Kayla’s Keyboard Studio offers quality piano instruction for students of all ages and levels of advancement. Through a combination of private lessons, computer work, group performance lessons, enrichment classes, studio recitals, masterclasses and participation in state and national piano adjudications, students receive specialized training in such things as performance, sight reading, theory & technique, harmonization, ear training, transposition, improvisation, music history & ensemble work.
Private Lesson
During the private lesson, the teacher will concentrate on specific musical needs in order to achieve individual advancement. Wide ranges of music repertoire in all genres as well as technical studies are carefully selected to match the needs and strengths of each student. Individual lessons are scheduled in either 45 or 60 minute sessions once per week or two 30 minute sessions per week for young beginners.
Piano Class
Piano classes are held intermittently throughout the year. Group lessons may occasionally replace private lessons for week they are held. The group activites cover many aspects of music study that private lesson time does not always allow for or that can be learned more easily in a group setting. Attendance is very important. Teacher must be notified if the student is unable to attend the scheduled group lesson.
Computer Lab
Supplemental theory is taught through the use of several outstanding music theory software programs. Because music theory is so valuable, AT LEAST 15 minutes per week should be spent in computer lab. This will be scheduled with each students’ private lesson time.
Summer Lessons
During the summer months of July & August, all returning students are expected to participate in at least a minimum course of study. Summer lessons provide opportunities for students to explore a variety of musical goals without the pressures of school activities and homework. Students may use this time to pursue individual interests such as ensemble playing, pop music, jazz or composition. Students may also choose to select music and begin preparing for the upcoming year, or for the October Sonata/ Sonatina Festival Competition.