Music Lessons; Piano, Guitar or Songwriting

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Kelli has been a teaching artist for over 20 years, specializing in helping the beginner start. Her philosophy is to create individualized lesson plans for each student based in theory, technique, ear training and student goals with an emphasis on creativity and personal empowerment. Believing music is a language based on listening and personal expression.Whether you are 5 or 70 years old, she can help you.

HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

Kelli started her teaching career at the Old Redmond Firehouse rock camps in WA state and it blossomed into a dedicated passion. Supporting a belief in the equity and accessibility of music and music lessons for everyone. She has taught in-person and online workshops, group classes and private lessons for various schools and social justice organizations such as Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn and Delridge Neighborhood Developmental Association in Seattle (see below for a more detailed list). She is also a part of the Seattle Office of Arts Culture, Creative Advantage teaching roster. Supporting a belief in the equity and accessibility of music lessons for everyone.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Currently, offering online and in-person piano, songwriting and guitar private lessons. Lessons can be weekly or bi-weekly.

Online Lessons: Zoom, Google Meet or Skype.

In-person lessons are limited. Contact for current availability. Each lesson must have 45-60 min time commitment with an additional fee for travel.

Discounts- $10 off for two or more members of the same household, who have signed up for on going weekly lessons.

30 minutes- $45

45 minutes- $65

60 minutes- $90

TESTIMONIALS

‘My son has been taking guitar lessons from Kelli for more than five years. She is a kind, patient teacher who has taught him technique and has also fostered his creativity and his confidence in performing. My son's guitar lesson is a highlight of his week. I couldn't recommend Kelli more highly.’ - Chris McCullough, parent

“I can’t thank Kelli enough for her inspiration and support with my daughter, Olivia. Olivia has been learning guitar for the last couple of years and we are look forward to more to come” - Mark Minton, parent

PRESENT AND PAST: Clients and Affiliates

Creative Advantage, Seattle WA CampFire- Camp Sealth, Vashon Island WA Delridge Neighborhood Developmental Association, Seattle WA Intiman Theater, Seattle WA   MODE Music School, Seattle WA Music Link, King County, WA Musika greater Pacific Northwest Area Power Chord Academy Seattle, WA Rock School; Vera Project and Old Redmond Firehouse, Seattle WA Shawn Yeager Music School, WI Seattle Drum School, Seattle WA Seattle Girls School, Seattle, WA Seattle Public Schools, Seattle WA Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle WA Strum Music School, DE Willie Mae Rock School, Brooklyn NY Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Seattle WA

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