Kathryn Z.

“"Without music, life would be an error." --Nietzsche”

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New York, NY, 10002

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- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Ages: 5 & up
- In-Home Lessons: Yes
- In-Studio Lessons: Yes
- Online Lessons: No
Subjects Taught In Person

Guitar, Piano, Singing

Education

Litchfield High School - general - graduated 1994
University of Nebraska - BFA--Music (Vocal Performance) - graduated 1998
Cleveland Institute of Music - Master of Music (Voice) - graduated 2000

Specialties

all-levels voice, beginning guitar, beginning piano
I specialize in a classical voice method, which I believe is a good foundation for all styles of singing. I have experience with classical singing, music theatre (I have a minor from my undergraduate education in Theatre) and folk. I'm an experienced songwriter and am able to guide students in that area.

I teach notes and chords for my guitar students. I don't teach guitar tablature; instead, I teach basic guitar music on ...

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Lesson Details

A lesson with Kathy equals half of the allotted time being used to learn good technique (i.e., learning healthy vocal habits, singing vocalises, learning to read music, playing scales, etc.) and the other half of the time singing and playing repertoire. The repertoire includes both pieces chosen by Kathy (always approved by the student) which excite and inspire the student's particular musical tastes while providing a new challenge in technique to be conquered, and also pieces brought in by ...

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About

Kathy believes that variety is the spice of not only life, but also music. Raised singing folk music with a musical family (think accordions, guitars and lots of vocal harmonies), she learned guitar and piano at an early age, but began singing even earlier.

Her quest to give the world the best her vocal cords could offer led her to obtain an undergraduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Nebraska (where she graduated honorable mention, named with the vocal ...

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Equipment

In-Home: I travel with my travel guitar and music for lessons. I expect guitar students to have their own guitar, and piano or voice students to have some sort of keyboard, even a small one.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 23 reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Dianne71790 This is a great experience I love, love, love working with Kathryn. She is the consummate professional. This is such a learning experience for me. I would recommend her highly. October 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by EvelynC I am really enjoying the lessons. Her warm up activities are well thought out and really hit important spots that I need. thank you! January 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DarianS Kathryn is a very patient and friendly instructor. She is also very knowledgeable and able to guide me very well in the development of my singing. I would definitely recommend her as a very good teacher. She has also been very responsive and has shifted the focus of my lessons to target my areas of interest and need. November 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by AnitaA CPA I loved taking singing instruction from Kathy for 3 reasons:1) She takes interest in what student wants to master at. I wanted to work on classical notes which she very helped me to.2) She makes the class very fun and relaxing. I literally felt how unwinding music can me after peak audit/ tax work with the clients3) She is very candid in giving feedback and making sure what I had to improve in my upcoming lesson.I recommend taking music lesson with Kathy.Best,Anita September 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by DanielG Excellence. There is nothing more encouraging in any learning process than a gracious, well prepared, skillful instructor. Taking piano lessons with Kathy is not only educative but it's always enjoyable. I'd like to think I'm very into playing piano, I started from scratch around two months ago with Kathy, but the truth is if I didn't have an instructor with such positive, patient and cheerful attitude I would have probably quit by now.I would recommend anyone with the intention of learning anything she has to teach to go for her :D July 29, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by RosaMariaA Lessons with Kathy It's so easy to be a good student, when you have a teacher like Kathy! She's so encouraging, positive and happy, it's been a pleasure having lessons with her! March 5, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by SybilS Kathy was a great teacher. We wish we could continue lessons with her but cannot since we are moving. The kids really liked her and she knows a variety of music which keeps them entertained. Definitely would recommend her to anyone! December 21, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by AudreyK Aunt Kathryn is a pleasure to work with. She keeps the lessons enjoyable and is very patient. Nyomi is excited to come to the next lesson. December 15, 2010
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Do you offer any discounts?

At this time, we don't offer any discounts. However, if you are booking two students for consecutive in-home lessons, you'll only be charged one travel fee, instead of one fee per lesson.