What makes our instructors so special? Most of them have years of experience teaching as well as playing their own instruments. They are involved in other musical endeavors, i.e. teaching at schools, colleges, universities, or gigging/performing. Our teachers are full-time professional musicians that make their livings in music. They are not hobbyists.

Our instructors are professional, experienced and caring. All of our teachers are screened, not only for their professional merits, but also for their personality, ability to relate to different age groups, styles of music, and how they would handle certain teaching challenges. Our teachers have proven themselves able to relate to, inspire and challenge their students.

Highlights and features

Accordion, Banjo, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice

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Jack Wolf

Guitar, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukelele

Jack has been teaching at Linton-Milano since 1982. Before that, he toured for eight years in the rock bands Axsent and Listen. Before touring, he taught at Rossi Music in Chicago for eight years.

Andy Ziker

Drumset, Snare, Bells, Mallets

When he was young, Andy played in a number of bands while studying with Billy "Stix" Nicks, a brilliant drum instructor in Indiana. His musical momentum flourished with the continuous support of his dad, as he performed diverse musical styles including rock, new wave, blues, jazz, Latin, and pop rock.

Christy Porter

Violin, Piano, Viola

Christy Porter is excited to be joining the Milano team! She is currently accepting violin and beginning piano and viola students. Miss Porter grew up in Arizona and attended college at ASU where she graduated with a degree in Music Education.

Chris Soll

Piano, Flute, Theory

Chris has been teaching at Linton-Milano Music since 1991 and maintains over 70 weekly students of all ages and levels. She has been playing music for over 30 years and she has a Master of Music - Theory and Composition, from ASU and a Bachelor of Science in Music - Scoring & Arranging, from the University of Colorado at Denver.

Mark Peotter

Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Electric Bass, Theory

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.

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