Music reading
Notes and rhythms.
Cedar Valley, Iowa
Private drum and piano lessons.
I teach from my home studio, serving Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Ages 6+. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced are welcome — kids and adults.
You will learn
Reading, songs, theory, and time.
Most importantly, you will have fun.
Favorite songs
How to play songs you like.
Worship songs
Church music is part of what I teach.
Chord charts
How to read a chart.
Click / metronome
Playing with a click.
Theory & structure
Music structure and theory.
Ear training
Learning to hear parts.
Composition
Writing music.
Piano
Bastien method: learn to read music and play your favorite songs.
I have been awarded first place in 32 piano recitals and attended the University of Colorado as a piano performance major. My teachers ranged from Carnegie Hall concert pianists to one of the best-known live jazz players in Denver. I am experienced in recitals, college auditions, and complex music theory and composition.
I encourage kids and adults to learn or relearn with me. It is always a good time to take up piano.
Teachers: Alejandro Cremaschi (piano pedagogy, CU Boulder), Pat Bianchi (jazz piano, CU Boulder), Chad Amen, and Megan McCardle.
Drums
Worship and pop/rock drumming.
I currently drum at churches on the weekends, and I am a session drummer for Christian songwriter demos and tracks.
In 2022 I took drum lessons with Luke Anderson, the drummer for Elevation Worship. He wrote and recorded the drum tracks on Elevation’s first five albums.
Acoustic and electronic kits are both in the studio.
Rates
Lesson rates
30 minutes
$30
Private drum or piano lesson.
45 minutes
$45
Private drum or piano lesson.
One hour
$60
Private drum or piano lesson.
Weekday openings are typically 9:00, 9:30, 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, and 4:30. Ask to confirm what is open.