Would you love to play harp or piano?
Sing with pleasure and confidence - in English or Irish?
Make music you LOVE?
Make your musical dreams come true
in a creative, nurturing environment and with expert instruction.
In The Bardic Academy
you’ll use your whole self -
your ears, eyes, hands, heart, voice, mind, and imagination -
to learn, create, and love your music.
Week by week, you’ll move forwards
with just the right amount of challenge and ease,
reading and improvising, agility and musicality.
I'll show you how to MAKE MUSIC NOW.
You'll become an active, engaged, creative music-maker
in your very first session –
and it only gets more exciting from there!
Harp and piano lessons take place in my studio
in Lunenburg, MA.
Singing lessons can take place in my studio or on-line.
Ages 7 – adult.
Parents are warmly welcome to wait in the comfortable studio.
Contact Kate for rates and scheduling:
978-340-8229
[email protected]
Book in for a half-hour introductory lesson for $40.
No risk, no obligation to continue - 100% fun dipping a toe in these musical waters!
I'll get in touch within 24 hours after you book
to schedule our session and send along directions to the studio.
No risk, no obligation to continue - 100% fun dipping a toe in these musical waters!
I'll get in touch within 24 hours after you book
to schedule our session and send along directions to the studio.
“You are an amazing piano teacher, Kate. Your teaching style is so well-rounded. You are attentive and loving, and you incorporate everything into your lessons that my son brings with him that week whether it is his teddy bear or his stories or his boo-boos— all becomes a part of your magic with him for that precious 30 minutes. We love you, Ms. Kate!” – Mother of TS, piano student
“I can really feel a difference in my confidence and my voice feels strong!” – TK, vocal student
“He loves his lessons and looks forward spending time with you each week. Thank you for helping him to be a well rounded young man!” – Parents of GM, harp student
“Working with Kate is fun, first and foremost. Her love of music is infectious, and creates a supportive and joyful atmosphere.” – BP, vocal student
“I’ve always wanted to learn piano, and I love my lessons with Kate!” – RM, piano student
“I had a ball at our lesson today. I’m so excited to learn the harp from you!” – JB, harp student
“You will see your child’s creativity in music and other arts grow as a result of lessons with Kate.” – MD, father of piano student
Because of our lessons, I grew in confidence. I’ve never enjoyed singing so much before! – EF, vocal student
Thank you again for being such a great piano teacher to Mia!!! – DT, mother of piano student
“I can really feel a difference in my confidence and my voice feels strong!” – TK, vocal student
“He loves his lessons and looks forward spending time with you each week. Thank you for helping him to be a well rounded young man!” – Parents of GM, harp student
“Working with Kate is fun, first and foremost. Her love of music is infectious, and creates a supportive and joyful atmosphere.” – BP, vocal student
“I’ve always wanted to learn piano, and I love my lessons with Kate!” – RM, piano student
“I had a ball at our lesson today. I’m so excited to learn the harp from you!” – JB, harp student
“You will see your child’s creativity in music and other arts grow as a result of lessons with Kate.” – MD, father of piano student
Because of our lessons, I grew in confidence. I’ve never enjoyed singing so much before! – EF, vocal student
Thank you again for being such a great piano teacher to Mia!!! – DT, mother of piano student
What are music lessons with me like? What do we do?
Each lesson is a kind of "meal" with different courses to keep you growing, engaged, and happy. Here are the courses:
Fundamentals and Grounding
These include warm-ups, finger exercises, scales, arpeggios, and chord work. These are the sit-ups and push-ups of the lesson, and they help us grow stronger, more agile, and more confident.
New Pieces Each Week
My philosophy - adopted from my own teacher's approach - is that we learn a lot when we play right through a book, pausing to focus more deeply on pieces you like, and whooshing past those you don't like, but at least touching everything in the book one time. Doing this helps you to discover what you like, develop your repertoire, and keeps you interested and curious about what's coming next. In addition to your main book, I think about you, your style, and your preferences and bring you new pieces to try that offer you the next level of challenge and achievement. It's fun and it keeps you growing.
Music Building Blocks
Some people call this music theory, but in the most practical sense, this part of your lesson equips you to create your own music, to accompany other people, to play from lead sheets, and to jam with friends. In a nutshell, I want you to have all the tools you need to make your music, your way. These building blocks include chord-building recognition and exercises, left-hand patterns (for piano and harp), major and minor keys, dynamics, and chord sequences so that you can play chords in the left hand with a tune in the right.
Improvisation and Imagination
Each week, you'll have a chance to play from your heart and imagination, often with a helpful prompt from me. It's easy and fun and freeing, and it gives you a chance to use everything you're learning in something entirely new and original. Most of my students love this part of the lesson.
Inspiration and Guidance
This includes help in deciding and establishing practice routines, staying excited, making progress, and having FUN!
Fundamentals and Grounding
These include warm-ups, finger exercises, scales, arpeggios, and chord work. These are the sit-ups and push-ups of the lesson, and they help us grow stronger, more agile, and more confident.
New Pieces Each Week
My philosophy - adopted from my own teacher's approach - is that we learn a lot when we play right through a book, pausing to focus more deeply on pieces you like, and whooshing past those you don't like, but at least touching everything in the book one time. Doing this helps you to discover what you like, develop your repertoire, and keeps you interested and curious about what's coming next. In addition to your main book, I think about you, your style, and your preferences and bring you new pieces to try that offer you the next level of challenge and achievement. It's fun and it keeps you growing.
Music Building Blocks
Some people call this music theory, but in the most practical sense, this part of your lesson equips you to create your own music, to accompany other people, to play from lead sheets, and to jam with friends. In a nutshell, I want you to have all the tools you need to make your music, your way. These building blocks include chord-building recognition and exercises, left-hand patterns (for piano and harp), major and minor keys, dynamics, and chord sequences so that you can play chords in the left hand with a tune in the right.
Improvisation and Imagination
Each week, you'll have a chance to play from your heart and imagination, often with a helpful prompt from me. It's easy and fun and freeing, and it gives you a chance to use everything you're learning in something entirely new and original. Most of my students love this part of the lesson.
Inspiration and Guidance
This includes help in deciding and establishing practice routines, staying excited, making progress, and having FUN!