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Music Lessons They'll LOVE

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Hello!

I'm Sarah Richards (a.k.a. "Ms. Sarah"), just a girl from central Iowa who loves the color purple, eating dark chocolate, playing the flute, and being a mom of four.

I am passionate about playing and teaching the flute and piano. If you are too, or you want to be, then you're in the right place!

I'm so glad you're here


Offers extra enrichment opportunities

Teaches skills beyond the practice room

Keeps your child engaged and challenged

Helps your child feel loved and valued

Fosters community & friendship

Supports at-home practice

Offers performance opportunities

Teaches in a home studio space

Is close to you

Is affordable

Your child likes

Makes Music FUN

If you’ve landed here, I'm guessing you're a parent like me...

Just looking for the right flute or piano teacher for your child
(or maybe for yourself - that's cool too!).




Obviously, you want a teacher who is a great musician, has lots of experience and credentials, and will help your child (or you!) develop a lifelong love of music.

It’s no mystery that instrumental music education at any age has
big brain benefits. You are so smart to be seeking a music teacher for your child.

Lucky for you, the search is over

Let me show you how Sarah’s Studio is the perfect place for your precious little (or big!) one to thrive.

But don't you also want someone who…

What type of lessons are you looking for?

Flute Lessons

Instruction for Beginner to Advanced flute players, ages 10+

Piano Lessons

Instruction for Beginner to Intermediate pianists of all ages

KinderFlute

Fun Group & Private Flute Lessons
for ages 5-9

"Sarah is energetic and fun. She's knowledgeable and has a passion for music. My kids have learned from Ms. Sarah that playing music is fun, and you can express yourself, especially when you can choose your own performance pieces."

- Jolene, piano parent

Sarah's Studio provides in-person flute & piano lessons in Central Iowa:

Des Moines | Urbandale | Johnston | Grimes | Polk City | Ankeny | Saylorville | West Des Moines | Clive | Waukee | Altoona | Pleasant Hill | Adel | Norwalk | Carlisle