Celebrating 33 years of providing custom musical music lessons and compositions to children, adults and seniors exploring the adventure of flute, oboe, and piano playing for personal or professional life enrichment.

Equal emphasis on expressive and technical development. Using a tool box of both traditional and original methods of artistic cultivation!

International SKYPE and FaceTime coaching available by appointment for individuals or ensembles, amateur or professional.
Buy 10 hours for $550. or $30. per half hour. * by appointment

NEW: Now offering:

1) MUSIC TEACHER SUPPORT

2) LINEAR EXPRESSION COACHING for the spoken word:

Get ready to be heard! Ideal for those wishing to speak with greater heart, expression, clarity and confidence, be it private, special occasion, or professional.

3) CREATIVE BRIAN STORMING for your personal situation.
As a composer, I delight in thinking with both big picture framework and tiny details towards an inspired blueprint with overarching concepts. I’m available to offer a host of ideas which you are welcome to consider for your own unique business or personal situation.

4) LISTENING TO YOU musical coaching: regardless of your instrument, I will listen to what you send me, and respond with a unique and insightful reflection.

5) CUSTOM DESIGNED STRUCTURED IMPROVISATIONS to add a creative twist to your musical journey.

* custom composing - classical or structured improvisation separate for individuals or groups are additional

Please note that all people under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal caregiver or parent, thank you.

Coaching

“Meeting Kathryn, or (K.J.) started with finding her advertisement in the Mountain Express around twenty years ago. At that time, I was very close to letting the oboe be a childhood past, but her advertisement changed everything. Since that time KJ has coached me out of my rusty skills to playing in multiple orchestras and concert bands to even being her student representative in France for her international Master Class. Currently K.J . and I enjoy SKYPE lessons and do not let distance since my move to Atlanta be a barrier to continuing our relationship.

It is hard to describe the intuitive nature in which KJ instructs. She has a way of meeting the student on any level to bring out skills, growth and development. I would say from beginner just starting out, to an experienced player, looking to take playing to a higher level, K.J. has a way of coaching to focus on areas that form a confident and balanced player. There is a certain sensitivity to her teaching that goes beyond basic skills and mastering a curriculum. Her coaching takes the student beyond the written note and fingering to allow a student to progress emotionally with music as well.

Through our time together I continue to be amazed at her creativity, musicality and accomplishments. It is an honor to be a student and I can’t wait to see what more the future will bring.“ Cheryl Tuttle Estes, 2022