Our Story
The Music Institute of Roseville was created in 1994 to fulfill the musical needs of students of all ages, levels, and stylistic preferences in a relaxed yet disciplined environment. It has become a staple in the local community, being known as an engaging and family-oriented institution. We strive to continue this vision, and to carry on to create a wholesome, creative, and collaborative experience.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to fostering growth, knowledge, and excellence with students of all kinds in their musical practice and pursuit. It is our goal to create an environment and experience that is inclusive, positive, creative, and memorable. We firmly believe in the gift of music and want to share that gift with all we come in contact with.
Learn more about our Team!
Andre
Teaches: Voice
Andre has been singing since he was five years old. He studied voice at the conservatory of Music in Kansas City with Ann Delauney. He returned to finish his music degree and received a Bachelor of Arts from William Jessup University. Andre is a classically trained vocalist with experience in many types of musical genres. He has sung back up for several artists including Oleta Adams as well as Martha Wash. Andre has also won several music competitions including, The Concerto Aria competition, Superstars 2,000, as well as McDonald’s Gospelfest. He has experience singing in several types of ensembles from Jazz to Gospel as well as Classical.
Brady
Teaches: Bass, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Voice
Gordon
Teaches: Bass, Drums, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Harmonica, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Piano, Trumpet, and Ukulele
Gordon has been a professional music instructor for over 25 years, teaching all styles of music from rock to country, classical to jazz. He’s taught a variety of students from beginner to advanced. He also works with special-needs students, including those with autism, learning disabilities and emotional or anxiety disorders. Gordon provides instruction on many instruments and designs his curriculum to fit the particular needs and goals of each individual student. He is uniquely qualified to teach performance, as well as technique, having toured around the United States and in several other countries around the world as a backup musician for such well-known artists as Chubby Checker, Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, Ronnie Montrose and Sha Na Na.
Halina
Teaches: Music Theory and Piano
Halina Muller has been teaching piano to children and adults since 2000. She has a very encouraging manner that promotes confidence in even her youngest students. Her clear expectations enable students to reach their unique potential. Halina was born in Sacramento, CA, and started taking piano lessons at the age of 7. She learned clarinet in Junior High and played in the Oakmont High School Marching Band. She started singing in church choirs at the age of 12 and has sung in a variety of choirs since then including high school Madrigals and concert choirs. She now has a B. A. in Music from Humboldt State University and is a member of the Music Teacher’s Association of California (www.mtac.org). She is authorized to provide instruction through MTAC’s Certificate of Merit program. Halina currently has around 40 private students and has been with the Music Institute since 2010. In addition to teaching, Halina also enjoys playing the piano for her church.
Hannah
Teaches: Cello, Violin, Viola, Upright Bass, Ukulele, Piano, Woodwinds, and Brass
Hannah is a music enthusiast dedicated to nurturing a love for music in her students. She strives to help them achieve excellence in their instrument of choice and ingrain core values like discipline and confidence in music. Hannah prioritizes proper instrument technique and educates her students on the history, composers, and periods behind the music they learn. Hannah’s musical journey started in elementary school, where she played the ukulele and toured Maui and the Island of Hawaii with her school’s ukulele club, Na Kamali’i O Iliahi. She began playing cello at eleven and grew to play with various orchestras, worship teams, and musical groups throughout her career. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Music with a Music Education credential at Jessup University. Hannah is also a cellist in the Auburn Symphony and leads worship at Way of Grace Bible Church in Rancho Cordova.
Jaden
Teaches: Piano and Voice
Jaden is a dedicated musician and educator who shares his deep passion for music with his students, cultivating their own love for the art. With a passion for jazz piano and extensive experience in both big bands and small ensembles, Jaden offers a dynamic teaching approach. From singing in musicals since age nine to performing in collegiate choirs, he has experienced a wide range of musical training. Jaden specializes in teaching jazz, improvisation, chords, songwriting, and church music. His performance and educational background enables him to effectively teach sight reading, ear training, and music theory as well. He is also currently studying at Jessup University to receive his bachelors in music education and piano performance. Jaden is thrilled to share his expertise, inspire students, and help them unlock their musical potential here at the Music Institute.
Jeremy
Teaches: Drums and Percussion
Jeremy Paz is a drummer, percussionist, and educator. Having spent his youth in various bands and early adulthood earning his B.A. in Music from William Jessup University, Jeremy has nearly 20 years of experience performing in a wide array of music genres — Rock, Metal, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Contemporary Christian Music, and more. In addition, he has experience tracking drums in recording studios for a number of artists and music groups in Northern California. As a professional musician, he is passionate about equipping drummers with the tools necessary to kickstart their music career; as an instructor, he is committed to guiding his students in honing their skills and thinking outside the box; and as a drumming fanatic, he is an advocate for each student to discover and celebrate their own unique voice on the drums and to build a lifelong relationship with their instrument.
Jon
Teaches: Voice, Piano, and Guitar
Jon Quezon is a vocalist, pianist, guitarist, and sound engineer. He has studied under a multitude of vastly knowledgeable and inherently gifted musicians in both private and group settings. In 2019, Jon received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from William Jessup University and continues to learn more about music and the arts every day. Over the years, Jon has accrued more than 15 years of experience performing, leading, recording and directing various worship teams and cover bands. He has been passionately teaching music lessons for the last 10 years. His ultimate goal is to cultivate an enjoyable environment to learn and create music in and to help people develop their skills as they become well-rounded musicians. Jon’s hope is that each student walks aways with confidence in their abilities and a genuine love of their own for playing music.
Kathrine
Teaches: Piano and Voice
Kathrine (Bamfield) O’Leary is a classically trained Soprano with a bachelor degree in Music (B.M. Vocal Performance ‘08) from CSU Sacramento and a Master degree from Boston Conservatory (M.M. Vocal Performance ‘10). Her beginnings in music were with Suzuki Piano in 1995 and she has been playing piano ever since, adding formal voice lessons in 2001. Her formal voice training is in Classical and Opera, but her beginnings and first love was Musical Theater. She loves helping students find their passions in music and teaching that the best way to improve their skills in any instrument is by learning how to learn. As a homeschooling mother of 4 she finds new ways to reach children every day at home. She continues to find her own musical outlets through her job as the lead soprano and assistant choir director at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Auburn as well as through the (very) occasional local theater programs.
Manuel
Teaches: Piano
Manuel Ojeda is an accomplished piano teacher. He has over 50 years of teaching experience and has been with the Music Institute of Roseville for over 10 years. He has a passion to help motivate students to reach their maximum potential. His approach is to coach students to reach for what they desire in music. Some students want to pursue being a professional musician or teacher. Others want to perform as a passion and yet others want to write their own music. Developing character, pursuing the amazing journey of music, and becoming successful is Manuel’s goal for each of his students.
Monica
Teaches: Bass, Voice, Music Theory, and Piano
Monica has spent most of her life around music. Her music education officially began when she started taking piano lessons at age 9 and then started playing electric bass at the age of 12. She spent most of her high school years learning jazz bass and music theory, while picking up other instruments for fun; such as guitar and violin. Later, she took up activities like singing, songwriting, composing, and producing music. Monica is currently a senior at William Jessup University where she performs with the University Choir & Orchestra group and is pursuing her B.A. in Music. She has also had experience playing in worship teams, jazz bands, and rock bands. Performing and teaching are her greatest passions. For Monica, the most important aspect of teaching music is to make it a fun and enjoyable experience for students. She desires to help students accomplish their own individual musical goals while making it an enriching experience along the way.
Stephanie
Teaches: Piano
Stephanie Bacon has been teaching piano for 25+ years, starting in college and continuing to teach as she raised her three boys. Her teaching career began at the Music Exchange as a Music Director in Newcastle, California for their Yamaha programs. Stephanie would also participate in Crystal Cruise Lines, teaching for Yahama’s “Passport to Music.” Likewise, she obtained her certification as a Music Practitioner, allowing her to play for ill or dying patients in order to bless them with music. Additionally she has taught lessons in her home for 20 years, teaching students young and old alike, open to all who want to seek the gift of music
Through all her years of teaching, she has learned the importance of finding and building upon students’ individual strengths while simultaneously improving their areas of difficulty.
She uses visual, tactile, and auditory senses in developing her student’s musical talent and encourages students to listen to the music they are putting into the room. She believes each student has a unique learning method and strives to find that within each student. Stephanie inspires students to enjoy what they play and to keep positive goals that will lead to musical success.
Jack
Teaches: Bass Guitar, Voice, and Piano
Jack Lewis Olson, co-owner of the Music Institute of Roseville, graduated from William Jessup University with a B.A. in Music Education. Jack has actively participated as a singer, musician, and leader in several different performance groups in college and more. He has been a musician since he was three years old, taking private lessons in piano, violin, bass, drums, and voice. In school, he grew very passionate about music theory and comprehension, and where it’s become an integral part of his musical journey. He aspires to make the Music Institute a place that fosters unique experiences, allowing students and teachers to feel encouraged and known in their craft.
Katie
Teaches: Drawing, Acrylic Painting, and Watercolor
Katie Ann Hill Olson, co-owner of the Music Institute of Roseville, is a graduate from William Jessup University (WJU) with a B.A. in Visual & Fine Arts. Katie has a great appreciation for the Creative Arts and has been singing and creating art her whole life. She has experience working in a professional art studio creating sculptures for theme parks, coordinating numerous art shows, assisting the head of the Art Department at WJU, and had various leadership roles throughout the years. Katie is passionate about creating an environment for teachers and students to thrive and be successful in the pursuit of their dreams.
Awesome Teachers Wanted!
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