Piano Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Flute

My goal is to have my students develop a passion for music and a love for their instrument. I am very patient, and very encouraging. I love giving positive feedback, and constructive criticism to make sure my students are doing their best, and having fun. For the younger students, I love giving out stickers as they master skills, like scales and rhythm exercises. I want my students to WANT to practice and keep bettering themselves on their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute

I'm a vibrant and dedicated teacher who likes to work with students of all ages and abilities. I have 5 years experience working as a music teacher in public schools. I have been teaching piano privately for 2 years. I have a degree in Vocal and General Music Education from Drake University. I have studied piano, voice, and flute throughout my life. I am learning guitar and enjoy creating music with other people. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello

I help students have an efficient position in order to play in tune and feel relaxed. I also focus on intonation, rhythm, and musical interpretation. In order to teach interpretation I show different ways to phrase the music with dynamics, tempo, bow stroke, and tone. For beginners, I focus on tone quality because most beginners do not know how to correctly use the bow to make a warm sound. For more advanced players, I would focus on more phrasing techniques in order to create a more original interpretation of certain pieces. Read More

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

My method is a balanced approach between learning the technic to play the instrument and the harmony/theory involved with what the student is learning. For everything learned there are exercises with songs from any music style that the student would like to focus on. The objective on the classes is to give the student the elements to explore his sound, with a little understanding of harmony and how to apply it to the instrument the student can explore more his/her instrument and enjoy expressing art through music. 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