The Joy of Music
Elisabeth Tinnes, MT-BC
Music Therapist - Board Certified
108 WestMain Street, Suite A
Washington, Iowa 52353
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"Music isn't just learning notes and playing them; you learn notes to play to the music of your soul."
Katie Greenwood

At The Joy of Music, instruction is available in guitar, trumpet and beginning piano for individuals of all ages. Lessons are personalized for each student and adapted to meet their specific learning styles and interests.
Elisabeth Tinnes has years of experience teaching individuals beginning at six years of age through older adulthood. She utilizes a creative approach that encourages enjoyment while focusing on individual interests.
AdaptiveLessons
Adaptive lessons are available to individuals with more specific learning needs such as, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, Downs Syndrome, ADHD and mental illness.
Music instruction is adapted to meet creative learning needs, styles and methods while allowing students to participate in a normalized, rewarding activity.
Adaptive lessons are available in guitar, piano, percussion and brass instruments.


Now offering GUITAR CAMP!!
Createdto expose young children and adults to the basic concepts of playing the guitar without the financial expense and time commitment of private lessons.
Whatare the benefits?
  • Exposure to music instruction without the long-term commitment of private lessons
  • Fun of learning in a group setting
  • Increased self-esteem in a fun, positive environment with instruction from board-certified music therapists
  • Adults - Get a jump start in camp and we'll teach you how to teach yourself
Hereare the details...
Guitar Camp for children will be held 4:15-5:00 pm on M, T, W and Th for 2 weeks for a total of 8 sessions. Each camp is specific to age and experience. When registering, please check the box that correlates to your age/ability, not start date. Adults will meet 2:00-3:30 pm on Saturday October 2, 9 & 23 and will receive 1 private 45-minute lesson during the week of October 11th.
All materials and music are provided, all you need is a guitar.*
Bonus! Follow along online as we will post videos of the material presented so you can practice right along with us.
Fall2010 Schedule
Camp 1: Ages 6-8 BEGINNERS Sept 13th
Camp 4: Ages 9-12 INTERMEDIATE Nov 8th
Camp 2: Ages 6-8 INTERMEDIATE Oct 4th
Camp 5: Ages 13-18 BEGINNERS Nov 29th
Camp 3: Ages 9-12 BEGINNERS Oct 25th
ADULT Camp: Ages 18 & up SAT. in Oct.
Tuition: $100 Instructors: Matt Logan/Elisabeth Tinnes
REGISTER NOW -CLICK HERE
*Contact us if you need a guitar - we have several to rent.



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