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, Recorder, Voice, 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, juggling an average of more than 30 students per week. 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. Jen is currently recording a third album release, a second music video, and actively performs every weekend across Northern California.
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, and 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.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Piano, Flute, Classical Guitar & Recorder
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
Adamen Hannaford
Drums: Ages 7-adult
Sax: Ages 8-adult
Adamen has been teaching for 10 years. He
focuses on developing the necessary skills for students to become versatile musicians and performers, while providing an upbeat and exciting environment for learning. He believes in fostering a life-long enthusiasm for music by instilling a passion for excellence in his students.Saxophonists will develop embouchure, fingering and breathing techniques. Drummers will learn sticking, pedaling, polyrhythms and reading. Technical emphasis includes theory, sight-reading, ear training, improvisation and appreciation. Styles include Funk, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Shuffle, Swing and Bossa.
Wednesday
(Music provided by Music Teacher Jen Cordero)
INTRODUCING SCOTT RODELL
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
Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass
Rich Ayala
Ages 7-adult
NOW FORMING
Adult Guitar Classes With Rich
Been wanting to pick up a new instrument? Or get back to your musical roots? No better way to unwind from a long day in the office than to meet like-minded music students in a unique Granite Bay setting.
Intro to Guitar
Learn basic chords, strumming and how to read tablature--everything you need to play the most popular songs. You'll also learn how to use the Internet to continue teaching yourself.
Intermediate Guitar/Intro to Lead Guitar
For the more experienced guitar player, we'll look at technique and ways to improve your skills--picking, finger picking and advanced strumming. We'll also look at how to construct a guitar solo using basic scales and examine some famous guitar players for examples. Create your own lead guitar solo in a jam session as part of the workshop.
Just bring your guitar--all materials are provided.
6 week series/8 students maximum
$100 for all 6 weeks
Monday or Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Call 791-6407 or e-mail the Center (ccac@surewest) for details.
I’ve played guitar seriously for 33 years. I still love it like the first time I picked it up. I still consider myself a student and learn from everyone I work with. I grew up listening to 
the “classics:” Zeppelin, Santana, Journey and more recently, Rachmaninoff and Chopin. My wife and kids all play and sing too. I’m finishing up an acoustic “CD” that showcases my instrumental music and two vocal tracks. I occasionally play guitar at church, and I’m putting together a band to do electric guitar-based rock instrumental music. I gig occasionally, doing Latin and instrumental.
I’m originally from San Jose and moved here in 2001. I have over 15 years teaching experience, and I’ve developed an approach to teaching that is both encouraging and fun for students of all ages. In a relaxed atmosphere, students will learn music notation and technique, as well as songs of their choice for both acoustic or electric guitar.
Wednesday
Voice, Piano, Guitar & Clarinet
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
