The Kaley School of Music: We Bring Music Home to You! (Music Lessons, Gainesville, FL)


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	Coverage Area: Click here to see a larger, interactive map of our current Gainesville in-town coverage area (blue polygon) and our out-of-town coverage areas (orange polygons).


	School Goals: To help each student discover the unique musician inside themselves. To help each student capitalize on their individual strengths. To encourage a genuine love of music and an immediate pride in accomplishment.

Introduction:

The Kaley School is Family Owned and Operated

The Shorter Family:
R. Kaley, Amelie, Allen & Ivan

Welcome to The Kaley School of Music where We Bring Music Home to You! We are Gainesville's original at-home music school since 2004.

We offer a comprehensive study of music instrument performance, composition, and history with drum, guitar, piano, voice, violin, and viola lessons.

The Kaley School of Music is focused solely on serving Gainesville and much of North Central Florida. Private lessons are taught by energetic, qualified, and trusted teachers in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

We have created this site to try to answer any of your questions, but we are always happy to talk to you in person! That is why you will find a phone number and an email link on the bottom of every page of this site.


	Ten Reasons to Take Music Lessons with The Kaley School: Next Reason >> “Music is a wonderful gift. So, when we look for a music educator, we hope to find one who shares that belief and incorporates it in their teaching. The Kaley School of Music offers this. More than technique, notes and form, this school offers our children an opportunity to enjoy the gift of music and share it with others.” Debra T. (Client since 2004) reason #1... Our Teachers: Creative, energetic, well-educated, trusted, professional. 98% teacher attendance in 2007! We customize lesson needs for every student. Special needs children accepted as time slots are available. Student retention rate over 89%. We keep students interested! Next Reason >> Next Reason >> “I am so glad that I found The Kaley School of Music. It is much less stressful for the children to have someone come in to teach rather than spending one hour driving. It certainly is convenient for us parents, considering how much we are already driving with soccer, gymnastics, etc... Their rates are very competitive. Teachers are always courteous, knowledgeable, and great with the kids.” Ying N. (Client since 2006) reason #2... Our location: Your home! Save gas and time. Let us worry about the traffic and weather. No more waiting in the car after driving your kids all over town! Spend extra time with your other children. Work or relax around the house while keeping an ear on your child’s lesson. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> “We love that Ms. Kaley is hands-on-involved and accessible.” Rosemarie C. (Client since 2006) “The Kaley School is managed very professionally, yet remains friendly and personal.” Les T. (Client since 2006) reason #3... Our Over-the-Top Customer Service: Personalized scheduling options. Substitute teachers available. Instrument buying assistance. And much more! Next Reason >> Next Reason >> reason #4... Convenience: Email invoicing, credit cards accepted, automatic billing options. More time for you to do other things than carpool and write checks. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> “With the price of everything sky-rocketing these days, we are proud to be among the few businesses to keep our rates the same for 3 years running!” Kaley Shorter (Owner, Kaley School of Music) reason #5... Our Pricing: Competitive and all-inclusive. Free recitals. Cash credit for referrals! We are proud of our rates! We will show them to you on our Fees and Discounts page. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> “We love the fact that the personalized lessons (in our home) build his confidence and his skills in music theory, reading and playing at a much faster pace than we imagined. We also love the way the Kaley school pairs the teachers and students for maximum potential.” Rosemarie C. (Client since 2006) reason #6... Our Level System: Unique to the Kaley School. Price breaks for beginners and intermediates. Students have specific goals toward which to work. Parents have a tracking tool for success. Teachers specialize in different Levels. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> reason #7... Security: All teachers undergo a thorough national background check. Secure credit card acceptance All client is kept confidential and never sold or shared with outside parties. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> “We LOVE the professional recitals that allow the students to get to know each other and play for an audience.” Rosemarie C. (Client since 2006) reason #8... Our Recitals: We are beloved in the community as a showcase of impeccable musicianship, manners and smiles. Our recitals demonstrate our diversity of instruments, styles and Levels. Co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Next Reason >> Next Reason >> reason #9... Community: Our teachers and clients are well-known and well-connected in Gainesville and beyond. We unite as a team of teachers and families working toward similar goals. Next Reason >> First Reason >> “You can count on the teachers to be skilled, prompt, responsible and courteous.” Les T. (Client since 2006) reason #10... Our Originality: We've been teaching lessons in clients' homes longer than any studio in Gainesville. Our school grows every year with innovative ideas on how to serve you best! First Reason >>


	Latest News:


	Teacher Spotlight: The Kaley School of Music welcomes guitar teacher Shane Welker to our team. Shane is a recent graduate from the University of Florida who has worked extensively with youth through national nonprofit organizations and locally through volunteering at Lincoln Middle School and currently lends his musical talents to the worship ensemble at First Assembly Church of God in Gainesville. If you would like to find out more about Shane, please visit our Meet the Teachers page. Attention Music Instructors: Could you be the Kaley School's next shining star? Join forces with The Kaley School today! Contact us for more information.