Lakeshore Music Lessons

03/03/2026

Oh no!

12/25/2025

Never too old to rake the six-string! :D

12/25/2025

One of my former students rocking the stage in Grand Rapids!

12/01/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l82_6KPfmG8

Here I am in my studio trying out one of my student's new guitars - a beautiful Schecter six string.

10/06/2025

We had a fabulous recital here at the studio yesterday. Guitarist Mason Harris and drummer Ava Williams...both outstanding young musicians. I also want to thank my friend Joseph Kiesgan for stepping in with the awesome vocals. Thank you all.

01/19/2025

Hey my friends, if you would like to hear some of my music from years past, please visit this webpage. Thank you!

12/30/2024

I had the total blessing of hosting a Lakeshore Music Lessons/Cohea Academy of Music 2023/24 reunion last night. Brendan Harris, Griffin Lownds, Layne Hekkema, Owen Rooks, Robert Knapp, and Sam Gallo were all fabulous students of mine who went on to college and career lives in 2023/2024. What a privilege to have been their teacher and what a blessing to call them all friends. Thank you to each of you!

12/30/2024

Four fabulous siblings (The West Michigan Fab Four) playing an original tune in the studio. (L to R) Allison Bandt, Rachel Bandt, Shelby Bandt, and Logan Bandt...all so talented and such amazing human beings! What a privilege to work with them at Lakeshore Music Lessons! Thank you Bandt band!

11/21/2024

Hey my friends, for anyone who is interested, this group is led by my friend and student, Tim (with the light colored shirt). He is an excellent ukulele player! They meet at Tanglewood Park on Seminole.

11/19/2024

Having some fun in the studio with great students and friends, Logan Bandt and Shelby Bandt. Such talent!

06/17/2024

06/08/2024

Tim Hamlin is one of my amazing students! He is SUCH a great ukulele player I asked if I could post a couple of his arrangements and he generously agreed. Here is "Ain't Misbehavin'!" and "If I Only Had a Brain." Thank you, my friend!