Allison Philson began studying the violin at age 3 through the University of Northern Iowa Suzuki School of Music.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from St. Olaf College and is a licensed teacher in K-12 music.  Passionate about education, Allison has taught orchestra, band, and general music in public schools and has taught private violin, viola and cello lessons to students ages 3 through adult.  She has performed regularly with the Des Moines Symphony since 2013 and is an active violinist throughout the Des Moines area. Allison is a member of the American String Teacher’s Association and the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Allison teaches lesson in her home in the Ankeny area.

Teaches: Violin, Viola, Cello.

Contact:
allgrote@hotmail.com

Kendra is a junior at Drake University double-majoring in piano and violin performance. She currently studies violin and viola with Rebecca Vieker, piano with Dr. Nicholas Roth, and organ with Bobby Stinnett. She has over four years of teaching experience with all ages. Kenra enjoys teaching with traditional methods, as well as exploring alternative learning methods to find an individualized approach that works for each student.

Kendra gives the option of traveling to you and teaching in your home.

Teaches:
violin, viola, and piano

Contact:
(515) 444-9758
kendra.prindle@drake.edu

I’m a proud mom of five, and our home is made even livelier with two dogs and two cats. I’ve lived in Ankeny for the past four years, where I enjoy gardening and exploring new walking trails around the area. Music has been a lifelong passion—I’ve played the violin for over 30 years, starting in 5th grade and continuing through college, including serving as concertmaster in a community orchestra. With more than 15 years of experience teaching violin, I’m deeply committed to making string education accessible for all students and believe strongly in the value of orchestra programs for every child.

I teach violin using the Suzuki books and method. I love helping young students start on their journey of learning to play the violin! I teach beginner and intermediate levels.

Emily teaches lessons in her home and is currently accepting students.

Teaches: violin

Contact:
(307) 880-7951
ehead09@gmail.com

Sarah began playing the violin at age 5 using the Suzuki method. She moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, at age 9, began playing with the UNI Suzuki School, and continued there until her high school graduation. As part of the music school, she participated in private and group lessons, 2 different youth orchestras, and a performing group called Fiddlesticks. She was also selected for the Iowa All-State Orchestra her senior year. She spent 2 weeks at a music camp at UNLV in Las Vegas, where she worked with top musicians. 

At college, she minored in music and played with several orchestras. She went on tour 2 different times with the symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra. She played in several musicals during her time at college. Since graduation, she has played with community orchestras in Atlanta and Des Moines. She has also taught privately. She has completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Suzuki Teacher training and has a degree in Special Education.

Sarah teaches violin at her home in Ankeny and is accepting students.

Teaches: violin

Amy is a licensed teacher and holds degrees in Education and Music. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and ability levels.

Contact:
(515) 723-0928
theankenystudio@gmail.com

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