Music Lessons
I'm VERY excited you are considering signing up for music lessons! Music is a life-long skill that you will appreciate forever. As Shinichi Suzuki once said, "Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart." I can't wait to start creating beautiful music with you!
Instructor: Kaylene Evans
Kaylene Evans has served as the principal violist for the White Mountain Symphony since 2015. Holding a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Arizona University, she specializes in the Suzuki Method Philosophy with additional expertise in Music Mind Games.
In 2013, she pioneered a music program from the ground up at Concho Elementary, offering a diverse curriculum from Preschool through 8th grade. Classes included Music and Movement, Suzuki Violin, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, General Music, and Chamber Orchestras. Before Concho, she spent two years at Marshall Elementary instructing Suzuki Violin for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. Alongside her public school commitments, she has been actively involved in teaching private lessons since 2007. Kaylene's contributions to music education have earned her recognition as a 2018 Music & Arts semi-finalist for the Music Educator of the Year Award.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Kaylene enjoys being a Game Master for Dungeons and Dragons, reading a variety of novels, playing board games, and streaming video games. She also enjoys engaging in clowning activities such as creating balloon animals and juggling.
Outside of her interests, Kaylene cherishes quality time with her husband and their lively household of three dogs, four cats, and a rabbit.