Janie

CO-OWNER

Janie Struckman is a co-owner of both 89th Key Music Studio and Café Fermata. She graduated from Webster University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy.

She loves kids, piano, teaching, and thinks that learning to play music should be an inspiring experience and journey as opposed to a torturous right of passage bestowed upon the children in our society. 89th Key was born of her passion for music and a wish to share this gift with others.

Addie

CO-OWNER

Addie Struckman is a co-owner of both 89th Key Music Studio and Café Fermata. With a BM in Music Composition from Webster University, she continues to write/ arrange music and teach private lessons. 

She appreciates the close-knit community and the safe, supportive environment for learning at 89th Key, as well as the collaborative spirit and mutual inspiration shared between students and teachers.

Addie spends the rest of her time as a Project Manager for Graphite Publishing. Her work ranges from PRO registrations and marketing to engraving scores, along with collaborative support with the Compose Like A Girl initiative. 

Meet our teachers

  • Crystal

    PIANO

  • Danny

    GUITAR/PIANO/DRUMS

    Danny has a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Webster University. He has been teaching for nearly 15 years. His university experience makes him a good teacher for those who want to learn technique and classical theory, but he is also at home teaching both Rock and Folk styles. Additionally, he teaches beginner piano and drums/ percussion. A regular performer around St. Louis, he can help you improve as a performer, as well as learn about the realities and expectations of a working musician. He strives to tailor his lessons to each student’s particular needs, all while making learning as fun as possible!

  • Joseph

    GUITAR/ BASS/ PIANO/ SONGWRITING

    Joseph Link is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He received his undergraduate degree in music from Depaul University in Chicago. He is dedicated to helping his students achieve their musical goals and has several strategies to do so. Whether you want to learn how to read musical notation, perfect a piece of repertoire, learn to improvise, or write your own songs, he can help.

    He enjoys teaching all age groups, beginners as well as advanced students. He has a catalog of over 60 songs that he has written, performed, arranged and recorded available on Youtube featuring songs such as “Cornerstone” under the name Joe Link.