Northville Public Schools - Elementary General Music

Here is a brief list of piano or other private music teachers we would recommend: it is not a complete list,
however, we have heard from folks who are pleased with their students’ level of achievement. There are many
more fine teachers in the area. If these recommendations do not work out, talk to other parents or check the yellow
pages.
Students’ needs are different. When choosing a teacher, make sure you have a clear definition of what you are
looking for from music lessons. For example, are you looking for a teacher heavily into strict technique and
classical training, or something lighter? Not all teachers are for all students. Choose carefully so you and your
child will have the maximum amount of enjoyment from the experience. Remember, no matter the teacher, your
child will have to practice and you will need to oversee these practice sessions at the beginning. GOOD LUCK!
Piano Teachers

Nancy Whitecar: growmusic@att.net

Northville Center for Music and Art, Broughton Music Center - (248) 374-1920. They offer many types of
lessons including piano, guitar, bass, percussion, drumset, band & orchestral instruments as well as hammered or
mountain dulcimer, banjo, voice, composition and theory. (Piano-Shannon MacLellan)
*Schoolcraft College Piano Academy – Livonia, (734) 462-4403. A unique approach to piano education.
Includes group and individual lessons. Coordinator is Pat Minnick.
*Amy Marmaduke – (248) 348-6276 or jmarmadu@yahoo.com. Amy teaches out of her home in a relaxed
atmosphere & lives in the Winchester area. Her students seem to enjoy lessons a lot!
Cameron’s Music – Livonia, (734) 421-9803.
*Carol Parks Allegro Piano School – (248) 446-9032 (Also uses music software)
Chris Smith (Keyboard Music Works) (734) 524-9027
*Christie Otter (734) 464-3319 otters@twmi.rr.com
*Ellen VanNoord (248) 348-8726 19367 Scenic Harbour Dr., Northville, MI 48167
*Maria H. Holian (734) 354-6517 mholian@netzero.net

Heidi Randall (517) 545-3715

Jennifer Gratowski (734) 625-4053 gratowski225@yahoo.com
*John Hiemstra – A retired music teacher from Plymouth-Canton, teaches out of his Northville home – ((248)
349-1588 or hiemstm@mail.resa.net
*Keyboard Music Works – Livonia, (734) 524-9027. Interesting approach that is part of the Yamaha
Music Education program. It’s a broad music curriculum in a class lesson environment.

Ma Xiaolan (Canton) (734) 307-0367 Mrs. Hong Fan (248) 374-1797

Ms. Mihee Lee (248) 320-1324 Yuri Anesov (248) 374-5596

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Guitar Teachers
Jeff Davis, Davis Guitar Studios, 595 Forest Ave, Plymouth, (734) 262-1409, www.davisguitarstudio.com,
davisguitarstudio@gmail.com

Jim Maxwell – (248) 374-1980

Grant Daley Broughton Music Co. 141 N. Center Street, STE 103 (248) 374-5596
Nick – at Bluefish in Downtown Plymouth named gets good recommendations, too!
Wally or *Jesse - at Music Plus, 1180 West Ann Arbor in Plymouth; 734-414-6280

Northville Center for Music and Art, Broughton Music Center - (248) 374-1920. Justin Lee. They offer many
types of lessons including piano, guitar, bass, percussion, drumset, band & orchestral instruments as well as
hammered or mountain dulcimer, banjo, voice, composition and theory. (Guitar: Robert Nelson (248) 921-7945)

Cello
Mr. Eugene Zenzen eugenezenzen@gmail.com (248) 556-6786

Violin
Laurie Jarski Music Center in Northville (248) 374-5596

Drum
Heidi Randall (517) 545-3715

Flute
Deborah Podolka – Detroit, Plymouth, Troy and Traverse City. dpodolka@aol.com

Other Musical Choices

Kelly Williams – Northville, (248) 380-7595. Has worked as an accompanist in this area for many years.
Ann Tomlinson – (248) 349-0604. Former Northville music teacher. Teaches flute, folk guitar & piano.
Dr. Deborah Podolka – (734) 420-0031. She teaches flute and voice.
Francine Nizienski – (734) 591-4249. Contact regarding information from the Livonia Youth Symphony. Could
steer you towards string teachers – violin, viola, cello and bass.

Madonna University - (734) 432-5300 has many certified private music teachers (Livonia Campus which is
located on Schoolcraft Rd. between Levan and Newburg Rds.)

Area Youth Choirs

Livonia Youth Choir - Livonia Youth Choir is a civic tuition based youth choir for children ages 9-13.
They meet weekly September through May on Monday evenings. For information call
734-432-5029.

Ann Arbor Youth Chorale - http://www.annarboryouthchorale.org/

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** NOTE: Northville Elementary Music Teachers do not recommend that elementary students take voice lessons.
Their vocal muscles aren’t developed enough at this age, so lessons could do more harm than good. Voice lessons
are more appropriate for students who have reached puberty. Lessons on any instrument will help the students’
inner hearing/audiation which will help make them better singers as well. Youth choirs are also a wonderful option
for the young voice.

**Broughton Music Center in Northville offers a variety of lessons for various instruments.
http://broughtonmusiccenter.com/

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