Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Piano & Voice Lessons in Kansas City
Heart & Soul Music Studio has been dedicated to nurturing musical talent since 2005. Our founder, Barbara Githens, brings over two decades of personal musical study and professional experience to create a holistic learning environment. We specialize in piano and voice lessons tailored to individual student needs, balancing technical proficiency with creative expression. Our curriculum integrates theory, sight-reading, ear training, and diverse repertoire to foster well-rounded musicianship. Students benefit from structured practice programs, themed workshops, and performance opportunities that make learning engaging and fun.Barbara's background includes directing musicals, teaching early childhood music classes, and performing with symphony choruses. As an active member of professional organizations like the Music Teachers National Association, we stay current with educational advancements to enhance our students' musical journeys. Our studio emphasizes patience, encouragement, and personalized pacing, ensuring both children and adults develop confidence in their musical abilities. With flexible scheduling options including summer programs and online lessons, we accommodate diverse learning needs while maintaining high instructional standards.
Services
Piano Lessons
Voice Lessons
Online Music Instruction
Summer Music Camps
Audition Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction tailored to individual learning paces
- Our teacher has 20+ years of professional musical experience
- We combine technical training with creative music exploration
- Flexible scheduling includes summer programs and online options
- Active participation in professional music education associations
What people say
Patient and encouraging
Improved so much
Creative teaching methods
Positive learning environment
Great with young children
Services
Private Piano Lessons
Structured 45-minute piano lessons for ages 6+ using the Piano Pronto curriculum. Focuses on technique, theory, and repertoire selection from classical to contemporary styles. Includes access to a music lending library and performance opportunities through seasonal events.
Private Voice Lessons
45-minute voice sessions developing proper technique, breath control, and performance skills. Curriculum includes music theory, sight singing, and genre-specific training across classical, pop, and musical theater styles for students aged 6+.
Online Lessons
30-minute virtual music lessons with flexible scheduling for non-local students. Includes practice packets during winter camps and bonus sessions during group lesson weeks. Available for both piano and voice instruction.
Summer Workshops
Six-week themed programs including the Jungle of Sound vocal workshop and audition preparation courses. Combines technical training with performance practice in a fun, collaborative environment for ages 7-10 and older students.
Audition Preparation
Three-day intensive workshop covering audition techniques, workbook creation, and mock auditions. Teaches song selection, acting through music, and stage presence for school and community theater productions with a final showcase performance.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We accept students aged 6 and older for piano and voice lessons, with specialized workshops for children aged 7-10.
Do you offer summer lessons?
Yes! Summer programs include themed workshops and private lessons with flexible scheduling options available.
What lesson formats are available?
We offer in-person private lessons, online remote sessions, and seasonal group workshops for piano and voice students.
How long are typical lessons?
Private lessons last 45 minutes while online sessions are 30 minutes. Workshops vary from single sessions to multi-day programs.
What payment options exist?
Monthly tuition covers September-May lessons. Summer programs operate on a per-lesson or workshop fee basis with minimum commitment requirements.
Reviews (12)
Lisa Smith
Nov 24, 2021
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Miss Barbara made piano lessons fun. My daughter started in third grade and was really able to focus being away from the house and in miss Barbaras studio. She learned music theory through fun games and challenges always with an exciting theme. Her piano skills increased steadily and she improved every year along with the other students at the studio whom we were able to hear at recitals. My other daughter took voice lessons from fourth grade on for a few years.
She was able to increase her vocal range and projection ability as well as her knowledge of music theory. She was able to get comfortable performing and is currently the lead singer of a band. She also sings the national anthem at all of her high school sporting events. Miss Barbara was able to help her hone her craft and the hours spent singing with Miss Barbara's feedback made all the difference in the world. She is a true professional and makes learning fun. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking into piano or voice lessons for their child.
She was able to increase her vocal range and projection ability as well as her knowledge of music theory. She was able to get comfortable performing and is currently the lead singer of a band. She also sings the national anthem at all of her high school sporting events. Miss Barbara was able to help her hone her craft and the hours spent singing with Miss Barbara's feedback made all the difference in the world. She is a true professional and makes learning fun. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking into piano or voice lessons for their child.
Pam Bales
Nov 10, 2021
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Miss Barbara is an excellent piano teacher! She is professional yet cares about each individual student.
Ami Desai
Feb 24, 2020
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Ms. Barbara is the best piano teacher! I am so glad that we found heart and soul music studio. My daughter started learning piano with her at age of 5. Ms. Barbara teaches various interesting technique such as piano games, theory books and piano pronto books which help my daughter to enjoy the lessons. She exceeds her commitment and make sure that her students gets right coaching by providing more time and materials when needed.
Apart from being excellent teacher, she is kind and humble human being. She also develops interest in composing music by giving them interesting stories and come up with their own background music. She also educates kids about famous composers by giving them study lessons and music lessons created by them. She gives various technique which help kids to do piano practice by them own. My daughter enjoys group lessons that schedule sometimes. Ms. Barbara encourage kids to take part in the National Federated Junior Festival.
Apart from being excellent teacher, she is kind and humble human being. She also develops interest in composing music by giving them interesting stories and come up with their own background music. She also educates kids about famous composers by giving them study lessons and music lessons created by them. She gives various technique which help kids to do piano practice by them own. My daughter enjoys group lessons that schedule sometimes. Ms. Barbara encourage kids to take part in the National Federated Junior Festival.
Rebecca Simmons
Apr 24, 2019
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Ms. Barbara has been working with my 11yo daughter for almost 2 years. We love her - my daughter is fanatical about practicing and really enjoys the way Ms. Barbara teaches the courses. She also enjoys the group activities and lessons that sometimes are scheduled - they help break up the weekly monotony and allow the students to get to know each other outside of just recitals. Ms. Barbara takes her time to get to know each student and really crafts individual lessons for them.
Emerald Given
Mar 24, 2019
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Look no further, you have found the perfect music studio! Mrs. Barbara is a fantastic music teacher! She does a wonderful job of designing her lessons in a way that keeps her students engaged. My children absolutely love Mrs. Barbara. We are so glad that we found Heart and Soul Music Studio!
Holly Chase
Jun 23, 2017
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I had three children study at Heart and Soul Music Studio. Ms. Barbara is a caring teacher who really gets to know the children on an individual basis, and then tailors the lessons according to their needs and learning styles. She uses all kinds of media and incentive programs to try to make learning the piano fun for the kids. She has an easy to use website, which also allows for paying online which is a huge bonus! The location is great, as it is in close proximity to highways, shopping, library, and the middle school.
Chandra Olbrich
Mar 12, 2017
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Miss Barbara is fun and encouraging! She is flexible and rescheduling is easy if you need to. My boys learned a lot : When we moved, she wrote up a sheet on each of the boys that I can give to their new piano teacher. Recommend!
Crista Terreau
Jan 18, 2017
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Ms Barbara is a fantastic piano teacher! She relates well to my son and can motivate him when he has trouble sitting still for a lesson. She makes lessons fun by playing games and using creativity. I would recommend her to anyone.
Darci Franklin
Jun 14, 2013
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My son took piano lessons with Miss Barbara for 3 years. He isn't always easy to work with but Miss Barbara was able to find creative ways to help him through. He learned so much in the time he was able to spend with Miss Barbara. She worked with him at his own pace, he and I both appreciated that! She has such a great personality and even temperament, lessons were always pleasant. We're sad you had to move. We will miss you and good luck!
Hema Venkat
May 05, 2013
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Barabara is great a piano teacher. Both my kids and myself took lessons from her and she is absolutely fantastic to work with. My kids adore her and her teaching. She is very patient and encourages with different ideas for practice. We will surely miss you Barbara. Good luck in your new hometown!
Jameelah A.
I started my lessons in my junior year of college. I had never take vocal lessons before, I've always been a shy and closed person although my family is very big and musical. I started taking lessons to help open up more and become more confident in singing and presenting myself. Barbara is an absolutely amazing instructor. I took her for voice lessons for a little less than year and she provides and experience that will draw you back.
She is always happy and cheerful and after a stressful week you get to unleash with singing and a very positive person. The price of vocal lessons are affordable and Barbara is flexible and does her best to ensure that you get the most out of your lessons and time with her. She is very knowledgeable in the body and with different vocal exercises to help relax and open up your voice. Her lessons have given me more confidence in my singing and has helped to open up my personality.
She is always happy and cheerful and after a stressful week you get to unleash with singing and a very positive person. The price of vocal lessons are affordable and Barbara is flexible and does her best to ensure that you get the most out of your lessons and time with her. She is very knowledgeable in the body and with different vocal exercises to help relax and open up your voice. Her lessons have given me more confidence in my singing and has helped to open up my personality.
Tony B.
Outstanding instruction! I started taking Voice Lessons with Barbara to both develop a singing voice and to better utilize and project my voice for business presentations in front of large groups and when giving training. Barbara's tutelage has been invaluable. Her training has given me more confidence as well as vocal staying power. I was especially impressed that she individually tailored the exercises and lessons to both suit my current voice limitations and continually changed the lessons to keep my voice challenged as I improved. Her voice lessons were definitely not a text book one size fits all blueprint. I highly recommend her.