Welcome to Bellevue Music Lessons, where music is our passion and students are our priority!
With 3 other thriving locations and over 700 students enrolled, we're excited to expand our family to a new community. Dedicated solely to music education, we prioritize the well-being and growth of each student, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for learning.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 5-star reviews, loyal long-term students, and unwavering dedication to providing top-notch instruction.
Join us as we take the next big step on our musical journey together!
MEET OUR TEACHERS!
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
ILLiana Hammers is a versatile musician, teaching piano, voice, violin and beginner guitar.
ILLiana is attending the University of Nebraska of Omaha (UNO) to finalize her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She studies violin under Dr. Mary Perkinson and Dr. Oolga Smola and Music Education under Dr. Shelly Cooper. Violin lessons includ
ILLiana Hammers is a versatile musician, teaching piano, voice, violin and beginner guitar.
ILLiana is attending the University of Nebraska of Omaha (UNO) to finalize her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She studies violin under Dr. Mary Perkinson and Dr. Oolga Smola and Music Education under Dr. Shelly Cooper. Violin lessons include posture, bow techniques, ear training, musicianship, injury prevention stretches, music history, music theory, note reading, fiddling, and tuning.
For piano, she studied under Ms. Henry in Braymer, MO, and continues her studies in college throughout her degree. Techniques and elements include but are not limited to posture, music theory, musicianship, reading notes, music history, songwriting/expression techniques, and technique exercises.
ILLiana has sung in various vocal ensembles such as show choir, jazz ensembles, acapella ensembles, and classical ensembles as well as sung in various solo performances such as opera, modern music, jazz, and classical. She teaches voice techniques and elements including breathing , embouchure, posture, ear training, blending, ensemble techniques, solfege, songwriting techniques, expression, timbre, sight-reading, music history, vocal placement, music theory, and rhythm exercises.
All lessons are customized to the student's needs and wants.
NATHAN WOLF - DRUMS
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
Nathan Wolf has been playing music for over 15 years. Although he started his musical journey with guitar and piano, Nathan switched to drums at age 15, discovering his passion for rhythm and percussion. He studied jazz drum set at the UNO, and plays in the bands Pagan Athletes and Cat Piss. He has gone on several U.S. tours, and has open
Nathan Wolf has been playing music for over 15 years. Although he started his musical journey with guitar and piano, Nathan switched to drums at age 15, discovering his passion for rhythm and percussion. He studied jazz drum set at the UNO, and plays in the bands Pagan Athletes and Cat Piss. He has gone on several U.S. tours, and has opened for a variety of national touring acts. While Nathan is primarily a drum set player, he also has experience with symphonic and marching percussion.
Nathan believes in developing solid fundamentals, so that students have the skills to play in any style or genre they want. He generally plays rock and jazz, but Nathan is interested in teaching all styles of music to anyone interested in drumming.
JOSH PUSHER - GUITAR
ILLIANA HAMMERS - PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN & GUITAR
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
Josh Pusher is a lifelong musician, starting in childhood he has always been involved with music. After high school he spent some time studying music at UNO as a saxophone player. Later on he put his focus and intensity into guitar.
Since then Josh has been working in the music industry in various roles, including teaching music lessons,
Josh Pusher is a lifelong musician, starting in childhood he has always been involved with music. After high school he spent some time studying music at UNO as a saxophone player. Later on he put his focus and intensity into guitar.
Since then Josh has been working in the music industry in various roles, including teaching music lessons, writing and performing original music, live sound technician, and roadie. His favorite parts of music are live performance and music composition.
You can expect to learn how to approach music in a practical way that enables students to craft their own musical ideas.
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
Andie Rodriguez is a Voice and Piano teacher at Bellevue Music Lessons, currently studying Music Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). She is part of the Nebraska Festival Singers, the Nebraska Medical Choir, and the University Treble Choir at UNO. She has performed in the past in the UNO Concert Choir and as a member of
Andie Rodriguez is a Voice and Piano teacher at Bellevue Music Lessons, currently studying Music Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). She is part of the Nebraska Festival Singers, the Nebraska Medical Choir, and the University Treble Choir at UNO. She has performed in the past in the UNO Concert Choir and as a member of the UNO Carnegie Choir of 2023 under the direction of Dr. Derrick Fox.
Throughout her education and keyboard skills courses at UNO, she has learned how to best lead students to success with piano and singing. Both lessons incorporate music theory as well as respective skills and techniques.
Whether looking to study voice or piano, Andie is always adamant about learning the FUN-damentals; making sure that every lesson is enjoyable, highlights the interests of each individual student, and meets every student where they are. Having worked with both adult learners and adolescent learners, she also believes any time is the right time to start. Whether developing an established understanding of music or being entirely new to the idea, Andie sets each student up for success!
DAN MECEK - GUITAR & BASS
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
KATELYNN WEBB - VOICE & PIANO
Dan Mecek has been playing music for over 20 years. He started his musical journey at the age of 12 by picking up the bass and started taking lessons before he avanced to guitar at age 16.
After high school, Dan went to study music and small ensemble at Central Community College in Columbus, NE.
Since age 16, Dan has been in many various
Dan Mecek has been playing music for over 20 years. He started his musical journey at the age of 12 by picking up the bass and started taking lessons before he avanced to guitar at age 16.
After high school, Dan went to study music and small ensemble at Central Community College in Columbus, NE.
Since age 16, Dan has been in many various rock and metal bands being lead vocalist to rhythm guitarist or bassist. For the last 5 years he has been in the Omaha metal band Viscerous. They have played many local metal shows all over Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Sioux City and Des Moines to opening for various known national touring acts such as Death Angel and Exodus.
From beginner to intermediate guitar and bass, Dan has the knowledge you need for success!
KATELYNN WEBB - VOICE & PIANO
ANDIE RODRIGUEZ - VOICE & PIANO
KATELYNN WEBB - VOICE & PIANO
Kaytelynn Webb brings her passion and expertise to her students at Bellevue Music Lessons. She continues her pedagogical development to better serve our community of budding musicians. She also
continues to inspire our students by actively performing in community events. She is a dramatic mezzo-soprano whose passion is in singing songs th
Kaytelynn Webb brings her passion and expertise to her students at Bellevue Music Lessons. She continues her pedagogical development to better serve our community of budding musicians. She also
continues to inspire our students by actively performing in community events. She is a dramatic mezzo-soprano whose passion is in singing songs that enrapture the heart and mind, especially in the classical styles of Old Europe as well as with modern music. Her voice lessons are a flexible blend of the student’s desired studies as well as proper vocal exercises and techniques that will encourage a healthy development of the individual’s voice over time.
Kaytelynn is currently completing her Bachelor’s of Art in Music Education at the UNO where she has studied under Dr. Zachary Coby, Alisa Belflower, and Alexandria Plumb.
Katelynne carefully crafts her lessons to each students’ needs, passing on her love of music to her students in an inspiring and engaging manner.
JASON BARKER - GUITAR
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR & BASS
JASON BARKER - GUITAR
Jason hails from a musical family and started playing jazz drums at the age of eight, taught by his grandfather. He decided to follow in his uncle’s footsteps (who had both played in bands in the Omaha metro area) and learned guitar and singing at the age of 15. He has 35 years of experience playing and has been in several bands in the Be
Jason hails from a musical family and started playing jazz drums at the age of eight, taught by his grandfather. He decided to follow in his uncle’s footsteps (who had both played in bands in the Omaha metro area) and learned guitar and singing at the age of 15. He has 35 years of experience playing and has been in several bands in the Bellevue/Omaha area since his early twenties. He focuses on beginner guitar students of all age levels and thoroughly enjoys seeing his students succeed in playing their first song.
ARIANNA TINKLENBERG
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR & BASS
JASON BARKER - GUITAR
Arianna specializes in teaching beginner and intermediate piano for any age and is attending UNO to finalize her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education .
She studied under Mrs. McPherson in Lincoln, NE and continues her studies throughout college. Piano lessons include posture, musicianship, reading music/sheet music, music theory, techniqu
Arianna specializes in teaching beginner and intermediate piano for any age and is attending UNO to finalize her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education .
She studied under Mrs. McPherson in Lincoln, NE and continues her studies throughout college. Piano lessons include posture, musicianship, reading music/sheet music, music theory, techniques, All lessons are customized to ensure that it matches the students needs and personality. She helps to ensure that the students learn the fun of music, and makes sure they gain a solid musical foundation.
Arianna also teaches all levels of violin no matter the age. She studied violin under two different private instructors; Mrs. Tyler and Miss Heather from Miss Heather’s Violin Studio in Lincoln, NE and continues her studies within college. Violin lessons include posture, bowing techniques, ear training, musicianship, reading music/sheet music, music theory, tuning, and different playing styles, All lessons are customized to ensure that it matches the students needs and personality.
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR & BASS
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR & BASS
JUSTIN FUSSELL - GUITAR & BASS
Justin Fussell is a professional guitarist from Omaha Nebraska. With 15 years of experience, he has built a strong understanding of both the foundations of guitar playing and the advanced techniques used in high level guitar playing.
Justin has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he stud
Justin Fussell is a professional guitarist from Omaha Nebraska. With 15 years of experience, he has built a strong understanding of both the foundations of guitar playing and the advanced techniques used in high level guitar playing.
Justin has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where he studied advanced music theory, recording techniques, and participated in many of the university's ensembles.
He plays Lead Guitar in local pop punk band, Fox Paw, where he has toured around the country and has played many sold out shows for popular national bands such as Real Friends, Throw The Fight and TX2. Justin plays Rhythm guitar for solo instrumental guitarist, Zach Adkins. Justin also teaches Bass, Drums, and Trombone
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