Music Lessons in Swisher, IA. It's your time.

I am a top call substitute playing euphonium with the Chicago Symphony. I have been featured playing Janacek's Sinfonietta, Holst's Planets, and Pictures at an Exhibition playing the Bydlo tuba solo. In addition I won the grand prize at the 2012 Chicago Brass Festival Solo competition on Euphonium.

Not all students are created equal and you need a teacher who has tons of experience to teach you on the level that you can understand and be passionate about.

My lessons cater to you personally--they designed to push and motivate you in the fastest way possible, in line with what you want and need to learn about the Guitar.

Learn from a true master!

Understanding music theory makes you a better musician. The term "music theory" covers many different topics: reading, harmony, arranging, composition, rhythm, ear training, orchestration, improvisation, just to name a few. Understanding any of these on a deeper level enriches your experience as a musician and can create more opportunities in your musical life. Maybe you play by ear but want to make music that requires reading skills. Perhaps you wish to write music but don't know where to begin. Maybe you want to solo in your jazz band but don't know harmony. Whatever your goals are, we can work together to help you achieve them. All you need are open ears, open eyes, and an open mind!

I make learning piano fun. I teach all musical styles. I teach all ages and abilities, including special needs. I find out what you want to learn, and I teach that. I also teach theory, composition, improv, by ear, reading lead sheets for church

Rhythm guitar, picking patterns and reading notes on the guitar are all taught.