Kenton’s Lesson Studio is my teaching practice. Lessons are available in Nanaimo, Port Alberni, online, and, on a limited basis, at students’ homes. Whether you want to prepare for university auditions, strengthen your technique, explore improvisation, develop your voice, write original music or arrangements, or you’re a complete beginner, I’ll meet you where you are and thoughtfully help you grow from there. Your lessons will be tailored to your individual interests and learning style.

I hold dual Bachelor of Music degrees in Performance and Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, with a minor in classical conducting. I teach piano, saxophone, flute, voice (emphasizing movable-doe solfège for ear training), composition, arranging in a wide range of styles, and conducting basics.

Students are welcome to share recordings or ask questions by email or text between lessons. For piano students, I may also record short videos during lessons so you can easily reference the keyboard while practising at home.

Inclusion Statement & Accessibility Information

Kenton’s Lesson Studio is a 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming learning environment that welcomes students of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experience levels.

Lessons are available in person, online, and, on a limited basis, at students’ homes.

In-person lessons are available in Nanaimo and Port Alberni.