Music Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Voice, Music

I believe in a flexible manner of instruction, responsive to the unique atmosphere of a given class. In conducting either a large recital or studio class, I am aware of students different experiences and temperaments in hopes of developing their strengths while ameliorating their weaknesses. Every student, regardless of background, can improve his or her ability to listen to and understand a piece of music. students are equipped to explore the possibilities of each perspective and emboldened to push beyond their own experience to expand their skills. Read More

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

I started playing the alto saxophone in 5th grade and immediately fell in love with making music and sharing it with others. . I love to perform in concert bands, jazz bands, saxophone quartets, small chamber groups, and as a soloist. I currently play with the Mount Vernon Community Band, Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, and have been a guest soloist with a local high school choir. In college I studied classical and jazz saxophone, and also took applied lessons in flute, clarinet, and piano. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Clarinet, Music

My goal is to make sure every student has fun with their instrument. Nothing is worse than seeing a student hate their instrument because they are forced to play. I have supplemented scales and technical exercises with rock music, church music, and Disney songs to keep each child engaged! If a student is self-motivated, they are more likely to practice on their own, continue finding new music to play, and want to advance their skill level to play more challenging repertoire. 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, Music

Music has been around my whole life, as I got more experience I was in charge of small group rehearsals for Flute, Alto Saxophones, and vocal. In college, I helped with Dubuque Community Schools with their instrumental placement for 4th grade, focusing on Flute. Right after I graduated college, I started to Substitute teach for the Dubuque Community Schools, the Cedar Valley Catholic schools. in January 2019, I started to teach at St. Read More