Lessons
Russo's guitar, bass, and drum lessons are weekly, half hour lessons. Lessons are conducted on a one-on-one basis, allowing you to move at your own pace and to have your lessons tailor made for you! Russo's welcomes all ages and skill levels! Lessons are conducted 7 days a week by 16 highly qualified instructors. Lessons are $18 per session and are paid on a monthly basis.
For available times, please call (402) 493-2116 during business hours.
Store Hours:
Monday-Thursday - 10am-9pm
Friday-Saturday - 10am-7pm
Sunday - 12pm-6pm
For available times, please call (402) 493-2116 during business hours.
Store Hours:
Monday-Thursday - 10am-9pm
Friday-Saturday - 10am-7pm
Sunday - 12pm-6pm
Roger Mead
Guitar
Years teaching: 17
-42 years playing experience
-Self Taught -Teaches a method of learning major scale modes, pentatonic scale, guitar tabs, and or reading music along with music theory -Performed in several bands over a 20 year period, including country, bluegrass, rock, blues, jazz and folk styles -Offers student concerts twice a year |
Erik Davis
Guitar
Years teaching: 19
-27 years playing experience
-Graduated 1991 from the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California -Studied under Nick Nolan, Steve Trovato, Norman Brown,Gary Hoey as well as numerous other artists -Teaches Rock, Blues, Country and Jazz -Teaches ear training, harmony, theory and sight reading |
James McMann
Bass Guitar
Years teaching: 15
-Attended Berklee College of Music, Boston MA, and University of Nebraska
-Teaches all ages and experience levels -12 years bassist for Grasshopper Takeover, Recorded with Chad Sexton & Nick Hexum (311), UNO Jazz Band -Tour Opener for 311, Incubus, Fallout Boy and Green Day -Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine 2003 and 2008 MTV Publishing Contract -Currently bass player for Two Drag Club |
Chris Schrom
Guitar
Years teaching: 7
-Teaches all ages and experience levels
-Fluent in rock, jazz, classical, flamenco, folk, country, slide -Specializes in teaching theory, technique, ear training,improvisation, & songwriting -Current Projects Include: Matt’s Rocket Collection (www.mattsrocketcollection.com) and Solo Project (www.myspace.com/cschrom) |
Vinny Iyer
Guitar
Years teaching: 2
-B.F.A. Music Theory & Guitar Performance from Creighton University
-Studied with Ron Cooley & Michael Crofferro -Current student of Music Composition at University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Todd Roberson
Drums
Years teaching: 18
-Named in Rolling Stone, Metal Edge, and Drum magazine
-Master of syncopated rhythms and endorsements by Sabian and Taye -Founder and drummer of JRZ System , formerly of RATT and currently 52 Fridays -Studio recording and playing with George Lynch (Dokken), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne), Michael Lee Firkins and Neil Zaza. |
Troy Johnson
Bass Guitar
Years teaching: 15
-Founder, bass and main songwriter of critically acclaimed instrumental trio JRZ System
-Has Instructed: P-Nut (311), Dustin Treinin (Paria), Troy Thomkins (Cheshire Grin), Ronnie Adcock (Randall Zwarte Band), Bob Ragorshek (Satchel Grande), Jordan O'Reiley (Narcotic Self), Jonathan Macintosh (Finest Hour), Tim Statskill (Conspiracy Theory), Mark Polito (Lymph Node Maniacs), Travis Jackson (Hard Attack), Tom Murnan (Funk Trek), Tom Burns (Vago) -Featured Guitar Player, Bass Player, Bassics, Metal Edge and Rolling Stone magazines -Has Performed and/or recorded with the following: Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Frank Hannon (Tesla), Neil Zaza, (Solo, JRZ System, Nelson), Bobby Rock (Slaughter, Nelson, Vinnie Vincent), Mulberry Lane, Cowboy Dave Band, Traci Gunns (L.A. Guns), Geroge Lynch (Dokken, Lynchmob), Ivory Star, Tight Fit, Tres Equis, Banjo Loco, Randall Zwarte, Saint Elvis, Strange Pleasures, Cheshire Grin, Full Metal Paddy, Renee Benton, Jill Marie, Jetison Etty -Inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame 2000, 2007 -Guest clinician for Neil Zaza's Rock Boot Camp in Greensboro, NC -Click Here for Troy's complete bio, tour dates, and more! |
Tom McGill
Guitar
Years teaching: 7
-Bachelors Degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha
-Worship Leader at large Omaha area Church -Teaches Blues, Pop, Rock and Folk styles -Specializes in Contemporary Christian and Singer/Songwriter Styles -Emphasis on Music theory and ear training. |
Bill Roundtree
Guitar
Years teaching: 15
-Specializes in hard rock, heavy metal and "shred" style guitar, as well as unique blues, funk and country techniques
-Toured and performed with ZZ Top, David Lee Roth, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Warrant, Skid Row -Former students are accomplished musicians, instructors, professional studio session guitarists, major label recording artists, and recording engineers -Yearly CD is released that features original student compositions & performances. |
Matt Manning
Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar
Years teaching: 2
-Teaches all ages and experience levels
-Performed in many styles of bands including: Punk, Blues, Alternative, Reggae, Metal, Death Metal, Country and Irish Folk Punk -Teaches how to effectively use your practice time for maximum benefit -Specialized in guitar techniques for increased speed and dexterity -Knowledge of traditional banjo and mandolin techniques -Specialized in frailing and multiple banjo roll techniques -Teaches knowledge of using different techniques on different instruments (Flamenco guitar techniques on banjo or mandolin, etc.) |
Greg Petler
Guitar
Years teaching: 7
-Bachelors of Arts Degree in Classical Guitar Performance
-Lead guitarist and background vocals for Two Drag Club, with an MTV publishing deal -Teaches classical, flamenco, rock, blues and jazz at all ages and experience levels -Master class/Private study: Hadley Heavin, William Kanengiser, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Denis Azabagic, Jason Vieaux, Martha Masters, Risa Carlson -Board Member of Omaha Classical Guitar Guild -More info at www.myspace.com/gregpeteler |
Bill McIntosh
Guitar
Years teaching: 15
-over 30 years playing experience: Stage and Studio
-accomplished Songwriter/Composer -Specializes in: Music Theory (made easy) for Guitar; Finger Style Picking, Flat Picking; variety of musical styles -method of teaching focuses on developing the student’s fret board familiarity which enables the student to adapt to any musical venture they may choose to pursue |
Brad Graham
Guitar
Years teaching: 11
-student of Music Theory at University of Nebraska at Omaha
-lesson plan will include focus on most styles of music including classical and fingerstyle solo guitar -instruction in both note reading and tablature -students learn their particular choice of music and style while developing basic fundamentals |
Jordan O'Reilly
Guitar & Bass Guitar
Years teaching: 3
-Twelve years of playing guitar and bass, Nine years of live performance
-Debut album released January 2008 -Accepted to play with Steve Vai -Focus on tablature and ear training on identifying different keys, scales, chords, harmony’s, and styles including metal, blues, funk, for both Guitar and Bass playing. Guitar harmony chords with leads and using harmonized thirds -Lessons include learning knowledge of guitar types, amps, pedals and recording both bass and guitar -Additional focus on theory-major vs. minor, keys and scales, harmonic minor, arpeggios, diminished, Pentatonic -Guitar Lesson skills thought include theory, tapping, chords, sweep picking, alternative picking, legato, shredding, finger picking, alternative tunings, whammy bar -Bass Guitar lessons include theory, tapping, finger style, slap bass, harmonics, picking, chords |
