We offer In-Person AND Online Music Lessons Monday-Friday
For scheduling information, please contact us via Email, Facebook, Phone, or visit our store!
LESSONS
Rates
There is no long term commitment for taking lessons at Bridge Kaldro Music. You pay each week prior to your lesson in any form of payment that you wish. Please see the rates below for your instrument of interest. Scheduling your first lesson is easy. Call or email us and we will get you in contact with the instructor.
All Lessons - $33/half hour $50/45mins $60/hour
Our Instructors
Kirsti Kaldro
Harp Instruction for Folk and Lever Harp
Kirsti Kaldro earned a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music in 1989 and a Master of Music in 1994 from Brooklyn College Conservatory both in Vocal Performance. She is a lifelong musician residing in Blacksburg with her family. She has been a singer, voice and piano teacher, children's choir director, and music store owner among other roles. She began playing folk harp in 2008 and enrolled in the International Harp Therapy Program in 2017. In the IHTP, Kirsti learned to create a "Cradle of Sound" with the harp for those in need of healing, in which each patient's music is tailored to their mood and musical preferences using familiar tunes, improvisation, modal scales, and attention to tempo. The goal of the therapeutic harpist is to use "Inclusive Attention," a non-judgmental and open state of mind to harmonize with the patient and the environment to create a space that promotes healing and relaxation. Kirsti also does interactive harp therapy with patients where it is helpful, as some patients benefit greatly from making their own music on the harp. Her training in the IHTP has also equipped her to work with groups in various situations, which she also enjoys greatly! She completed her internship at Carilion New River Medical Center, where she is now working as a Resident Artist. She will soon have her certification as a harp therapist through the IHTP.
Kirsti enjoys working with students of all ages who are interested in learning to play folk or Lever Harp. She is also available to provide music for special occasions and events. For more information kirsti@bridgekaldromusic.com
Frank Hatfield
Fretted Instruments/Percussion/Piano/Recording Techniques
Active local musician with study in the field for over 24 years. Proficiency in Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Percussion (hand and kit), Live sound, Songwriting, Recording, and Production. Former member of local bands: The Venus Transit, Fuzzbox Theory, Never Odd or Even, The Seismix, The Jared Stout Band, and The Eric Wayne Band, and current member of Hatfield. Nurturing teaching style, with focus on the student’s (parent’s) needs and desires. Experience with: Jazz, blues, rock, reggae, metal, finger-style, funk, dance, bluegrass, country, and psychedelic.
Jim Bohon
Drum Kit/Percussion/Fretted Instruments/Piano
Jim comes from a musical family, with his father and great-grandfather being locally well-respected bluegrass and gospel musicians. Skilled at multiple instruments, Jim specializes in drum kit and percussion instruments. He began learning his first instrument at the age of 4, and honed his technique and skill through private lessons, and with marching, symphonic, and jazz bands while in school. Jim is a former percussion instructor for Floyd County Schools, current Worship Pastor at Freedom Fellowship Church, and leader of the band Jimothy. He is also a prominent session musician in the area. Experience with rock, blues, funk, country, alternative, and worship music.
Charles Rakes
Woodwind, Brass, and Fretted Instruments
of Giles County, Va. is a local gigging, recording, and composing musician with over 25 years of experience. Charles holds degrees in Music Education, and with a nurturing teaching style educates from beginner to advanced -emphasizing theory, technique, improvisation, and overall enjoyment.
Charles focuses on teaching students through their desired accomplishments and goals with a persistence on fun; learning through desired songs, standard repertoire, and freaky good jam sessions.
“Music is supposed to be fun, if it’s not fun we’re not doing it right.”