Hans U  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Flamenco, Reggae, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul

My teaching experience extends from my undergraduate years where I taught guitar at the Univeristy of Iowa. Since then, I have taught all age ranges of students, from age five onwards, both in person and online. My experience ranges from academic institutions such as The Ohio State University and Capital University, to workshops, lectures, and master classes. I set three primary goals for my teaching: to educate, challenge, and inspire students.  As an ethnomusicologist, I invite students to discover diverse world cultures, repertoire, and musical systems,encouraging critical listening and independent thinking. I follow a similar template to introduce students to classical and popular music, presenting both repertoire and the historical and human dimensions behind the music. Learning music should be an enjoyable experience, and I strive to let every student shine.           

My teaching methods are largely dependant on the needs and experience of the student. For begining guitar, bass, and key board students I generally work with several method books, and supply supplimentary materials as required. I believe that each student is unique, and what works for one student might not be sutiable for another. I assess a students learning style and develop lesson plans that emphaisze their strenths, and encourge them to develop.