Kaycie S  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk, Avant-garde

I began teaching lessons in college. Most of my early students were elementary-school aged and novice. There, I learned that regular practice must be encouraged to allow interest to begin to pique and passion begin to form. I firmly believe that hard work and discipline go much further than talent alone. I also firmly believe in fun! My most deeply seeded goal is for my students to develop a life-long love and practice of music! I am always looking to bring in more students of all ages and skill levels!

Typically, I begin with regimented learning. For guitar students, I use Hal Leonard’s Guitar Method 1. For voice students, I teach basic breathing exercises and fun, sustainable and memorable warm-ups. From there, I begin to prep them for their first solo performances. I offer studio-wide performance opportunities for new and experienced students to show off their skills! As they progress, I teach to their interests and needs. Some students may be in high school prepping for Solo and Ensemble, or All-State Chorus auditions, or even college auditions. Some may develop interest in specific genres. From there, my approach and curriculum becomes tailored to the student.