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| Education/Training: 5 years of formal training from two seasoned professional recording artists, 25 years of professional teaching experience. Resume is too detailed and lengthy to list here. |
| Influences: So many artists, so many styles, too numerous to mention here. |
| Favorite Style/Genre: Any and all styles. Favorites include rock of all kinds, folk, blues, classical and new age. I also enjoy a world of international folk music, jazz, latin, pop, heavy metal and country. |
| Instruments Played: GUITARS; Electric, acoustic, classical and bass. Piano and keyboard. |
| Greatest Strength: Beginning students, showing the best of proper basics in technique, music theory, composition, repertoire development, creativity, improvisation, jamming, performance and helping seasoned players how to go above and beyond their current abilities. |
| Instruments Taught: Guitars; electric, acoustic, classical and bass. Piano and keyboard. |
| Age Groups Taught: I've taught students ranging in age from 5 - 86. I'm quite comfortable with them all. |
| Lesson Location: Rieman Music Learning Studios, Ames Iowa |
| Teaching Philosophy: As you are, at your own speed, level and style - a fun, relaxed atmosphere with no pressure but with serious progress and enjoyment of your music and your instrument. |
| Cancellation Policy: Please call with advance notice, preferably prior day's notice. We understand that emergencies and other conflicts with appointments arise on short notice. I am as flexible as can reasonably be and can reschedule make-up lessons or substitute times. |
| Lesson Cost: First lesson is free of charge, $17 per half hour lesson after. Lessons are preferably scheduled once per week on a regular time. |
| Payment Method/Schedule: First lesson is free of charge. Cash or check in advance, one month's lessons dues. |
| Monday: | Please call for availability |
| Tuesday: | Please call for availability |
| Wednesday: | Please call for availability |
| Thursday: | Please call for availability |
| Friday: | Please call for availability |
| Saturday: | Please call for availability |
| Sunday: | None |