Welcome to
Inspired Minds Music
We are a music lesson provider located in Kingston, Ontario. We offer instruction for Voice, Piano and Guitar, with daytime lessons, evening classes, and online classes available.
Our private studio is located in my home. The lesson studio features a variety of instruments and equipment, audio and video recording equipment, and Kawai digital pianos.
In addition to my lesson studio the facility features a private entrance, lounge with waiting area, coffee/tea, WIFI, cable tv and a desk so students can work on homework during their siblings lessons!
Singing
Lessons
POP | Musical Theatre | Rock
Learn to sing and perform the songs you love and learn the technical approach of the artists you enjoy! Inspired Minds Music offers singing lessons for Adults, Teens, and Youths. My approach to vocal lessons is a hybrid of a traditional vocal instruction, focussing on technique, and as a vocal coach with a focus on learning songs and repertoire for performance. Many students enjoy this approach as they build skills they can apply to all styles and songs, while they also have many songs ready to perform for family, friends, or audiences of any size!
Our singing lessons also develop musicianship as students are supported to find their own voice and identity as a musician.
In the Musical Theatre stream students will be engaged in character development so they can incorporate appropriate emotions into their pieces.
For Pop Vocals students will explore arranging and finding ways to ‘make the song their own.’ This can include changing it into a different genre, or changing how we approach the song based on the lyrics and what they mean to the student.
Singing lessons at Inspired Minds Music are a journey where students never stop growing and developing.
Video Background: Penelope Thompson Performing ‘Say The Word’
Collaborative Pianist: Tristan Cook
Singing
Lessons
Musical Theatre
Rock
Pop
Learn to sing and perform the songs you love and learn the technical approach of the artists you enjoy! Inspired Minds Music offers singing lessons for Adults, Teens, and Youths. My approach to vocal lessons is a hybrid of a traditional vocal instruction, focussing on technique, and as a vocal coach with a focus on learning songs and repertoire for performance. Many students enjoy this approach as they build skills they can apply to all styles and songs, while they also have many songs ready to perform for family, friends, or audiences of any size!
Our singing lessons also develop musicianship as students are supported to find their own voice and identity as a musician.
In the Musical Theatre stream students will be engaged in character development so they can incorporate appropriate emotions into their pieces.
For Pop Vocals students will explore arranging and finding ways to ‘make the song their own.’ This can include changing it into a different genre, or changing how we approach the song based on the lyrics and what they mean to the student.
Singing lessons at Inspired Minds Music are a journey where students never stop growing and developing.
Video Background: Penelope Thompson Performing ‘Say The Word’
Collaborative Pianist: Tristan Cook
Piano
Lessons
Classical | Pop & Chording
Our piano lessons are fun, and engaging for students of all ages. We have taught many adults, teens, children, and those looking for a hobby in their retirement!
Gone are the days of ‘traditional’ piano lessons where students learn scales and classical pieces, and occasionally a fun song. At Inspired Minds Music, our piano lessons take a hybrid approach where students learn a large variety of repertoire, while developing the skills they need, to be able to play the songs they choose, by artists they enjoy.
Many of my students work through RCM curriculums and take exams, but we also combine learning songs by ear, using leadsheets/chord charts, and arranging songs based on the student’s skill level.
Video Background: Peter Bence Performing Africa
From YouTube
Piano
Lessons
Classical
Pop
Comping & Chording
Our piano lessons are
fun, and engaging!
Gone are the days of ‘traditional’ piano lessons where students learn scales and classical songs, and occasionally a fun song. At Inspired Minds Music, our piano lessons take a hybrid approach where students learn a large variety of repertoire, while developing the skills they need, to be able to play the songs they choose, by artists they enjoy.
Many of my students work through RCM curriculums and take exams, but we also combine learning songs by ear, using leadsheets/chord charts, and arranging songs based on the student’s skill level.
Video Background: Peter Bence Performing Africa
From YouTube
Guitar
Lessons
Acoustic | Classical | Electric
Whether you are looking to rock out with your favourite riffs and licks, be able to play songs on your acoustic guitar around a campfire, or simply play songs you enjoy, there is a place for you at Inspired Minds!
Our guitar lessons are often repertoire focussed, but also combine learning finger placement, a variety of techniques including picking and strumming, open chord shapes, barre chord shapes, scales, and other musical elements which will appear in songs.
Guitar can be a frustrating instrument to learn as it requires finger strength and precise motor skills to produce a clear sound. For this reason, I typically recommend students begin at 8 years (or older) but will happily meet younger students to assess their readiness.
Video Background: Alex Misko Performing ‘Take On Me’
From YouTube
Guitar
Lessons
AcousticClassicalElectric
Whether you are looking to rock out with your favourite riffs and licks, be able to play songs on your acoustic guitar around a campfire, or simply play songs you enjoy, there is a place for you at Inspired Minds!
Our guitar lessons are often repertoire focussed, but also combine learning finger placement, a variety of techniques including picking and strumming, open chord shapes, barre chord shapes, scales, and other musical elements which will appear in songs.
Guitar can be a frustrating instrument to learn as it requires finger strength and precise motor skills to produce a clear sound. For this reason, I typically recommend students begin at 8 years (or older) but will happily meet younger students to assess their readiness.
Video Background: Alex Misko Performing ‘Take On Me’
From YouTube
FEATURED
Performances
A collection of recent performances from our students, from various recitals, outreach opportunities, festivals, and competitions.
Playlist
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