That KJ Teaches
Welcome to the music studio of KJ Bell.
Violin Lessons | Viola Lessons | Voice Lessons
Piano Lessons | Music Theory Instruction
Interested in lessons or coachings? You can fill out the Prospective Student Form and setup your free Initial Info Session right now.
Or you can scroll down for more info on who I am and what I offer.
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I have been teaching for 20 years, starting with swimming lessons in high school. Since then I have taught music in classrooms of all ages and levels, clinics, and community groups. But my favorite thing has always been private lessons. I love working with people one on one to help them learn their instrument. With a focus on grounding in solid technique in order to perform effectively, I tailor each lesson to fit the needs of each student.
Chose from these 4 Learning Options
Private Lessons
Lessons are a one on one experience that is considered long term. Emphasis is placed on technique and literature that will make the student a solid musician. Lessons will generally follow a similar outline/curriculum with adjustments and personalization for each student. Emphasis is first placed on solidification of fundamental techniques of each instrument. Once the basics of those skills are solid, more emphasis will be placed on more advanced qualities of musicianship.
Coaching
Coachings are short term experiences (between one and six sessions), focused on a specific piece or technique. Coachings can cover a wide range of topics, from song interpretation, to sole focus on violin shifting, to ear training, to audition preparation. They are distinguished from lessons not only in the sense that they are short term, but that there is a single, specific goal in mind.
Group Lessons
If two to five students of the same instrument and similar levels wish, group lessons can be arranged. Like individual lessons the emphasis will be placed on technique and musicianship, following a curriculum designed/modified for the instructor for the specific group. Groups may be formed by students (ex: friends or roommates who wish to take lessons together) or by the instructor (ex: 3 students of similar skill level from the waitlist interested in group lessons).
Group Classes
Group classes: when there is sufficient interest, group classes may be offered. Such classes are usually structured around a specific subject (ex: 8 Week Beginning Violin, Music Reading in 2 Easy Sessions). Classes are essentially the group equivalent of coachings.
I am also working on offering some classes in a course form that can be purchased on the site and followed along at each student’s own pace. Stay tuned to my social media to know when new courses drop.