music lessons

private & group music lessons for all ages & skill levels

work with greta to develop or expand your skills on guitar, piano, or ukulele, or explore the range and personality of your unique voice. increasing competence in vocal ability or on your chosen instrument is a great foundation for further creative exploration in songwriting, improvisation, ear training, and music theory. you determine your own emphasis as we work together to develop your musicianship.

voice

explore and expand your voice with greta. rooted in the philosophy of somatic voicework, a function and body-oriented method, greta offers a holistic approach to voice coaching that seeks to assist you in matching your mind, body, and spirit through your voice. by developing awareness of the physical aspects of the voice, you will gain control over your sound and your artistic decisions as a vocalist. come cultivate your free, healthy, and authentic voice.

greta has studied the voice for 16 years. she has her somatic voicework level i & ii certification from the lovetri institute and vocal empowerment coaching certification from the ariella approach.

guitar

begin your journey with guitar, or deepen the path you’re already on. learn how to play chords, melodies, scales, and songs, and how to accompany yourself on guitar. explore rhythm patterns through strumming or finger-picking, and tonal patterns and melodies. we will dive into applied music theory and ear training, improvisation, and songwriting according to your interests and goals.

greta has played and studied guitar for 19 years.

beginning piano

get to know the piano through technique, theory, repertoire, and creativity. the piano is a great instrument for exploring music for anyone, from young children to adults.

greta has taught piano for 6 years. she has her keyboard games a certification from music learning academy.

beginning ukulele

ukulele is a wonderful instrument for accompanying oneself, learning favorite songs and exploring musical concepts, as well as a great foundation for aspiring guitarists. it’s a portable, easy to learn, compact instrument with a unique sound. together we’ll work on strumming and rhythm patterns, melodies and tonal patterns, and chords through songs and creativity.

greta has taught ukulele for 6 years.

lessons are available online worldwide & in-person in the twin cities area. contact greta for current openings.

greta ruth

greta ruth is a singer/songwriter passionate about helping others explore their own voices and musical self-expression. she studied philosophy and music at eugene lang the new school for liberal arts in new york, and got her bfa in music from california institute of the arts outside of los angeles. she is a certified vocal empowerment coach through the ariella approach, and is certified in somatic voicework levels i & ii by the lovetri institute. she also has her keyboard games certification from music learning academy.

she has performed in new york, los angeles, and across the midwest. she has released an Ep, multiple singles, and two full-length albums, The fawn and holy omen. she has self-produced several music videos and been featured on the cover of tidal’s rising folk playlist.

find her music here.

testimonials:

“Greta is incredible! As a singer, I struggled with confidence and consistency in performing. She showed me methods I can use to build confidence and find my true voice. I will forever be thankful for what she gave me, as these methods have helped me immensely in my singing. Aside from her knowledge, Greta is such a positive and warm soul, she made me feel comfortable right off the bat and it was easy opening up to her. It truly shows that she has a passion for empowering and supporting people. Even though I have only known her for a short while, she has truly been a Godsend to me personally, and I am forever grateful for her impact on my life.”

~ Lauren c.

“I am an amateur guitarist and I have no lofty goals about fame and fortune as a rock star, But I wanted to learn to sing better and knew I needed a good teacher. Greta is amazing. I was very nervous signing up for lessons, but she is so relaxed and open to customizing training. Her depth of knowledge is incredible and her enthusiasm for teaching has rubbed off on me — I want to keep pushing to become a better player and singer. I can't recommend her enough and you have nothing to stress about if you are unsure of your abilities. She is there to help you become better."

~ dan m.

“Greta entered my life at a time when I struggling internally as a voice student, and she handed me an innumerable amount of tools to overcome mental blockages, balance elements pertaining to their chakras, strengthen weaker areas in my vocal technique and breath support, and approach my craft in a more loving and nurturing form. Greta herself is a knowledgeable vocalist and a nonjudgemental, loving being. Because of those qualities, her sessions were further effective and she was able to create the safe space for me to meet eye to eye with my struggles and overcome them through an optimistic attitude. I am learning to embrace the process and have been incorporating her sage advice into my daily routine as a musician. The results have been evident: I am healthier, happier, and hopeful. Thank you so much Greta for coming into my life when you did!”

~ Ana

“I was looking for a voice teacher to help me find my natural singing range; another part of this wish was to find my metaphorical voice. Greta was such a perfect fit for these goals! I did not have a background in singing. In fact, during my lessons, I learned how to sing scales with a piano. Greta used a body-centered approach that fit with other body practices that were familiar to me. Within just a few months of lessons, Greta guided me to find my natural singing range. I also came to understand that natural range as one element of what was possible for my voice. Greta taught me how to locate voice and singing in different places in my body and how to access different parts of my voice by inhabiting each of those places.  Singing is now a body practice for me that I can enjoy and continue to develop just like yoga, dancing, or meditation.”

~ amy v.