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Be sure to check out our Summer Programs!
Suzuki Piano and Suzuki Violin Classes
K&S is accepting beginning students ages 3-7 into Suzuki lessons! The Suzuki approach is based on the method developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Often referred to as the “mother tongue” approach, it applies principles of language acquisition to the learning of music, and is a natural way for young students to learn. A few important features of this approach are listening, repetition, substantial parental involvement, and lots of encouragement.
Students enrolled in Suzuki lessons will receive a half-hour lesson once per week and are encouraged to participate in recitals at K&S. More information for parents on the Suzuki approach can be found on the Suzuki Association of the Americas Web site: http://www.suzukiassociation.org/parents/
Contact K&S Conservatory of Music at (651) 739-7848 to register your child for Suzuki Piano or Suzuki Violin Classes.
Double Bass and Electric Bass Lessons
Lessons are taught by Jeff Brueske, a teacher with 18 years experience, focusing on technique, developing sight-reading and rhythmic awareness. Instruction at K&S is perfect for jazz or classical bass students wanting to be challenged while having fun improving their skills.
Cost: $23 per half hour lesson
Call the K&S Conservatory at (651) 739-7848 to schedule lessons.
Jeff has studied with Rodney Whitaker (Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), Robert Anderson (Minnesota Orchestra), jazz virtuoso Anthony Cox and Baroque specialist Mark Kausch (Lyra Baroque Orchestra). He has taught students of all ages and abilities at K&S Conservatory since 1990. He is on faculty at Bethel University, Arden Hills. His students have won positions in Minnesota All-State Jazz Orchestra and some have gone on to pursue music degrees and performing careers.
Jeff has done numerous recitals and concerts throughout the U.S. He currently performs with and co-founded the Gypsy jazz ensemble Sidewalk Cafe and modern jazz trio Exquisite Corps. He also freelances regularly and has played with local greats Kevin Washington, Chris Thompson, the late Bobby Peterson, Dennis Spears, the Jazz is Now! Orchestra, and many others.
Music For Young Children® (MYC®) Piano Lessons
This is a piano/keyboard based program where each key and note have their own critter and story, making this program a unique, fun and memorable musical experience for children.
Program includes and teaches:
Fingerings
Ear training/listening
Singing
Counting
Learning keys on piano
Note names
Reading Music
Click here to learn more about Music for Young Children classes or contact K&S Conservatory of Music at (651) 739-7848 to register your child for MYC Classes.