Kevin Cody Music
About
I have been a professional musician for over 30 years and a personal, one-on-one, music instructor for over 25 years. I have taught and coached well over 1000 students ranging from the age of 5 to 75 with great success. I have also been actively working in the entertainment/music industry for over 25 years. As a double degree holder in both music and business I have combined my experience and expertise to offer a variety of hospitality driven, music related services. As a solo singer/songwriter I perform live gigs (both original & cover songs), record/mix/produce studio & live performances, host open mic & karaoke events, wedding MC & DJ, guitar/bass/piano/voice/song-writing/audio-engineering coach/instructor, guitar & piano tech/tuner/luthier, instrument & A/V equipment rentals, music therapy and audio consulting services to studios/venues/musicians as a professional sound engineer & studio designer.
I am a true music lover and I am so very blessed to have the opportunity to do something that brings so much joy into my life. I appreciate and enjoy playing, listening and teaching all types of styles and genres of music from every period. Most of all, I get such a thrill watching my students gain confidence and progress as their enthusiasm and passion for music grows. Teaching and sharing this subtle yet complex, mind expanding, creative and artistic expression is so incredibly humbling and rewarding to me. This passing of knowledge, gives me a sense of great accomplishment, purpose and even hope for how it could positively transform and elevate our global consciousness.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
This process depends on the student's current skill level:
Beginner: Our first lesson will give us a chance to talk about the students reason and/or desire to learn their choice of instrument. We'll discuss their inspirations, favorite artists, styles and genres of music. More imporantly, we'll talk about their goals and expectations. This initial encounter will also give us an opportunity to get to know each other's personalities and demeanor which will help me to develop the most effective and individualized approach of teaching style and method. FYI: I have successfully tought students with ADD, ADHD, autism, alzheimers and early stages of dementia. I will of course begin your instruction on the very first lesson so you will have some material to take home and practice before we meet again.
Intermediate: Our first lesson will give me an opportunity to identify what the student already knows and what they need to work on. For guitar & voice lessons we will start at the beginning of my customized curriculum but will progress very quickly over the areas that the student is already familiar with. This allows the student to refresh their memory with a quick review, but more importantly, this process will make sure that all of the essential foundational topics are covered and that nothing important is missed. For piano, I give my students the option of continuing exactly where they left off with their original course materials or to start at the beginning and quickly progress through my specific combination of "Alfred Method" and customized reinforcement/accompaniment instructional materials.
Advanced: Our first lesson will primarily focus on discussing what specific areas of music the student would like to work on. I will listen to the student play and get a feel for their level of expertise and identify any weaknesses that we can target and develop. We will talk about goals and expectations as well as a plan of attack for customizing and administering a curriculum to suit their specific needs.
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⌚ 30 Minute Lessons - $30 (Recommended for children ages 5-9).
⌚ 45 Minute Lessons - $35 (Recommended for ages 10+) Best Buy!
➤Home visits are only $10 per 15 round trip minutes. 1 hour is max