AUSTIN

piano

Originally from Chicago, IL, Austin lives in Des Moines and teaches elementary music in DMPS. After earning his Bachelor’s of Music Education from Luther College, he began his teaching career in Las Vegas, NV. There, he taught an Orff-based curriculum that focused on the relationship between music and movement. 

Austin uses his experience in the classroom to provide a strong musical foundation for students. He incorporates creative practice techniques that make learning skills like music literacy and proper technique fun. Austin believes that learning music has a multitude of benefits that students can take into their everyday lives. 

When he’s not teaching, Austin likes to find new hiking trails, spend time with friends and family, and watch old movies.