Musically Inclined Instructors

Keri is a graduate of the MUN School of Music and holds 2 degrees, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts. She also holds several certificates from the Royal Conservatory of Music and is a member of the Registered Music Teachers Association. She has 20 years teaching experience and currently teaches piano, voice, flute, saxophone, clarinet, the Musically Inclined group classes and directs the Musically Inclined Girls Choir. Keri has been actively involved in Church her entire life. She has been the organist and choir director of several church choirs at both St. Edward's and Mary Queen of the World parishes. Keri is the founder and co-owner of Musically Inclined.

Andy graduated from the MUN School of Music with Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. He also holds several Suzuki violin teaching certificates from Ithaca University. Andy has been teaching violin and fiddle for 20 years and is an active solo, duet and quartet performer. For over 15 years, Andy was the Personnel Manager of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and is currently on leave as the Assistant Principal Second Violin. Andy is a current member of the Registered Music Teachers Association and is the co-owner of Musically Inclined.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin

Bob has been an instructor at Musically Inclined for 13 years and has over 20 years teaching experience and holds a theory certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Bob is the bass guitarist for The Masterless Men and is also active as a solo performer available for private functions, parties, dances, and receptions. Bob also offers specialized lessons to teach you how to tune your guitar by ear or to help you transcribe a song from a recording or original song to tab or music notation. Specializing in Classic Rock and Country, Bob can teach any style from Classical to Heavy Metal.

Guitar, Drums, Banjo

Dave has been an instructor at Musically Inclined sine 1995 and has over 20 years teaching experience. He is one of the founding members of The Masterless Men. Dave holds drumming and guitar theory certificates and is an associate member of the Registered Music Teachers Association. Known as "The Piano Doctor", Dave is also a certified piano tuner and technician.

Krysta studied at the MUN School of Music as a voice major and has been active as both a teacher and performer for over 18 years. This is her 5th year at Musically Inclined motivating talent and musicality in children and adults of all ages. Her musical theatre credits include Les Miserable, Miss Saigon, The King and I, The Secret Garden (lead), Guys and Dolls (lead), and Phantom of the Opera (lead). Her operatic credits include The Mikado (Gilbert & Sullivan), The Impressario (Lead - Mozart), and The Old Maid and The Thief (Lead - Menotti). Krysta toured the province as a "triple threat" for "Newfoundland" the musical and performed the lead role in Menotti's opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival for 15 years and has received 26 first, 8 second, and 5 third place winnings. She is a past Senior Rose Bowl runner-up and has competed at the provincial level. Krysta also has had the privilege of conducting a "boys choir" on behalf of the Kiwanis Music Festival Association.

Guitar, Rock Vocals

Adam has been playing the guitar for over 13 years and has worked at Musically Inclined for 7 years. Adam has studied music at the MUN School of Music and currently performs in the band Gale. He teaches rock, metal, classical and blues guitar.

Allen has played guitar for over 12 years and this is his 4th year teaching at Musically Inclined. He has studied at the MUN School of Music and is currently a member of the band Weapon. Allen is a rock/metal guitarist who has also been classically trained. He specializes in lead guitar but is able to teach any style.

Laura has been playing the piano for 12 years. A former student of Keri Kao, this is Laura's 4th year teaching at Musically Inclined. Laura has completed her Grade 8 piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also holds 3 theory certificates. She is an experienced performer and accompanist and has won many awards at the Kiwanis Music Festival.

Jason has been studying drums and percussion for over 8 years. Jason teaches a variety of styles of drumming, including drum kit and various percussion instruments. He currently is a member of the bands The Fall From Here and Gale. Jason is currently studying music at Memorial University.

Cindy has been teaching piano for over 15 years and this will be her 6th year teaching at Musically Inclined. She has a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance and is also an experienced accompanist. Cindy teaches students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced and is able to prepare students for Royal Conservatory Exams, The Kiwanis Music Festival, or for entrance to the MUN School of Music.

Byron is a graduate of the MUN School of Music and is currently working towards his Masters degree. He has been teaching brass instruments for over 15 years and has extensive experience as a band instructor, music arranger and solo performer. Byron is also a past Senior Rose Bowl winner at the Kiwanis Music Festival.