Tony A.
Acoustic & Electric Guitar

Music is the center of my life. I have been playing guitar since 1997 and performing with my band steadily since 2003. I attended UW Oshkosh where I studied music with an emphasis in Recording Technology. In 2006, I signed to a record label with my band, Verona Grove, and toured the country for almost three years. I now live in the Valley and run a recording/production business of my own, as well as performing with my band, writing songs, and teaching guitar lessons at Heid Music.

Michael L.
Acoustic & Electric Guitar

I studied jazz guitar and music theory at UW-Stevens Point. While at school, I performed in the guitar jazz ensemble and played euphonium in the concert band. Lessons in my studio consist of reading music, learning chords, and above all, having fun. I have over 20 years of experience teaching rock, country, blues and jazz. Teaching children to enjoy music is the best job I have.

Chris W.
Acoustic & Electric Guitar

Bio coming soon.

Susannah N.
Bass Guitar

Susy Nelson started life as musician by begging for a piano at the age of five. After several years of piano, she began playing bass in 5th grade. Through middle school and high school she was in the symphony, jazz ensemble, and was a drum major to her high school marching band. As an adult, she has played with the UW Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony along with various other side projects. She earned a degree in Music Industry from UWO in 2009. She enjoys playing both upright and electric bass. Susy's lessons are planned around each individual student, whether beginner or advanced, and their goals as a musician.

Mark B.
Drums/Percussion

Mark Budwit has been playing drums and percussion since 1986. He has a degree in applied music from UW-Green Bay, with an emphasis in percussion studies and music history & literature. Mark has been playing drums professionally in bands for the past 18 years, and currently performs with the popular regional band RPM. He enjoys teaching any age level of percussionist, from the absolute beginner, to the advanced student. Mark focuses lessons on all areas of music, including music theory, sight-reading, rhythmic studies, and all forms of percussion instruments, including mallet percussion.

Kristin M.
Brass Instruments - Trumpet

Kristin Masarik earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. In 2008 she was selected to perform at Northwestern University’s Trumpet Master class with Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer. She has performed with the Fox Valley Symphony, Oshkosh Symphony, Oshkosh Chamber Choir, Green Bay Civic Symphony, Manitowoc Symphony, Big Band Reunion, and various other organizations. She has taught trumpet throughout Northeastern Wisconsin for the past 12 years. She currently teaches the Shattuck Middle School Jazz Band and works and teaches at Heid Music in Oshkosh. She lives in Oshkosh with her husband Jason and daughter Olivia.

Travis B.
Brass Instruments - Saxaphone, Tuba

Travis Bernard has been playing music for over a decade now. He's played in several bands, on a variety of instruments, which have included multiple saxophone solo opportunities with large ensembles. After high school, Travis made a career out of performing in bands on bass, acoustic guitar, sax, and vocals. At age 19, Travis joined the military. He has returned home from his last deployment to Iraq, and is currently studying Music Education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Travis specializes on sax, clarinet, and tuba, and is very excited to start lessons with you!

Pam A.
Piano

My name is Pam, and I have been a student of music since I was 5 years old. I studied classical piano for 25 years, both privately and at the University level. I have been teaching young children piano since 1984, and hold a degree in Music Therapy and Elementary Education from UW-Oshkosh. I am also a licensed Kindermusik and Yamaha Music School teacher. In addition, I direct my church choir, I am a trained organist, and perform for weddings. I pride myself on being aware of and understanding the individual needs of families and children, and hope to provide a rewarding music experience for your family.

Jennifer L.
Piano

Jennifer has been teaching piano and voice since 2003. She studied music and music education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and did her graduate studies in music history and voice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She also enjoys performing, especially with her husband, Jonathan Leahy, and fellow Heid Music (of Appleton) teacher, Nate Kinzel, in their jazz trio, Burgundy Blues.

Meredith V.
Piano

Music has been a part of my life since I began taking piano lessons at the age of 4. I’ve had a teaching studio since 1998, during which I earned my piano performance degree from UW – Oshkosh. I’ve enjoyed accompanying for local schools and universities, playing for weddings and other special events, and working with my husband’s choral groups at Laconia High School.

Chris W.
Piano

Bio coming soon.

Steve S.
Violin

Steve Schani holds a bachelor, master, and doctorate of music degrees with an emphasis in viola and violin. Steve is the president of Sharky Music Productions, Inc. and is a songwriter, arranger, and music producer. Steve currently performs with the Fox Valley, Green Bay, LaCrosse and Manitowoc Symphonies, and is a member of Quartett Affectuoso String Ensemble. Steve is a private violin and viola teacher for the greater Fox Valley area, and master adjudicator for the Wisconsin State Music Association.

Jennifer L.
Voice

Jennifer has been teaching piano and voice since 2003. She studied music and music education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and did her graduate studies in music history and voice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She also enjoys performing, especially with her husband, Jonathan Leahy, and fellow Heid Music (of Appleton) teacher, Nate Kinzel, in their jazz trio, Burgundy Blues.

Travis B.
Woodwinds

Travis Bernard has been playing music for over a decade now. He's played in several bands, on a variety of instruments, which have included multiple saxophone solo opportunities with large ensembles. After high school, Travis made a career out of performing in bands on bass, acoustic guitar, sax, and vocals. At age 19, Travis joined the military. He has returned home from his last deployment to Iraq, and is currently studying Music Education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Travis specializes on sax, clarinet, and tuba, and is very excited to start lessons with you!