JUNE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: XANDER LARSH
Xander's music quest was inspired by Marty McFly's Johnny B Goode performance. He also plays other instruments such as the piano, the trumpet, and bass guitar.
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Xander's music quest was inspired by Marty McFly's Johnny B Goode performance. He also plays other instruments such as the piano, the trumpet, and bass guitar.
June was a busy month for our bands as outdoor summer events ramped up. Here’s all the fun we had this month and what’s ahead in July.
Singing is a hobby for this performance group student. She hopes to keep improving with more practice.
This guitar, bass, and vocals teacher hopes each lesson for her students can teach life skills such as leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.
Our West Des Moines house band recently hosted an amazing fundraiser at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines, the first of few to raise money for our upcoming trips to Ohio and North Carolina.
Katelynn Dickinson was born 11 months and one day before her brother Gerrit. The siblings are now in the West Des Moines adult band together. They say that genetic connection helps them click better during performance.
"I thought it was fun" was all she needed to start learning guitar. And we're glad to hear it continues to be a fun experience!
It was a set list everyone could sing along to. The West Des Moines adult band had fun recreating classic rock hits and the crowd welcomed a new band.
Our team at all locations has some amazing camps on tap for summer, including themes from the Beatles, Rock 101, 80s Rock, and more!
Translating skills from the stage into a classroom. This University of Iowa student is sharing his vocal skills as an instructor at the Cedar Rapids school.