What is the easiest musical instrument to learn to play?

The Harmonica, Ukulele, Piano and Recorder are among the easiest musical instruments to learn to play.

What age should you start voice lessons?

Many parents ask for voice lessons for students as young as 3 or 4 years old, but formal vocal training is not usually successful or appropriate for students this young. It is best to begin voice lessons once the student's voice is more grounded and they have begun to go through puberty.

How long do singing lessons take to work?

This depends entirely on the amount of time a person is able to put into learning. In some cases singing can be learned in only a few months, but some people take 3 years or more to learn how to carry a tune. Learning the intricacies of singing like harmonizing with other vocalists or the skill of vibrato, can take longer.

Ian Kinnaman, Double Bass

Ian Kinnaman graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in music education with a focus on double bass performance, studying under Dr. David Morgan. His education also included instruction in drumset from Dr. Glenn Schaft and jazz piano from Theron Brown.

Ian currently teaches bass at the College of Wooster. He has taught privately since 2016 in addition to coaching beginner bass students for Boardman Local Schools. He has worked with students ages 5 through adult and encourages students of all ages to explore composition and improvisation as part of their musical education.

Ian regularly performs as a freelance jazz musician and has toured in a variety of musical contexts, playing both upright and electric bass. He has appeared on albums ranging from jazz to Celtic to Italian folk and can be heard on Chloe x Halle’s rendition of America the Beautiful for Super Bowl LIII. He has performed with the Trinity Chamber Orchestra in Washington D.C. and has shared the stage with Amanda Powell (Apollo’s Fire), Jack Schantz (Cleveland Jazz Orchestra), Anthony Taddeo (Alla Boara), and Jamey Haddad (Paul Simon).

Westlake Music AcademyJuly 12, 2023

Ian Kinnaman, Double Bass

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Ian Kinnaman, Double Bass

Music education Serving Students iN Cities IncludingWestlake • Fairview Park • Cleveland • North Ridgeville • Avon • North Olmsted • Avon Lake • Rocky River • Bay Village

Music education Serving Students iN Cities Including
Westlake • Fairview Park • Cleveland • North Ridgeville • Avon • North Olmsted • Avon Lake • Rocky River • Bay Village