Private Voice and Piano lessons. Voice lessons for ages 8 to Adult - all levels. Piano lessons for ages 5 to Adult - beginning thru intermediate levels. Wunderkeys preschool piano program for ages 3 to 5 yrs old.
Services
Piano Lessons are for ages 6 and up and designed to meet the specific needs and goals of each student. This includes a balance of theory, sight-reading, ear training and repertoire appropriate to the student's level of proficiency. Please note: Your tuition includes ALL core music as needed each semester.
I started taking Voice Lessons with Barbara to both develop a singing voice and to better utilize and project my voice for business presentations in front of large groups and when giving training. Barbara's tutelage has been invaluable. Her training has given me more confidence as well as vocal staying power.
Supported by Cincinnati Public Radio, includes composer biographies and listening clips as well as related shows. Sponsored by the Dallas Symphony, this is a great site to access composer music for listening projects. Isle of Tune game Building with music theory concepts, this is like Minecraft for the musician!
People
Barbara Githens
My name is Barbara Githens ("Miss Barbara") and I love music! Heart and Soul Music Studio, established in 2005, was a dream come true. This studio has seen many further their musical talent. As your teacher, putting my heart and soul into music has been a life long pursuit. I started this journey with singing and playing piano at a young age and discovered my ability to plunk out just about any tune that hit my ear! This was much to the chagrin of my early piano teachers. Playing by ear is a gift - however, learning to read music, understand theory and to be able to develop technique enhances that gift. Between piano and voice lessons through my growing up years, music became my passion. In fact, I've never stopped and continue my education! To truly create beautiful music and present it passionately has afforded me many opportunities to accompany soloists and groups, sing with symphonies, work as a soloist both in piano and voice, create, and develop my skills in music.
Reviews (12)
Lisa Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Miss Barbara made piano lessons fun. My daughter started in third grade and was really able to focus being away from the house and in miss Barbaras studio. She learned music theory through fun games and challenges always with an exciting theme. Her piano skills increased steadily and she improved every year along with the other students at the studio whom we were able to hear at recitals.
My other daughter took voice lessons from fourth grade on for a few years. She was able to increase her vocal range and projection ability as well as her knowledge of music theory. She was able to get comfortable performing and is currently the lead singer of a band. She also sings the national anthem at all of her high school sporting events. Miss Barbara was able to help her hone her craft and the hours spent singing with Miss Barbara's feedback made all the difference in the world. She is a true professional and makes learning fun. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking into piano or voice lessons for their child.
My other daughter took voice lessons from fourth grade on for a few years. She was able to increase her vocal range and projection ability as well as her knowledge of music theory. She was able to get comfortable performing and is currently the lead singer of a band. She also sings the national anthem at all of her high school sporting events. Miss Barbara was able to help her hone her craft and the hours spent singing with Miss Barbara's feedback made all the difference in the world. She is a true professional and makes learning fun. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking into piano or voice lessons for their child.
Pam Bales
Nov 10, 2021
Ami Desai
Feb 24, 2020
Ms. Barbara is the best piano teacher! I am so glad that we found heart and soul music studio. My daughter started learning piano with her at age of 5. Ms. Barbara teaches various interesting technique such as piano games, theory books and piano pronto books which help my daughter to enjoy the lessons. She exceeds her commitment and make sure that her students gets right coaching by providing more time and materials when needed.
Apart from being excellent teacher, she is kind and humble human being. She also develops interest in composing music by giving them interesting stories and come up with their own background music. She also educates kids about famous composers by giving them study lessons and music lessons created by them. She gives various technique which help kids to do piano practice by them own. My daughter enjoys group lessons that schedule sometimes. Ms. Barbara encourage kids to take part in the National Federated Junior Festival.
Apart from being excellent teacher, she is kind and humble human being. She also develops interest in composing music by giving them interesting stories and come up with their own background music. She also educates kids about famous composers by giving them study lessons and music lessons created by them. She gives various technique which help kids to do piano practice by them own. My daughter enjoys group lessons that schedule sometimes. Ms. Barbara encourage kids to take part in the National Federated Junior Festival.
Rebecca Simmons
Apr 24, 2019
Ms. Barbara has been working with my 11yo daughter for almost 2 years. We love her - my daughter is fanatical about practicing and really enjoys the way Ms. Barbara teaches the courses. She also enjoys the group activities and lessons that sometimes are scheduled - they help break up the weekly monotony and allow the students to get to know each other outside of just recitals. Ms. Barbara takes her time to get to know each student and really crafts individual lessons for them.
Emerald Given
Mar 24, 2019
Holly Chase
Jun 23, 2017
I had three children study at Heart and Soul Music Studio. Ms. Barbara is a caring teacher who really gets to know the children on an individual basis, and then tailors the lessons according to their needs and learning styles. She uses all kinds of media and incentive programs to try to make learning the piano fun for the kids. She has an easy to use website, which also allows for paying online which is a huge bonus! The location is great, as it is in close proximity to highways, shopping, library, and the middle school.
Chandra Olbrich
Mar 12, 2017
Crista Terreau
Jan 18, 2017
Darci Franklin
Jun 14, 2013
My son took piano lessons with Miss Barbara for 3 years. He isn't always easy to work with but Miss Barbara was able to find creative ways to help him through. He learned so much in the time he was able to spend with Miss Barbara. She worked with him at his own pace, he and I both appreciated that! She has such a great personality and even temperament, lessons were always pleasant. We're sad you had to move. We will miss you and good luck!
Hema Venkat
May 05, 2013
Jameelah A.
I started my lessons in my junior year of college. I had never take vocal lessons before, I've always been a shy and closed person although my family is very big and musical. I started taking lessons to help open up more and become more confident in singing and presenting myself. Barbara is an absolutely amazing instructor. I took her for voice lessons for a little less than year and she provides and experience that will draw you back.
She is always happy and cheerful and after a stressful week you get to unleash with singing and a very positive person. The price of vocal lessons are affordable and Barbara is flexible and does her best to ensure that you get the most out of your lessons and time with her. She is very knowledgeable in the body and with different vocal exercises to help relax and open up your voice. Her lessons have given me more confidence in my singing and has helped to open up my personality.
She is always happy and cheerful and after a stressful week you get to unleash with singing and a very positive person. The price of vocal lessons are affordable and Barbara is flexible and does her best to ensure that you get the most out of your lessons and time with her. She is very knowledgeable in the body and with different vocal exercises to help relax and open up your voice. Her lessons have given me more confidence in my singing and has helped to open up my personality.
Tony B.
Outstanding instruction! I started taking Voice Lessons with Barbara to both develop a singing voice and to better utilize and project my voice for business presentations in front of large groups and when giving training. Barbara's tutelage has been invaluable. Her training has given me more confidence as well as vocal staying power. I was especially impressed that she individually tailored the exercises and lessons to both suit my current voice limitations and continually changed the lessons to keep my voice challenged as I improved. Her voice lessons were definitely not a text book “one size fits all” blueprint. I highly recommend her.