
Dr. Kimberly K.

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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Dr. Kimberly K.
Kimberly was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. After starting the flute and piano at the age of 8, she knew she had found something she loved and wanted in her life forever. At age 12, she added the saxophone and clarinet to her repertoire of instruments. After completing her Bachelors degree in Flute Performance at the University of Arizona she moved to Los Angeles to work on her Masters degree at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). There was where she fell in love with contemporary music and has devoted her life to sharing her love for it with others. After completing her Masters degree in Flute Performance at CalArts, she went on to pursue a Doctorate in Contemporary Flute Performance at the University of California, San Diego. Kimberly now resides in Los Angeles and plays with many groups throughout the city.
*** Lesson Details ***
All lessons are tailored to the students needs and goals. I like for all students to have serious music/etudes to work on as well as something fun that you enjoy playing. I teach everything from classical to pop music, beginner to advanced, age 4 to 99. Whatever your goals are, I can help you achieve them!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music stand and chair
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide nothing, students must have instrument, books and music stand.
*** Specialties ***
Contemporary flute techniques and performance.
Early childhood music and movement for young children.
Reviews
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I learnt this new song that I never heard before : 'Ode to Joy'. Best teacher ever!

Great intro to Sax .. Dr Kimberly was patient with me as a first time attempt to use the instrument. /Reminds me of a song .. its a long long road with many a winding turn ... Thanks

I'm really enjoying my lessons!


She is able to hone in on what I need to work on and I learn so much with every lesson.
I'm a beginner.



The lesson was great and Dr. Kimberly was very clear and kind. Great instructor


A+

She is excellent. She has lots of patience and if she can teach me --she can teach anyone.

she was great! :)


A+ instructor


Excellent instructor. My daughter loves her!

Ms. Kim was so nice! She was very helpful when it got to notes I didn't know. I definitely recommend her.

Excellent teacher--very patient and fun!

I am getting better at playing clarinet other than my school band teaaacher.

Ms. Kim was helpful and encouraging with my mistakes. All in all, a great experience!

First class today. My daughter loved her!

Class was really fun! Ms. Kim was very nice and helped with parts that were more challenging.

It was a great introductory lesson. We really hit it off and I look forward to our next lesson.


Todays class was out of the world and the universe!
I Learnt how to play a high D in class!

Loved it! She was so patient with Eli for his first time with the clarinet and he got a sound out. Thank you!!

Today's class was out of the world! My teacher taught me a part of the song called "Type rope"!

Dr Kimberly is an absolutely fantastic instructor. My son was brand new to the saxaphone and she was incredibly patient and encouraging. One of the things we really loved was her trying to find theme songs to my sons favorite TV shows so he would have something familiar and fun to play.

I cannot share any details because I was working during this freaking pandemic while my child was taking this lesson so I have no idea how it went, but my child seemed happy, is enthusiastic about the clarinet, and said his teacher was nice, so five stars from me!

I loved today's class! The teacher helped me understand row number 7 and 8! :)

Today's class was out of the world!
I enjoyed it! :)


Learned something new and enjoyed the class. Dr. Kim is awsome! :)

Amazing teacher with a gift for connecting with children and fostering a love of music.

Amazing teacher, really great at connecting with kids and fostering a love of music and skill.

Awesome, she was great and has a very pleasant and helpful personality. We are looking forward to the next lesson.

Dr. Kimberly is awesome with children and terrific at the flute and that sort of sums up the session as well :)

I really enjoyed this class!!! :)

Great teacher! Smart, patient and friendly. Gives productive direction. Thank you!

Dr. Kimberly is a patient and kind teacher. She works at a good pace with my son and provides excellent tips to help him improve.

Because why not.


I am 5 lessons in to a 10 lesson package and Kim has been excellent. She adjusts her style nicely to the student and has put me on track each week to be better. Great instructor!

My first lesson with Dr. Kim was great, I was very rusty but she helped me dust off with some exercises and was very friendly and helpful with the parts I was struggling with. She also helped to provide resources for me to progress more on my own time. I'm looking forward to seeing progress with her over the coming months


Great instructor, awesome at connecting with kids with great positive reinforcement, care and patience.

Kim is very supportive and motivational that push me for improvement with her very kind and smart tips and teaching approaches.

Good lesson.

i loved it

Awesome experience and looking forward for next lesson!


She is great!

She helps me a lot with the clarinet

Kim is an excellent teacher and my daughter is happy and playing much better in only 3 lessons!


Very nice

Kimberly has been teaching my 11 y/o saxophone for 2 years. She is patient and fun. My daughter enjoys the instrument so much more.


Kimberly is a most effective and wonderful instructor. Her flute skills are outstanding and only exceeded by her teaching prowess. I am thoroughly enjoying and even more importantly REALLY learning from Kimberly. Really really great flute teacher !

Kim is a pleasure to work with. My 10 year old looks forward to seeing her each week for her saxophone lesson.

She is helping me so much.......


Very patient and very nice! thank you!

The online lessons are going better than I expected. Kimberly has established a great relationship with my daughter and my daughter is already making improvements.


Kim is really good with new students, like me.

We're making progress. Kim is very patient.

My first lesson went great. Kim made me feel very comfortable and excited about learning.

Excellent. My daughter loved her!

We've had 3 lessons so far with our 10yrs old with no experience with flute. Kim is amazing in all restrospect. We initially intended to just try out a few lessons. But we are continuing. We highly recommend her.

She was so friendly and sweet and awesome teacher!

You cannot ask for a more knowledgable and encouraging flute instructor. My daughter left the first lesson feeling confident and inspired.
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7 Photos & VideosExperience
Early Childhood Music and Movement
Aug 2016 - PresentMusic Rhapsody
teaching early childhood music and movement classes in schools (Preschool through Elementary school)
Early Childhood Music and Movement
Jun 2013 - PresentBloom School of Music and Dance
teaching early childhood music and movement classes to children age 0-7
Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet and Piano Teacher
Jun 2013 - PresentBloom School of Music and Dance
teaching private lessons: flute - all levels (beginning to advanced) saxophone - all levels (beginning to advanced) clarinet - beginning to intermediate level piano - beginning to intermediate level
ColorSoundation Music Teacher
Nov 2015 - Aug 2016The Conservatory of Performing Arts
Teaching the ColorSoundation method to children age 3-7
Flute Teacher
Sep 2007 - Jun 2016Deb O'Neill Music Studios
flute teacher for elementary school bands
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Sep 2006 - Jun 2012University of California, San Diego
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Aug 2003 - May 2005California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor of Music
Aug 1998 - May 2003University of Arizona
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Affiliations
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Dec 2016Early Childhood Music and Movement Association
Jun 2015National Flute Association
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