Instructor For Rent

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck taught band and orchestra in the Kansas City Kansas School District for 33 years, retiring in 2007. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music Education at the University of Kansas. Jeff was selected to be the Music Lead Teacher for the KCK district in 2006. He is also the founder and conductor of the Kansas City Kansas Community Orchestra. The orchestra has been in existence for 15 years and is growing rapidly. Mr. Beck was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator of the Year in 2012 by a former student. He was raised in Kansas City, KS and lived there until 1990. Mr. Beck now lives in Shawnee. He counts as family many friends and former students who are still a part of his life today.

Jeff teaches on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Jamie Anderson

Jamie has played guitar since 2003, and has studied with Kansas City’s best: jazz guitarists Rod Fleeman, Danny Embry, and Jay Eudaly, classical guitarists Douglas Neidt, Jim Mair, and Ron Stinson. He attended Johnson County Community College and graduated with honors from Kansas City Kansas Community College. Jamie performed in the pit band at the Tivoli Music Hall for 2 seasons as well as the country show, Made in America, at Worlds of Fun. He has participated in several music ensembles such as Big Band, Latin Band, and Jazz Choir at JCCC and KCCC. Jamie has played regularly with his group 3 Son Green since 2004, including writing and arranging.

Jamie teaches: (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Dan Christensen

Dan is a professional drummer with extensive experience performing in a variety of styles and musical situations in addition to a strong background in private instruction. Recently, he spent more than 12 years performing in various jazz venues in New York City, including the world-renowned Smoke Jazz and Supper Club. His teaching experience ranges from private lessons to adjunct percussion instructor at Penn Valley Community College and Kansas City Community College. Dan earned his Bachelor of Music Performance at Washburn University in Topeka, Ks. He also has performed in a variety of theater settings and spent four years in the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band.

Dan teaches on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Daniel Sciara

Daniel is a UMKC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He has studied under some of the best guitar instructors in the area. Daniel is great with students of any level, beginner to advanced ranging in styles from rock, blues, classical, jazz, and more. Whatever your age or level, Daniel will develop and implement a personalized plan for you.

Daniel is also fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken.

Daniel teaches: (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)