Lessons
Whether you are an absolute beginner or the next guitar hero, Andre Alfonso Music studio will help you get to the next level as a musician. Our staff is dedicated to get students on stage performing and jamming with other musicians. Sign in below to your existing My Music Staff account to manage your calendar and pay tuition.
Student Testimonials
"The owner, Andre, is very caring and easy to work with. He took the time to explain to me over the phone what the experience would look like for someone like me, an adult interested in picking up an instrument for the very first time. I was fortunate enough to have Andre as my instructor, but I witnessed several other instructors who were so kind and talented. I recommend Andre Alfonso Music to anyone interested in a positive learning experience with encouragement and extra attention provided."
Theresa W.
Private Music Lessons
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Brass
If you are tired of practicing out of your method book, look no further! Study real excerpts from popular songs, learn practice habits to extend range and tone quality.
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Woodwinds
Develop healthy habits as a beginner or advanced student in breathing, voicing, embouchure, articulation, technique and more!
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Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard
As you begin to understand the basics, begin to work on popular songs, riffs and practice techniques to improve.
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Accordion
Understand the ins and outs of diatonic accordion in regional Mexican music. Work on coordinating hands, scales, soloing and more. Lessons taught in English and Spanish.
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Jazz Improvisation
Want to hang with the other cats on the bandstand? Improv on any instrument will get you proficient in music theory and help you play like your favorite jazz artists. Develop scales and transcribed solos.
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Spanish Guitar
Students who want to learn to play popular and regional Spanish music should take this class!
Lesson Policy & Billing
See lesson policy for more information about private lessons and virtual lessons.
* Tuition is $33 per lesson when you pay for the 13-14 week session in advance. This guarantees quality instructors and learning spaces are available.
** Lessons are $35 (30 minutes) when your card is on file.
Lessons must be paid in full before attending the first session.
Sessions
Summer Session: June 1st - August 30th
Fall Session: September 1st - November 30th
Winter Session: December 1st - February 28th/29th
Spring Session: March 1st - May 31st
Meet the Teachers!
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Andre Rivera - Brasswinds, Woodwinds, Guitars, Drumset, Voice, Recording Studio
Andre Rivera graduated from Augustana College as a Golden Apple Scholar with a degree in music education and minor in jazz studies. At Augustana he was principal trumpet in the Augustana Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Combos. Between coursework Andre developed programing, trained student recording engineers and operated WAUG.FM, Augustana radio, as its general manager.
After graduating Andre has been involved with multiple professional acts as a trumpet player, most notably directing Here for the Summer and Salsavera, rock and salsa bands whom have headlined themselves and opened for international and national touring acts. His recordings have been featured in commercials and NPR's LAist podcast "WILD".
He also plays in the Monday Night Jazz Band at the college of Lake County and directs the Round Lake Middle School band program.
