School of Music
The Phoenix First School of Music opened May, 2002. We offer private instruction in voice and various instruments. All lessons are $22 per half hour of instruction. All ages are welcome. Teaching takes place right here at the Phoenix First Campus on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the F-600 building across from the café. The café is open and provides a great place to relax while lessons are being taught. There is even a free arcade for parents who will be waiting with other children! Instructors are highly qualified Christian musicians. Most of them attend Phoenix First Assembly and are members of our Worship and Creative Arts team. For more information and to find out what lessons are currently being offered, contact Rachelle Swartzentruber in the music department at 602.404.7405 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Vocal Instructor - Rachelle Swartzentruber

Rachelle graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, with a bachelor’s in church music and has a well-rounded background in music ministry. She spent two months in Croatia teaching piano and directing children’s choir at a summer music camp.  She also served as assistant director of a church choir in Springfield.  Currently, Rachelle is responsible for many aspects within the music ministry here at Phoenix First, including working with the choir and frontline vocalists, facilitating the music library, and assisting in many office functions.  She also offers private voice lessons through our School of Music.
Piano Instructor - Allan Walker

Allan is a native of Phoenix and has been playing piano since the age of seven.  In college, he studied classical music as well as jazz and other more contemporary styles.  He now has a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in choral music both from Arizona State University.  He has over five years experience teaching piano lessons and fifteen years in music ministry.  He currently plays piano in the orchestra here at Phoenix First and frequently accompanies the choir in rehearsals and in worship.