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Joe has been teaching all styles of guitar with strengths in classical, folk, jazz, and rock music since 2003. He attended Southwestern Community College where he played with the jazz band, and has played with Voices Iowa and in Stage West productions. Joe has also directed and arranged music for a guitar ensemble.

Rob received his Music Education degree from Kirkwood Community College and additional training from the University of Iowa School of Music. Rob plays extensively around town, specializing in jazz and blues.

I have played guitar for over 45 years now. For 32 years of the 45 years I have been a serious student of the instrument myself. I have studied many of the greats and produced CD ROMs that were loaded with examples of those players. In the CD Rom Guitar Magic, I illustrated my knowledge of guitar styles, music theory and my understanding of the fret board. It was written up in guitar player magazine as one of the best CD ROMs to buy.

I have written over 20 books, of which five are on Amazon now. My books were best sellers in Houston where I also had a weekly TV program teaching guitar to a large audience. As a teacher I have taught some players who were in famous groups. In FL I taught Mark Tremontie the guitarist for Creed. In addition to guitar I have studied piano, violin, banjo, mandolin, and other instruments like the Chapman stick. I am able to teach beginners as well as advanced students. I feel I can offer unique cutting edge concepts to help students achieve their desires to play music.

Bringing over 20 years experience to the studio, primarily in rock, metal and blues, Dave is an excellent choice for both beginners and intermediate players. Dave also teaches advanced theory, soloing, technique building and improvisational skills. His goal is to help develop "guitar players" into well balanced musicians.

A Des Moines native, Seth has been playing music years. Seth was rewarded a music scholarship to the Los Angeles College of Music and now holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Guitar Performance. There, while learning from world class musicians, he taught private lessons and worked as a session musician. Seth is able to teach and play virtually every style of guitar. This includes jazz, blues, funk, reggae, country, soul and r&b, fingerstyle acoustic, slide, rock, and gospel. He can also teach music theory and sight reading. He is willing and wanting to teach all levels and all ages. Music is his passion, and it is a dream come true for him to share his passion and his knowledge to all of those who walk the same path.

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and I would love to help you reach your goals as a guitar player. I have been playing in bands in the Des Moines area for a few years. I am currently the lead guitar player in the popular 80s band Aftershock, classic rock band OverDrive and I also have been playing P&W at church for many years. I have a Master certificate from Berklee College of Music (2012) and have studied under Joe Musella, Robin Stone, Dan Bowden, Bruce Bartlett, Bruce Saunders, Michael WIlliams, Larry Bionne and Marija Temo. My influences include: EVH, Slash, Randy Rhoads, Alex Lifeson, Santana, Joe Bonamassa and many others. Let me help you get your fundamentals together to be the best player that you can be!

Steven received his Master of Music degree from Belmont University (Nashville, TN) and his Bachelor of Music degree from Simpson College; both in classical guitar performance. He has performed in master classes for notable guitarists Jason Vieaux, Jerome Ducharme, and Petar Jankovic, and additionally has observed classes given by Eliot Fisk, Christopher Parkening, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Douglas Niedt, Jorge Caballero, Aniello Desiderio, Denis Azabagić, and Matt Palmer, among others. In addition to his experience in classical music, Steven is proficient in many commercial music genres including jazz, blues, and rock. He performs with the Iowa Guitar Quartet, the Kennedy-Reynolds Guitar Duo, and as a soloist. Steven also serves as the president of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society - an organization that actively promotes classical guitar music and education across the state of Iowa. In addition to teaching at Rieman’s, Steven teaches at Central College and Simpson College.

Willie James Shay is a guitarist, he has performed with a 10 piece horn band in the late sixties, and Gene Clark of the Byrds in the 70s. He has also performed as a solo performer singing and writing his own songs. He has also performed as a solo guitarist instrumental. In Des Moines Iowa in 1995 he placed 2nd in the Iowa Blues Challenge. He also has performed with the Des Moines Big Band on the Telethon. He attended Cabrillo College studied classical and Jazz Theory, Jazz Improv, and Classical composition. He has taught Guitar since 1995.

Hal has played professionally for over 20 years. He wrote, recorded and produced his own record and is the lead guitarist for the band Toaster. Hal works well with all levels of players and promotes a fun atmosphere in his lessons. Specializing in both lead and rhythm guitar, Hal's expertise is in rock and folk. He also teaches songwriting, voice, theory and studio production.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. He began his music career with the viola at age eight taking instruction from top players in the Des Moines Symphony for seven years. At 15, he applied this background and skill to the guitar and has played for over 20 years. Rock, metal, and blues are his personal focus, but he welcomes the opportunity of teaching other styles. Dave enjoys the challenge of starting beginners in the right direction and helping students that are more advanced with chop building, speed, improvisation, theory, and tasteful playing. He currently plays, writes and records with the band Kamikaze Dragonfly.

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BASS GUITAR

Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a Bass emphasis and Jazz Studies Minor from the University of Northern Iowa. While there he was in Jazz Band One for four years and principal bass in the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra. He has taught for more than a decade in central Iowa and performed with the Des Moines Big Band, Orquestra Alto Miaz, and the Jack Oatts Quartet, among many others.

Joe has been teaching all styles of guitar with strengths in classical, folk, jazz, and rock music since 2003. He attended Southwestern Community College where he played with the jazz band, and has played with Voices Iowa and in Stage West productions. Joe has also directed and arranged music for a guitar ensemble.

BANJO

Paul teaches math in the Waukee school district. He received his Bachelors degree with a major in Mathematics and Masters degree in Education from Iowa State University. He has been playing the banjo for 16 years. He has played throughout Iowa for the past 12 years and has been teaching banjo for 9 years. He teaches the Scruggs, melodic, and clawhammer styles of playing the banjo and can provide instruction for beginning guitar and ukulele students. As a diligent student of the music, he is consistently expanding his repertoire, learning new material, teaching techniques and waiting for the next pick.

MANDOLIN

Steven received his Master of Music degree from Belmont University (Nashville, TN) and his Bachelor of Music degree from Simpson College; both in classical guitar performance. He has performed in master classes for notable guitarists Jason Vieaux, Jerome Ducharme, and Petar Jankovic, and additionally has observed classes given by Eliot Fisk, Christopher Parkening, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Douglas Niedt, Jorge Caballero, Aniello Desiderio, Denis Azabagić, and Matt Palmer, among others. In addition to his experience in classical music, Steven is proficient in many commercial music genres including jazz, blues, and rock. He performs with the Iowa Guitar Quartet, the Kennedy-Reynolds Guitar Duo, and as a soloist. Steven also serves as the president of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society - an organization that actively promotes classical guitar music and education across the state of Iowa. In addition to teaching at Rieman’s, Steven teaches at Central College and Simpson College.

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UKULELE

Joe has been teaching all styles of guitar with strengths in classical, folk, jazz, and rock music since 2003. He attended Southwestern Community College where he played with the jazz band, and has played with Voices Iowa and in Stage West productions. Joe has also directed and arranged music for a guitar ensemble.

Dallas graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Vocal Music and a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. She was a 4-year member of the nationally recognized Cantamus Women’s Choir at ISU while taking voice lessons with Mary Creswell and Simon Estes. In addition to singing, Dallas has been playing piano, guitar, and many other instruments for a number of years. She has a passion for spreading the joy of music and the importance of musical education with her students. Along with the knowledge of a specific instrument, students will learn technique, theory, and musicality, as this will help to mold them into well-rounded musicians.