Voice Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

I have been teaching piano for almost 20 years now in styles from classical to new age to pop and rock. I am currently teaching private lessons through the Guitar Center Lesson's programs both in their studios and online. In addition to teaching private piano lessons, I currently am teaching music courses at both San Diego Mesa College and Palomar Community College. Along with beginning and intermediate piano courses, I teach a wide variety of music classes including Music Appreciation, Music Fundamentals, Music History, and Music Theory. Read More

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

I've been sharing my knowledge and experience for many years with friends and family. I've had many teachers throughout my education, and professional career, endow me with tips, tricks, methods, and strategies that make lessons and practice-time something to look forward to. Players with deficiencies or advantages have one thing in common. They all have potential. My goal is to tap into that potential, and take them to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

My teaching experience goes back to when I was little and worked with my friends who were not as fortunate as I and taught them how to pay piano. When I was little I had no confidence and music was the way I chose to express myself. I always look for those Ah Ha moments when students finally learn music. Through lessons I chose to meet them where they are at and help the get to where they want to be. 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: 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