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Band and Orchestra | Pianos & Keyboards | Drums & Percussion | Guitars | Printed Music | Music Lessons | Online Store Music Lessons Each year hundreds of students, young and not young, take music lessons at Gorby's Music. Our teachers instruct on most major instruments and voice. Lessons are taught here in our store and lesson times are available from afternoon to evening to accommodate your busy schedule. For more information on lessons give us a call at 304-744-9452 or send us an email at info@gorbysmusic.com Click on a teachers name for more information.
Piano and Keyboard Teachers
Becky has been playing piano for 40 years and has taught for two years. She is currently a student at West Virginia State University having three years of lessons with Dr. Giles. Mrs. Bowers gives students a good foundation by teaching them to read music, theory and to play songs that they enjoy. Sharon Nelson holds a degree in Music Education from Marshall University and has been teaching lessons for 30 years.
Band and Orchestra Teachers
Mary Beth Kirkpatrick - Violin, viola and cello Ms. Kirkpatrick holds a degree in Music Therapy from the College of Mount St. Joseph and Masters degree in violin performance from the University of Iowa where she also earned her public school teaching certificate. After a three year stint with public school teaching she toured Asia five times with the Mantovani Orchestra. She played four months with a string quartet in Japan before settling in Charleston where she currently plays first violin with the West Virginia Symphony and teaches privately. Her objective is to teach students how to practice and develop the best possible technique in the most expedient manner. Excellent technique is essential for the freedom of great musical expression. Ms. Kirkpatrick's studends are among the top achievers in the state representing Charleston in the All State Orchestra and the State Honor's Recital. Ms. Segessenman has been playing flute for 22 years and holds a degree in music education from West Virginia University. She taught lessons both in public schools and privately for over 10 years. Her objective is to help students understand good practice technique and discipline to make steady progress, to study both traditional and improvised music and to play as musically and expressively as they are able to. Kelley Laseter - French Horn and Trumpet Kelley Laseter holds a Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance and a Masters Degree in Music Education from West Virginia University. She has taught private lessons as well as taught in the public school system. Ms. Laseter has also played with various performance groups. Shannon Neu - Clarinet, Sax, Bassoon, Oboe Shannon Neu holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a clarinet major and bassoon minor. She taught lessons for almost ten years in Ohio and has played in a variety of community bands and orchestras. Recently relocated to Charleston, she now plays baritone in the Kanawha Valley Community Band. She teaches clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe.
Percussion Teachers
Mr. Hudson studied at Interlochen Arts School, the Manhattan School of Music and holds a BA from West Virginia State University. In addition to studying at these institutions he has studied with John Riley, Kenny Washington, Marvin "Smitty" Smith and others. As a player Chris performs on a regular basis. Some the people Chris has played with include Bob Thompson, Vince Lewis, Frank Gambale, Ted Shumate and other. He teaches his students to count and interpret music the way professionals approach the subject. Areas of study may include marching percussion, orchestral percussion, big band, Latin, blues, jazz, Brazilian, rock and country. He assesses the student's level and prepares a study plan that is best for reaching their goals in drumming. His goal is to enrich his student's life through the mastery of their instrument. Fretted Instrument Teachers
Josh Cannon - Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin Mr. Cannon attended Berklee College of Music and has a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from Ithaca College. He has been teaching students for 15 years. At the entry level students will learn basic chords, scales and theory while playing songs. After 2 to 3 months (in most cases) students will progress to the next level where they can choose a style or styles that they would like to play. Travis prepares his students for music as a hobby or as a career. He teaches many styles including rock and roll, blues, country, jazz, folk, bluegrass and many others. Pupils may learn music theory, sight reading, soloing, improvisation and more.
Mr. Shafer is one of West Virginia's finest guitar players. He won the National Flatpicking Championship in 1983 and again in 2000 and has played with many acts on both the local and national level. In addition to teaching privately he has been an instructor at the Augusta Heritage Workshops at Davis & Elkins College, Allegheny Echos at Snowshoe and Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Camp among other workshops and lessons. His objective is to get the individual student to the "next level" of accomplishment in their preferred musical style. Jamie has been playing bass in various groups around Charleston since he was 12 in addiation to touring around the country. Jamie studied music at West Virginia State College as well as doing independent study. His objective is to teach students the fundamentals of the electric bass and help them realize their individual goals. Vocal Teachers Gorby's does not currently have a Vocal Instructor.
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