Music is like a language.

It can be learned just like a language can be learned, and it can be bettered just like a language can be spoken better.  If you would like to be more musically fluent or just want to learn the basics, the qualified music instructors at the Harmony House would love to help you.

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The teachers listed are only some of the instructors that teach at the Harmony House, and there may be instruments that are taught that are not listed.  We currently offer lessons for the following instruments: guitar, bass, trumpet, drums, piano, vocal, violin, viola, cello, bassoon, flute, clarinet, oboe, sax, and trombone.  Please, call us at (602) 493-1234 or e-mail us at harmonyjgf@aol.com for more information.

	John Vold Gives Lessons For: bass and guitar John Vold has 14 years of experience as a guitarist and bass player. He earned his B.F.A in guitar performance from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He teaches a variety of styles including rock, blues, folk and specializes in jazz and classical guitar.
	Joy Elaine Gives Lessons For: flute and piano Relevant Employment Dec. 2005 to Present - Harmony House, Phoenix, AZ May 1999 to Aug. 2005 - Home Studio, Henderson, NV and more... Education College: Southwestern College, Phoenix, AZ, Music - 2007 to Present Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ, General - 1996 to 1998 and 2006 to 2007 and more... Private Instruction: Susan Iwertz, Henderson, NV, Voice - 2002 to 2007 Dr. Christina Eide, Glendale, AZ, Piano - 1996 to 1998 and more...
	John Antonelli Gives Lessons For: drums John began playing drums in 1984. He has been a full-time professional player and teacher since 1995 and has taught at the Harmony House since the summer of 2004. John has played in every conceivable type of band and playing situation. Highlights would include reggae with Grant Man & the Island Beats for the 2006 and 2007 Fiesta Bowls; his 10-year tenure as a percussionist with Dracula, the Opera; his 1995 and 2005 appearances at the Buffalo Drum Festival; performing on ice with skater Christian Conte at the 1998 Baltimore Ice World opening ceremonies; and performing with the advanced tap dancers of the Bender School of Performing Arts for their 2007 recital appearance. John's teaching is based on his concept of Fundamental Universals of Drumming, which stresses 1) a mastery of rhythmic concepts, 2) an understanding of the mechanics of movement, 3) an ambidextrous approach to sticking, and 4) development of complete 4 limb independence.
	Vicki Thai Gives Lessons For: violin Vicki Thai has been playing and teaching violin, at an advanced level, for over 30 years. She is currently a violinist and partner with Allegro String Quartet, a violinist and board member for String Sounds, and has been a studio violin teacher through out her professional career. In addition, Mrs. Thai was also the director of string instruction at Acacia Elementary in Phoenix. Completing her formal education at the American Conservatory of Music (Chicago) and receiving her music education degree from Roosevelt University, Mrs. Thai holds a Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.).

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  Mike Patruno of Patruno Guitar Repair has recently opened up his guitar repair service inside the Harmony House combo department. If you need anything from a simple string change to a professional set-up, Mike is the guy. You'll find his rates very affordable and his work to be excellent.

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  Guitars: Fender, Gretsch, Ibanez, Jackson. Ukes: Kala. Pick-Ups: Seymour Duncan