Private Music Lessons

Musician and instructor Chris Shacklett is available for private lessons in the following: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Voice, and Audio Engineering.

Availability for private lessons with Chris Shacklett is currently Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:30-8pm.

Cecil Marckx (he/him), winner of the Gold Medal and Bach Prize at the 2018 Stulberg International Violin Competition, is a classically trained violinist and experienced fiddler. He has over ten years of experience soloing with orchestras such as the Seattle Symphony, Burbank Symphony, and Pacific Symphony, and performing with organizations such as From the Top, the Seattle Chamber Music Society and the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Mentors include Mark and Maggie O’Connor, Time for Three, and Alasdair Fraser. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in violin performance last May from the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, where he studied with Robert Lipsett.

As a teacher, Cecil believes in building strong technical foundations to enable artistic freedom, while finding community and fun through music every step of the way. He has been teaching violin in private and classroom settings since he was in high school, and has worked with students of all ages.

Students are asked to supply their own instrument and bow. If you are planning on purchasing a violin, please reach out to figure out sizing and discuss what to look for in your instrument. Please also bring to your lesson a pencil and notebook, bow rosin, and a violin cleaning cloth. If there is a piece you would like to work on in the lesson, please bring the sheet music; otherwise, pieces will be assigned.

Available every Tuesday & Saturday, or upon request!

Vocalist/Performer Nathalie Jubert has vocal training in both classical and musical theater, with 11 years of music experience from both community theater, private lessons, and current college academics. 

Nathalie promotes a positive learning environment for all ages 10+, she encourages individuality and freedom to learn all styles of music.

Nathalie’s passion and enthusiasm for music is shown through her teaching, she focuses on technique and vocal pedagogy, as well as building confidence in one's vocal abilities for long-term results. 

Nathalie asks that prospective students bring both a pencil and paper/notebook to lessons as well as water.

Nathalie is available for private lessons on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from the hours of 12pm-8pm, as well as Saturdays from 9am-12pm. 

Angelika Morris is a singer/songwriter and graduate of 2022 from SUNY Plattsburgh’s Music Department where she focused on vocal performance and composition. She has years of experience preforming with groups including Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir, KeyNotes, and her own project GELLIE. Angelika is skilled and trained in various styles of singing, but she specializes in RnB and Jazz.

Angelika is available to teach students of all levels, Mondays & Tuesdays 10am-6pm

Eli Moore has been playing guitar and bass for about 7-8 years and has years of gigging experience, with groups including Ursa and the Major Key, Roan Yellowthorn, Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir, the Wickmoore Jazz Trio, Plattsburgh State Mambo Combo, etc.

Eli is available for guitar and bass lessons Tuesdays and Thursdays after 4pm. Additional availability upon request.

Drummer and percussionist Stu Pray is recognized as a dedicated, experienced and respected musician, having played with, been requested by, and constantly in demand with many Front Range musicians. Stu has had a wealth of experience playing drums professionally, touring in New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and more. With over 30 years of playing experience gigging with bands ranging from rock, country and funk to jazz, blues and latin, as well as various other styles and genres, Stu has developed a natural ability, fine technique and the ability to adapt and fit into many different playing situations.

Lesson Availability: Saturdays