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Music Lessons in Nanaimo –
Piano, Saxophone & Flute for All Ages
Instrumental Lessons
PIANO, SAXOPHONE, AND FLUTE FOR ALL AGES
Kenton offers instrumental lessons for piano, saxophone, and flute students in Nanaimo, BC. In order to provide a comprehensive and well-rounded music education, all students are encouraged to sing, play some piano, and to engage in rhythmic or solfège-based exercises. Developing these skills means developing overall musicianship. Much of Kenton’s approach is based on Berklee College of Music curriculum and training.
Music Theory Tutoring
LEARN BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC’S CONTEMPORARY THEORY
For students who are keen on becoming professional musicians, Kenton recommends that students learn to harness the power and magic of music theory. Understanding the current trends of music theory, and the actual lingo that musicians use on the bandstand, is essential to becoming a professional musician in today’s music industry.
Ensemble Workshops
THE ART OF IMPROVISATION, RHYTHM, AND PULSE (ages 13+)
Kenton’s Lesson Studio provides group workshops for small and large ensembles. When Kenton begins to talk about music, their enthusiasm and passion for the craft take over. These workshops are guaranteed to educate, motivate, and inspire. The Beginner Jazz Ensemble is currently seeking a drummer, piano player, and trombone student for September 2025. All other spots are filled.
Lesson guarantees
and possibilities…
Custom worksheets provided for the student when necessary
Emphasis on learning how to write music by hand if the student is interested in composition
Training in the two industry-standard notation softwares, Dorico and Sibelius
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Ear Training
Lesson plans are tailored to each individual’s own needs, taking into account the student’s own goals and aspirations, as well as their intended commitment-level to practising
Multimedia-approach (paper handouts, emails, PDFs, Spotify/YouTube links, books), WhatsApp messenger used for texting listening recommendations
Training in transcription of improvised solos or full band arrangements
Beginner conductor training (fundamentals in posture, time signatures, beat, cues, fermatas, and other piece-specific training)
Performance opportunities if requested
Hands-on Composer/Arranger Training for keen students looking to write music: Learn how to arrange for any size music ensemble from a solo piece, to string quartet, to an entire chart for an 18-piece jazz big band