Lessons
Are you looking to learn and grow as a musician? You’ve come to the right place.
Within our network, we are lucky to have some very talented individuals with a wealth of knowledge to share! Below, you’ll find a list of available instructors who operate out of Milk St. Studios and more information on what they have to offer.
Feel free to reach out to them directly or contact us if you have any questions.
Also, check out our calendar for more educational events and programs!
Jesse Kessler,
Music Instructor
I’ve been playing drums and guitar for over 20 years. I have a music minor degree from the university of New Hampshire and work as a gigging musician. My Mom was a music teacher and my brother was a guitarist. Music has always been part of my upbringing. When I was 12, I became enamored with the local punk rock scene in my hometown and have been playing in bands ever since. Mainly self taught, I like to teach in a way where you set the agenda. Whether it’s theory based, song writing, or learning your favorite songs I’m there to help you accomplish your goals along the way. Music is my passion and no matter what skill level you are, I’m excited to be around anyone who shares that same interest. I offer half hour, 45 min, and hour lessons. I offer guitar, bass, and drum lessons.
Jarred Garneau,
Guitar Instructor
Jarred Garneau is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from the New Hampshire Seacoast. With a penchant for experimentation and eclecticism, while also firmly rooted in American music, Jarred performs and teaches blues, R&B, funk, jazz, gospel, rock and roll, and world music.
He holds a Bachelor's in Guitar Performance from Berklee College Of Music. Jarred is an in-demand freelance guitarist in the area, and Jarred’s latest project is “The Jarred Garneau Group”, which has played venues such as BPM, The Stone Church, and has opened up for The Bruce Katz Band.
More info on Jarred can be found HERE
Lindsay Garfield,
Vocal Instructor
Lindsay studied classical vocal performance at the University of Miami School of Music. She has toured internationally and has performed live on NPR Mountain Stage, The Fillmore West, and Good Morning America. Lindsay sings in a number of Seacoast-based bands, including Tiny Dog Fight, The Todd Hearon Band, and The Slowcooker Band. She teaches parent/child music with Little Groove Music, private vocal instruction and The Songwriters Lab series at Milk St Studios. Over the course her twenty-five year career, she has seamlessly implemented her training into countless styles and genres, allowing her to maintain a healthy vocal instrument. Lindsay has helped her students with:
-intonation/pitch,
-style, phrasing, and rhythm
-dynamics (loud/soft, belting, mix, “head voice”, etc)
-resonance, breathing, posture
-vowels/consonants/enunciation
-singing while playing an instrument, performance, mic technique
-overcoming stage fright
-songwriting
“Lindsay is a phenomenal vocal coach. I worked with her for one day and in a matter of minutes I felt my vocals shift, my range grew, and I felt more confident in my session work! I highly recommend working with her, she is pure magic!” - Abby Posner, singer/songwriter”
JOrdan Scott,
Drum Instructor
I’m a New Hampshire–based drummer with over 10 years of experience specializing in jazz drum set, along with a wide range of percussion instruments. I began my formal training studying Music Education at Keene State College, where I developed a strong foundation in music theory, rhythm, and instructional methods before ultimately pivoting my career path to firefighting.
I offer drum lessons for all skill levels — from complete beginners who have never picked up sticks to advanced drummers looking to refine their playing style, strengthen rudimental technique, and deepen their rhythmic understanding. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, with a strong emphasis on fundamentals, musicality, and confident, intentional playing. Email me to schedule your first lesson!