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Piano with Kela P.

Los Angeles, California

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2003
Masters of Music Composition

    About Kela P.

    I am a singer, pianist, guitarist, performer, composer, and producer with a Masters in Music Composition, over fifteen years of experience teaching music, and special training in Body Mapping for Musicians. As a singer-songwriter I am especially interested in encouraging creativity and giving you the tools to express yourself through writing and/or producing your own songs! Lessons are focused on creative expression, proper alignment and technique, and zoning in on what you need to get to where you want to be. Write and learn to produce your own songs, or learn to play your favorites, from classical to popular music. With training in Body Mapping and yoga, I am especially interested in supporting health, efficient movement (which results in less fatigue, and injury prevention), and healthy vocal and/or instrument technique. My philosophy is to trust the musical inspiration that brings you to lessons, and I see myself as a facilitator of creating a musical experience and letting that guide us to the tools, ideas, and tunes that you need to grow musically. Let's get started!

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    W 25th St. Los Angeles, CA

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    1 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    4 PM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    1 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Wednesday
    1 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-2 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $84
    90 minutes
    $134
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    Experience

    Facilitator & Teacher

    Mar, 2019 - Present

    Urban Voices Project

    Facilitate community jams for people experiencing homelessness on Skid Row, and provide private lessons in voice, piano, and guitar for at-risk youth.

    Creative Director & Producer

    Oct, 2011 - Present

    Kela Parker Music

    Lead Producer and Creative Director for self-produced audio and video projects, taking projects from conception to distribution.

    Owner/Operator & Head Teacher

    Mar, 2003 - Apr, 2011

    Salmon Street Music Studio

    Owned and operated a community music lesson studio for music students of all ages in Portland, Oregon.

    Education

    Liberal Arts

    Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009

    Portland State University

    Masters of Music Composition

    Feb, 2014 - Feb, 2016

    Vermont College of Fine Arts

    Certifications

    Body Mapping for Musicians

    Jun, 2009

    Lisa Marsh, Portland State University

    Two year program learning the application of Alexander Technique to musical technique. Cultivates awareness of body in musical movement, releases tension, prevents injury.

    Urban Voices Facilitator Training

    Aug, 2019

    Urban Voices Project

    Facilitator Training for leading Neighborhood Sing, a program of Urban Voices Project which provides music programs for the homeless on Skid Row.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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