Learn To Play an Instrument or Sing

We are happy to offer private and group lessons for Beginner to Advanced Piano, Guitar, Drums/Percussion, Trombone, Beginner to Advanced Violin, Vocals, Beginning Ukulele, and Bass Guitar. We offer lessons for ages 6 thru Adult. We also offer Music Theory and Composition instruction as well.

Best way to learn music is with one-on-one, private instruction. Each lesson is tailored individually, for the way the student learns best. We take into account age, experience, personality, and learning style. We teach ages 6 – adult! It’s never “too late” to learn how to play music. We offer music lessons for students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to very advanced students.  We offer every style of lessons from classical to jazz and pop. 

Develops Creativity & Imagination Power

Every art form compels you to create with your imagination. The same is the case with music. You develop your ability to think beyond the realities in front of you. Your problem-solving techniques become more innovative and experimental.

Improves Intellect & Memory Power

You need to recognize different lyrics, tones, and sounds. Thus, in the process of learning music, you enhance your reasoning skills, phonetics, and knowledge of the language. Learning all this new information and remembering them naturally sharpens your memory and intellect.

Teaches the Value of Discipline

Increased discipline & persistence is one of the major benefits of music learning, especially for kids. They become more aware of the importance of attending lessons and practicing. It takes time to master the art of music. When you patiently wait to grasp the correct note and tune, it leads to increase in your persistence.

About Evan Gedert

Evan Gedert is a composer, pianist, and percussionist from Michigan.  Evan began his journey into the world of music with piano lessons as a child, then joining band class in middle school, where he learned how to play various percussion instruments.  Later Evan attended Central Michigan University where he achieved a degree in Music Composition and Percussion Performance, expanding his repertoire by writing and performing many compositions. 

 As a composer, Evan has had his work performed in states such as New York and Michigan, as well as a film score premiering in a theater in southeast Michigan.  Evan also performs around Michigan, participating in groups like the Central Michigan Area Concert Band, the Gaylord Orchestra, Eternal Music Ensemble, and more.  Evan’s passion for learning extends to teaching, where he has served as a private music instructor, a substitute teacher for Mount Pleasant Community Schools, and has taught as a percussion instructor for high school band camps. 

 He is a lover of nature and animals, spending his free time hiking, camping, and building plant ecospheres.

About Jazlyn Dingfelder

I started attending Theatre Young Harris in 2017 – being one of the strongest performance programs in the southeast – and added techniques, principles, and etiquette to my tool belt that has served me well in the professional world. 

Being equally trained in Dance, Theatrical Performance, and Vocal Performance, Young Harris provided optimal opportunities for me to learn through hands-on experience. In my 4 years at Young Harris, I had the privilege of performing in 7 shows. I graduated with my BFA in Musical Theatre in 2021, taking my place in the 75% employment placement rate that Young Harris boasts. On the day of undergrad graduation, itself, I was on a plane across the country to perform in my first professional contract.

I am happy to be a Beginner/Advanced Vocal instructor at KIO along with Dance, and Drama/Theatre. 

About Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown is a young up and coming musician, composer, producer and educator, who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University. Hailing from Dearborn, Michigan, Andrew grew up in the rich music scene of the Detroit area, being a part of Orchestra Hall’s Civic Youth Jazz program, and MSU’s Spartan Youth Jazz band. Through these programs he received mentorship from artists like Kris Johnson, Vincent Chandler, Marcus Elliot, and Rayce Biggs, inspiring him to pursue jazz in college. Still only 22, Andrew has already had the opportunity to play, tour, and record with jazz greats like Renee Rosnes, Jazzmeia Horn, Walter Blanding, Michael Dease, Marquis Hill, Stefon Harris, Geoffrey Keezer, Carmen Bradford, Dan Wilson, Camille Thurman, Ryan Keberle, Bobby Floyd, Rodney Whitaker, James Carter, and many more. 
Most recently, Andrew was named as a finalist for not only the 2025 National Trumpet Competition, but the 2025 International Trumpet Competition jazz division.   Andrew is providing Trumpet, Piano, or Jazz/Music Theory lessons.

About Jody Krumm

Jody has played musical instruments since he was 8 years old. He plays 5 different instruments as well as sings. He played through all of his years of schooling and into college. He comes from a very musical family who all play instruments.

He has been a part of several local bands. As well as played a few years with the Lansing Concert Band. Jody attended several music camps at Blue Lake and Interlochen. Has knowledge and experience in jazz as well.

Jody is always learning new instruments for example Ukulele, which is his newest and currently favorite instrument to practice.

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Music Lessons

Piano Lessons

With Mr. Evan

Violin Lessons

With N/A

Saxophone Lessons

With Mr. Chris

Trumpet Lessons

With Andrew Brown

Percussion/Drum Lessons

With Mr. Evan

Ukelele Lessons

With Mr. Jody

Vocal Lessons

With Mr. Jody, Ms. Jazlyn

Bass Guitar Lessons

With Mr. Jody

Trombone Lessons

With Mr. Jody

Music can change the world, because it can change people.”

Bono (U2)

Intro Classes 

contact us for price

Reach out to Ms. Sara at the front desk,  lessons can be arranged for any of our instructors. 

4 Week Courses

Beginner to Advanced

Only drum instruction has special arrangements, we have a separate room for music lessons. We also have a music recital at the end of the year, or you can opt out.

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Opening Hours

Mon-Thurs: 4 PM – 9 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 12 PM

Address

1760 East Grand River Avenue
East Lansing,  MI 48823