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PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS AVAILABLE IN:
Piano (K and Up)
Flute (5th Grade and Up)
Percussion (K-8th)
Trumpet (8th- 12th)
Clarinet and Saxophone (4th-8th)
Oboe (6th Grade and Up)
Key Details for Private Music Lessons
Key Details for Private Music Lessons
All music lesson fees are $40 per 30-minute session for experienced instructors and $30 per session for entry-level instructors.
For Lower School private music lessons, families should contact the instructor directly.
Extended Day and faculty/staff discounts do not apply to music lessons.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Tomas Aber — brings a wealth of performing and teaching experience to his clarinet and saxophone students. A graduate of the Juilliard School and UMKC’s Conservatory of Music, he spent three decades as bass clarinetist with the Omaha Symphony and has performed internationally with ensembles such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the National Ballet Orchestra of the Netherlands. In Kansas City, he performs with the newEar ensemble and the pop band BCR. Since 2008, Dr. Aber has taught private lessons at Pembroke Hill, where he helps students develop strong fundamentals, confident listening skills, and a relaxed, enjoyable approach to music making. To sign up, email the instructor directly at tbzaber@sbcglobal.net.
Dr. Tomas Aber — brings a wealth of performing and teaching experience to his clarinet and saxophone students. A graduate of the Juilliard School and UMKC’s Conservatory of Music, he spent three decades as bass clarinetist with the Omaha Symphony and has performed internationally with ensembles such as the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the National Ballet Orchestra of the Netherlands. In Kansas City, he performs with the newEar ensemble and the pop band BCR. Since 2008, Dr. Aber has taught private lessons at Pembroke Hill, where he helps students develop strong fundamentals, confident listening skills, and a relaxed, enjoyable approach to music making. To sign up, email the instructor directly at tbzaber@sbcglobal.net.
Lyra Pherigo — is an accomplished Kansas City musician with decades of experience performing and teaching. As a flutist, she has played with the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, Kansas City Ballet, Civic Opera, and Starlight Theatre, and she also teaches beginning piano (1st grade & up) and vocal performance. To sign up, email the instructor directly at lyradeara@yahoo.com. 7th grade and older for vocal lessons.
Lyra Pherigo — is an accomplished Kansas City musician with decades of experience performing and teaching. As a flutist, she has played with the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, Kansas City Ballet, Civic Opera, and Starlight Theatre, and she also teaches beginning piano (1st grade & up) and vocal performance. To sign up, email the instructor directly at lyradeara@yahoo.com. 7th grade and older for vocal lessons.
Matt Ronan — has been teaching drums in Kansas City since 1989 and brings decades of experience to his students. His lessons go beyond just learning beats — students will explore drum set, rudimental percussion, music reading, and the foundations of music theory. As a versatile musician, Matt has performed across genres including rock, blues, jazz, Broadway, and classical. To sign up, email the instructor directly at mronan@speds.org.
Matt Ronan — has been teaching drums in Kansas City since 1989 and brings decades of experience to his students. His lessons go beyond just learning beats — students will explore drum set, rudimental percussion, music reading, and the foundations of music theory. As a versatile musician, Matt has performed across genres including rock, blues, jazz, Broadway, and classical. To sign up, email the instructor directly at mronan@speds.org.
Laura Worms — has been playing piano since seventh grade, beginning as an organist for her local church. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) she studied piano for six years with Ruth Slenczynska, the last living pupil of Rachmaninoff. Laura earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance at SIUE, served as a graduate assistant teaching piano to college students, and received a graduate award in Piano Pedagogy. She has taught piano for more than 40 years to students of all ages and ability levels. Currently she provides piano lessons to (1st grade & up). To sign up, email the instructor directly at r.worms@sbcglobal.net.
Maurice Butler —is a gifted percussionist—primarily on drums—as well as a producer, teacher, and mentor. A gospel and jazz musician, he devoted his life to serving through music and played faithfully for Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, under Pastor Gerard Ballew, his grandfather. A 2021 graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, Maurice ranked among the top ten students in his class, received the Principal’s Honor Award, and was the only student to earn a scholarship that year. After graduation, he returned to support the concert band and choir, rehearsing with them daily for three years and mentoring young percussionists. Maurice has performed with jazz artist Willie “Shockie” Thornton and spent five summers with Young Jazz KC under Christopher Burnett. This year, he also appeared with the Brady Vocal Ensemble. To schedule 1:1 drum lessons, please email Maurice directly at drummer22mlb@gmail.com.
Stanton “Stan” Kessler — is a celebrated trumpet and flugelhorn player, bandleader, and educator in Kansas City. He has led ensembles such as The Sons of Brasil, the Stan Kessler Quartet, and Horacescope, with multiple acclaimed recordings to his name. A dedicated educator, Stan taught jazz trumpet and improvisation at UMKC for over two decades and has served on the faculty of KC Youth Jazz, Metro Jazz Workshop, and the Kansas City Jazz Academy. Recognized with numerous honors—including Musician of the Year (2013) and Favorite Trumpet Player (2022, 2023)—he has also performed alongside jazz greats like Clark Terry, Paquito D’Rivera, Karrin Allyson, and Bobby Watson. To schedule lessons, email Stan directly at stankmusic@earthlink.net.
Hannah Quick is an oboist with 15+ years of experience. In high school, she played principal oboe in the Youth Symphony of Kansas City and the Kansas All-State Band. In 2017, she also played in NAfME's All-National Orchestra. During college, she played oboe in the student-run Harvard College Bach Society Orchestra and the pit orchestra for the Harvard College Opera. Hannah has over 10 years of experience working with beginning through advanced-level oboe students in private lessons. She enjoys teaching and also teaches Middle School English at PHS! To sign up, email the instructor directly at hannah.quick@pembrokehill.org
Breanna Mayberry is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, pursuing degrees in Trombone Performance and Music Education. Originally from a small town about an hour outside of St. Louis, Breanna has earned numerous musical honors, including gold medals at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest, membership in the St. Louis Youth Orchestra, and first chair placement in the All-State Band, where she achieved the top overall trombone score.
She has taught middle school low brass students through a summer music program and has served as a clinician for the past two years at Sullivan High School’s band camp, leading visual choreography, marching drill, and low brass instruction. Breanna offers one-on-one lessons for brass students in grades 3–5 and beginning piano lessons for Kindergarten through 2nd grade students who may not yet be ready for a brass instrument.
Breanna has access to beginner trombone and trumpet instruments for lesson use. Most lessons are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., with some flexibility to accommodate students’ schedules. To schedule lessons email both Breanna at breajerebrae@gmail.com and Kellee Pearson at kellee.pearson@pembrokehill.org at *Entry level instructor.
“Music lessons are more than practice; they’re seeds of confidence, creativity, and joy.”
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