Each one hour, semi-private lesson provides students with the opportunity to practice what they learn, giving them a higher retention level. A half hour private lesson, the student plays pieces, the teacher writes in the notebook, and the time is up! Kellen is the primary instructor for every class and private lesson. Teaching assistants are also on board to ensure that each student receives the i
nstruction and attention needed. The hour allows students to learn more material and drill on the fundamentals: note reading, rhythms, scales and chords, improvisation, etc…
Each piano station is equipped with a laptop computer for recording, writing, rhythm drills and music theory work. Once a child has enough recordings compiled, he or she also receives the experience of making a cd of the performances! All of the music the students work on is available for listening and playing along with on this website. A growing library of video help files are also available for individual pieces. Kellen teaches IMPROVISATION, somethng the most other teachers wont’ even touch. Here, music theory is put into practice by teaching the students how to create his/her own music and improvise on pieces they play. The class experience gives students the chance to play with others through duet and ensemble pieces, something most private students never have the opportunity to do.
