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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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2020
Ruth Marie Ballance Master Class
Violinist Ruth Marie Ballance visits Key to Change to work with students on their repertoire. This master class takes place Wednesday, June… -
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Jul
2020
Annie Fullard Online Master Class
Annie Fullard, violinist of the Cavani String Quartet, conducts a video master class with Key to Change students on Wednesday, July…
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 Guest Lecturers: Spring-Summer Trimester
Being a strong and effective musician requires more than just music lessons. We’re committed to providing opportunities for our students to continue learning, growing, and preparing for their future, even…
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Key to Change Awards $11,000 in Daniel Ching Scholarships
“I was extremely honored and flattered when Key to Change wanted to start a scholarship fund in my honor. I’m overjoyed as these awards will give these young musicians the…
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COVID-19 Updates at Key to Change
Key to Change is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. Due to community health concerns relating to COVID-19, some Key to Change programs may…
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Six-Week Intercession Private Violin & Viola Lessons
Sign up now for private lessons during our special six-week intercession and receive weekly individualized instruction via video sessions with our Executive Director Dr. Quinton Morris. Plus, participate in a…
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Key to Change with the Seattle Symphony
In February three of our students shared the stage with the Seattle Symphony at a special outreach performance at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. Amariah Strand, Alia Uffenorde, and Jasmine Wang all represented Key…
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2020 Master Classes at Key to Change
Key to Change is thrilled to offer our students master classes with distinguished guest artists from around the world. This school year our students will have the opportunity to work…