Chris K Music Lessons in Arthur, IL

Private Music Lessons in Arthur, IL provides an excellent way for students of all ages and adults to receive one-on-one instruction that will enable them to be successful in any musical situation. Chris Keniley, instructor and owner of Chris K Music understands that every individual learns differently and utilizes a variety of teaching techniques to make sure that his students truly understand the presented material.

Private Music Lessons with Chris K Music are customized according to each everyone’s needs and goals, making the learning experience unique for all students. We use a combination of method books and customized material to help all students explore, learn, and grow as musicians and individuals.  The methods we use are fun, innovative, and creative.  Our step-by-step approach with constant review helps students fully understand the material. As new ideas are introduced, earlier concepts and skills will continue to be reinforced. Our strong foundation in reading music helps builds successful musicians  for any music program or ensembles.

Through taking private lessons you will receive:

• Learn proper playing technique (posture, hand placement, movement).
• Learn to perform in front of an audience and overcome stage anxiety
• Master the necessary techniques required to play quickly and correctly.
• Experience with a variety of music literature
• Establish confidence and joy for music
• Develop necessary skills for “musical common sense”
• Exposure and knowledge of different musical genres and styles
• Sight reading tactics
• Music theory, composition, aural training, and improvisation training

All private lessons are constructed and catered towards the musical needs and desires of each individual student.  As a result, lessons may be focused on one particular instrument or across many instruments. Several Chris K Music students often play one, two, or even more instruments.

At our Arthur Location, we currently offer 30 minute lessons, 1x per week. This is to establish a weekly routine in order to gain the most out of a musical instrument. Music tuition is paid monthly in advance. For more information, visit the frequently asked questions page on this site.

• Learning music should be a fun and rewarding experience. We strive to present concepts to students in ways that they will easily understand, often using analogies to other non-musical activities which students enjoy.

• A good teacher is not only a mentor, but a friend. A warm and nurturing environment allows a student to receive constructive criticism without becoming discouraged.

• We believe the benefit of studying music extend beyond development as a musician. In the pursuit of mastery of a musical instrument, valuable life skills such as creativity, self-analysis, problem solving, responsibility, discipline, confidence, and poise are also cultivated.