Private music lessons · Spokane, WA
Find your voice. Then turn it up.
Private piano, voice, guitar and horn lessons from a musician with forty years on stage and in the studio, for students from first grade through high school, in Kevin’s Colbert studio or live online.
Before the first note
A good fit starts with a conversation.
- Who it’s for
- Kids & teens, first grade through high school. Beginners welcome.
- Where we meet
- Kevin’s Colbert studio, just north of Spokane, or live online.
- Space & the first step
- Space is limited. An intro meeting comes first to discuss family fit, goals and the schedule.
- Rates & lesson length
- Kevin explains current rates, lesson length and weekly timing before you commit.
Lessons
One teacher. Eight ways to play.
for ages 6 & up ✦
Private lessons for young musicians from first grade through high school. Every lesson plan is built around how the student learns and the music they love, from Journey and Toto to Bruno Mars and today’s worship songs.
Not sure where to start? Take the 30-second instrument quiz →Piano
Classic method books, game-style apps and real technique for young pianists.
Explore piano lessonsKeyboard & Synth
Rigs, presets, splits and layers: play convincingly in a modern band or worship team.
Explore keyboard lessonsVoice & Vocal Coaching
Build breath, range and confidence. Sing the songs you love, your way.
Explore voice lessonsGuitar
Chords, strumming, riffs and reading: acoustic or electric, first song to first gig.
Explore guitar lessonsBass
Groove, timing and theory: become the player every band wants to hire.
Explore bass lessonsTrumpet
Tone, range and reading, with a focus on elementary and middle school band players.
Explore trumpet lessonsSaxophone
Tone, articulation and style: from school band to jazz, pop and funk.
Explore saxophone lessonsMusic Production
Recording, mixing, sound design and composition from a 30-year studio pro.
Explore music lessonsWhy music
Being a musician felt like a superpower.
Kevin teaches kids and teens in Colbert and live online, with four decades of experience on stage and in the studio.
A shy kid with a trumpet became a performer, a recording engineer and a teacher. Today, Kevin combines traditional methods, music technology and good technique to help young musicians grow in confidence.
“If there ever was a time we could use a little more joy, it’s now.” — Kevin
Meet Kevin
Kevin’s first trumpet, age 10!
Recitals
Where practice turns into applause.
every student gets a turn in the spotlight ★
Halloween Recital ’23
Why take music lessons? I believe in the power of music.Try Kevin’s playable keyboard
Try it
Every musician starts with one note.
Tap a key or use your computer keyboard. Try the B3 organ, then explore the sounds Kevin teaches students to create.
Keyboard & synth lessonsgo on, press a key!
Live keyboard
Go ahead. Play something.
Tip: use your computer keys A–L for white keys and W E T Y U for black keys.
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Don’t see yours? Call or text Kevin at 509-850-2068.
All FAQsHow do we get started with lessons?
Start with an introductory meeting. Kevin talks with each family about the student’s interests, goals and schedule, and whether the studio community is a good fit. Space is limited, so an introduction comes before scheduling a lesson spot or joining the waitlist.
What ages does Kevin Wakefield teach?
Kevin teaches students from first grade through high school (ages 6 and up), from first lessons to advanced high school players. His studio focuses on kids and teens and is not taking adult students.
How much do music lessons with Kevin Wakefield cost?
Kevin will explain current rates, lesson length and the weekly schedule during your introductory conversation, before you commit. Request a meeting or call 509-850-2068 to ask about the options for your student.
Is Kevin Wakefield accepting new students?
Space is limited. Request an introductory meeting to talk about fit and timing; if there is no suitable opening, Kevin can discuss joining the waitlist.
Lessons in Spokane & online
Start with a conversation.
an introduction comes first ✦
Space is limited. Every family starts with an introductory meeting to talk about goals, timing and a good fit with the studio community. If a lesson spot is not available, Kevin can discuss the waitlist.