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Music Performance with Kyle K.

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2006
Audio Engineering

    About Kyle K.

    4.9
    (57)
    TakeLessons.com Instructor since 2012, a professional TV and Trailer Composer and Sound Designer, Kyle is now available for online lessons worldwide featuring a screen sharing experience like no other for personal and detailed instruction! Kyle has been playing guitar and bass for over 25 years, played countless live shows, written thousands of published songs and is currently a professional Television/Trailer Composer and Sound Designer using Ableton Live Suite 11. Credits include all major networks and shows like American Idol, NFL games and movies trailers for Jurassic Park, Independence Day and Dune. He has developed his own method of teaching to positively build on each student's strengths, dexterity, music theory, ear-training, natural technique, memorization and creativity. The goal is to always design lessons around you as an individual to help you reach your goals as an artist, producer or musician. Whether it's guitar, bass, songwriting, music production or sound design this method is used to maximize results! A word from Kyle K: "I love music! To me, it's a way of life. From listening to playing to writing and of course teaching. I grew up with music all around me at school and home. My dad was a piano player and teacher so music has been a part of my life since day one and I want to share what I have learned. Everyone has a unique musical talent and I enjoy helping them find it. I believe that anyone can be an excellent musician. Playing an instrument, writing or producing should be a fun and creative adventure. Whether it's strumming at home, playing out in the clubs, or writing the next big hit, I will do my best to get you there! My musical life began when I was in 5th grade and my dad bought me a saxophone, which I played for over 12 years. I quickly learned how fast I could improve if I simply kept playing with focus. When I hit my teen years I fell in love with rock music and mowed enough lawns to buy my first guitar. I jammed and wrote songs with many other musicians and several bands over the years. We played countless shows and released a few albums. Now I write and produce music and sound design daily for TV, Film and Trailers for companies like Disney, Universal, MTV, NFL and many more. I started teaching over 15 years ago and found that it is one of my favorite things to do. Helping others grow into great musicians is rewarding and fun. I've learned that from grade school to retirement, each student is a unique and special individual. My lessons reflect that fact so that we can reach all your goals together. *My personal goal is to get my students to understand and to write the music they want that will stay with them and encourage them to continue." *** Lesson Details *** Everyone is different, and every lesson should be suited to fit the individual. Depending on the type of lessons (guitar, bass, music production, theory, etc.) the style of teaching will be adjusted to fit. It's all about YOUR goals and needs. *We'll start slow and build your knowledge base with each lesson. *You can expect to understand what you are doing AND be able to write or produce your own music if desired. *You will be given everything you'll need to succeed including custom made songs so you can improve at home. Let's start learning, playing and producing today! *** Specialties *** *Instruments: Guitar & Bass -Rock, Blues, Metal, Indy, Folk and Americana styles. *Production: Ableton Live, Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Programming, Virtual Inst, MIDI, Production, Sound Design. *General Music: Theory, Songwriting, Producing.

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    Sunday
    6 AM-7 AM
    8 AM-9 AM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $75
    120 minutes
    $90

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    Kyle K.

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    Bryan
    Teacher's studio
    Very knowledgeable. I needed to learn the fundamentals of my synthesizer. So far I'm off to a great start, thanks to his instruction.
    Posted Apr 23, 2023
    Ivan
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent teacher! I've done music for most of my life but I've struggled to earn a living with it. Kyle has been really great because he is showing me not only how to write great music but also how to get paid for it. I've still got a ways to go, but he has done a great job in walking me through the steps to help me get there!
    Posted Feb 6, 2023
    Ivan
    Teacher's studio
    Awesome teacher! Kyle is helping me to generate income with writing music!
    Posted Aug 9, 2022
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    Experience

    Sound Designer for Software Instruments

    Oct, 2019 - Present

    Fallout Music Group: Sounds & Instruments for Trailer Composers

    A small group of composers and sound designers with many years of experience in trailer and production music. Our instruments and sounds are simple, meant to be layered and augmented by our users.

    Sound Designer for TV & Trailers

    Feb, 2014 - Present

    Freelance

    I create original sound design all with Ableton Live for several big trailer and tv publishers. My credits include: US, Fantasy Island, The Grudge, Alien Covenant, Independence Day, Blair Witch and Finest Hours to name a few.

    Tv and Film Composer/Producer

    Feb, 2011 - Present

    Freelance

    I make music for TV, Film and Trailers. I've had success with rock, metal, hip hop, EDM, dubstep, industrial, hybrids and many more. My music has been featured on multiple shows on NBC, FOX, CBS, NFL, MTV and Discovery and many more.

    Ableton Junkie

    Feb, 2011 - Present

    Kyle Kniceley Music

    I've been obsessed with Ableton Live since version 3 and have used Ableton for EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN officially since 2011. It's the best and most flexible DAW on the market!

    Music and Production Educator

    Jan, 2008 - Present

    All Things Music LLC

    I have been teaching and tutoring now for over 10 years. I find it extremely rewarding, challenging and tons of fun! Sharing knowledge and passion for music is one of the greatest things I can do for others.

    Guitar Player

    Jan, 2004 - Feb, 2016

    Infalling, Law of Destruction

    Huge slammin Metal band playing live shows and releasing international albums.

    Education

    College Prep/Liberal Arts

    Aug, 1990 - Sep, 1996

    Open Door Schools

    Audio Engineering

    Jan, 1998 - May, 1998

    Recording Workshop

    Certifications

    Broadcast Journalism School

    Apr, 1998

    The Leadership Institute

    Preparation for leadership in the public policy process in Washington D.C.

    Audio Engineering

    Dec, 1998

    Recording Workshop

    The Recording Engineering and Music Production Program.

    Awards

    Golden Trailer Award - Best Horror - "US"

    Jul, 2019

    The Golden Trailer Awards

    Affiliations

    Broadcast Music Inc.

    Feb, 2011

    One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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