About Adrienne
Adrienne McKinney, Instructor
Adrienne is an accomplished pianist and horn player. Her teaching style is energetic and focused on giving students the tools they need to develop their musicianship in a positive, encouraging environment. She seeks out music that appeals to students, while emphasizing skills necessary to playing with accuracy and expression.
Recently, Adrienne has begun teaching Ultimate Music Theory (UMT) club classes. These classes provide a group learning experience as they discover the inner workings of music. She is in the process of receiving her certification in the Ultimate Music Theory program.
Adrienne is a frequent adjudicator for the National Guild of Piano Teachers' National Piano Playing Auditions, as well as for other local and regional contests and festivals. In addition to teaching and adjudicating, Adrienne composes music for piano and horn in a modern style, with classical and jazz elements. Her compositions can be found at https://publications.pianolex.com and on Bandcamp.
Recently, Adrienne has begun teaching Ultimate Music Theory (UMT) club classes. These classes provide a group learning experience as they discover the inner workings of music. She is in the process of receiving her certification in the Ultimate Music Theory program.
Adrienne is a frequent adjudicator for the National Guild of Piano Teachers' National Piano Playing Auditions, as well as for other local and regional contests and festivals. In addition to teaching and adjudicating, Adrienne composes music for piano and horn in a modern style, with classical and jazz elements. Her compositions can be found at https://publications.pianolex.com and on Bandcamp.
Student Successes
Adrienne's students have been accepted into the elementary and high school piano programs at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA), and into the Governor's School for the Arts (GSA). Her students are involved in performances throughout the year, ranging from recitals and annual Piano Guild exams to competitions such as the LMAS Sonatina Competition, Lexington Bach Contest and the Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Her students have graduated from university music degree programs, or have recently studied piano and horn at the university level.
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Education (K-12 Instrumental Music), Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Master of Music in Performance (piano), Miami University, Oxford, OH
Associations
Instructor of Applied Horn (adjunct), Transylvania University; Ultimate Music Theory Elite Educator; Member of The National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT) Board of Adjudicators; Chair of the Lexington, KY Center Piano Guild; National Federation of Music Clubs, Music Teachers National Association, Kentucky Music Teachers Association, Bluegrass Area Music Teachers Association (Past-President), Central Kentucky Concert Band (Principal Horn, Treasurer), International Horn Society, and the Horn Club of Central Kentucky; Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition committee.
Adrienne's students have been accepted into the elementary and high school piano programs at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA), and into the Governor's School for the Arts (GSA). Her students are involved in performances throughout the year, ranging from recitals and annual Piano Guild exams to competitions such as the LMAS Sonatina Competition, Lexington Bach Contest and the Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Her students have graduated from university music degree programs, or have recently studied piano and horn at the university level.
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Education (K-12 Instrumental Music), Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
Master of Music in Performance (piano), Miami University, Oxford, OH
Associations
Instructor of Applied Horn (adjunct), Transylvania University; Ultimate Music Theory Elite Educator; Member of The National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT) Board of Adjudicators; Chair of the Lexington, KY Center Piano Guild; National Federation of Music Clubs, Music Teachers National Association, Kentucky Music Teachers Association, Bluegrass Area Music Teachers Association (Past-President), Central Kentucky Concert Band (Principal Horn, Treasurer), International Horn Society, and the Horn Club of Central Kentucky; Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition committee.
