Piano, Singing, & Songwriting with Kim O'Kelley...

I offer in-person piano, singing, and songwriting lessons locally, and since COVID I’ve also been teaching students of all ages, all over the U.S. online via FaceTime or Zoom. I’ve been a professional singer and performer for many years, with experience in touring, studio work, commercials, TV, film, and musical theatre. For the past 25+ years, I’ve focused on teaching piano, singing, and songwriting. If you are interested in Voice lessons only: I give vocal exercises to improve the quality, and strength of your voice, and also to improve your breath control. After we vocalize we work on the songs you’re interested in singing. I usually teach for 1 hour, so there is time for both. I can do 45 minutes as well, if need be. For piano my approach is also very individual. I was once the child who “didn’t fit” traditional piano lessons, so I’ve become the teacher I wish I’d had—someone who teaches to your strengths, ear, creativity, and goals. I not only teach you to read music, but give you theory, chords, and rhythm to songs you actually love. If you want to play and sing, I’ll teach you how to transpose it to your key. If you’re ready to build real confidence, enjoy practicing, or even create your own music, I'd love to work with you. Many of my parents have become my students saying “I want to learn how to do that.” I have taught kids and adults ages 5-75, who have become great readers and unbelievable singer/songwriters. My daughter is soon to be 30, and is still playing and writing her own incredible music. She plays piano for the joy and love of playing and creating. I have met so many adults that took piano as a child, never to play as an adult. The love was never instilled in them. They only remember their parents forcing them to practice. I realize that teaching to the individual is giving that person a chance to build a loving relationship with the piano and singing, in their own time. My desire is to teach students to be responsible for their own progress, and to help them grow confidence in their own abilities to play piano and sing, and create their own amazing music. This is how my teaching stands out. I love writing songs with my students, and guiding them to write their own. I love watching their confidence develop as musicians, and as singers. I love the laughter we share.