Aaron's Upcoming Performances
Sun, May 18, 2008
2:00PM
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church Music in the East Village
Music in the East Village Concert
Sat, Jun 21, 2008
7:30PM
Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson College--Indianola, Iowa Regina (Des Moines Metro Opera) #1
Marc Blitzstein’s Regina, based on the Lillian Hellman play The Little Foxes, captures the sounds of early twentieth century America in a score filled with jazz, ragtime and spiritual flavor. Aaron is part of the orchestra playing the banjo and guitar.
Sun, Jun 29, 2008
2:00PM
Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson College--Indianola, Iowa Regina (Des Moines Metro Opera) #2
click on http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
2:00PM
Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson College--Indianola, Iowa Regina (Des Moines Metro Opera) #3
click on http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
6:00PM
Wellman Band Shell, Wellman IA Don't Quit Your Day Job
Join in the fun before the fireworks to the Rock and Roll music of Don't Quit Your Day Job
Tue, Jul 8, 2008
7:30PM
Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson College--Indianola, Iowa Regina (Des Moines Metro Opera) #4
click on http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
7:30PM
Blank Performing Arts Center, Simpson College--Indianola, Iowa Regina (Des Moines Metro Opera) #5
click on http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org
Summer Guitar Lessons at PowellGuitar Studios
10 Weeks of Professional Guitar Instruction for Summer 2008. Lessons are given in an easy-going and relaxed format, located at my in-home music studio. Students from all playing levels are welcome (ages six and up), parents are welcome to attend any or all guitar lessons.

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Do you want to improve your current skills and technique? Are you in a rut and want to break through your plateau? If this sounds like you or someone you know, consider contacting Aaron Powell today to begin a life long positive experience with the guitar!

Lessons are individually tailored for each student, regardless of previous experience. Learn the songs and technique you want to learn from a professional guitar instructor. Time slots beginning to fill, so make a call or send an email today!

    Beginning students will learn
  • note reading and tablature
  • precise and accurate chord switching
  • chord strumming patterns
  • correct hammer-on/pull-off techniques
  • Songs and riffs that suit your playing level
  • effective practicing techniques
    Intermediate/Advanced Students will learn and hone
  • advanced slur techniques
  • five forms of barre chords
  • movable pentatonic scales (major and minor)
  • moveable major and minor scales, modes
  • effective practicing techniques
  • memorization tips and tricks
Rate Plans for Summer 2008: 30 Minute Lesson $20 45 Minute Lesson $30 1 Hour Lesson $40 paid monthly.

Recital/Performance coaching sessions are available, call for details. For more information or to schedule your lesson slot call Aaron at 515.729.4900 or check on the web at http://www.powellguitar.com. About Aaron Powell: Aaron has taught guitar at the college level since the fall of 2003. He is the guitar instructor at DMACC, Grand View College and Simpson College during the school year. At these schools, he teaches students of all levels, from absolute beginner to Classical Guitar Majors. Aaron is also the Music Director at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in the East Village. Aaron’s degrees are both on the guitar: a Bachelors Degree of Music Education and a Masters Degree of Music Performance. Call or click to get your time slot today!