About
Hello! My name is Keelan and I'm a jazz performer and teacher of piano, performance, theory, and ensemble playing. I have been teaching privately for eight years and institutionally for four years. Teaching is a passion of mine and I truly give my students all that I possibly can to keep them inspired. I have a balanced teaching style with conventional learning and practical application as my two primary guides. I offer both the intellectual understanding of the material as well as the experiential. Most importantly, lessons always revolve around my students goals. All ages and levels are welcome!
The sharing of knowledge from an art form I am deeply passionate about.
The fulfillment I get from witnessing my students reach their goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
M.M. Frost School of Music at University of Miami
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50 per hour
$35 per half an hour
How did you get started teaching?
I was asked by my former teacher to assist him at his private arts highschool in Boise. I taught jazz improvisation and oversaw individual practice periods.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, all levels
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Performing alongside The Clayton Brothers and the Benny Green trio on the 2017 Jazz Cruise with my own trio!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone who resonates with you. Someone who sees your interests over their own.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Goals! Set weekly, monthly and even yearly goals. This way, your mind has something to shoot for and every action you take will be in the direction of one or more of your goals.