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, 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, 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, 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, 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