Want to learn guitar or drums? Become a better singer? Overcome stage fright? We’ll help you take your music skills to the next level! Our teachers help you maximize your potential and have fun making great music.

Interested? Send an email to academy@baysidewoodland.com and we’ll get back to you.

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The Basic Info:

•Lessons are offered for vocal, guitar, and drums. We’ll continue to expand what we offer (keyboard, bass, etc.).

•$25 for a half hour of private instruction.

•Lessons are weekly, usually Saturdays. Instructors will work out a specific time with you.

Our Instructors:

Melanie Mendel- Vocals

Melanie is a graduate of William Jessup University (Bible & Theology and Music & Worship degrees), with an emphasis on voice as well as a minor in Youth Studies. She has been singing in choirs and worship teams for 17 years. She also toured in a traveling vocal group named The Way.

Jeff Aulich- Guitars

Jeff has been playing guitar for 8 years and is a Senior at WJU. He is majoring in Bible & Theology, and minoring in Music & Worship, with an emphasis on guitar. He interns at Bayside Woodland with Peter Neumann and is the worship leader for the youth group, The Show. He also occasionally leads worship for William Jessup University chapels.

Chris Stansell- Drums

Chris has been playing drums for 7 years and is proficient in many genres of music including: jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary worship to name a few. He has been studying drums with Mike Johnston of Sacramento, as well as many other local area teachers. He plays gigs with various bands throughout the Sacramento area including Peter Neumann.