“Kelli Frances Corrado has haunted folk sensibilities which focus on presence and healing"- Emily Pothast, The Wire
Kelli Frances Corrado (She/Her) is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, teaching artist and occasional visual artist, a quilt of memories and mysticism. Growing up in Evanston, IL she would sneak out during school nights to see shows and spend Sundays learning prayer rituals taught by her Czech grandmother. This set a unique musical foundation, studying operatic voice, string arranging, poetry and producing. Starting on guitar duty with ambient noise-sters, Arkade and evolving into a solo vision. Giving voice to her spiritual beliefs, she has lived many lives before putting her heart in song: wanderer, student, social worker, tap dancer and teacher. Living in the Black Forest, London and by the sea. These patches of experience bring together a musical broth of magical realism and urban life ripe of lucid dreams and superstition.
Using weird and wonderful places to record; a seaplane port, a boat house, a field of swans, a tunnel with 16 second natural delay and an old school from the 1900's. Kelli’s music has been featured in The Wire , Bandcamp Daily, Astral Noize and more. Featured on radio stations; NPR’s Radio One, BBC6, Dublab and The Wire presents Joseph Stannard Adventures in Sound playlist on Resonance FM. She has received grants from The Grammy Foundation, Rauschenburg Foundation and the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture. Her latest release, Tuff Feathers on Grimalkin Record made ‘Top 7 Essential releases of November’ 2021 on Bandcamp Daily and a limited run of vinyl and cassettes sold out in the pre-order. She is a member of the Female Pressure network. Having tracks featured on compilations for Shoutyourabortion and Women of Noise For Palestine. Kelli is a BMI-affiliated songwriter.
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Tuff Feathers
‘‘Kelli Frances Corrado is a masterful arranger” -JJ Skolnik , Bandcamp Daily
“Tuff Feathers is like magical realism in sonic form, one long dreamscape that feels at once vulnerable in a way that’s human and yet celestial, like something not quite of this universe.” -George Parr, Astral Noize
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Classes : Piano or Guitar
Kelli has been a teaching artist for over 18 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. She is 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. Whether you are 5 or 70 years old, she can help you. For more information, testimonial’s, scheduling and rates, click the link below.
Currently, Kelli is offering online and limited in-person private lessons. Please contact for availability and rates
