Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
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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.
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.
Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe in Des Moines, Iowa is a special place where you can feel totally at ease selecting a new guitar, tuning up or repairing your present one, or recording your music. We are the only music store in Des Moines that houses a fully operational recording studio. Our mission is to support local music and create a broader audience for the guitar.
We have expert instructors at Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe. Our teachers help beginners feel welcome and provide an artistic ear for advanced players that will help them further their goals. We provide honest evaluations about a musician's weaknesses, as well a shoring up his strengths. We're devoted to getting you down the road toward your goals as quickly and comfortably as possible. We don't just teach, we coach.
