In collaboration with the Des Moines Music Teachers Association, MML students Arlo and Lucy performed piano at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines on Friday, August 21. Arlo and Lucy, who study piano with MML faculty member Brittany Brugman-Khanna, performed Chopin’s “Raindrop Prelude” and Faber’s “Hound Dog Blues.” Music studios from across the metro came together at the St. Joseph Stage, where students shared music inspired by nature and animals with zoo visitors. Arlo and Lucy enjoyed the unique...

Learn about piano and violin faculty member, Campbell Helton's European adventures this summer performing, composing, and premiering compositions! 1. How and why did you decide to go to Europe this summer? I applied to a few summer music festivals both inside and outside the US, and there were a few in Europe that happened to accept me! I wanted to get experience meeting different music professors and continuing my music studies over the summer. I also conducted some research in Paris on my...

Get to know Ira from the studio of Brittany Brugman-Khanna! Q: What is your favorite piece to play? A: "Rumpelstiltskin" by Jon George Q: What has music taught you? A: That I like playing it! Q: Who is your favorite artist? A: My Mom Q: How has music been a part of your life since you were young? A: My Dad, older brother, and I always play music! Read more Mobile Music Lessons Student Spotlights