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Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum, Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele Lesson’s at Russo’ Guitar and Drum Center

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 (CST):
Monday-Thursday - 10am-9pm
Friday- 10am-7pm
Saturday - 10am-6pm
Sunday - 12pm-6pm

Roger Mead Guitar Years teaching: 25 -45 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	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)
Todd Roberson Drums Years teaching: 18 DRUM 33 years of playing experience. 18 Years of instructor experience. Emphasis on mastering syncopated rhythms and instrument rudiments. Drumming techniques for coordination and independent limb movement development. Accomplished rock, metal, country, blues and jazz style drummer. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Current Project(s): Nathan Wade and the Un4given \| JRZ System (co-founder & drummer). Past Project(s): Stephen Pearcy (former RATT frontman) \| George Lynch (Dokken) \| Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne) \| Michael Lee Firkins \| Neil Zaza. Featured: Rolling Stone, Metal Edge, and Drum Magazine \| The Wrestler movie soundtrack. Endorsements: SABIAN \| TAYE.	Matt Manning Banjo, Mandolin & Guitar Years teaching: 5 GUITAR Over 22 years playing experience. 5 years teaching experience, including 7-string guitar. Customized lessons for each individuals styles and goals. Guitar techniques for increased speed and dexterity. Focus on lead improvisation to play what you want when you want. Right hand picking techniques (finger picking, tremolo picking, rasguedo, offbeats, rhythmic sequencing exercises and other rhythms). How to effectively utilize your practice time for maximum benefit. Performed in many styles of bands including “Punk, Blues, Alternative, Reggae, Metal, Death Metal, Country and Irish Folk Punk". Simple approach to help you achieve your goals. Teaches all ages all styles and experience levels. BANJO / MANDOLIN / UKULELE Over 14 years playing experience on banjo. Self taught. Knowledge of traditional banjo and mandolin techniques. Specialized in (old style) claw hammer or frailing, blue grass picking and a (new style) pick and strum technique. Usage of scales, modes and different chord voicings. Specialized in using different techniques on other instruments (Flamenco guitar techniques on banjo or mandolin, etc.). Teaches all ages all styles and experience levels. ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Work for UNO summer music camp for teens (2009-2010). Current bands (NARCOTIC SELF and BANJO LOCO). Endorsed by GOLD TONE BANJO'S.
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.
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	Kevin Sullivan Years teaching: 5 -Teaches all ages and skill levels -Bachelors of Arts Degree in Classical Guitar Performance -Fluent in rock, funk, blues, jazz, and classical genres -Specializes in teaching ear training, theory, technique, and songwriting -Current projects include: Omaha Guitar Trio, LymphNode Maniacs, Bluesetta Stone, and Robot Baklava

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