Minou Emmad is a piano student of Nik Jakob at West Music Coralville. She has been studying with Nik for five years. Minou is a 5th grader at Willowwind. Her musical goals include playing in an orchestra or jazz band. Her advice to other musicians is to have perseverance.
When asked what she loves about playing music, Minou says “playing a piece of music I like well and seeing others enjoy hearing it as well.” It might surprise you to learn that she also plays saxophone.
Minou’s other interests include tennis, swimming, chess, and playing video games. Her favorite musicians are Mozart and Alicia Keys.
Congratulations, Minou! Great job!
Aaron Hansen is an experienced K-6 General Music educator, passionate about bringing music to life through the Orff Approach. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Aaron has completed comprehensive Orff Teacher Training, including three levels at the University of St. Thomas and an Orff Master Class. His dedication to the Orff method took him to the Summer International Course at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria. Aaron also shares his expertise by teaching movement at various Orff Teacher Training Courses and conducting workshops for local Orff Chapters.
