
New In Arroyo Grande and Nipomo!
Paso Robles Studio
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Nipomo Studio
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Instructors

Friday (click) - Paso Robles
Bill Wingfield, Bass

Friday (click) - Nipomo
Megan Beaudoin, Piano

Tuesday (click) - Nipomo
Friday (click) - Nipomo
Joe Payne, Guitar/Piano/Mandolin/Bass

Thursday (click) - Nipomo
Saturday (click) - Nipomo
Jim Stromberg, Drums

Monday (click) - Nipomo
Barrett Grimsley, Drums/Guitar

Monday (click) - Paso Robles
Wednesday (click) - Nipomo
Thursday (click) - Paso Robles
Wyatt Lund, Drums
Director
Steve Hilstein
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Nipomo &
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About Us
Weve
been giving music lessons since 1988. Our instructors are friendly, patient, educated, professional musicians who love teaching students of all ages.
Music School 101 is a part of Drum School 101 located in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo (in The Drum Circuit) and Nipomo. In our Nipomo and Paso Robles studios we also offer guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, conga, and drum lessons. Our curriculum has been developed for all levels. Students learn technique, reading and a variety of musical styles in hi-tech state of the art studios.

Instructors (L to R) Dan Schmitz, Barrett Grimsley, Steve Hilstein (director),
Megan Beaudoin, Joe Payne, Jim Stromberg, Wyatt Lund.
Materials
Used
Drums and piano are provided. Guitar and bass students should bring their own instruments. We provide amplifiers for electric guitars and basses. You may need to purchase a specific
book or other materials as your instructor requires.
RATES: 2 Plans To Choose From
MONTHLY TUITION: $108 - Four 1/2 hour lessons per month -5th BONUS lesson is FREE about every 3 months! (For those who intend to be at every lesson)
SINGLE LESSON: $30 - 1/2 hour -cancellation allowed with 48 hour notice
(For those who will miss occasionally)
Registration: $25
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"...an excellent place for children to learn a love for music. I have a son (8) and daughter (13), both learning at their own pace in a style that fits their individual personalities. The teachers are knowledgeable, gracious, and great (musicians)!"
-Wendel Heil, (proud mom) San Luis Obispo (read more)





Call 805-929-1165 (Nipomo)
805-543-0377 (Paso Robles)
Piano, Guitar, Drums, Conga, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass, & Mandolin
Private
Lessons
NIPOMO SCHEDULE
Monday
Drums/Guitar/Bass - Barrett Grimsley
Tuesday
Piano/Guitar/Mandolin/Bass - Joe Payne
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Piano/Guitar/Mandolin/Bass - Joe Payne
Saturday
CALL: 929-1165
PASO ROBLES SCHEDULE
Monday - Drums - Jesse Hesch
Monday - Drums - Wyatt Lund
Tuesday - Drums -Dale Moon
Wednesday - Drums - Isaac Laing
Wednesday - Congas - Dave LaCaro
(click here for a complete description)
Other evenings in SLO available by appointment.
Call 543-0377 for information.
Thursday - Drums - Wyatt Lund
Friday- Bass - Bill Wingfield
Other days available by appointment.
Call 543-0377 X 1 for information.
Saturday - Drums - Jesse Hesch
CALL: 543-0377
Benefits of Playing A Musical Instrument:
Playing music may be the greatest thing to ever happen in a persons life. It could be the best investment you will ever make.
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OUR MISSION
To provide high quality music instruction
through private lessons, workshops,
and performance groups.
To draw excellence from every student
and every teacher.
Music School 101 is a division of Drum School 101 located at
338A W. Tefft Street in Nipomo and 130 Easy Street in Templeton/Paso Robles








