Lessons
Whether you want to begin playing, or brush up, we can help!
We have some of the finest instructors in the area, waiting to help you in your musical adventure.
Each teacher schedules their own lessons. Give them a call today. We offer affordable lessons at all 4 Dietze Locations!
Andrew Bailie
Guitar - (414) 491-6270Andrew Bailie has played guitar professionally for 8 years and has a strong jazz, blues, and rock background. Over the years he has studied with Brad Thomson, Glen Smith, classical guitar with Hadley Haven, and currently studies with Dana Murray. Andrew is well versed in many styles of music. He has played in many groups around Omaha such as the Jazzwholes and the Heidi Joy Jazz Band...Read More
Andrew Brown
Brass - (402) 672-2017Andrew is currently achieving a Bachelor in Music Education from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. He is studying with Dr. Pete Madsen with emphasis in both Jazz and Classical styles. He is knowledgeable in low brass and other instruments. He has performed with the Omaha Big Band, Jim Push and members of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Robert Brown
Saxophone - (402) 490-8870Bob Brown has taught at Dietze Music for the past three years. A high school standout, Bob was a part of several honor bands, selected for the Nebraska All-State Band, and recipient of several awards for jazz improvisation. Continuing music into college, Bob attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) where he studied Music Performance.Read More
Steve Bubar
Guitar & Bass - (402) 677-1852Steve Bubar teaches guitar and beginning bass. Steve has been teaching guitar for ten years. He has a relaxed stress free style and has had great success teaching beginners especially children. Steve has a degree in music business and a minor in audio recording.
Clark Drinkall
Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Bass, Oboe, Tuba, -(402) 669-6497
Clark Drinkall teaches violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass, oboe and tuba. Clark has played in many orchestral ensembles including the Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Omaha Municipal Orchestra. He has been teaching private lessons for more than five years... Read More
Tuffy Epstein
Saxophone, clarinet, flute - (402) 672-2017Tuffy Epstein teaches saxophone, clarinet and flute. He has his BME and MME from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He served four years in the Air Force band of the Rockies. Upon discharge he taught band in Carson Macedonia Community schools for two years. From 1964 to 1995 he taught band and orchestra in the Omaha Public Schools... Read More
Gene Paul George
Brass and Woodwinds - (402) 740-4935Mr. George has been teaching for over 50 years starting in 1959. The last 15 have been spent teaching at Dietze Music Omaha. He teaches all ages starting at 8 years old. He was Director of Bands for the Parochial schools for 15 years and has worked with countless school programs during his career... Read More
Charlie Glasgow
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Dobro, Ukulele - (402) 290-8429Charlie Glasgow teaches guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro and ukulele. Charlie picked up the guitar and drums in 1966 after watching his older brothers play and knew this would be his life. He studied drums and guitar throughout the public school systemRead More
Charlie Lindbloom
Drums - (402) 432-8482musical experience & instructor qualifications percussion instructor: Specialist in rudimental snare drumming and drum set - Dietze Music, Omaha, NE, July 1993 – present - Dietze Music House, Lincoln, NE, August 1974 – May 1977 (began teaching at age 15) - Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha, NE, August 2006 – Present Read More
Chris Menard
Piano, Violin, Guitar, - (402) 740-0738Chris Menard teaches piano, violin and guitar. She has taught for many years in Omaha and at Dietze Music. Chris has a bachelor of Music degree from UNO and has had many students go on in music. She holds yearly recitals at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha and plays for private parties throughout the city. Read More
Amber Pelesky
Piano - (253) 320-1879CI have been playing the piano since I was 10 years old, and started giving piano lessons at the age of 15. I have a B.S. Degree in Music with a piano proficiency. For the last 10+ years I have played the piano for various churches, vocal groups, weddings and events. Read More
Luke Sawtelle
Bass & Guitar - (402) 639-6398Luke has been playing bass and guitar for 10 years. Some of the groups/musicians he has performed with include: Eric Marienthal, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Haslip, The Inside Out, Grand Theft Girlfriend, Uno Jazz I and II, Uno vocal jazz, Uno percussion ensemble, Sonus, and Oneword. He has performed on stages at Uno, Read More
Nick Semrad
Piano, Keyboards - (402) 720-4614Nick Semrad is a touring musician, singer/songwriter who specializes in jazz keyboard. He has played with many gorups like the Jazz Wholes, and currently fronts his band Little Black Stereo.
Glen Smith
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele - (402) 502-2769Glen Smith earned his Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of North Texas. He has been teaching guitar and bass for 20 years, 10 of them at Dietze. He has also added beginning Mandolin and Ukulele to his curriculum. Theory, composition and song writing/arranging can also be learned from Glen. He also plays piano,Read More
Jason Spurgin
Violin, Viola, Guitar - (712) 322-8255Jason has been teaching at Dietze Music Omaha for the past 2 years. He teaches violin, viola and guitar and is the son of prominent guitar teacher, singer/songwriter Rick Spurgin.
Rick Spurgin
Guitar - (712) 322-8255Rick Spurgin, born and raised in the Midwest, has taken his talents to both coasts. His love for music started at a young age. He began actively performing as a high school student. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts Rick entertained professionally around New England... Read More
Matt Whipkey
Guitar - (402) 672-6253Over the last decade Matt Whipkey has become one of Omaha’s most respected musicians and singer- songwriters. Releasing several albums, earning multiple Omaha Entertainment awards and peforming countless concerts only scratch the surface of this young mans resume. Having earned a BS in mass communication, Whipkey utilizes his written,Read More
Scott Zimmerman
Drums & Percussion - (402) 617-0884Number of years playing - 28
* Years Teaching - 14
* Bachelors Degree in Music Education from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
* Teaches Concert and Marching Percussion
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David Boye
Guitar, Bass- (402) 434-7454Guitar Discovery Class, Guitar Mine-ing Class. Lincoln Briarhust and Lincoln Downtown. Bachelors of Science in Education, University of Nebraska. Teaching guitar 34 years, 16 at Dietze Music. Developed the Group Guitar Program at Dietze in 1994 which has introduced hundreds to the joys of the guitar. Currently develops and instructs the Guitar Discovery and Guitar Mine-ing classes at Dietze Briarhurst.,Read More
Scott Colborn
Guitar - (402) 434-7454Scott Colborn has been teaching guitar for 15 years, 4 of them at Dietze, and playing for over 45 years. He has played in rock and blues bands all his life. Scott uses several specific guitar methods including the "Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Books 1 - 3" (with CD's) by Will Schmidt and Greg Koch,Read More
Brian Delunger
Drums - (402) 434-7454Brian DeLunger has been playing drums and percussion for 33 years. He has been teaching for 10 years, and has been with Dietze for 1 year. He studied with Al Rometo at UNL, and with Rich Jones and John Scofield of Lincoln. Brian uses several methods in his teaching including: Rock & Roll Bible of Drumset CoordinationRead More
Harry Dingman
Guitar - (402) 434-7454Harry Dingman III earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1989. He has been teaching guitar for 16 years, 13 at Dietze. Harry has played 6 and 12 string electric & acoustic guitars for 28 years. In addition to guitar, he also plays bass guitar and keyboards.Read More
Scott Kerns
Drums - (402) 434-7454Scott Kerns has been playing drumset over 35 years, teaching at Dietze for more than 10 years. His musical influences include Chicago, Stan Kenton, 4 Him, Third Day, Earth Wind & Fire, Peter Erskine, and Buddy Rich. When asked about his teaching philosophy, Scott said, “I try to customize my goals to the goals of the parents and student.Read More
Diane Lewis
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone - (402) 434-7454Diane Lewis has been playing her primary instrument, the clarinet, for 30 years. She also plays the flute and saxophone. She earned her Bachelor in Music Education, Master in Curriculum & Instruction (music) and also a Certificate in Educational Administration.Read More
Becca Longhenry
Violin - (402) 434-7454Becca Longhenry is currently a Bachelor of Music Performance student at UNL, graduating in 2010. She has been playing violin for 12 years, but also has an 11 year history with the saxophone. She has recently joined our studio staff and has quickly taken on a full load of students! Becca uses a variety of books and a blend of her own personal experience and training with several teachers,Read More
Jill Oetken
Piano - (402) 434-7454Jill Oetken has been playing piano for 20 years, teaching for 10, and is in her first year of instruction at Dietze. In addition to piano, Jill is also a percussionist. She earned her Bachelors in Music Education from UNL. While in college, Jill worked in the sheet music department at our downtown Lincoln store.Read More
Dave Pearson
Saxophone - (402) 434-7454David Pearson has been teaching saxophone for 16 years, 14 of them at Dietze. He has also been employed at our downtown store for 12 years. David studied at UNL with Dr. Robert Fought and played in several ensembles while enrolled there.Read More
Mary Roseberry-Brown
Violin, Viola - (402) 434-7454Mary Roseberry-Brown has been playing violin and viola for most of her life. She earned her Masters and has been teaching for 34 years, 15 of them at Dietze. She uses traditional methods, including the Suzuki method. Mary tries to “open a love for violin/viola in each student and a dedication to doing their best.”Read More
Zhanna Semm
Piano - (402) 434-7454Zhanna Semm began playing the piano in her native country of Russia at the age of 5. She went on to receive Bachelor Degrees in Music Theory, Music History and Piano from the Music Conservatory in Russia. In 2004, Zhanna earned a Bachelor in Music Education from UNL. She has been teaching music for 25 years; 10 in Russia and 15 in the USA.Read More
Jason Ferguson
Guitar, Beginning Bass, Beginning Mandolin - (402) 650-7597Guitar, Beginning Bass, Beginning Mandolin - (402) 650-7597 A guitarist with extensive stage and studio experience performing Pop, Rock, Blues and Country. As lead guitarist...opened shows for Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Rascall Flatts, Johnny Winter and many others. Read More
Nic Johnson
Guitar - (402) 637-5676# of years teaching: 6 years # of years at Dietze: 5 years (all at OREP) Instruments you play and # of years: Guitar – 22 years Education: Studied with Ben Alloway (Waldorf College Guitar Professor)Read More
Ron Cooley
Guitar - (402) 573-1458# of years teaching: 43 years # of years at Dietze: 1 year Instruments you play and # of years: Guitar – 45 years Education: Masters of Music Education – University of Nebraska at Omaha.Read More
Susan Rachwitz
Woodwinds - (402) 292-7111# of years teaching: Over 10 Years # of years at Dietze: 6 years (all at Bellevue) Instruments you play and # of years: Piano – 20+ years, Clarinet – 20+ years, Flute – 10+ years, Saxophone – 10+ years.Read More
Guitar Discovery
We are pleased to announce our new "Guitar Discovery Program". This program is designed for young people who just got their first guitar.