Testimonials

“Our church praise team had been doing all of our music from CD/DVD tracks and piano for years, but I was looking to move to a praise band format for the versatility and freedom to play the music how we were led to.  We were introduced to Chris through our drummer who had taken lessons from him in the past.  After a few short weeks we already had a band playing onstage!  He also provided lessons for our bass player and pianist, as well as myself on piano, drums and consultation for helping lead the worship team through the new transition.  After around 6 months, our team was more than comfortable when Chris stepped back and we have been going strong since.  Chris has been a blessing to our church and I know he will be to other churches as well. ”  - Darin Warf, First General Baptist Church of Mattoon

“I took acoustic guitar lessons from Chris for just a few weeks over the summer before leaving to study abroad, and through his instruction I was able to make significant progress on a new instrument in a short amount of time. Having absolutely no previous experience on guitar, I was overwhelmed by the thought of learning a new instrument, but he gave me a series of extremely simple and extremely effective exercises that allowed me to make quick progress. Thanks to his enthusiasm, I always enjoyed going to my lessons. I could not have made a better decision than taking lessons through Chris K Music!” – Audra Ferguson, Student

“My 11 year old daughter has been taking guitar lessons from Chris for about a year. We thought it might just be a passing interest and were pleased to find that she really liked playing and was making quick progress. It was rewarding to see her advance to more complex music and to be able to hear her play familiar songs. She is ready to move to a larger instrument now and plans to stick with the guitar. She likes learning from Chris, as he’s patient and gives her interesting and contemporary music to play. She particularly likes playing they type of music she likes to listen to. As parents, we think this musical skill will benefit our daughter all her life and we’re glad she’s investing in the lessons from Chris.” – Laura Z, Parent

“Our names are Mike and Terese and our son Joseph who 15 years old has taken lessons from Chris since January 2010. Chris is like Santa Claus, he knows whether his student has practiced or not. Thanks to Chris’s dedication and patience he makes learning fun for the individual student and puts the drive into them to want to learn and do their best. He has taken our son’s playing ability and moved it to the next level. Our son enjoys and looks forward to his lessons and he practices faithfully! I also appreciate Chris’s flexible schedule when a conflict arises on lesson day. Chris is highly recommended in my book of teachers.” – Terese Goldstien, Parent

“My name is Joseph, I’m 15 years old and I play the double french horn. Chris is an excellent teacher. I would never have learned as much on my own or in school band as I have since I started taking lessons with him. Chris makes learning fun and I enjoy playing french horn now more than ever.” – Joey Goldstien, Student

“Mr. Keniley is very accomodating to re-schedule lessons when we have conflicts. Sometimes the made-up lessons are close to the regularly scheduled ones, but our son still learns something new at each lesson and enjoys Mr. Keniley’s fun methods of teaching.” – Karen Stoll, Parent [/tab]

“You can sum up Mr. Keniley with two F’s. He’s fun and he’s flexible!” – Nathaniel Stoll, Student

“My children have benefited greatly in their music ability by working with Chris. His passion for music and talent with many instruments makes the world of difference in what he is able to offer the students. We are also blessed that Chris is willing to offer lessons at St. John’s Lutheran School. This allows us to offer more to our children without adding more to our after school schedule.” – Trina Oetting, Parent

“We have had a great experience with Chris K. My daughter has been taking clarinet lessons for 8 months now. She was not a beginner, but was not progressing as much as we wanted in the High School band room setting. Her sight reading has improved tremendously. Chris gives her homework and exercises to do at home that really make a difference. Chris makes her lesson fun allowing some choices to suit her likes. We recently added piano and voice to her lessons. Chris has been very flexible and easy to work out a schedule with. My daughter usually leaves feeling happy and more confident in her abilities.” – Janice Fonseca, Parent

“Chis K Music gets two thumbs up from me! My nine year old son Tim has been taking Percussion lessons with Chris since August 2010. Tim is an Autistic person considered to be in the high functioning range of the spectrum. Chris has been nothing short of excellent in his teaching, communication, understanding and attention given to Tim. Tim is progressing very quickly, he is a fast learner – when he has a good teacher. Chris is a GREAT teacher!  I am also a musician and have played Guitar & Bass in Church Praise Bands, Professional gigging bands, Traveling Gospel Groups and for my own enjoyment for 30 years. I’ve also got many friends started on the guitar or bass and at one time had a few students taking paid guitar lessons from me. I am amazed at Chris’ gift for teaching and his musical knowledge, experience, skill and expertise. He is not a cookie cutter teacher and tailors his teaching style to suit the individual student and he is very passionate about music and being the best teacher that he can be. I first learned of Chris K Music from a mutual friend. Chris is very likeable and kind and has become a friend of mine. Tim and I both enjoy the weekly lessons and our time at his teaching studio. I would not hesitate to recommend Chris as a Music Teacher and respect him very much. This my way of saying thanks to him for the superb job he has done and continues to do!” – Dave V, Parent

“I just have to say, Chris K is a great teacher and teaches people well about music, and I have fun learning how to play on the djembe (an African drum)(no, I’m not African) and the drums. Chris K has very interesting students which I see almost every time I exit Chris K’s music teaching studio. I don’t have much more to say, but I consider that everyone should learn about music at Chris K’s.” – Tim V, student