Music Lessons; Piano or Guitar

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

I have been a teaching artist for over 18 years, specializing in helping the beginner start. My 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 75 years old, I can help you.

HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

I started a 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. I have 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). I am also a part of the Seattle Office of Arts Culture, Creative Advantage teaching roster. The Creative Advantage Community Arts Partner Roster is a vetted list of teaching artists, community arts and culture organizations approved to work in Seattle Public Schools and other orginazations. Supporting a belief in the equity and accessibility of music lessons for everyone.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Currently, I am offering online and limited in-person piano, voice and guitar private lessons. Availability for group projects and collaborations are on a case by case basis, contact directly for details.

Online Lessons: Zoom, Google Meet or Skype

In-person lessons are limited. Contact for current availability. Each lesson will include an additional fee for gas and must have 45min minimum time commitment.

30 minutes- $40

45 minutes- $50

60 minutes- $70

TESTIMONIALS

‘Kelli is an amazing, thoughtful, flexible, and inspiring teacher. She knew how to work with all three of my kids with guitar and piano. She has amazing patience and inspired their creativity. Her lessons were always very well paced. She was always on time. And extremely professional.’ -Kari Stephens, parent

“Kelli is the kind of music teacher I dreamed of my whole life: one who tells me to tune into the bird song before I play piano, to practice listening for rhythm & who tells me to wear a black stone to ground my left side. She will teach you these things too, if you ask.” -Chanelle Allesandre,student

‘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

PRESENT AND PAST: Collaborations 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, remote Seattle Drum School, Seattle WA Seattle Girls School, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle WA Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle WA Strum Music School, remote Willie Mae Rock School, Brooklyn NY Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Seattle WA