Meet The Instructor.
Karney Schumacher
When you take lessons from Karney, you benefit from a blend of academic and performance backgrounds. With over 25 years of teaching experience and 23+ years performing on stage, he offers students practical, real-world musical knowledge.
His credentials include:
- Performance: Opening for major national acts like Eddie Money, Night Ranger, and Quiet Riot, and sharing the stage with members of Firefall.
- Education & Curriculum Expertise: Serving as an instructor at respected institutions including Colorado State University and Aims Community College, and teaching for the Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins school districts.
A Note on Experience
Professional Background: Aims Community College (2008).
While I’m not quite as dressed up these days, my core belief remains the same: to simplify complex ideas so you can master them for your musical journey.
of teaching experience
performing on stage
Student Successes
Karney teaches a diverse range of students, from absolute beginners to aspiring professionals. He meets every student where they are to help them reach their personal goals, but his students often go on to achieve incredible things:
- Scholarships and Auditions: Students have successfully auditioned for solo seats in high school ensembles and won scholarships to competitive college jazz bands.
- Professional Readiness: A few of his students have even gone on to open for nationally touring acts like the country band Restless Heart and the rock band The Fray.
Enjoy What You’re Doing
Karney’s commitment is simple: helping students grow while making learning a fun and engaging experience.
The key to student success is genuine inspiration. When students enjoy the process and gain confidence through the skills they develop, practicing becomes something they look forward to, not a chore.
Karney offers comprehensive music lessons—including guitar, bass, ukulele, and drums—in Greeley, Colorado, and online for ages 6 and up.