by Stephen Rieck | Dec 7, 2021
Originally from Indiana, oboist Lisa Lutgen is an active teacher and performer based in Iowa City. Lisa currently serves as Artistic Instructor of Oboe at Cornell College, and also teaches with the Quad City Symphony’s Private Lesson Program. Lisa has performed with...
by Stephen Rieck | Oct 7, 2021
Eugene Ryoo is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Iowa in Saxophone Performance studying with Dr. Kenneth Tse. Prior to pursing his doctorate, he earned a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from University of North Carolina School...
by Stephen Rieck | Sep 2, 2021
I teach electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and beginning ukulele. My first band was in high school. One of West music’s core values is “Play for life” My goal is not only to teach a piece of music to a student but to get them to play for life. I show my...
by Stephen Rieck | Aug 25, 2021
About me Chuck Michaelson started piano lessons at age five with his father, Samuel Michaelson, who was a private piano instructor and church organist in Minneapolis. Chuck attended Wartburg College and York University in Canada studying with Eugene Hudson and...
by Stephen Rieck | Aug 20, 2021
About Me Luis Jimenez began playing guitar at age 10 with his guitar teacher Enrique Chi and a year later would play in several venues throughout Kansas City. During these early years, Rock and Country were the primary genres he performed. It was after high school...
