Learning to Play and Sing Music

I believe Creativity is an important part of what makes us human and treasure opportunities to nurture that creativity in people of all ages.

I am available to teach weekend and week-long workshops, Private Lessons in my studio in Fort Collins, and one-to-one distance learning lessons using Skype (by appointment only), Guitar Lessons on-line through JamPlay.com. I also provide music education for Early Childhood Centers.

Instruments: I teach all levels on: Mountain & Hammered Dulcimers, Guitar (flat-pick, finger-pick, old-timey, bluegrass, folk, celtic, blues), Mandolin; Beginning Level : Bowed Psaltery, Bodhran (Irish Frame Drum), Hand Percussion (Djembe/Ashiko), Singing with Instruments for all levels; Song-writing.

Frequency: Some students schedule weekly, others every other week, some monthly, depending upon their needs and goals.

Music theory is woven into the lessons, along with focused listening to develop jamming skills and tune acquisition by ear.

PRIVATE LESSON STUDIO

Private Lesson Fees : $30.00 for 45 minute lessons, $20.00 for 30 minute lessons

Frequency: to be determined in consultation with student. My goal is to help you "sing your soul" through the instrument of your choice. All lessons have a focus on playing from the heart and are tailored to the goals and skill level of the student

Recitals/Performance: I urge students to prepare and play for others (their family and friends, church, social events at work) in addition, periodic recitals are scheduled to help develop confidence in sharing their gifts.

Locations: My home studio: 303 Talon Court, Fort Collins. Map of 303 Talon Ct Fort Collins, CO 80524-7002, US

Lutheran Campus Ministry at Colorado State University, 805 S. Shields, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Map of LCM/CSU

Spring 2010 Availability: Mondays 1 pm- 9 pm; Tuesdays 1 pm- 9 pm

SPRING 2010 RECITAL: May 16th, 2 pm. Information here.

DISTANCE PRIVATE LESSONS via SKYPE

Private Lesson Fees : $30.00 for 45 minute lessons, $20.00 for 30 minute lessons, payable with PayPal (send payment to: steve@owlmountainmusic.com).

Spring 2010 Availability: By Appointment only.

Process:

1. Download and install Skype (a free program that lets you talk over the internet for free.)

2. Purchase and install a webcam so that I can see and hear what you are playing and you and see and hear my demonstration.

3. Contact me with your skype name, your plan for what you are seeking to learn and a time when you are available to schedule a lesson. Spring 2010 Availability: Mondays 1 pm- 9 pm; Tuesdays 1 pm- 9 pm.

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Steve's PHASE 1 Lessons :

Beginning Guitar (Acoustic)
Kids and Guitar

Steve's PHASE 2 Lessons:
(Genre Teaching)

Fingerstyle
Bluegrass
Celtic Guitar

(Skill Building)

Singing With Guitar

Steve's PHASE 3 Lessons: Learning Songs

Christmas Songs
Bluegrass/
Bluesgrass Gospel Songs
4th of July Songs
Folk

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I've joined the faculty of the

Colorado Contemporary Music College

Teaching Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer, and Community Enrichment Classes

2004 Christmas Recital

2004 Christmas Recital was held at 3 pm on Sunday, Dec 19th at
the Lutheran Campus Ministry at CSU in Fort Collins.

Front Row (L-R): Steve (instructor); Dominic (guitar), Jordyn
(guitar), Margaret (mandolin and hammered dulcimer); Sebastian
(guitar); Joann and Don Harris (mountain dulcimer)

2nd Row: Alice (hammered dulcimer); Marta (hammered dulcimer); Missy
(mandolin and hammered dulcimer); Virginia (mountain dulcimer);
Gretchen (hammered dulcimer); LaVina (mountain dulcimer)

Back Row: Alicia (guitar); Josh (guitar); Paul (mountain dulcimer)

Recital Information (.PDF)

Map and Directions (.PDF)

Music for Grand Finale:

   What Child is This? (a modal version of Greensleeves) DAA/DAd - MD, Gtr & HD (.PDF)

   Angels We Have Heard On High (Trio) DAA/DAd-MD, Gtr & HD (.PDF)

<Click here for archived 2001, 2002 and 2003 Recital Pictures>