Online Piano Lessons from Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, IA

I have been a music educator for over 40 years. I really enjoy teaching private lessons to people who are serious about music. I am very good at assessing where my students are at in their musical education and helping them achieve success. I am easy to work with and have a great deal of knowledge to share. I teach beginning to intermediate piano, jazz piano, drums, percussion, and all of the band instruments. l teach jazz improvisation, music theory, and music composition.

Professional Summary:

Bands under my direction have earned:

• 35 consecutive Division I Ratings at State Marching Band Contest

• 1st place at numerous independent festivals

• Qualified for Iowa Jazz Championships 35 years in a row

• Numerous division I ratings at State Large Group Contest

• Numerous division I ratings at State Solo and Ensemble Contest

Accomplishments

• Featured in Band World Magazine as one of the country's 50 Directors who made a difference

• Awarded the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association

Distinguished Service Award in 2019

• Named Educator of the Year by the Mahaska Chamber of Commerce for 2021