Creative Arts & Music Center
6210 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay, CA 95746 (916)791-6407
Music Teachers & Lessons
Music lessons are scheduled by appointment with our music teachers; a one-time trial lesson for $30 can precede enrolling to ensure a good fit.
Tuition: $120/month for four 30-minute private lessons
Lessons are available in Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Classical Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Recorder, Voice, and Song-writing,
Jen Cordero
Ages 4-Adult
Jen has over 15 years combined experience in music education and performance, plus a bachelor’s degree from USC. She began 
teaching at the Art Center in 2009.
Jen has co-written/co-produced two full-length albums, completed three national tours with The Zoo Human Project, and recently released a music video that won “Program Best” at the 2010 Sacramento Film & Music Festival www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdsKrR4gOjo. In 2013, CBS Sacramento listed her as one of the top female musicians in the area.
To personalize piano and guitar lessons, Jen transposes music of her student’s choice into a level of proficiency that any beginner can easily play. Voice students are given CDs for repertoire and vocal techniques, music theory, ear training and sight singing are also covered. Genres include Classical, Rock, Jazz and Pop.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum & Sound Recording
Derek Martinez
Ages 5-Adult
Derek actively performs with The Shades of Gray (lead guitar), Blue Surround (vocals, guitar and bass), and The Zoo Human Project (songwriter, vocals and guitar). He also plays percussion for many singer-songwriters and hip-hop poets locally. His discography includes “PileUP” (solo album), “Acoustiversions “ (solo EP), “Innominata” and “Naissance” (with The Zoo Human Project), and he recently finished recording “To Be Determined” (with The Shades of Gray). His extensive sound recording experience spans both music and film—doing location recording, music supervision and post-production (ADR, foley, audio effects, dialog editing and mixing) for several movies produced in Los Angeles.
Derek earned his bachelor’s degree at the USC Thornton School of Music and has five years of teaching experience; he began teaching music here in the summer of 2010. His fun and light approach to music inspires kids to have fun while learning. Music lessons emphasize theory and technique, and Derek includes music of his students’ choosing, tailored to their skill level. Recording students learn about miking, recording, editing and mixing while working on real music projects.
Astrid Boehm
Ages 5-adult
Astrid has Music Teaching and Performance degrees from the University of Vienna, Austria, as well as a Psychology degree from SFSU. She p
erformed as a bassoonist in numerous orchestras in Vienna, and was a member of several chamber music ensembles. Astrid has nine years of teaching experience with students ages 5 to adult, and has spent 18 years working with children on a professional level.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
(Music provided by Music Teacher Jen Cordero)
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum, Vocals & Audio Recording
Scott Rodell
Ages 7-adult
Scott's teaching experience includes classroom and private instruction. He worked for 3 years at the "School of Rock" Music School, where he was a Pro Tools Audio Engineer Instructor and Music Teacher for over 50 private students. He has also taught for the City of Roseville and the Art Institute of Sacramento. His own education includes attending the Musicians' Institute in Hollywood.
Scott is also a composer and performer--for example, he composed and recorded 
theme song and soundtrack music for Experience El Dorado, produced by two-time Emmy Winner Todd Stanley (Deadliest Catch). And he currently performs in a Beatles' tribute band that plays throughout Northern California.
Scott has also worked for Granite Bay High's and Woodcreek High's theater and music departments as a Front of House Engineer; he produced the LP "Winter Concert Series" for GBHS.
Scott's teaching style is student-centered, mixing music of the student's choice with formal music theory and technique. Genres include Classical, Rock, Jazz and Pop.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Voice, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Guitar & Piano
Keir MacMillan
Ages 5-Adult
Keir has worked for over 25 years as a professional singer and musician in a variety of genres. His musical theatre experience includes profes
sional dinner theatre in Atlanta, Newport Beach, and Colorado Springs. He sang for three years with the twice Grammy-nominated vocal group, The L.A. Jazz Choir. Keir was a vocal performance major in college, studying first at Cal State Fullerton before finishing up at Colorado Christian University, where he later became the director of vocal jazz ensembles. Throughout his performing career, Keir has consistently maintained a roster of private music students. He teaches a variety of musical styles in a comprehensive method that includes sight reading, ear training, performance techniques, basic theory, and more. It also includes having fun!
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
