Parkesburg Music Conservatory, located just six miles west of Coatesville on Route 372, was founded in 2004 in the heart of historic Parkesburg. This tastefully decorated 100-year old Victorian building has a southern decor boasting three elegant practice studios and a grand piano in the living room.

    The owner, Lynne Hamer, teaches a myriad of piano styles: classical, show tunes, jazz, blues and hymns. Lynne holds a B.A. (cum laude) from Immaculata University and an M.A. in Music Therapy. Since Lynne is a member of the American Music Therapy Association and has experience dealing with "gifted children," individualized creative techniques are utilized for each child's musical learning process. Lynne also teaches beginner to intermediate guitar with an emphasis on folk, rock, jazz, and song writing. Therapeutic drum circles are also held at this location as well as piano recitals for all interested students.

    All lessons are $25.00 per half an hour. Coffee and refreshments are served, free of charge, for the students and other guests on the premises. Call for special performance rates for weddings and special events.

Other Instructors

    Paul Colombo got his first job as a guitar teacher in 1980 at Wilmington Piano Co. in The Concord Mall, Wilmington, Delaware. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies Degree from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a teacher, Paul specializes in all styles of rock from classic to metal, acoustic guitar styles, jazz improvisation and music theory. As a performer, Paul has played and recorded with Grammy winners Peter Nero and The Delfonics. From his initial inspirations The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix to his continuing study of the great guitarists and musicians, Paul's lifelong dedication to growth as a musician and love of sharing his knowledge is an inspiration to all students of the guitar.

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