' Unique and Colourful Music Education'
The Painted Piano
Music Studio -- Sooke, B.C.
Music Studio -- Sooke, B.C.
© Kathy Russell 2023
Piano Lessons
Kathy welcomes all ages and levels of student into
The Painted Piano Music Studio. She has been teaching private lessons on Vancouver Island since 1995, working two years at the University of Victoria and ten years on faculty at the Sidney Community Music School. In that time she has been privileged to instruct a talented and eclectic group: the children and grandchildren of teaching colleagues, students pursuing post-secondary music degrees, fellow music teachers upgrading their skills, and retired educators and business people that are fulfilling their lifelong dream to play the piano.
NOTE: The Studio is FULL for after-school lessons from Sept 2023 to June 2024.
The Painted Piano Music Studio. She has been teaching private lessons on Vancouver Island since 1995, working two years at the University of Victoria and ten years on faculty at the Sidney Community Music School. In that time she has been privileged to instruct a talented and eclectic group: the children and grandchildren of teaching colleagues, students pursuing post-secondary music degrees, fellow music teachers upgrading their skills, and retired educators and business people that are fulfilling their lifelong dream to play the piano.
NOTE: The Studio is FULL for after-school lessons from Sept 2023 to June 2024.
(Limited space available for adults and homeschooled students before 3:00 p.m.)
Contact Kathy to be placed on the waitlist for September 2024.
Teaching Philosophy
As a music educator, Kathy strives to provide a non-rushed, non-competitive environment focusing on artistry and the love of music first, performance and examinations second.
Lessons will work to develop a strong rhythmic sense, a good ear, solid technique, music literacy, and most importantly a sense of musical imagination. Regardless of the style of music - classical, folk, popular, jazz, or other - these skills are essential for success.
As a music educator, Kathy strives to provide a non-rushed, non-competitive environment focusing on artistry and the love of music first, performance and examinations second.
Lessons will work to develop a strong rhythmic sense, a good ear, solid technique, music literacy, and most importantly a sense of musical imagination. Regardless of the style of music - classical, folk, popular, jazz, or other - these skills are essential for success.