Kathryn Hester

Katie Hester has taught music for over 20 years.  She actively teaches piano, flute, guitar but also other winds and strings and whatever comes her way!  She earned a B.A. in Music Education, with a concentration on flute performance, at Wayne State University.  She also has experience as a band and general music director in public and private schools.  Katie Hester is a trusted professional in her areas of study.  Aiming to be thorough, yet flexible, fun, and well-rounded is her approach to teaching music.  With Katie, students are taught the fundamentals of music while still having the chance to incorporate learning various styles.  She looks forward to sharing her love of music with her students!
Katie has performed in numerous bands/orchestras as well as solo.  She is experienced in classical, rock, jazz/blues, and Contemporary Christian music.  She is able to perform by reading or by ear.  Katie believes in achieving musical success with all students.  This is accomplished through a focus on the fundamentals of rhythm, reading notes, understanding theory, etc.  She is determined to have students who enjoy learning music.  After all, a student who enjoys a subject is likely to continue studying it!  Katie Hester actively composes and records for both herself and others.  Her composing site is:  www.breakthroughmusictoday.com

I have over twenty years teaching experience both privately and in the schools.  I earned a B.A. in Music Education and apply that to my approach with many students.  I am well rounded and able to teach many things from many perspectives as long as it is a positive message being taught.  I tend to prioritize rhythm and basic technique exercises in consistent small doses in order to give my students the skills needed to play songs, yet I will almost always have them playing a song of some sort within the first lesson.  I like to keep lessons moving, fluid, and well rounded so my students can facilitate their own learning one day as a musician!  I do all of this with a fun personality and in an encouraging step by step manner so as to encourage student confidence!