Fun Foundations in Strings

Teaching Background: I taught 3 years for Hays, KS School District; 6 years as a Substitute Teacher in the Davenport, IA Schools.
From 1982 - 2005 I taught privately at the Griggs Music Academy 5 days each week. In 2005 I moved into Davenport and am now teaching in my home 4 days a week and at Griggs on Saturdays.
I teach at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf part time on Tuesdays and Thursdays
I also have taught strings Heritage Christian in Park View

mission statement
My goal as a string teacher is to train each student that they might reach the highest level of musical achievement they are capable of in an enjoyable and encouraging atmosphere. It is always my intent for each person to develop a deeper and richer love and understanding of all styles of string music, though each persons musical interest will be honored and encouraged.

I offer a traditional string education with and emphasis in music theory, rhythm, and music history.

Principal Instrument: Cello
Other Instruments Taught: Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass
Principal Style: Classical
Other Styles Taught: Folk, Broadway, Various, Beginning Fiddle
Studio Specialties: Adult, Learning disability, Gifted, Relaxed environment, High-school Aged Students
Studio Recitals: Yes
Parents welcome at lessons: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Music Education Software: Yes
Other Studio Information: I offer the student the opportunity to participate in ensembles in the fall of the year in the Festival of Trees. This is a community wide Celebration at the beginning of the Holliday Season during the week of Thanksgiving that benefits the Quad City Arts.
Free Interview: Yes
Standard Rates: Tuition will be paid on a month-to-month basis. If you are paying for 1 to 3 lessons in a month the fee is $18.00 per lesson.
Discount Rates: If you pay before the 15th of the month for the whole month (4 lessons) you will recieve a discount of $10.00 for the 4th lesson of the month. The rate will then be $62.00 for the month. If you pay after the 15th the rate reverts back to $72.00.
Studio Hours: Monday: Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: During School, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Afternoon, Evening
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon