Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 1-99
Speaks English, English
Teaching since 2008
Physical Therapy Assistant
About Kenya C.
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I started playing music in the fourth grade. My first instrument was the
cello. In fifth grade I changed my instrument to the violin and found that it was definately something I wanted to persue. A year later I started
on the piano, and unlike the violin, I found that it was easier to learn it on my own. Because of that, my knowledge on the piano has been mostly self taught. I have been playing both instruments going on 16 years, and even though I did
play other instruments, nothing took center stage like the
piano and violin.
Although I have never played in the Boston Philharmonic or London
Symphony Orchestra's, nor have written or composed any CD's, doesn't
mean I don't have a passion for what I do. To me, music isn't just about playing in a large orchestra or being famous. It is about recognizing the many different styles from cultures all over the world. It is the ability to appreciate the sounds the reverberate across the spectrum, the ability to mix and match in order to create something new, and to think outside the box when it comes to inventing new ideas. To me, music is a form of art (just like dance, drawing and writing), and just like any form of art, there must be a spark of passion behind it, or it becomes meaningless.
*** Lesson Details ***
I have been teaching music for almost two years and I have experience in
musical influences from the baroque, classical, and romantic periods, 20th
century and contemporary music, ragtime and blues. My belief is that learning
music comes easiest when it is relatable to everyday life. It is relaxing and
teaches patience and coordination. It is also a way to release one's inner
artist.
My lessons will cover topics ranging from learning how to play (beginners),
improving your technique, your ear, sight-reading, music theory, and
improvisation.
It will include the application and utilization of the fundamentals of music
as an art, and will incorporate style, technique, and creativity.
Lessons will be individualized to encourage and inspire ones self to not only succeed in just music, but to succeed in life.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Books, computer, keyboard (weighted keys, sustain pedal), violin (student must have their own violin). Students are responsible for purchasing their own books (if the student is young, it is the responsibility of the parents) for their lessons after the first lesson.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Students must have their own instrument. Students are responsible for purchasing their own books (if the student is young, it is the responsibility of the parents) for their lessons after the first lesson.
*** Specialties ***
baroque, classical, romantic periods, 20th century, contemporary music, ragtime and blues
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
9 AM-1 PM
Thursday
9 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$47
45 minutes
$57
60 minutes
$67
90 minutes
$82
120 minutes
$92
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3 Reviews
JamesB2
Kenya C
Although, I've never met Kenya personally, my usually shy daughter has been completely comfortable around her. I a few short lessons she's already learned sooooo much. My daughter and I both look forward to more lessons from her in the very near future. Thanks TakeLessons and THANK YOU KENYA!
Posted Dec 9, 2011
MichelleC3
I wish I could have continued my lessons. Hopefully I'll be able to continue this in the future, but wanted to say that Kenya is a very kind and patient teacher, and I hope to be able to take lessons from her again when the time comes. I really liked her approach to teaching an old dog like myself.
Posted Jan 22, 2011
SarahL2
Students' mother
Kenya is a great teacher. She is very encouraging and has a good read on my 8 and 5 yr olds so as to not push too much but is by no means a push over. I like her soft spoken firm style.
Posted Jan 10, 2010
Education
Kinesiology
Sep, 2005 - Dec, 2007University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Physical Therapy Assistant
Jun, 2014Community College of Rhode Island
Certifications
APTA Post Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist
Jan, 2013American Fitness and Professional Association
Post Rehabilitation Exercise
ACSM Personal Trainer
Dec, 2013American College of Sports Medicine
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
9 AM-1 PM
Thursday
9 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$47
45 minutes
$57
60 minutes
$67
90 minutes
$82
120 minutes
$92
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