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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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Dec
2019
Winter Break: No Lessons
Winter break is December 16, 2019 through January 10, 2020. We will have no lessons during this time. -
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Dec
2019
Holiday Studio Recital
Key to Change students perform in a holiday-themed recital celebrating the culmination of Fall Trimester lessons. Join us at Luther’s… -
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Jan
2020
Key to Change Open House (Renton)
Come learn what Key to Change is all about! Join us at our Open House to learn more about violin… -
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Jan
2020
Winter Trimester Begins in Renton
Our Winter Trimester begins on Monday, January 13 at Renton High School. Lessons in Kent begin on Tuesday, January 7… -
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Jan
2020
Winter Trimester Begins in Kent
Our Winter Trimester in Kent begins on Tuesday, January 14 at Mill Creek Middle School. Lessons in Renton begin on Monday, January… -
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Jan
2020
Dr. Quinton Morris and Joseph Williams in Recital
Key to Change’s two music instructors team up for an unforgettable performance! Join Director Dr. Quinton Morris and collaborative pianist… -
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Feb
2020
Seth Parker Woods Master Class
Renowned cellist Seth Parker Woods visits Key to Change to work with students on their violin repertoire. This event takes… -
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Apr
2020
Solo String Festival
Key to Change is proud to present our annual Solo String Festival for middle and high school violin and viola… -
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Apr
2020
Rachel Barton Pine Master Class
World-renowned concert violinist Rachel Barton Pine visits Key to Change to work with students on their violin repertoire. This event… -
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Apr
2020
Key to Change Open House (Renton)
Come learn what Key to Change is all about! Join us at our Open House to learn more about violin…
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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Key to Change Receives 2019 Best of Kent Award
KENT September 27, 2019 — Key to Change Studio has been selected for the 2019 Best of Kent Award in the Music Instructor category by the Kent Award Program. Each…
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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…