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Drums with Kelly M.

McKinney, Texas

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 12+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1997
Masters of Education - Secondary Speech, B.A. - Mass Communications

    About Kelly M.

    Kelly Mader is a trained musician and guitar instructor. She has a Master's degree in Education and a wealth of professional playing experience. As a talented guitarist and educator, she shares a unique perspective on learning. She struggled to learn on her own at an early age in a small town without teachers, so patience is a solid quality given. Kelly's experience ranges from playing guitar, bass, drums, and singing in all genres of rock and blues bands that include original and cover work. Kelly has also written and produced commercials for Wrigley's and TV Pilot music for HBO and Amazon Prime Video. Kelly is an active guitarist and bassist playing and recording professionally in Dallas, Texas. She also holds a deep personal passion for educating and training the next generation of guitarists. Her goal is to help them go from where they are to where they want to be. Whether it is playing large venues such as House of Blues with shredding solo's, playing original bass lines for iconic music clubs, or singing and playing semi-hollow electric guitar in front of hundreds of people, Kelly's musical excellence and versatility combined with a gift for communicating in an easily understood and practical way is a major asset to her students and a key to the incredible success.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    2 PM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $44
    45 minutes
    $54
    60 minutes
    $64
    90 minutes
    $84
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    Experience

    Lead Guitarist

    Jan, 2018 - Present

    Battle Ax

    We are Dallas' only all-female premier hard rock cover band. We mainly focus on 80's hair metal - current cuts. Playing House of Blues to packed houses is our agenda.

    Ceramic Artist

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    Liquid Echo Pottery Studio

    I love to spend at least 10 hours a week honing in my skills of spinning pottery. Plates, bowls, mugs, teapots, vessels, I can show you how to outfit your own kitchen!

    Guitarist/Singer

    Jan, 2014 - Present

    Grohl

    Foo Fighters tribute where I take the daunting job of Dave Grohl. I'm here to show that anyone, let alone chics, can rock with the best of them. We have played the iconic Granada Theater.

    Bassist

    Jan, 2013 - Present

    The Deep

    The Deep is mainly a recorded music original project. Although we have played for the iconic Trees music club in Deep Ellum upon several occasions, we create awesome E.P.'s within my recording studio.

    Singer

    Jan, 2011 - Jan, 2014

    Tacet

    We were mainly a 90's cover band. A super fun project.

    DJ

    Jan, 2005 - Jan, 2011

    DFW DJ Services

    Owned my own DJ service company specializing in weddings. Extensive knowledge of how to run Dmx lighting, software applications, and equipment set-up. The business was successful until an injury to my back.

    Guitarist

    Jan, 2000 - Jan, 2011

    NONEtheLESS

    Longest running original project. Rhythm guitarist/singer. Signed band with small touring. HBO pilot music, Itunes, ASCAP.

    Speech/Communications Teacher

    Aug, 1996 - Present

    MISD

    Currently Department Chair over the Career and Technology Department. Have taught the following subjects in High School; Speech, Professional Communications, Teen Leadership, Peer Assistance and Leadership Services, AVID (college prep), Theater I, Professional Communications, Debate.

    Drummer

    Jan, 1996 - Jan, 1999

    Liquid Beat

    Drummer for the project. Recorded one album.

    Producer/Sound Engineer

    Jan, 1995 - Present

    Liquid Echo Recording Studio

    I have always owned a recoding studio fully outfitted with instruments of all kinds. Used for personal and professional recording. Pro Tools based.

    Education

    B.A. - Mass Communications

    Aug, 1992 - May, 1996

    SouthEastern Oklahoma State University

    Masters of Education - Secondary Speech, B.A. - Mass Communications

    Aug, 1993 - Jul, 2001

    SouthEastern Oklahoma State University

    Certifications

    Diamond Award Recipient

    Jun, 2017

    National Speech and Debate Association

    Lifetime achievement award in Speech and Debate

    Awards

    Best Tribute Singer in Texas

    Apr, 2016

    MXD Magazine

    Best New and Upcoming Band

    Jul, 2019

    Music Snippets

    Best 90's Tribute Band in Texas

    Jun, 2017

    MXD Magazine

    Best Musical Talent - 2016

    Jan, 2017

    D Magazine

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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