Celebrating 20 years of music education!
Meet Our Teachers
Barb
With over 28 years of experience teaching piano in our local studio, I've had the joy of working with students of all ages and levels. May passion lies in helping students ages eight and up learn to read music and develop real confidence at teh piano. I'm known for my creative, flexible teaching style that adapts to each student's needs making learning both effective and enjoyable.
When I'm not teaching, you'll find me kayaking or biking during the summer months, or working on a new woodworking project. I bring the same creativity and hands-on spirit to my hobbies as I do to my teaching.
Darla
With a love for music and a passion to teach, I bring 40 years of teaching experience to the Harmony Studios staff. My main instruments are guitar and ukulele. I have worked with hundreds of students of all ages over the years. My goal is to provide my students with the best possible musical experience with their instrument and help the student reach their musical goals.
janet
With over 28 years of experience, Janet teaches piano to students of all ages, but especially delights in working with preschoolers. Her creative and nurturing approach helps even the youngest beginners feel confident and curious at the keyboard. Outside the studio, she enjoys exploring her Norwegian heritage and family traditions. In every season, you'll find her outdoors—waterskiing, sailing, and kayaking in the summer, and snowmobiling when winter rolls in.
aaron
Aaron has been a piano teacher at Harmony Studios since 2015, and part of the Fergus Falls arts community for longer than that. A graduate of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, and the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, he has taught elementary music, led a children's singing class, and been in a number of A Center for the Arts theater productions. He can be heard playing piano in pit orchestras, at churches, and more. Aaron teaches piano lessons to all ages, kids to adults, and has a passion for passing on what he has learned to the next generation of young musicians. He lives in Fergus Falls with his wife Mary, and two children, Lucy and Arthur.
ali
Ali's passion for music started at a very young age and later turned into a passion for teaching music to all types of students. Fostering a love for music and creating meaningful connections are Ali's teaching goals!
Ali graduated from Luther College with a BA in Music and has sung with The Nordic Choir, The National Lutheran Choir, and currently sings with the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists.
Ali teaches voice lessons along with beginner piano, guitar, and ukulele lessons.
Outside of lessons, Ali enjoys spending time with their partner, dog, & 4 cats.
kiersten
Kiersten has 20 years of teaching experience, during which time she has taught students of all ages on the violin, viola, piano, and guitar. She is passionate about helping students be successful and accomplish their goals, and is always looking for new ways to approach each student's individual needs. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
julieann
I’ve been an avid and eager learner of music and musical instruments since my first piano lesson at age 4. This early love of music blossomed into more than just a fun hobby and worthy area of study throughout college. It became more like that of a lifestyle: continuing over the decades to learn new things and as many instruments as possible, infusing daily events and choices as a family, jumping into (almost) every musical genre available, and submersing myself (and my 8-also musical-kids) in all the wonderous benefits music can offer the mind and heart, especially when sharing it with others. From playing classical orchestra to jazz and swing, worship music and old hymns at church to parade and circus bands, community concert bands and musical pits to accompanying soloists and singers….I love it all! I am actively involved in numerous musical groups of all kinds in the community and surrounding area, routinely playing several different instruments, and blessed to be able to participate in many of these with some of my own kiddos(now nearly all grown)….a musical mother’s dream come true! In addition, I enjoy hiking, spending time in nature, Bible studies, cooking new dishes, puzzles, watching/listening to musicals, playing games, and spending as much time as possible with family.
My desire is to help support others at any age on their own musical journey in a positive, encouraging, and non-intimidating environment, with the hope of developing a lifetime of musical enjoyment. I will teach beginners on just about any woodwind or brass instrument, as well as recorders or Irish whistles, piano, and ukulele.
zhanna
I have been a voice and piano teacher for more 35 years. I enjoy teaching all ages and can’t wait to share all my experiences and techniques with my students. Also, I like to cook and share my recipes with students.