Rose Coe
My name is Rose Coe, I am the owner of Vokey Music Studio where I teach voice and piano lessons. I was born and raised in beautiful Traverse City. I learned how to read and play music as a young girl and sang in public regularly starting at age eight. I joined Northwestern Michigan's Children's Choir at age ten. In my later years I participated in various local choirs and ensembles. I studied classical vocal music and Opera at Butte College and Chico State University in California. I sang in numerous Opera's at Chico State University while studying with Dallas Opera Star Marilyn Curtis and China's most praised soprano, Dr. Ying Yeh.
I was a music teacher in California before relocating to my home town of Traverse City. I'm pleased to offer you a variety of lessons in a fun and stimulating atmosphere at my studio. Vokey is about learning to make beautiful music, I teach my students the fundamentals and most importantly to enjoy the music they make. Music is my greatest passion, it's my goal to share that passion with others. Watching my students learn to love music and be excited about performing well is the most fulfilling reward. I have students ranging in ages from 6-60, so if you're an adult considering taking lessons for the first time or continuing lessons you've had in the past I assure you, it's never too late to learn. I customize each students lessons based on their goals, as well as follow up assessments confirming student progress satisfaction.
Vokey music does not discriminate on any style of music, we offer lessons in any genre our students are interested in learning.
I look forward to discussing how music lessons can benefit you or your child. It's never too late or early to learn music! I can be reached at rose@vokeymusic.com
I was a music teacher in California before relocating to my home town of Traverse City. I'm pleased to offer you a variety of lessons in a fun and stimulating atmosphere at my studio. Vokey is about learning to make beautiful music, I teach my students the fundamentals and most importantly to enjoy the music they make. Music is my greatest passion, it's my goal to share that passion with others. Watching my students learn to love music and be excited about performing well is the most fulfilling reward. I have students ranging in ages from 6-60, so if you're an adult considering taking lessons for the first time or continuing lessons you've had in the past I assure you, it's never too late to learn. I customize each students lessons based on their goals, as well as follow up assessments confirming student progress satisfaction.
Vokey music does not discriminate on any style of music, we offer lessons in any genre our students are interested in learning.
I look forward to discussing how music lessons can benefit you or your child. It's never too late or early to learn music! I can be reached at rose@vokeymusic.com
Mike Youker
Mike Youker has over 20 years experience and has played in bands throughout the years in many places such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Mike has opened for numerous major label bands and has accompanied some very accomplished musicians from all over the U.S. Mike has also been a studio musician in the Traverse City area since 2011. Enjoying all things music, Mike loves to teach and has enthusiasm to make you the guitar player you want to be!
He looks forward to hearing from you and starting a new chapter in your musical journey!
Email mike@vokeymusic.com
He looks forward to hearing from you and starting a new chapter in your musical journey!
Email mike@vokeymusic.com
Sharon Weller
Hi! I am Sharon Weller and I am excited to join the team at Vokey Music as their flute instructor. I began studying flute in the sixth grade. I have participated in many group ensembles including marching band, jazz band, pep band, orchestra, symphonic band and as a pit orchestra player for both Old Town Playhouse and St. Francis High School. I have also been a regular player with the St. Francis Church Adult Choir for many years.
Music education is SO important to a child's development. Kids who study music consistently score higher in math and reading than kids who don't. My goals as a teacher are: learning the basics, striving to learn the classics and most of all, having fun!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions! I can be reached at sharon@vokeymusic.com
Music education is SO important to a child's development. Kids who study music consistently score higher in math and reading than kids who don't. My goals as a teacher are: learning the basics, striving to learn the classics and most of all, having fun!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions! I can be reached at sharon@vokeymusic.com
Dawn Moses
Dawn is our new Advanced Piano Instructor.
Experience:
• A fifteen year history of one-on-one instruction of all ages, 6 yrs- retired, using a wide range of curricula to teach not only repertoire, but also technique, theory, and the ability to read music.
• Church pianist at a variety of churches for the past 28 years; roles including choir pianist, special music accompaniment, wedding music, holiday music, etc.
• Comfortable and experienced with creating individual approaches to a student's personality, temperament and gifts.
Affiliations: Currently affiliated with and provide piano music for the following churches:
• Traverse City Seventh Day Adventist Church
• People’s Church of Kalkaska
• St Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Mancelona
Recognition:
• 2015 NMC Student Tedx Speaker, topic centered on life lessons learned through piano.
www.tedxtraversecity.com/watch/
Community:
• Director and past-president of the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair.
• Member of the Kalkaska Conservation District.
• Coordinator of a nursing home church service at the Villas in Traverse City.
Experience:
• A fifteen year history of one-on-one instruction of all ages, 6 yrs- retired, using a wide range of curricula to teach not only repertoire, but also technique, theory, and the ability to read music.
• Church pianist at a variety of churches for the past 28 years; roles including choir pianist, special music accompaniment, wedding music, holiday music, etc.
• Comfortable and experienced with creating individual approaches to a student's personality, temperament and gifts.
Affiliations: Currently affiliated with and provide piano music for the following churches:
• Traverse City Seventh Day Adventist Church
• People’s Church of Kalkaska
• St Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Mancelona
Recognition:
• 2015 NMC Student Tedx Speaker, topic centered on life lessons learned through piano.
www.tedxtraversecity.com/watch/
Community:
• Director and past-president of the Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair.
• Member of the Kalkaska Conservation District.
• Coordinator of a nursing home church service at the Villas in Traverse City.
Chris Stefanciw
Christopher Stefanciw studied music theory at northwestern Michigan College, and composition and performance at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in Liverpool, England. He has spent time traveling, writing and performing out west in Utah and once again, in Traverse City. He teaches intermediate to advanced songwriting, sheet reading and, if students are so inclined, cover songs. An important part of the teacher/student process is encouraging and helping students to discover their unique voice in relation to the guitar.
I can be reached at chris@vokeymusic.com
I can be reached at chris@vokeymusic.com
Steve Stargardt
Steve is a piano instructor and jazz performer. He graduated from College Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati with a B.M. and B.S. degree. Was an educator for 48 years; music teacher, middle school math, middle school counselor, elementary school principal. He has taught Jazz workshops, adjudicated jazz festivals, mentored jazz pianists.
Private lessons in both classical and jazz improvisation.
Steve is currently active in performance with many local jazz musicians.
Private lessons in both classical and jazz improvisation.
Steve is currently active in performance with many local jazz musicians.
