Lessons

Folks, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve started offering guitar lessons here at El Diablo!

Drew Kellum received his Music Therapy degree from the University of Minnesota in 2015, and has studied classical guitar with both Andrew Thomas and Maja Radovanlija.  Drew is also an active composer, and is currently working on the score for “Action Sequence” which opens at Heart of the Beast later this month.  In addition to guitar, Drew is offering lessons in composition and music theory.  

Drew is offering lessons on Monday nights, 7 pm - 10 pm
30 minute lessons: $25
1 hour lessons: $45

Joe Paris attended McNally-Smith College of Music for guitar performance, and currently plays and tours with the powerhouse funk band, PHO (Fun fact: in 2016 Prince found the band via Youtube and invited them to Paisley Park to open for Larry Graham!)  Joe is an avid record collector and has a deep abiding love for classic blues/funk/gospel/R&B.  

Joe is offering lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, 7 pm - 10 pm
30 minute lessons: $25
1 hour lessons: $50

Wendy Johnson received her degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Minnesota in 2015 under the tutelage of Maja Radovanlija.  After graduation, Wendy began teaching at She Rock She Rock, a local Minnesota non-profit dedicated to empowering women, girls, and gender non-binary folks through the art of music.  She now serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the organization.  Wendy believes that music is one of the best ways to create understanding between people and empower them to be positive forces in the world.  In addition to her involvement with She Rock She Rock, Wendy continues to  perform at a variety of venues around the Twin Cities both on guitar and as a vocalist.

Wendy is offering lessons on Thursday evenings from 7 pm - 10 pm
30 minute lessons: $20
1 hour lessons: $40