Kevin Wakefield teaches both in person at his studio in Colbert, just north of Spokane, and online through live video. Both work well. The right choice depends on your schedule, your student and your setup at home.
Why families choose in-person lessons
- Hands-on help. Kevin can adjust hand position, posture and breathing directly.
- The studio. Students get to play real instruments and gear, which matters for keyboard and music production students.
- Fewer distractions. A trip to the lesson makes it an event, which helps some kids focus.
Why families choose online lessons
- No drive time. Lessons fit between school, sports and work.
- Flexibility. Travel, weather and sick days are less likely to cancel a lesson.
- Learning at home. Students learn on their own instrument, in the space where they practice.
Kevin’s online lessons are live and interactive, not recorded videos. With the right setup, they’re the next best thing to being in the room.
What online lessons need
- A laptop or tablet with a camera
- A stable internet connection (wired is best)
- Your instrument, tuned and within reach
- A camera angle that shows what matters: hands for piano, guitar and bass; face and posture for voice and horns
Not sure about your setup? Kevin has spent more than 30 years as a recording engineer and can help you get it sounding right. The online lessons page has a full checklist.
Can we switch back and forth?
Many families mix the two, for example in person most weeks and online when schedules get tight. Mention your preference when you request a lesson spot.