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Our Mission: Inspiring underserved youth through world-class music instruction and supporting their development as self-aware leaders.
Key to change empowers communities by working alongside students, teachers, parents, and guardians to build consensus, meet teacher needs, and create a holistic environment where students can flourish. Key to Change removes the barrier to entry for low-income students and students of color with an inclusive approach that helps build trust and connection. By offering excellent music instruction below the market rate, Key to Change extends the benefits of a classical music education to a new generation of young musicians.
In 2017, Key to Change opened two studios in Kent and Renton, Washington which serve middle and high school students from diverse neighborhoods in South King County (Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Renton, Tukwila, and surrounding areas). Our students participate in weekly private and group violin lessons, master classes with guest artists, quarterly outreach performances, annual college preparation seminars, and more.
The Key to Change offers scholarships for students requiring financial assistance. Click here to sign up for lessons.
Upcoming events
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Summer Lessons Begin in Kent
Our Summer Lesson Schedule runs July 22 – August 22 at Mill Creek Middle School and Renton High School. The… -
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Summer Lessons Begin in Renton
Our Summer Lesson Schedule runs July 22 – August 22 at Mill Creek Middle School and Renton High School. The…
Key to Change violin students will:
- Take private or group violin lessons
- Participate in master classes taught by guest artists
- Receive weekly ensemble coachings
- Learn various styles of music
- Perform in quarterly recitals
- Attend a yearly workshop catered toward preparing for college auditions and applications
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Impacting the lives of our youth.
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Announcing the Winners of our Solo String Festival!
Key Changemakers: Our Festival Winners Highlighting excellence in our community This month’s Key Changemakers are the three winners of our Inaugural Solo String Festival! Each of them will receive a scholarship to…
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Key Changemaker: David Couch
Key Changemaker of the Month: Highlighting Excellence in our Community “Béla Bartók said of music, it ‘builds bridges, not walls.’ I really like that sentiment, and feel Key to…
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Key To Change Solo String Festival
The Key to Change Solo String Festival: Creating Equal Opportunities for Young Musicians in South King County Over the past two years, Key to Change has woven itself into the musical…
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Spring Salon Fundraiser
You’re Invited to Our Spring Salon Fundraiser! “The Spring Salon is one way to connect string students in South King County with the support of the community. The Spring Salon is…
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Key Changemaker: Alia Uffenorde
Key Changemaker of the Month: Highlighting Excellence in our Community “The violin is one of the hardest instruments in the world when you sit and think about it. If you…
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Quinton Morris and Friends in Recital
You’re invited! Come enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by Key to Change Executive Director and Founder Dr. Quinton Morris and talented guest musicians! He will be joined by cellist and Key…