Music Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

I believe that anyone can learn music! I understand that students learn at different paces and I accommodate for everyone. When I see a student have their "ah-ha!" moment it makes me feel that the student is really enjoying and understanding music and that is the most rewarding thing for me with teaching. Even though I accommodate, I still like to push students just a little past their comfort zone, because I believe a little challenge helps the student to move in the right direction and to also show them that they do have the skills to improve! Read More

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

I like to start out with new students by asking about them and what they want to learn and if they have any prior experience. I then like to make a custom lesson plan and practice schedule for my students, as well as book recommendations to work from. I use MIDI input keyboard and drumset for virtual students and then my studio for in person students. I prefer google meet but I can also do Zoom or FaceTime. Read More

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, Clarinet, Music

I have been tutoring since I was 12. I started out giving chess lessons to elementary students, then started teaching clarinet in 2019. I officially opened my first studio in 2023 and also teach at a local music school in North Liberty. I grew up in Iowa City and participated in band, orchestra, and choir at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. My goal is to continue to encourage students to be involved in music and help each student achieve their specific goals through individualized lesson plans. Read More

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

My teaching experience dates back to my high school where I taught guitar classes to beginner students and did live translations English-Spanish in an International Jazz Seminar. After College I was an Academic Director in a private music school for several years where we made an academic program focused on contemporary music giving the students the technic and knowledge on an instrument to play any style the student wants. I have found that each student has a different approach to music and as a teacher it is important to identify it so that I can facilitate as much as possible the proficiency and connection of the student with the instrument. Read More