Dynamic Piano Lessons for Students of All Ages
McKinney Music Studio is located in Lexington, Kentucky. Adrienne McKinney teaches private lessons to students of all ages. Please contact the studio by e-mail to lessons@pianolex.com or fill out the contact form if you would like to register for lessons.
"The mission of my studio is to help each student develop a lifelong love of music through playing the piano. It is my priority to make sure students are given the tools they need to become independent learners and reach their potential as musicians." ~Adrienne McKinney
"The mission of my studio is to help each student develop a lifelong love of music through playing the piano. It is my priority to make sure students are given the tools they need to become independent learners and reach their potential as musicians." ~Adrienne McKinney
Adrienne McKinney teaches children and adults of all ages and abilities. Beginners are typically between the ages of five and eight, though she has taught children as young as four with parents' daily practice support. She also works with intermediate students as well as advanced students who wish to pursue college study in music. This includes audition preparation for summer programs and college entrance requirements. In addition to traditional piano lessons in the studio, Adrienne now offers online interactive piano lessons via Skype.
The piano studio curriculum includes repertoire, ear-training, sight-playing, technique, music theory, improvisation, ensemble skills, performance practices, and composition. Lessons are tailored to the student's individual learning pace and interests. Adrienne uses the American College of Musicians Guild Syllabus and the Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program Syllabus as annual curriculum guides. All students are expected to participate in either the Guild Auditions or The Achievement Program.
Adrienne works with each student to select appropriate core instructional materials. Supplementary materials are used as needed to help students develop fully as pianists and musicians. These will include sheet music in various musical styles, pieces composed or arranged by the instructor, customized technical exercises as well as standard technique books, ear-training exercises, theory worksheets and music education software.
The six days between lessons are integral to the student's progress, so a portion of each lesson is also devoted to teaching the student how to practice. Students who learn good practice techniques and habits have a much better chance of becoming independent learners.
The piano studio curriculum includes repertoire, ear-training, sight-playing, technique, music theory, improvisation, ensemble skills, performance practices, and composition. Lessons are tailored to the student's individual learning pace and interests. Adrienne uses the American College of Musicians Guild Syllabus and the Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program Syllabus as annual curriculum guides. All students are expected to participate in either the Guild Auditions or The Achievement Program.
Adrienne works with each student to select appropriate core instructional materials. Supplementary materials are used as needed to help students develop fully as pianists and musicians. These will include sheet music in various musical styles, pieces composed or arranged by the instructor, customized technical exercises as well as standard technique books, ear-training exercises, theory worksheets and music education software.
The six days between lessons are integral to the student's progress, so a portion of each lesson is also devoted to teaching the student how to practice. Students who learn good practice techniques and habits have a much better chance of becoming independent learners.
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Photographs by Jack McKinney
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