Montgomery Schmidt has experience as a music student from a young age beginning with classical piano. In high-school, Monty discovered the guitar through the music of classic rock. A Jazz Guitar major in college, his love of jazz music was inspired by the influences and opportunities of the life as a music student and a young professional musician. Monty currently holds a Bachelor of Art's degree in Improvised Music Studies on guitar from San Jose State University and an Associate of art's degree in Jazz Studies on piano from American River College.
Monty’s career as a professional musician spans nearly 20 years. He began to play a few paid performances as the singer of his punk-rock band in high-school and has found success as a performer with various groups around Northern California as a guitarist and pianist. Monty is the producer, musical director and pianist of his jump and swing band, Atomic Jump Revival.
Founded in August of 2006, Earthtone School of Music is the product of Monty's dream and vision: to provide a solid musical education experience to the local community. Combining his educational experience and performing with his teaching experience as a professional musician, Monty’s goal is to share his passion and dedication to music.
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1844 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-971-1771
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New Introductory Program!
Our $10 lesson card gives you the flexibility to choose your instructor on any instrument, and pay for each lesson at the lesson time you choose for available instructors.
We offer 6 lessons at $25.00 per lesson, a 30% savings! Schedule your lessons with at least 24 hours notice and use them within 3 months. Students who wish to continue after the 6 lessons or 3 months are required to register with standard registration fees as continuing students on our monthly tuition program at the appropriate fees for student's age.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES
Brian Burke
Brian Burke is a guitarist and bassist from Sacramento. He has a B. A. in Music industry/technology, and audio recording from California State University Chico. He has studied classical, flamenco, rock, blues, bluegrass, and pop techniques. Brian plays in multiple bands and can be seen playing regionally weekly. His teaching approach is one that connects creativity, history, theory, and individualism into a package that leaves students with a foundation to be musically creative and expressive.
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Katie Johnson
Katie’s vocal experience spans from the ten years spent with the Sacramento Children’s Chorus to the many years in the Broadway Academy’s “Best of Broadway”. Among notable events with the Sacramento Children’s Chorus were several European tours and a Carnegie Hall engagement performing Handel’s Messiah. Her educational experience involves 4 years with the El Camino High School “Jazzmatics”, and 3 years at Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society Youth Jazzcamp attending on scholarship each year. Katie currently studies voice at American River College and plans to transfer to Sacramento State University as a Jazz Studies major in the Fall of 2009. Katie also currently sings with Atomic Jump Revival.
Mike Schwagerus
Michael Schwagerus has been a full time musician since 2001. After completing his B.A. degree in 1999, he went on to San Francisco state and earned a Masters of Music degree in 2001. Since then Michael has obtained the positions of Music Director at The Fair Oaks United Methodist Church in Fair Oaks and the Director of Music at El Rancho Elementary School in Carmichael. Michael is also the principal bassist for the North State Symphony. He has played with the Modesto Symphony, the Napa Valley Symphony, the Sacramento Philharmonic, and most recently at the opening of the Gallo Center for the Performing Arts. Michael has had the pleasure of playing at such venues as the Mondavi Center in Davis, the Sacramento Community Center Theater, and the Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco with the Albert McNeil Jubilee singers. Michael also plays with the Jazz Minions. Students of Michael have gone on to win scholarships to the University of the Pacific, Berklee College of Music, San Francisco State and Sacramento State Universities.
