Piano Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

My teaching experience goes back to when I was little and worked with my friends who were not as fortunate as I and taught them how to pay piano. When I was little I had no confidence and music was the way I chose to express myself. I always look for those Ah Ha moments when students finally learn music. Through lessons I chose to meet them where they are at and help the get to where they want to be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience started immediately after college, as I found that teaching music in between my own band's tours was a fun and practical way to both make a living and work with awesome students. I have taught lessons for small schools such as Central Iowa Music Lab, as well as larger national chains such as Guitar Center (Phoenix, Arizona), and School of Rock (Los Angeles, California). My experience in both classical music, as well as modern rock music gives me a great perspective on teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello

I have been teaching and maintaining a studio for 3 1/2 years. My teaching style revolves around the student. I always try my best to explain new concepts and ideas in a way that makes most sense for the student, since that's how I was always taught. A regular practice schedule is the most important part of taking lessons, and I work with students to make sure they know how they should be practicing during the week in order to be effective. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

Whether it's teaching piano or music theory, it is a pure joy to see a student's face light up when they achieve success! Whether teaching a beginner or intermediate student, I find it important to establish a strong communication and rapport from day one. Keeping them focused from that point is one the greatest challenges a teacher is presented with, but Always a welcomed challenge! From time to time a student's interest will wane and this is when it is important to become flexible in my approach. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I started taking piano lessons at age 7. I studied music and French at UNI, taking piano and harpsichord lessons, and studying French in France one summer. After graduating from UNI,with a degree in music, I started teaching in Exira, Ia, and taught there 8 years. When I was chosen for a graduate assistant ship in music theory and group piano, I went back to UNI to get my Masters degree, and took organ lessons there. Read More