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Instrumental Lessons

PIANO, SAXOPHONE, AND FLUTE FOR ALL AGES

Kenton’s Lesson Studio offers lessons in piano, saxophone, and flute. In order to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded music education, all students are encouraged to sing, play some piano, and to work separately on rhythmic or solfeggi-based exercises. Much of Kenton’s approach is based on Berklee College of Music curriculum and training.

Music Theory Tutoring

LEARN BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC’S CONTEMPORARY THEORY

For students who are keen on becoming professional musicians, Kenton recommends that students learn to harness the power and magic of music theory. Understanding the current trends of music theory, and the actual lingo that musicians use on the bandstand, is essential to becoming a professional musician in today’s music industry.

Ensemble Workshops

THE ART OF IMPROVISATION, RHYTHM, AND PULSE (ages 13+)

Kenton’s Lesson Studio provides group workshops for small and large ensembles, and everything in-between. When Kenton begins to talk about music, their enthusiasm and passion for the craft take over. This workshop is guaranteed to educate, motivate, and inspire. Kenton’s Lesson Studio ensemble class registration is now open. Please contact about auditions.

Lesson guarantees

and possibilities…

  • Custom worksheets provided for the student when necessary

  • Emphasis on learning how to write music by hand

  • Training in the two industry-standard notation softwares, Dorico and Sibelius

  • Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Ear Training

  • Lesson plans are tailored to each individual’s own needs, taking into account the student’s own goals and aspirations, as well as their intended commitment-level to practising

  • Multimedia-approach (paper handouts, emails, PDFs, Spotify/YouTube links, books)

  • Training in transcription of improvised solos or full band arrangements

  • Beginner conductor training (fundamentals in posture, time signatures, beat, cues, fermatas, and other piece-specific training)

  • Performance Opportunities if requested

  • Hands-on Composer/Arranger Training for keen students looking to write music: Learn how to arrange for any size music ensemble from a solo piece to an entire chart for an 18-piece jazz big band