CODA

co•da
/ˈkōdə/
noun
the concluding passage of a musical piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.

Private Music Lessons

Your BA scholar can study music with highly qualified private instructors on campus after school. Whether they are just beginning on an instrument, expanding their skills to enhance their experience in choir, band, or strings, or looking to reach a new level of musical mastery, our teachers will take them there.
 
Enjoy the convenience of completing music lessons in a supportive and challenging environment. Schedules are flexible to meet your student’s needs.

If you need more information about the CODA program, available classes, or have other questions please contact: coda@brookfieldacademy.org

Lesson Offerings

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  • Primary School

    Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels B–2, in Independence Hall, for the following instruments:
    • Piano
    • Violin
    • Voice
    NEW THIS YEAR
    Six-week piano preparatory classes for students in Levels A and B:
    • Piano Explorations 1 and 2
    • Class piano 1 and 2

  • Lower School

    Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 3–5, in Independence and Liberty Halls, for the following instruments:
    • Piano
    • Voice
    The following instruments are also offered to Level 5 students:
    • Clarinet
    • Saxophone
    • Flute

  • Middle School

    Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 6–8, in Independence Hall, for the following instruments:
    • Piano
    • Voice
    • Clarinet
    • Saxophone
    • Flute

  • Upper School

    Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 9–12 for the following instruments:
    • Piano
    • Voice
    • Clarinet
    • Saxophone
    • Flute

  • Schedule, Policy, Tuition

  • Registration

    Please use the Registration Request form to enroll.

INSTRUCTORS

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  • Ian Huh - Piano

    Pianist Ian Huh began studying piano at age 10 in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. He has received first prizes in major state competitions throughout Alaska and was also a prize winner at the San Jose International Piano Competition.
     
    Huh earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Washington, Master of Music from the Peabody Conservatory, and Bachelor of Music from Hanyang University. His major teachers include Yong Hi Moon, Dai Uk Lee, and Robin McCabe.
     
    Currently, Huh also teaches at Carroll University and Concordia University.

  • Angela Jacoby - Woodwinds

    Angela studied under Dr. Matthew Sintchak and Dr. Nicholas Zoulek while earning her degree in Instrumental Music Education, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in May of 2022. While attending Whitewater, she performed with the University's Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets, Pep Band, and Marching Band. She was able to perform at places such as Carnegie Hall and Lambeau Field. 
     
    In addition to teaching CODA Lessons, she is currently teaching full time at Fontana Elementary School teaching 4th-8th grade band as well as working closely with the Mukwonago High School Band Program as a Woodwind Instructor during their marching band season and with their chamber music program, Blue2Winds. 

  • Kendra Kabara - Voice & Piano

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  • Dr. Kristin Sponcia - Piano & Voice

    Dr. Kristin Sponcia is a Milwaukee-based pianist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and educator specializing in unique jazz and pop arrangements. Her performance career spans from Carnegie Hall to a jazz residency in China, with extensive work as a freelance pianist and vocalist across Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and beyond.

    Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Performance (Voice) from the University of Illinois (2018), a Master's from Roosevelt University (Jazz and Studio Music-Piano) (2005), and a Bachelor's from UW-Green Bay (Jazz Emphasis-Piano) (2000). Her doctoral research focused on female self-accompanied jazz vocalists.

    Dr. Sponcia currently teaches at Brookfield Academy, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and is the owner and lead instructor at Starlight Music Academy. Throughout twenty-nine years of teaching experience, she has also taught at several Milwaukee-area schools and instructed thousands of students of all ages. Kristin strongly believes in the power of music and creativity as a healing force and a power that can unite the world.

    She currently performs and teaches throughout the Milwaukee and Chicago regions while developing songwriting and music entrepreneurship skills. For performance updates and projects, visit www.kristinsponcia.com.
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