A Master of Music Education and veteran symphonic performer with over 40 years of professional teaching and principal orchestral experience.
Kay is a distinguished educator and brass specialist based in Janesville, Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Milton College and received her Master of Music Education from the prestigious Vander Cook College of Music in Chicago, IL.
A veteran of the industry, Kay taught instrumental music in public schools for 41 years. Her performance career is equally storied; she served as the Principal Trumpet with the Beloit/Janesville Symphony for over 40 years. Currently, she continues to share her expertise as the Instructor of Trumpet at a local college and remains a sought-after freelance trumpeter and member of a prominent Madison big band.
Kay offers master-level instruction in Trumpet and various Brass and Woodwind instruments, spanning Classical to Contemporary and Improvisation. Known for her laid-back and encouraging personality, Kay helps students of all ages master technical proficiency and artistic expression.
Kay teaches from a professional environment in Janesville and offers high-definition online instruction. She focuses on building a rock-solid technical foundation while ensuring that every student discovers the joy and creativity of making music.
Every instructor at Melody Music Studios, including Kay, undergoes our strict vetting process: Background checks, expert interviews, and reference verification.