Keith K  

5

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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Punk, Avant-garde

I began teaching in my teens as a way to make a little extra money while playing music. It's a great way to learn from someone else, as everyone has their own unique perspective on their own instruments. I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!

I prefer to build the foundation of knowledge on how and why something works. I usually begin with some basic theory and then show various techniques from popular works and how this can be applied to original compositions. I also like to employ ear training exercises and sight reading exercises to help with the intellectual side of music and to help any current students in a “band” or Music scholastic program. I feel these tools are necessary to take your skills one step beyond just playing for fun and being able to play in high school, college, or professionally.