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Piano
Wendi Kirby
Wendi’s passion for piano began at age five and she began teaching at age fifteen. She is a classically trained pianist who has received national recognition for her contributions in music education. Wendi has served as President of the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, Examiner for the Certificate of Merit Program, member of the State Presidents Advisory Council Chair for Music Teachers Association of California, and holds several accolades and roles with the Royal Conservatory of Music including acting as a center representative, advanced specialist, founding teacher, and holds the ARCT degree in piano performance.
Wendi turned her attention to her own compositions in 2020 and performs on stages throughout the US and Europe. Her music is known to be lyrical and cinematic with classical and jazz undertones. Wendi is passionate about helping others find joy in playing the piano while finding their own creative voice through mindset work and creative exploration.
Private Lessons and Group Classes Available
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Voice
Julie Capili
Julie began singing and performing with her twin sister in church at a very young age. She participated in choirs and bands throughout high school and college, graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1997.
In 1998 she moved to the Bay Area and studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with Jazz legend Faith Winthrop and in 2000 worked with Professor Roger Letson at De Anza College.
She has performed throughout the Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula for 20 years, including with The Monterey Symphony and the Lodge at Pebble Beach.
In 2008 she recorded her first album “Passing Fancies” and toured throughout Europe. Her second album “ Round Midnight” was released in 2014.
She has taught voice for 5 years and is dedicated to helping people find and strengthen their voices and build their repertoires.
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Beginning Guitar, Voice, Songwriting
Anne Sibley
Singer-songwriter and songwriting coach Anne Sibley has been playing acoustic guitar and writing for over twenty years. Classically trained in New England, Anne grew up singing in choirs then fell in love with Americana music and acoustic guitar while living in Wyoming.
She is a mother and an experienced educator of elementary and middle school-aged children. Anne runs online songwriting groups with Adults and she has performed across the U.S in concerts and at festivals and released albums with her husband as the duo “Anne & Pete Sibley”. She loves to nurture a lifelong relationship in others with their creativity by uplifting their natural abilities, building confidence, and growing their musical skills.
Anne teaches Group Guitar Lessons for Beginner Youth and Adults, Voice Lessons, and Songwriting Groups.
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Songcrafting with George Woods
Sing Your Stories.
Songcrafting 101 is a 10-Week Course that will teach you how to recognize your unique musicality and give you the tools to craft it into amazing songs.
Register now for Songcrafting 101, a 10-week course taught by George Woods, a professor of songwriting at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston, and the founder of the Monterey Song School. If you are the sort who wants to dip their toe into the water before diving in, then you are in luck. The first session will be on January 27th at 6pm, and it will be offered free of charge for up to 12 participants. In this first class attendees will learn how to dive into their senses while free writing, and then learn how to refine the lyrical gems hidden within. Register for a class here.
About the Course
Over 10 weeks students will learn multiple tools and approaches to generate musical and lyrical ideas. They will learn to craft those ideas into complete, original songs. Students will learn how to dissect the secrets of their favorite musicians, and how to then apply those tools to their own songwriting craft. The curriculum is accessible from a beginner to intermediate level of musicianship but has something to offer even the most experienced musicians. Fee is $700. Payment plan is available.
Guitar and Ukulele
George Woods is a Professor of Songwriting at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), and founder of the Monterey Song School.
Guitar lessons with George will provide you with the tools and music theory necessary to understand the instrument and will inspire you to play at your highest level. Group classes are a great way to accelerate your learning and join a supportive community of players.
Ukulele is the perfect entry-instrument to start your musical journey. It’s low cost, perfect for every sized hand, and you can start strumming along with your favorite songs within a few lessons. This beginners ukulele course is designed to take you from “Ukule-what-now?” to singing your favorites with a group of friends. Each class is designed to build on the next one, and we start with learning beginners “one finger” songs. No matter where you are in your musical journey this class will help you master the basics so that you can expand your repertoire and even begin creating your own original material.
You can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable no matter where you are in your musical journey.
Youth Cohort - Ages 8+
Adult Cohort - Ages 18+