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Songwriting with Kenneth R.

Stockbridge, Georgia

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 1998
Composing/Arranging

    Learn song construction along with Lyric writing concepts

    We will review lyrics, go over how songs are structured, including arranging,hooks, bridges, drives.. The importance of having a great melody. composition, orchestration and collaborations.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Charlotte Blvd.

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    8 AM-10 AM
    4 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-12:30 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-8 AM
    9 AM-10 AM
    11 AM-12 PM
    2 PM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    50 minutes
    $65

    About Kenneth R.

    4.9
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    KR Music Rules and Procedures: Only the student is allowed in the studio area during the time of their lesson. (parents are welcome to stay during a child's lesson) Any other guests are to wait outside in their vehicles I am proud to say that I have been with Takelessons for over 10 years and have TAUGHT OVER 3200 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.

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    Andrea
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    Mr. Ken is an awesome vocal coach! I’m really learning how to step out of my comfort zone and trust my vocal abilities.
    Posted Jun 23, 2023
    Christi
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    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
    Kareem
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    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
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    Experience

    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.

    Education

    Music Theory

    Aug, 1976 - Aug, 1978

    Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music

    Composing/Arranging

    Jan, 1984 - Jan, 1987

    Julliard School of Music

    Bachelors Of Music Program

    Sep, 1978 - Aug, 1982

    Queens College

    Awards

    Full Scholarship to study at the Berklee School of Music

    Aug, 1987

    Berklee School of Music

    "The President's Lifetime Achievement Award"

    Nov, 2016

    The White House (Washington)

    Songwriters Award

    May, 1995

    National Songwriters Competition

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