Voice Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Voice

As I mentioned before, I investigated many singing methods and found Speech Level Singing to be the best. The principle of this method is that our singing voice is an extension of our speaking voice, which is also when our vocal muscles are the most relaxed and phonate in their natural state. Therefore, were not changing your voice, were peeling away the layers of unnecessary tension and building the strength and dexterity of your true voice! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Hello! My name is PJ. I was born and raised in Central Florida, and I’ve spent the last 3 years in Central Iowa with my partner Libby, and our lovely and talented 4 year old daughter, Janie Rose. I have been a professional musician for almost 20 years, four of which I spent playing trumpet, guitar, bass, and singing in the US Marine Corp Band. For the last decade, I have made my living as a multi-instrumentalist and singer, entertaining thousands on stages across the country and around the world. Read More

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

The most important parts of learning any instrument is reading music and posture/hand positions. On piano I typically use Faber's Piano Adventure series. I've found that this series teaches the fundamentals in a fun and easy way. On brass and woodwind instruments I would start a beginner with the Standard of Excellence series and supplement with the Rubank method books. With ukulele I like to start with Hal Leonard method books and then shift to Johnson's Ukulele Aerobics. 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, Flute

Depending on the instrument and age, students will start with books that make learning fun and easy to understand. For older learners and adults, I would work from their interests and go from there. For piano, I prefer Faber. In addition to materials that build skill, students would have the opportunity to play solo pieces and chose popular songs to add to their lessons. When I work with students learning flute I may help them work through the books their school recommends and then suggest appropriate additions as they add skill. Read More