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Kenneth R.
Stockbridge, Georgia
Over 20 years of piano teaching in Gospel, Jazz, Pop. Learn piano technique, theory and more.
Piano Technique you will learn about ; Octaves, Scales,Double notes, Chords/broken chords,Finger patterns,Independent finger excs,.Arpeggios Theory: we will be doing Chords and Scales, Ear Training, Harmony Repertoire- (sheet music/ by ear/by chord chart Gospel (traditional, contemporary) Jazz Pop Styles
About Kenneth R.

New Rules and Procedures: All students must be fully vaccinated!! Children under the vaccination minimum age of 12 must comply with the studio’s mask requirements for vocal and piano students!! All piano students are required to wear a mask upon entering the studio and thru out there lesson time All vocal students are required to wear a mask upon entering the studio, but can remove it during their lesson time. NOTE: a Lexi-glass shield will be provided during your lesson time The instructor will be wearing a face covering during the entire lesson time The studio lesson area will be disinfected and keyboards wiped down after every lesson Because of COVID you must wait outside until the time of your lesson Only the student is allowed in the studio area during the time of their lesson All student guests are to wait outside in their vehicles Only one fully vaccinated parent is allowed to wait in the performance area of the studio, wearing a mask Here at KR MUSIC STUDIO we value safety first and foremost. We are following the science and are abiding by the guidelines set forth by the CDC. We are looking forward to getting back to exploring the wonderful world of music with all of our new and continuing students. These are very challenging times that we all are living in, but we believe that we can make thru together by everyone doing their due diligence. Blessings and please continue to prioritize safety. I am proud to say that I have been with Takelessons for over 10 years and have TAUGHT OVER 3000 LESSONS! With studies at Queens College NYC, the Juilliard School and the Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music, you are assured of a first class educational experience. When you couple that with someone that has been on the road with some of the top names in the music business and knows their way around a high tech recording studio environment, you get a very unique and exciting lesson experience. Kenny Keys , a name given to him by one of his former employers rap mogul Russell Simmons, is a dynamic, creative and well rounded professional musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. Growing in Queens NYC and later moving to VA Beach VA and now a resident in the ATL area, Kenny Keys has work in almost every genre of the music industry from Gospel, R&B, Jazz to Hip Hop. "I am well versed in Music Theory and Sight reading. " *** Lesson Details *** You expect to have loads of fun in my state-of-the-art recording and teaching facility. there's never a dull moment. The student is constantly moving from computers instructional programs to acoustic instruments and synthesizers. We teach the full range of musical styles from POP, Gospel, Jazz and R&B and some lite classics too. *** Studio Equipment *** Waiting room, teaching studio, piano, teaching studio seating for parents *** Specialties *** I have a fully equipped state of the art digital recording and teaching facility in my home. My two car garage area has been professionally convert and treated for sound. I employ full use of the available music high tech equipment and learning programs including MUSIC ACE, Seth Riggs's The art of speech Level singing. i have both acoustic piano and an array of electric keyboards and virtual instruments stored in my IMAC 24 computer.

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1985

Composing/Arranging

Teaches ages 8+

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Piano
Broadway Singing
Gospel Singing
Music Performance
Music Recording
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
Songwriting
Vocal Training
Teaches 9 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
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Charlotte Blvd.
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Pricing
50 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Mr. Kenneth is amazing! My son felt that he needed to work with a male vocal coach. Mr. Kenneth's experience and patience have helped him build confidence in his vocal abilities!

Posted Mar 7, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Mr Kenny is simply an amazing music teacher. He is very knowledgeable about almost anything music related and he is very patient. I am so glad I found him!

Posted Mar 6, 2023
Teacher's Studio

There aren’t enough words to express how AMAZING his classes are. I had no previous knowledge about piano before hand and after 3 lessons I’ve learned soo much. You won’t regret booking!

Posted Mar 6, 2023
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Music Director/Production Manager
Jan 2015 - Present
Prodigal Son Productions
I am the Music Director and Production Manager for this hit Comedy stage play called I NEED A MAN written by the legendary playwright MIKE MATTHEWS. The play is currently having a run in Detroit and I will be producing it here in the ATL 2016. Among my many duties, I will be responsible for hiring the band teaching all of the song selections, training the soloists and choir.
Worship & Arts Director
Jan 2014 - Present
Churches in New York/ Virginia and Atlanta
Kenneth is a talented and professional music artist, director and producer. He has performed nationwide as both an Organist and Pianist and his talents and experience have led him to work with such well-known names as, Shirley Caesar, Earl Bynum and Kurtis Blow. As full time Music Director, Producer and Owner for KR Music Studio, Kenneth is responsible for leading the way in quality musical endeavors, producing and directing, innovative and demographically diverse music for a large variety of clientele. Kenneth has proven himself to be a passionate and experienced asset to the music industry at large.
Music Director
Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
Historic Mount Vernon Baptist Church
I preside over the entire music department of this 100 year old historic Baptist church in the heart of Atlanta Georgia. it is ATL's second oldest church. However everything about us is new and contemporary with state-of-art sound and video equipment and a young pastor who is a graduate of MOREHOUSE UNIVERSITY. I train all 4 of the singing groups at the church including the youth choir and church band.
Composing/Arranging
Jan 1984 - Jan 1987
Julliard School of Music
Bachelors Of Music Program
Sep 1978 - Aug 1982
Queens College
Music Theory
Aug 1976 - Aug 1978
Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music
"The President's Lifetime Achievement Award"
Nov 2016
The White House (Washington)
Songwriters Award
May 1995
National Songwriters Competition
Full Scholarship to study at the Berklee School of Music
Aug 1987
Berklee School of Music

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Instructor details
Subject: Piano
Broadway Singing
Gospel Singing
Music Performance
Music Recording
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
Songwriting
Vocal Training
Teaches 9 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
SEE MAP
Charlotte Blvd.
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
50 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30