Academy Track
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Academy Track
The Academy Track mission is to help develop the key fundamental skills need to become a great musician. The core curriculum of Ear Training, Rhythm, Notation, Theory, Songwriting, & Production is thorough enough to help students test out of year 1 & 2 courses at Conservatories, Colleges, and Universities. Perfect for the aspiring “Triple Treat Artist”, a Dance, Actor, Musician.
Academy Track is for the developing musician of any age and discipline. Rhythm, Theory, Notation, and Ear Training are essential in any musician’s life. Taking these classes allows students to focus more on repertoire & technique in private instruction so they will see progress much faster.
We provide performance opportunities, source books and some supplies, and share our discounts to make your music journey more affordable.
Our Practice Incentive Program rewards students with great prizes like toys, merch, software, hardware, and instruments!
We also host Music Enrichment Events like building instruments, trips to the EMP, Multi-cultural Masterclasses, and fun acoustic physics projects.
Academy Track students track their progress through 5 levels of musicianship each with quantifiable skill development. Finally wrapping up with a concert celebrating all your hard work and achievements!
My favorite thing about Academy Track is the teachers. They have an answer or resource for any question I have. I’m learning how to edit my vocals in logic and every step of the way has been a learning experience. The teacher is kind and patient and I never feel nervous to come to class. They have an incredible support system here. I highly recommend Kiki’s Music School.
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Level 1: I am...Curious
Starting from the beginning. “I don’t know what I’m doing but I am ready to learn. I love music!”
Level 2: I am...Brave
Comfortable naming notes and performing beginner levels pieces. Can learn by ear or by reading. Working on filling knowledge gaps and building repertoire.
Level 3: I am...Independent
Literacy and technique focused. Largely performance-focused while building repertoire and confidence.
Level 4: I am...Ambitious
Firm grasp of basic music theory. Can dictate and compose music. Can sight-read confidently. Has developed their own interests/ sense of style.
Level 5: I am...Confident
Intermediate / Advanced Ear Training, Theory, Composition, and Sight-reading. Learning the applicable physics of acoustics. Technically proficient.
Courses
- Music Production - Pro Tools
- Voice
- Drums
- Voice & Piano * Blues, Gospel, Jazz & Pop
- Piano * Playground Sessions
- Piano * Piano Adventures
- Ear Training
- Theory
- Rhythm
An introduction to music production with Apple’s Logic Pro. Learn the interface, programming MIDI, and synthesis basics. Build your own sounds using built-in plug-ins and create a simple MIDI arrangement.
This course is 3 months long and meets weekly. Created by our own faculty, this course is custom built to be beginner and student-friendly.
Perks:
Learn all the automation and shortcuts to make your workflow as easy as possible
Weekly practicing & producing project exchange
Live production analysis & assignments for song production
Master the software & all of its tools
Bonus: Ear training & theory classes sync up with music production class. Learning from this class is directly applied to both courses.
*Software is Not provided. Students must have their own Pro Tools software, computer, and if needed digital audio workstation
Taught with compassion and skill, each student receives a tailor-made vocal exercise and routine that supports the development of their voice in the student’s desired style.
We help you learn how to sound like yourself, confident and accurate. Vocal students are trained in a holistic fashion with the understanding that your whole body is your instrument.
Our teachers are knowledgeable, not just in academic education but life experience as performing artists.
Lessons cover vocal technique, vocal analysis, music literacy, composition, coaching in expression, composition, and recording and live performance techniques.
Pocket, Rhythm, Cadence, & Technique.
Focus on all the things that make up the greatest and most memorable drummers. Learn rock & pop drums with proper technique so you can play steady—and for a longer period of time. Our teachers are well-traveled and bring musical expressions from all over the world. We also offer ABRSM test prep for snare each year.
Perks:
Beginner Friendly (We meet you at your level!)
Learn to read music & play with proper technique
Study with a seasoned performer that has an ear for time
Practice along to recordings & learn to make your own
Performance opportunities to gain real experience
Bonus:
Available Summer Workshops: Indian percussion Tabla, Latin and African percussion Congas, Bongos, Maracas, Clave, Cajon & more.
Learn from Seattle’s ONLY Living Curriculum of Blues, Gospel, & Jazz:
Written by Kiki’s Music School faculty, this in-depth curriculum teaches the essentials of performing in the many different styles of Blues, Jazz, and Gospel music.
Each of these styles is highly specific to the region complete with its own pedagogy. Depending on who you learn the style from, you can get something unique and different! Since Blues, Gospel, and Jazz are all music that can only be passed down from one musician to another, it is crucial to learn from instructors who have current performance and teaching experience.
Of course, mastering any of these styles takes a combination of dedicated time and a skilled teacher who can meet you at the level you’re at. That’s why all of our faculty are current musicians with a multitude of experience from all over the globe. (Literally!) Meet them virtually on our About page.
Perks:
Step-by-step learning (Ideal for Beginners)
Never worry about finding sheet music: This class includes all course material!
Learn dictation (the art of writing out what you hear & play)
Diversify your music exposure via music analysis & sharing
For Advanced Students: Extended invitation for jam sessions with Kiki’s Music School faculty!
Bonus:
Our ear training & theory courses sync up with this curriculum.
Tired of playing music alone? Join our Playground Sessions cohort! Receive live feedback on hand positioning and technique not just from your teachers, but from like-minded peers. All of our students go on to practicing and performing together—completely coordinated for free by Kiki’s Music School.
What is Playground Sessions?
Playground Sessions is a software and music lesson made for desktop and iPad users, both students and instructors. Created by Grammy Award-winning musicians, Harry Connick Jr. Quincy Jones, and music enthusiast David Sides, the software is designed to take your musical education to the next level.
Here at Kiki’s Music School, you’ll receive full access to our digital resource library so you can learn song analysis as well as recreating the most popular songs from today’s current hits.
Perks:
Receive a 25% discount on Playground Sessions software
Complete access to Kiki’s Music School online resource library
Live feedback from peers & teachers
Learn song analysis
Learn to recreate popular songs from today’s Top 40 list
Does your musical practice feel all over the place? Do you wish you knew what that ‘missing’ next step was? Piano Adventures with Kiki’s Music School might be for you! We teach pre-reading (ages 4 – 6) to Adult Advanced using Piano Adventures methodology in both our private and group classes.
What is Piano Adventures?
Piano Adventures is a student-centered teaching method based on a learning book series that combines analysis, creativity, and expression.
Perks:
Pre-written syllabus so you’ll always know what you or your child are learning next
Live interactive guided lessons, digital progress reports, & feedback
Ongoing performance opportunities for live experience
For Parents: Access to teachers via email for questions & feedback
Private Lesson Bonus: Receive extra performance repertoire is assigned to boost student engagement (e.g. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Never Enough [from The Greatest Showman], Cello Suite #5, Hakuna Matata [from The Lion King], Show Yourself [Frozen 2])
Ear Training 1
Simple Ear Training. In this course, you will become proficient in interval recognition and relative pitch.
This class meets once a week and is open to all skill and experience levels
Ear Training 2
In Ear Training 2 you will focus on chords, scales, and dictation. Short and fun exercises to keep you on your musical toes.
This class meets once a week and is open to all skill and experience levels
Theory 1
This group class teaches the very basics of music literacy. Starting with the absolute fundamentals of notation. This is class is designed for all ages and meets once a week. Take this class as a supplement to any of your other classes.
The curriculum for this class is teacher-written.
Theory 2
Great! You’ve learned the basics! Now time for a deep dive into vocabulary, scales, and penmanship.
This class meets once per week. *Testing our of Theory 1 or taking Theory 1 is a prerequisite for this class
Theory 3
In this class we split interests between intermediate and advanced Classical and Jazz theory. You’ll learn composition rules, cadences, chord patterns, macro and micro-diatonic relationships.
You’ll get the chance to apply what you’ve learned in great class projects.
Rhythm 1
Rhythm is an essential part of being a musician. Having rhythm internally and reading rhythm is the focus of this class. Start from the very beginning learning basic rhythmic notation, performance, and dictation.
This class meets once a week and is open to all skill and experience levels.
Rhythm 2
Rhythm 2 class focuses on patterns in common and odd meters, syncopation, pocket and groove, dictation, and performance of common and complex rhythms.
*Testing out of Rhythm 1 or taking Rhythm 1 is a prerequisite for this class.
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This notice will be updated as classes and lesson times are booked. Once lessons are filled a priority waitlist will keep families updated as new lesson times become available.
Academy Track
2 Group Classes & 1 Private Lesson- 15% Savings
- Tap into company discounts
- Interconnected Coursework
- Quantifiable Progress
- Performance Opportunities
- *Software and Books NOT included
Academy Track
2 Group Classes & 1 Private Lesson- 10% Savings
- Tap into company discounts
- Interconnected Coursework
- Quantifiable Progress
- Performance Opportunities
- *Software and Books NOT included
Academy Track
2 Group Classes & 1 Private Lesson- Full Price BUT Books Are Included
- Tap into company discounts
- Interconnected Coursework
- Quantifiable Progress
- Performance Opportunities
- Software Not Included
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