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 7pm-8pm, & Wednesdays from 5pm-8pm.

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. 

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!

Cellist and Artist Teacher, Muriel Kerr, began her musical journey through the Suzuki Method at age 4. Her love for music grew with the supportive professional arts community of St. Louis, Missouri. Muriel went on to pursue degrees in cello performance studying with Orion String Quartet Cellist Timothy Eddy, and U. S. Presidential Scholar Teacher Recognition Award recipient, Professor Hans Jorgen Jensen. She holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Cello Performance from Mannes College of Music as a full merit scholar and Northwestern University as a merit scholar. 

 Muriel has performed in the cello sections of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra, ME/2 Strings, Orchestra of Northern New York, International Contemporary Ensemble, Las Colinas Symphony, Garland Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Arlington, World Civic Orchestra and Civic Orchestra of Chicago. She has recorded with Grammy nominated Relax Your Ears, and with Team Tomato, George Vala, American Music Theatre Project and The Dent. Muriel has performed in Master Classes for Eroica Trio, Orion Quartet, Elements Quartet, Colin Carr, Arnold Steinhardt, Ronald Leonard, Eleonora Schoenfeld, Truls Mork and Janos Starker. Muriel has performed under the Baton of JoAnn Faletta, James DePreist, Kurt Masur, Leonard Slatkin and Bernard Haitnk. She has performed with ensembles at such venues as The Majestic, Russell Farm Arts Center, Greenville Municipal Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall Gallery, Merkin Hall, Symphony Space, CBGB’s, Middle East Down Stairs, Powell Symphony Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, Uncommon Ground, Velvet Lounge, Saga Japan Cultural Center, and National Theatre and Concert Hall in Taipei. 

Muriel has a passion for teaching as well as performing. She has extensive Suzuki Method Talent Education training under Dr. Tanya Lesinky Carey, Alice Vierra and Shu-Yi Scott. Muriel has observed Suzuki Method Master Lessons in Matsumoto Japan at the Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Talent Education Research Institute and at various stateside Suzuki Summer Institutions. Muriel has taught cello privately for over 25 years and through public school systems for just over a decade. Muriel has served as a clinician for McKenzie’s Fiddle & Suzuki Workshop and Co-Directed the Greenville Suzuki Workshop where she was the Cello Instructor for Greenville Independent School District’s Suzuki Strings Program for 7 years. For the past 3 years, Muriel was an administration manager for the world renowned Meadowmount School of Music in Westport, NY. She stepped away from her administrative role this spring in order to devote her time to music education, the North Country music community, and her family.

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