Kinyatta King Professional Drum And Mallet Lessons And Beginner Intermediate Piano 315.420.3786
About
Syracuse University alum active in music scene and strong ties to music industry professionals through my own career and my father Gary King notable song writer, bass guitar and piano player
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My students that pursue music degree in music industry, education, or performance are thoroughly prepared for auditions and accepted and offered scholarships
My music style performance accomplishments are very broad ranging from current hit songs to jazz to classical to broadway to marching band and drum corps to hand percussion of African and Latin styles
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I get to show my students how to persevere.
For those that pursued college major in music industry, education or performance I prepared them for music auditions and they all were accepted and offered scholarships
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Find out what their music interests are and help them through a timeline for each goal. Please contact me Kinyatta King through Facebook messenger
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Syracuse University Bachelor Music Industry
Studied piano and all drums and percussion and mallet instruments
Syracuse University Master Business Administration
Music Industry regional career and son of Gary King notable song writer, bass guitar and piano player
Studied Privately with Rob Robinson drum corps rudimental snare champion
Studied privately for all music styles of drumset and all concert percussion, mallet, marimba, timpani, snare and marching drumline percussion snare and tenors
Studied privately for piano styles classical, pop, jazz, hip hop and rap
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Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$30 half hour or $60 per hour Please contact me Kinyatta King through Facebook messenger
How did you get started teaching?
People inquired to take lessons with me based on my live performances and my father’s career accomplishments.
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What types of students have you worked with?
Beginner pre K through college and retired adults. Autistic students who are non verbal with use of iPad program.
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Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I gave a brief music industry career presentation at a Rochester music event and shared career advice to a family whose child was choosing which college to attend and my story encouraged them
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who performs regularly at events and also has a wide range of proven success playing various styles and has a college degree.
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What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How else can you know how much fun and accomplishments you can have unless you try?
Does your teacher want you to both read music and learn by ear?
Do you want to play music on your own or in a group or both?
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