Music Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

Relationship building is very important to me as a teacher. I always get to know my students to help find the best way for this them to learn. I am a patient person but I like to encourage students to always use their best effort. I set clear and realistic goals for students to work towards every week as well as bigger long term goals, such as a song they want to learn to play for an event. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

What I like to do is find out what my students know about music and then work from there. For instrumental I start with basics and play through scales to see how they play and how they can improve. For students that are younger or completely new to music, we would start with very basic general music terms and would become very close to the instrument of choice knowing the parts, how sound works with the instrument and how to properly play the instrument (close to the Suzuki method). my instructions are easy to follow no matter the age or ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music

I have been teaching private lessons for around 3 years, with experience teaching in all aspects of percussion, including drumset, marching percussion and concert percussion. I teach both virtually and in person either at my home studio in Cedar Rapids or in Ames when I'm at college. I believe that a combination of all the various styles of percussion is the best way to get a full grasp of drumming, however if you have specific interests I will do my best to focus on those when possible in the lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The key for the student to learn an instrument is applying what is learned in the instrument to the songs, styles and sounds the student is interested in. Each student has it's different learning speeds, interested and motivations, so I identify what moves the student to play an instrument and focus on the objectives that the student wants to achieve. I also emphasize the importance of knowing what you are doing, having the knowledge of how music is organized and how your instrument works is important to the development of the student skills, because through musical knowledge the student can explore and discover new sounds and ways of expression through the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

I love teaching music! It truly is a passion and way of life. My teaching style is hands-on and FUN! I work well with students of all ages and skill levels. I have taught in public schools, as well as, in private studios for more than a decade. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2009 with a BA in Music Education. I am a licensed music teacher in the state of Iowa. Read More