We believe it's never
too late to learn music.
Here at Groove Nation, music and dance go hand-in-hand. We believe in the power of music to create experiences, shape moods, and influence culture.
Why Music?
Learning music is beneficial for many reasons. Statistics show that people who take music, especially as children:
-Have better problem-solving skills
-Learn focus and commitment
-Have better discipline
-Are more confident
- WHAT WE OFFER -
*** NOW OFFERING DRUM LESSONS! ***
We offer Music Instruction in the following:
Drums
Piano
Voice
Guitar (Acoustic, electric, bass, & ukulele)
Song Writing
Private Music Lessons
Music Lessons for Adults
Highly Qualified Music Teachers
Private Lesson Options:
STANDARD MUSIC LESSONS........1 hour or 45 Minute Lesson
Four 60-minute private lessons per month
One-on-One Professional Guidance and Instruction
Easy Month-to-Month Payment Program
EXPRESS MUSIC LESSONS..... 30 Minute Lesson
Four 30-minute private lessons per month
One-on-One Professional Guidance and Instruction
Easy Month-to-Month Payment Program
Have your own customized musical experience! Private lessons are the most efficient way to learn because they’re customized for each individual. Lessons are offered weekly in a consistent time slot that fits the instructor and students schedule.
Group Music Classes
Group classes are also offered at various times throughout the year, typically in 8-week sessions. These classes range across all the instruments we teach. Our classes meet once weekly, but a multiple hour discount is also available.
Don't put music off any longer.
Schedule your intro class today!
Fill out our form, or call the studio for information about registration at
(360) 699-7150.
We can't wait to see you in class!
Meet Your Instructors
Heidi Altenhofen
Heidi Altenhofen grew up in Pasco, WA, and was known for her love of music. She started lessons at age 6 and grew up taking every opportunity to perform. She completed her BA in Music at Eastern Washington University in 2011, and began teaching voice and piano lessons in Olympia, WA in 2012. Heidi has been a Soprano Soloist for the Yakima Symphony, a Soprano in the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers. a Solo & Ensemble judge, and a musical director for Broadway Bound Children's Theater in Seattle, WA. In 2016, she completed the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Institute at Shenandoah Conservatory.
Lessons with Heidi are customized for students depending on their personal goals. She has met with up to 60 students a week, of whom several have been successful in pageants, musical theatre competitions, and International Modeling and Talent. She teaches technique, reading music, reading charts, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, and more. Heidi encourages life-long pursuit and enjoyment of music. She believes learning music can be fun and empowering for people of any age.
Enrique morales
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Enrique Morales-Camacho began his musical journey in elementary school choir. In middle school he was selected to participate in an honor choir for the state of Oregon to sing with 100 of the best singers in the state. During this time, he was introduced to the famous game called "Guitar Hero." There, his passion for music shifted from singing to the electric guitar. During high school he became serious about his guitar playing as he began to play for local church band and received private instruction from guitar instructor Michael Backus, a Portland State University graduate in Jazz performance and composition. After high school, Enrique went on to study at Portland Bible College where he majored in music, specifically electric guitar studying under the instruction of electric guitar virtuoso Yas Hontani. He graduated in Spring of 2018 with a bachelors in Music, and has been an instructor at Mannahouse Music Academy for 5 years now. When it comes to teaching guitar, he’s passionate about watching people grow as musicians and helping them through their musical journey. Enrique believes we can all achieve our musical goals. It starts by simply taking “One step at a time.”
Shelley giesbers
Shelley Giesbers grew up in a musical family, and music has always been a passion and a huge part of her life. As a child, she began singing in church and developed a special skill and love for singing harmony parts. She has performed as a soloist, as part of a duo (for many years with her sister), with several trios, quartets and other choral groups of all sizes, in musical productions, and on worship teams.
She studied music and performed in groups all through her high school and college years. She has received training from various professional choral directors, as well as private instructors. (She even had the privilege of singing in a church choir directed by Jackson and Almeda Berkey, members of Mannheim Steamroller, when living in Omaha, NE--and studying piano under Almeda for a brief time.)
Her professional and volunteer roles over the years have included directing choirs, ensembles, and musicals for children, youth, and adults. She has also taught private voice and piano lessons.
What Shelley loves most about teaching music is watching artists of all levels/ages experience the joy of discovering, exploring, and developing new creative skills and talents--and finding their own passion for music, in the process.
Music Recitals
Show off what you've learned by participating in a music recital! This is a great opportunity to practice live stage performance in a fun, friendly, and totally supportive atmosphere.
Recitals happen about twice a year, and everyone who is part of GN's music program is invited to perform. Participation is optional...but highly encouraged!
Groove Nation Music Recital
