Private Music Lessons (BHM students only) - Summer

Anna is a recent college graduate who double majored in Music Performance and Sociology at Augsburg University where she served as their orchestra's concertmaster for two years leading up to her graduation. She has been studying violin for 12 years and has studied many other string and percussion instruments. Anna grew up and continues to reside in Monticello. She enjoys participating in different local ensembles such as Monticello Summer Strings, Buffalo Community Orchestra, and the Buffalo Community Theater.

Loren Endorf is a professional trumpet player and dedicated educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. As a performer, he can be heard regularly with the Dubuque Symphony and playing in the pit orchestra at Artistry Theatre. He has played with many orchestras including the Lacrosse Symphony Orchestra, Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and Rochester Symphony. Known for his versatility of musical styles, Loren has also worked with many of the top rock and funk bands in the Twin Cities, such as the Fabulous Armadillos and Power of 10. Equally passionate about teaching, Loren has spent the past decade guiding brass students of all ages and levels. He believes in a personal approach to each individual student, with a strong focus on fundamentals and building a positive self-image. His students have participated in MMEA Allstate, MBDA Allstate, Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS), Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), as well as countless other honor bands across Minnesota. Loren holds a bachelor degree in Trumpet performance from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire where he studied with Robert Baca. He also studied with David Baldwin (UMN - Twin Cities). Outside of music, he enjoys playing golf and fishing in his free time.

Hello BHS percussionists and families! I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to teach percussion lessons this trimester. I enjoy helping students learn, and improve their skills and knowledge about music and their instrument.

When I was in high school, I was involved in everything band and choir! I participated in band, choir, swing choir, marching band, drumline, jazz band, and pep band. I was crazy busy, but having lots of fun! Influenced by my high school music teachers, I decided to pursue a music degree and become a teacher!

I have a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Music from Gustavus Adolphus College. After college, I taught in four different Minnesota school districts - teaching band, choir, marching band, drumline, percussion ensembles, jazz band, pep band and organizing small choir groups to perform the National Anthem at as many home sporting events as we could fit in our schedule. It was fun! But, unfortunately, with so many budget cuts in the schools, I was forced to go in a different career direction. However, I continued performing at every chance I could. Currently, I am a member of the Buffalo Community Orchestra percussion section and I perform with the BHS Symphonic Orchestra when an extra percussionist is needed. Percussion instruments for lessons will include: snare drum, mallets, and/or timpani. We will cover lesson materials - scales, rhythm reading, sight reading, and solo & ensemble prep, along with tackling any band parts you may need extra help with. If you are interested and available for lessons, I will be teaching at BHS on Thursdays! I hope to see you soon! 

With ten years of experience as a private voice coach, Jessica specializes in helping students develop their skills in musical theatre, classical, and vocal jazz techniques. For the past five years, she has also shared her love of music as a choir teacher and has directed musicals for three years. Additionally, Jessica has contributed her talents to Hark Up as a professional singer and children’s choir director. Having recently relocated from Michigan with her husband, Jessica is excited to become a part of the local community, explore all the area has to offer, and get to know the local restaurant scene.

Matthew Tintes is a private voice lesson instructor, performer, and choir director. Originally hailing from Fargo, ND, Mr. Tintes is a graduate of North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Vocal Music Education. Mr. Tintes then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he studied Opera Performance and earned his Master's Degree in Vocal Performance. For 7 seasons, Mr. Tintes was part of the acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. While with Cantus, Tintes got to perform and tour the country, and the world, as well as record several albums, and appear on various popular radio programs such as A Prairie Home Companion, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. Since 2016 Mr. Tintes has been a private voice instructor, working with primarily high school students. In addition to his studio of over 40 students, Tintes also directs the adult choir at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, "The Hosanna Choir".

Becky Wallin, the Woodwind Lesson Teacher at Buffalo Schools, teaches clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone and bassoon. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in K–12 Instrumental and General Music from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. During college, Becky received the Leo J. Christy Woodwind Scholarship and won a concerto competition. As a result of winning, she performed Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto with the University Wind Ensemble.

Becky has more than 12 years of experience teaching 4th–12th Grade Band and K–6 General Music, as well as 8 years experience teaching private lessons. A dedicated clarinetist for more than 30 years, Becky has performed with the Northern Symphony Orchestra since 2009. In addition to her clarinet expertise, her extensive experience teaching Band has enabled her to develop strong proficiency teaching all woodwind instruments.

To provide the best possible instruction, Becky regularly practices each of the woodwind instruments she teaches. During lessons, she often demonstrates fingerings, tone production, articulation, and embouchure techniques to help students better understand and apply new concepts. Her lessons focus on preparing for competitions such as All-State Band, various Honor Bands, Band Concerts, etc. Outside of preparing for competitions, she focuses on scale study, teaching fundamentals as well as advanced techniques with a sequential approach tailored to each student.

One of Becky’s greatest joys as an educator is supporting students throughout every stage of their musical journey—from opening an instrument case for the first time to preparing for college auditions and beyond. She is passionate about woodwind education and is committed to helping students build confidence, develop strong musicianship, and achieve their musical goals.