years were spent at Aspen, Tanglewood, and the International Chamber Music Academy in Italy and Switzerland. Her professional playing years were spent as a member of the Houston Symphony, the Rice University Contemporary Chamber Players, and the Allegri String Quartet of Houston. Ms. LaMonaca was one of the founding members of the Red Lodge Music Festival and the Yellowstone Chamber Players.

Lesnik, Rachel                          534-6802                       Billings

Letson, Amy                             254-2773                        Billings

Rivers, Betsy                             208-1340                       Billings

Taylor, Geoffrey                      903-316-6648                Billings

Geoffrey Taylor is a professional violinist and teacher who lives in Billings Montana and who plays with the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Helena Symphony. Prior to living in Billings, Geoffrey lived in Greeley Colorado where he attended the University of Northern Colorado and received a Bachelors of Music in violin performance. Geoffrey is well versed in alternative styles and is an avid improvisationalist.

Tracy, Randy                           446-3419                       Red Lodge/Billings

 

String Bass