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Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
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Programs offered:
Dance Lessons beginning January 2015
Private and Group Piano Lessons
Violin and Viola Lessons
Voice Lessons
Musical Theater Class
Prepiano Series
Preschool Music
Guitar and Bass Lessons
Drum Lessons
Rock Band Classes
Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet
The goals of CIML are twofold:
To give a student enough musical skills to creatively interact with other musicians.
To incorporate computer and Internet technology into each student’s lessons to help accelerate the learning process.
Private Music Lessons: Music lessons at Central Iowa Music Lab (CIML) are in session year round. Lessons are available to all ages and levels, and no prior experience or auditions are required. Instruction is available for Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums/Percussion, Piano, Violin, Voice, Rock Band, Songwriting, and Music Theory.
Since 1972, Gateway Dance Theatre (GDT) has been moving to the rhythms of the world, fusing African American, Caribbean, Asian and Indian music and movement into a multimedia experience for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Gateway Dance Theatre’s vision is to advance a diverse art movement for all ages, broaden arts outreach, increase cultural sensitivity, and champion social justice.
Girls Rock! Des Moines’ Summer Rock Camp is a two-week-long empowering music program that offers band formation and rehearsal, individual instrument instruction, educational workshops and classes, visiting artist performances, and an exciting showcase at the end of camp.
Our program is open to any cis-girl, gender-expansive, nonbinary, or trans youth between the ages of 8-18 / No musical experience needed / Financial support is always available!
Established in 2005, this locally-owned and operated music studio offers high-quality piano, voice and guitar instruction to students of all ages.
We are located in West Des Moines, just west of Historic Valley Junction, near the intersection of Grand Avenue and E.P. True Parkway.
Grand Music Studio is currently accepting new students for:
Individual Piano Lessons
Individual Voice Lessons
Individual Guitar Lessons
Individual Violin & Viola Lessons
For more than 30 years, the Iowa Youth Chorus (IYC) has been providing young singers with world class choral education. Dedicated to bringing the highest level of artistic training to the youth of central Iowa, IYC provides a nurturing environment where young singers can explore the depth and beauty of choral music – AND have fun!
Keyboard West Studios® is a leader in providing high quality, creative piano, voice and guitar instruction in the Des Moines metropolitan area
Mobile Music Lessons offers high-quality, interactive and engaging music instruction where it is most convenient for you! Mobile Music Lessons saves you time, energy and money by offering lessons from professional faculty where you want them: at your home, school, your instructor's home or virtually via online lessons.
We offer in-person lessons to students in the Des Moines, Iowa area and its surrounding suburbs. We offer virtual lessons to students throughout the United States. We are committed to exceptional and convenient music pedagogy for you. Our qualified instructors ensure your student grows, enjoys and excels in their musical goals.
The Mobile Music Lessons Advantage:
-Lessons where they are most convenient for you
-Professional music faculty with music degrees and pedagogy experience
-At least four recital performance opportunities per year
-Access to the Des Moines Area Piano Festival
-Part of an interactive musical community
-Membership to exclusive Families Forum with tips, resources
-Access to exclusive partnerships
-Easy tuition-based payment system
Passion Studios is a music lesson studio located in Uptown Ankeny.
Our playing-based approach through the Simply Music method has students playing 30-50 songs with both hands in their first year. Our students learn in 2-3 months what takes traditional lessons 2+ years to learn, fueling a passion and joy for music.
Interactive and immersive shared lessons fosters communication and expression through music.Paired with a constantly expanding, diverse repertoire and music artist spotlight at the beginning of lessons each week, every student experiences a unique sense of discovery, accomplishment and companionship.
At the core of all we do, we believe everyone has their own unique musical voice, and we exist to unlock it.
When you’re learning to play a musical instrument, a teacher can help keep you on track by monitoring your progress. Working with someone who cares about your success helps you stay motivated and focused.
One-on-one lessons from a qualified instructor can help you excel in your school music program. Whether you need extra help or crave challenges beyond your current training, you’ll benefit from our instruction.
Choose From a Wide Variety of Instruments
Banjo, Baritone, Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drums, Percussion, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Harmonica, Oboe, Piano, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Violin, Viola, & Vocal.
All Ages & Skill Levels WELCOME!