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Making Music Part of Life
Heartland Music We are dedicated to helping each student achieve excellence in music. We provide individualized instruction so every student can attain fluency and skill on his or her instrument. You will find there is nothing more rewarding than the feeling of playing music well.
Served areas
  • Terre Haute, IN
Business details
  • Year established: 2015
Associations and certifications
  • Music Teachers National Association
Services
Private Music Lessons
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We offer 30 minute or 1 hour weekly private music lessons.
Group Strings Lessons
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We also currently offer a once weekly small group strings class. More group lessons available soon!
People
Sarah Nation
Guitar Instructor
Sarah Nation began her musical career by playing with church bands as a teenager. She holds a BA in Music from Indiana State University. While in school she had many valuable experiences, including playing for the ISU big band and jazz combos. Additionally, she holds a professional guitar certificate from Berklee Online in Jazz Guitar.

​Since relocating to Terre Haute in 2010, Sarah has played for the Crossroads Repertory Theater, various cover bands, small group jazz ensembles, big bands, and Pinball Heroes - for which she wrote the material. She currently plays with The Streamliners. They play a wide range music from the 60s to the present including R+B, Country, Blues, and Rock. This wide range of musical experience gives her a broad understanding of the guitar and its place in popular, rock, folk, jazz, and classical settings.

Sarah has been professionally teaching private guitar lessons for fifteen years and strives to instruct each student in the way that works best for them. She has recently published Complete Guitar Theory to better facilitate the instruction of her advancing students.

Learning a few basics on guitar can go a long way towards personal enjoyment or its use as an accompaniment instrument, but for the student who wants to delve deeper, the opportunities are nearly limitless. Guiding students towards musical literacy with a clear understanding of their instrument enables them to continue to learn and grow on their own for the rest of their lives.
Jason Allen
Jason Allen
Piano Instructor
Jason Allen is a 2010 graduate of Wabash College with a Bachelor of Arts. At Wabash College, he studied piano under Cheryl Everett and was a founding member of the Wabash College Piano Philharmonia. He was also a member of the Wabash College Orchestra, Glee Club and Woodwind Ensemble.

Jason has taught private piano lessons since 2008, and has taught piano in the Terre Haute area since 2011. He loves sharing the gift of music with learners of all ages. Students can expect a stress-free and encourage environment where they will learn how to make music with the piano.

Active in the community, Jason is the staff pianist at the Rockville Christian church and has accompanied students and choirs from several local schools in the Terre Haute Area.
Reviews (21)
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Abby Marie Noblitt
Aug 10, 2022
Our 3 children have taken lessons with Mr. Jason and Ms. Sarah for roughly a year now. Even starting with my little one at age 4 they have made music fun and engaging for all of them. I love the fact that each child is encouraged to play the genre of music they thrive on. Rewards and incentives work! And when Recital time comes around they are nervously pumped to show off their skills!! I would recommend Heartland Academy to friends in a music beat!!
Greg Chapman
Aug 10, 2022
My boys have been taking lessons for about six years from Jason Allen and Sarah Nation both violin and piano. They are both very intelligent in their area of expertise. They are great teachers and push their students to make sure the students accomplish their goals.
Todd Nation
Aug 10, 2022
I've been a student in the Drummer's Program for three years now. As an adult student in the Hobbyist Curriculum, I thoroughly enjoy my weekly lesson with Dan Lauby. I had always wanted to learn how to read music, and now I can.

Playing along with songs I know and songs I've never heard, working on charts, playing exercises from Dan's book "Drumming With Understanding", and discussing music theory with Dan has enriched my life. I highly recommend the Drummer's Program for anyone who wants to formally study drum set with real professionals.
Heather Rayl
Aug 10, 2022
I have been taking lessons from Jason for a couple of years now. My daughter had also taken lessons from him. Jason is a great teacher with a passion for music. His patience with little ones is admirable. I would highly recommend taking lessons here!
Melissa Miller
Aug 10, 2022
I have 3 daughters who have worked with both Sarah and Jason. I highly recommend both of them. Each are friendly, fun and work well with teenagers. They strive to find ways to engage them and motivate them to practice. Jason has challenged my girls to play pieces they didn't think they could. The new building is great and the prices are reasonable.

We enjoy having the opportunity to see our girls perform in recitals twice a year. Heartland is growing and getting even better. We may find ourselves adding drum lessons to our schedule.
Nicholas Petelle
Aug 10, 2022
My 14 year old son started lessons two years ago. Mentioned i would love for him to play the piano in my wedding. Jason, piano instructor, got my son ready and he sounded great. Really happy how Jason has taght my son to play well enough to the point he played in front of a large crowd. Thanks Jason!!
Danielle Burns
Aug 10, 2022
My son had his first piano lesson today and he absolutely LOVED it! The first lesson is free, and it's pretty cheap after that. The place was very clean and organized. The staff was super helpful, intelligent and caring! I definitely recommend this place if you or someone you know is interested in learning about music. They offer drums, guitar, piano, brass and strings. Maybe more. Please check the place out, you'll be happy you did!
Joetta Maher
Aug 10, 2022
What an awesome opportunity to be able to take lessons with Jason. He is so talented and patient.
Stephanie Martin Purdeu
Aug 10, 2022
My 8 year old little drummer, Jason, has been taking lessons with Danny for going on 2 years. Jason loves it & Danny is great with him. The whole place is a great environment.
Tom McGrew
Aug 10, 2022
After piano lessons with Jason for a little more than a year, all I can say is how impressed I am with how much I feel I've progressed from when I started. Jason is an incredibly talented instructor who is excellent at adapting to the needs of his students to help them reach their goals.
Emma Chapman
Aug 10, 2022
I am so thankful for the sincere interest that this business has in the musical development of my children. This is a mission for them, not just a business. Thank you for all your efforts in helping them to develop their talents!
Nicholas Warner
May 01, 2022
My daughter wanted to take violin lessons so we started her with Orion at Heartland. I decided to take only a few lessons just so I could help her at home. Now I look forward to going every Friday and have been going for quite a few months now. I recommend Heartland to everyone I talk to that wants to get started in music.
Danielle Burns
Jun 09, 2021
My son had his first piano lesson today and he absolutely LOVED it! The first lesson is free, and it's pretty cheap after that. The place was very clean and organized. The staff was super helpful, intelligent and caring! I definitely recommend this place if you or someone you know is interested in learning about music. They offer drums, guitar, piano, brass and strings. Maybe more. Please check the place out, you'll be happy you did!
Nicholas Petelle
Nov 07, 2019
My 14 year old son started lessons two years ago. Mentioned i would love for him to play the piano in my wedding. Jason, piano instructor, got my son ready and he sounded great. Really happy how Jason has taght my son to play well enough to the point he played in front of a large crowd. Thanks Jason!
Rachel St Michael
Jun 30, 2019
My son has been taking piano from Jason now for a few years. He loves his style and patience. And even with stage fright, they worked to find a solution to help him perform well. Jason and Sarah are both truly talented and great teachers!
Crush K.
May 05, 2019
Our teen daughter began lessons at Heartland a few months back. She has had violin for 4 years in school and wanted to supplement her learning. We are very happy with instructor Orion's professionalism and flexibility as well as his curriculum. We would highly recommend Heartland for violin lessons!
Melissa Miller
May 04, 2019
I have 3 daughters who have worked with both Sarah and Jason. I highly recommend both of them. Each are friendly, fun and work well with teenagers. They strive to find ways to engage them and motivate them to practice. Jason has challenged my girls to play pieces they didn't think they could. The new building is great and the prices are reasonable.

We enjoy having the opportunity to see our girls perform in recitals twice a year. Heartland is growing and getting even better. We may find ourselves adding drum lessons to our schedule.
Greg Chapman
Apr 09, 2019
My boys have been taking lessons for about six years from Jason Allen and Sarah Nation both violin and piano. They are both very intelligent in their area of expertise. They are great teachers and push their students to make sure the students accomplish their goals.
Marcela
Apr 08, 2019
We were referred to Heartland music from another friend who has their boys here. My daughter wanted to learn piano and my son wanted to learn guitar to be a future rock star of course. They've been having lessons for about 6 months and they love it. Jason and Sarah are extremely patient with my kids (not an easy feat) and they're advancing great in their lessons! The fact that the kids want to go to their lessons shows that this place is great! Great value, great teachers!
Abby Marie Noblitt
Mar 31, 2019
Our 3 children have taken lessons with Mr. Jason and Ms. Sarah for roughly a year now. Even starting with my little one at age 4 they have made music fun and engaging for all of them. I love the fact that each child is encouraged to play the genre of music they thrive on. Rewards and incentives work! And when Recital time comes around they are nervously pumped to show off their skills! I would recommend Heartland Academy to friends in a music beat!
Heather Rayl
Jan 23, 2019
I have been taking lessons from Jason for a couple of years now. My daughter had also taken lessons from him. Jason is a great teacher with a passion for music. His patience with little ones is admirable. I would highly recommend taking lessons here!