by Aaron Hansen | Jan 13, 2016 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
Article by John Keilman, Chicago Tribune An infamous chapter in Keilman family lore came when I was a disgruntled trumpet player in the junior high school band. My parents had forced me to take up an instrument and constantly badgered me to practice, but one day I...
by Aaron Hansen | Dec 17, 2015 | Company Culture, Press Releases
West Music, with headquarters in Coralville, IA was recently awarded a Retail Excellence award from Music, Inc. Each year, Music Inc’s Excellence Awards honors 10 retailers and 10 suppliers who go above and beyond in their businesses over the last year. Voted on by...
by Aaron Hansen | Oct 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
How do you know if you want to become a music teacher? Some students just know, and others make that decision when considering career options. For many students, sharing the joy of music becomes their passion. This tip sheet, Supporting Music Education: Choose to...
by Aaron Hansen | Oct 1, 2015 | Extraordinary Associate of the Month, Music Education
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...
by Aaron Hansen | Oct 1, 2015 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
Brady Diercks is an acoustic guitar student of Garth McMann. He has been taking lessons with Garth for 2 years. Brady is a home school student and is in the 5thgrade. Garth nominated Brady because he has just finished book 1 of the Mel Bay Beginning Guitar...
