MUSIC LESSONS:GUITAR, PIANO, SONGWRITING AND VOICE*If you are interested in becoming a teaching artist or expanding your teachers tool kit, check out- Teacher Coaching HERE

PRIVATE LESSONS

Currently, offering private lessons; guitar, piano, songwriting and voice.

Remote 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

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 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.

EXPERIENCE

For 20 years, Kelli has led in-person and online workshops, group classes and private lessons. Teaching guitar, piano, voice, songwriting and rock band classes. She has taught students ages 4 to 75, spanning all levels of musical experience—from beginners to professional artists. Her work also includes coaching neurodiverse individuals and those with learning differences and special needs. Through her own practice and collaborating with a wide variety of schools, nonprofits, and social justice organizations.

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. Working with organizations such as Willie Mae Rock Camp in Brooklyn and Delridge Neighborhood Developmental Association in Seattle. She is also a part of the Seattle Office of Arts Culture, Creative Advantage teaching roster.

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 looking 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 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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