Steinway L
Steinway & Sons Model L Grand Piano
Price - $39,995 (sells new for $111,900)
Finish - Kewazinga Bubinga (African Rosewood)
Size - 5'10&1/2"
Year - 1994
Just look at this piano. It is easily one of the most stunning instruments we've ever had in our showroom, and it perfectly showcases Steinway's status as not just the best piano maker in the world, but also as a true master of woodworking. This Crown Jewel series model L has been wrapped in Kewazinga Bubinga, also known as "African Rosewood". It is a highly sought after wood from West Africa, known for its intricate grain that perfectly plays with the light and turns this 5'10" grand into an absolute work of art. Bring this piano into your home and you'll have a conversation piece that will elevate any room it's placed in. Of course, this piano is more than just something beautiful to look at, it is a Steinway piano through and through, with their patented accelerated action, hexagrip pinblock, and diaphragmatic soundboard. These features and more turn playing this piano into an unforgettable experience. The tone is wonderfully rich, with a deep warm base, and a clear treble. The action is smooth, quick to respond to the fastest of passages. This piano came from a single owner, who purchased it new and cared for it regularly until it was placed in our showroom. New, this model sells for $111,900, yet for a fraction of the price you can own this model in like-new condition for only $39,995 (financing available). If you want a piano that will stop guests dead in their tracks as they walk by, something that looks as good as it sounds, this is the piano for you. Included in the purchase price is a complimentary move, tune, and a 10 year parts and labor warranty. Give us a visit, and try it out today!
BRASS & WOODWINDS
BRASS & WOODWINDS
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Baritone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone
We offer private lessons for any brass or woodwind instrument for all skill levels, starting as young as four years old. Our teachers are able to teach you any style, and can help you achieve your musical asperations. You can read about our teachers below. Typically, lessons run Monday through Saturday from 10AM until 9PM. All appointments are scheduled through our lessons office by calling 480-833-2323.
Mark Peotter
Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Electric Bass, Jazz Improvisation / Harmony
With his college education from California State University, Northridge, Mark Peotter intended to be a public school music teacher. That changed when he discovered his passion was for live performances and recordings.
Mark received Private Lessons and Attended Master Classes from:
Joe Pass, jazz guitar legend; Bob Thomas, first Alto Sax for Tommy Dorsey and Paul Whiteman Orchestra; Justo Almario, sax player, Christian Rock genre; Alex Acuna, drums and percussionist; Weather Report and more.
Mark moved to the Phoenix area in 1994 and has been performing ever since at many Golf Resorts and Community Theaters. He is comfortable with most styles, and writes and arranges music for modern Christian genre. In 2008 he toured South Korea with the Dina Preston Band for the US Army.
Mark has been giving private lessons at Linton Milano’s since 1994. He teaches Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Electric Bass, and Jazz Improvisation / Harmony.
Availability
Monday - 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Tuesday - 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday - 3:00PM - 6:30PM
Thursday - 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday - 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Location
Studio 6 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Paco de Alba
Woodwinds, Piano, Composition
My full name is Francisco Javier Dudley de Alba, but I am more commonly known by my nickname, Paco. I was born in Long Beach, California, and I am a musician, lessons teacher, and composer in the Metro-Phoenix Area. I constantly seek to spread my enthusiasm for music through teaching students of all ages. With over six years of music teaching experience in various areas, such as piano, composition, and clarinet, I look forward to being a helpful guide on your musical journey!
In addition to working as a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University (ASU) Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, I am currently finishing my Doctorate of Music degree, studying under Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner. I earned my Master of Music degree at ASU in 2018 and received my Bachelor of Music degree at Columbus State University (CSU) Schwob School of Music in 2016 under the instruction of Dr. Lisa Oberlander.
I have performed internationally in Ostend, Belgium as well as in several cities around France. In 2015, I was awarded the Zodiac Music Academy and Festival Chamber Music Award. I am also a member of several chamber music groups. Most recently, I performed with Madera Picante, which hosted an Online Benefit Concert to raise money for the Artist Relief Fund during the COVID-19 Pandemic. I have also performed with Vientos Dulces, which was awarded Third Prize in the Art of Chamber Music International Music Competition in 2017 and 2018. The chamber groups I perform in have also been invited to perform at international conferences in 2019 and 2021.
Along with my passion for teaching, I am also an avid composer and arranger. I studied composition with Dr. James Ogburn, Dr. Matthew McCabe, and Dr. Fred Cohen during my time at CSU, and I am a former Vice President of the CSU Society of Composers. I have had several of my pieces premiered while attending CSU and ASU. Most recently, I had my music premiered at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference and was commissioned to write a piece for the ASU Wind Ensemble in 2020. As an advocate of new music, I have also premiered several works by other emerging composers and seek to amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Availability
Tuesday - 3:00PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday - 2:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday - 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Friday - 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Location
Studio 8 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Chris Soll
Piano, Flute, Theory/Composition
Emily Williams
Voice, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Uke
Emily Williams has a Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Vocal performance from Arizona State University and a Master’s of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Brigham Young University. Performance credits include Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Miss Todd in The Old Maid and the Thief and The Duchess in The Gondoliers.
She has been teaching voice lessons since 2002 and more recently has begun teaching piano and guitar students.
Emily enjoys teaching healthy vocal techniques in any style (classical, jazz, pop, musical theatre) and loves helping students of all ages progress with their vocal goals. She hopes all of her students learn to enjoy and appreciate music as she has.
Brad Howell
Guitar, Trumpet, Ukulele, Harmonica
Brad Howell has been playing and teaching music since the early 1970’s. He is currently performing as a freelance solo guitarist at weddings and special events, and as a trumpet player with San Tan Orchestra. He recorded a solo guitar album called “I, Guitar” in 1977. He played guitar and trumpet in two nightclub bands, “Uptown”, a blues/rock band, and “Espiritus de Caribe”, a latin/rock band. He has played trumpet in numerous concert bands. He studied guitar with Hal Kinnamon, trumpet with Tom Hernandez and Nick Drozdoff (online video lessons), and harmonica with Shakey Joe Harless. He was a music major at Golden West College. He enjoys playing his ukulele, which he calls his “little guitar”.
He teaches all levels, but especially enjoys helping new students of all ages start their own music journey. As he puts it, “Music, whether learning it, performing it, or teaching it, is God’s gift, and I’ve been lucky enough to learn, perform, and teach!”
Availability
Wednesday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM
Location
Online
Studio 6 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Jully Guillen
Flute, Piano
A proud Arizona Native, Jully Guillen is a flutist and educator. She obtained a Bachelor in Secondary Education, with an emphasis in Instrumental Education from Ottawa University. Jully began playing piano at 10 where she quickly fell in love with the world of music. Soon after, she found her passion in flute. Jully was a member of the Sun Devil Marching Band for 3 consecutive years during her undergraduate career. Passionate about the arts, she has worked with multiple other bands in Arizona over the past 6 years. Jully has studied under Joe Corral, jazz flutist and past flutist of the Phoenix Symphony.
Currently, she is the Flute specialist at Milano Music. She also teaches private flute and piano students from the Peoria, Phoenix, and Mesa areas. Along with teaching and working in the music industry, she is an active board member of the Arizona Flute Society.
Availability
Saturday - 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Location
Studio 11 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Dr Kimberly Fullerton
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano
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Originally from Rigby, Idaho, Kimberly moved to Arizona in 2016 to continue her education and received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University under the direction of Robert Spring and Joshua Gardner. Prior to her studies at ASU, she earned her Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison under the direction of Linda Bartley and her Bachelor of Music degree from Idaho State University under the direction of Shandra Helman and John Masserini.
Kimberly specializes in playing the lowest members of the clarinet family. For her final doctoral project, she commissioned five new works for the contrabass clarinet and recorded each work using three different instrument models. She later performed these works at the first-ever International Clarinet Association’s Low Clarinet Festival held in Glendale, Arizona in 2023. Kimberly currently plays contrabass clarinet with Glendale Community College’s Team Low Blow.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that anyone who has the desire to study music should have the opportunity, no matter their background. Every student has different strengths and weaknesses and more importantly, they learn differently. With every student I teach, I seek to develop a curriculum that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. It is never too late to begin your musical journey!
Availability
Thursday - 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday - 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
Studio 8 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Studio 11 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Cordi DeDecker
Brass
Hello! My name is Cordi DeDecker. I am a brass professional and computer music hobbyist. For nearly a decade I have taught private lessons whether it be at the collegiate level or for public schools, youth orchestras, non-profits, or camps. As a teacher I prioritize building a space for students to explore sound based creativity and find their voices. Because each person learns differently, I understand the importance of flexibility. I adapt and customize lesson plans to ensure every student can track their progress, meet their goals, and feel excited about playing.
My musical background is colorful. I grew up in Texas where I performed in a large high school marching band and went on to complete my undergraduate degree at Baylor University. During this time I competed, advanced, and won prizes in national and international solo competitions. Additionally I provided my services as a substitute trumpeter for professional orchestras in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I recently graduated from Arizona State University where I earned my Master’s degree in Trumpet Performance and held the title of teaching assistant. While in the Valley I have continued performing in Broadway musical pits as well as regional orchestras, chamber groups, and as a member of the Wild West Brass Quintet.
If you or your child is interested in taking lessons, I would love to give you the tools you need to navigate a brass instrument, understand how to approach recurring musical patterns, and clearly express your ideas through song.
Availability
Monday - 3:30PM - 9:00PM
Thursday - 3:30PM - 9:00PM
Location
Studio 7 & 6 at 38 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323
Susan Dickens
Beginning Woodwinds & Beginning Brass
Versatile. Passionate.
Susan Dickens has been making music since 1967. Entering college with a practical background of playing wind instruments across the band, Mrs. Dickens expanded with additional winds plus strings during her bachelor of music education at Hope College, graduating in 1980. She has taught subjects including orchestra, band, choir, and general music culminating with 20 years of teaching in Tempe.
While in Tempe, she has performed on several instruments with her years in the MCC Community Band, getting her masters of music education from ASU in 2019 and continues to provide instrumentals with ASU Gospel Choir, and performed on bass clarinet, trumpet, and tuba with the National Community Band (Sousa Foundation).
Mrs. Dickens has a great passion of teaching, working with and instilling her love of music with others!
Availability
TBA
Location
Studio 5 at 45 W Main St, Mesa AZ 85201
Schedule
Call 480-833-2323