Passion Studios is a playing-based music lesson studio in Ankeny, Iowa, offering piano, guitar, and ukulele lessons. Its unique approach has students playing, understanding, and thriving in music from their very first lessons. The studio believes everyone has a unique musical voice and exists to unlock it. Students are exposed to a wide variety of genres including classical, jazz, blues, contemporary, improvisation, and composition as a means of understanding music as a whole.
The teachers and staff have a knack for making learning fun and engaging. They relate to the kids but also hold them accountable, which leads to loads of learning and lots of fun. Students progress at their own comfortable pace with positive reinforcement and often look forward to practicing daily. The studio’s Simply Music playing-based approach focuses on pattern-recognition, muscle memory, and multi-sensory learning. This method makes even challenging aspects, like playing with both hands, a non-issue quickly. It is an encouraging and supportive environment where students are motivated to do their personal best.
Both children and adults thrive here. Adult students find the approach unlocks a lifelong desire to learn, overcoming the fear of being "too old" to start. The curriculum is fantastic, and the instruction is what sets the studio apart. Flexibility, such as virtual classes, is a appreciated perk. The studio’s atmosphere is enriched by a true love for music and a dedication to enriching musical interests. Many students find their lives truly enriched by the experience and wholeheartedly recommend the studio.
We love passion studios for both ukulele and piano! They get to play songs that they choose which keeps them interested
May 2026
Passion Studios has a very structured and accountable approach to learning music. I think they do a great job communicating expectations and making music fun!
May 2026
Best learning experience. Creative and professional teachers!
