Bruce Western Woodwinds

Bruce Western Woodwinds

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About

Bachelors degree in music education, master's degree in saxophone performance with additional study on flute, clarinet, and bassoon. Over 45 years experience teaching private lessons. Performance experience with the Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities Symphonies, Ringling Circus, and dance bands. Currently also teach at Kirkwood Community College. Woodwind instrument repair services, supplies, and sheet music available.

Lessons focus on achieving solid fundamentals of playing the instrument, reading skills, and basic music theory to aid success in any style of music.


Highlights

1 employee
48 years in business
Serves Cedar Rapids , IA

Payment methods

Cash, Check

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Specialties

Students age

10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Student experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 - 2 yrs of formal training, 2 - 4 yrs of formal training

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Folk

Student has instrument

Students who have an instrument, Students who plan to buy an instrument, but don't have one yet

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

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    Jenniffer D.

    He was able to work with my crazy busy schedule.
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    July 04, 2018
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    Frequently asked questions

    The first step is to develop an understanding of where the student currently is at in his/her playing, what areas are most in need of attention to spur progress, and identifying the student's goals.

    Bachelor's degree in music education, Master of Fine Arts degree in saxophone performance, including private study on flute, clarinet, and bassoon. I have over 45 years experience teaching private lessons to students ranging from beginners to college level.

    $25 per 1/2 hour lesson $40 per one hour lesson
    I studied to be a school band director, didn't end up doing that, but I have been teaching private music lessons since my college days.
    Age 9 through retirees, including college saxophone majors.

    Services offered

    Flute
    Music Theory
    Clarinet
    Oboe
    Bassoon
    Brass Lessons