About
Hey there! I'm McKinley, originally from Arkansas, and I'm here to help you understand how music works and how you can build the skill of listening for musical pitch and applying it to instruments.
I... 've been teaching private music lessons for 10 years, and I think it's important to figure out what your goals are, as well as WHY you want to reach them. Whether beginner or advanced, I can guide you to a deeper level of knowledge in the musical language. I will meet you where you are, and we will design a plan for your development.
In my own career, I record, produce, mix, and master my own music, and my songs have generated over 500,000 streams on Spotify. I also enjoy transcribing music to notation by ear. I think music theory is at its most effective when actively applied to achieve one's personal goals.read more
Experience
Music Instructor
Bach 2 Rock Music School
Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
Taught students of all ages the basic and advanced concepts of music theory and how they apply to sp... ecific instruments.
Instructed students in Piano/Keyboard, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Drums, Bass, and Vocal Technique.
Prepared students for live performances and recitals.
Transcribed music for students that pick pieces outside of the mainstream.
Conducted multiple camps and group classes, prioritizing education of both the individual and the class as needed in a fast-paced environment.read more
Music Instructor
Radha School of Music
Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
Taught students of all ages the basic and advanced concepts of music theory and how they apply to sp... ecific instruments.
Instructed students in Piano/Keyboard, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Drums, Bass, and Vocal Technique.
Assisted with the production of Spring and Fall Recitals.
Transcribed music for students that pick pieces outside of the mainstream.read more
Music Instructor
Guitar Center
Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Responsible for five different curricula: Vocal Technique, Pop/Rock Piano, Blues/Jazz Piano, and Pop... /Rock Guitar, Blues/Jazz Guitar (as well as Alto Saxophone, which is not included in the studio curriculum).
Taught all ages of musicians in the basics and advanced concepts of music theory and how they apply to specific instruments.
Assisted customers and sales associates on the floor.
Performed Jumpstart lessons and gave studio tours to generate interest for the program and attract new students.
Participated in monthly jam sessions to give interested customers real-world experience playing with professional musicians.read more