When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.
Henry David Thoreau
About Vicki
A little bit about me: My name is Vicki McKenna and I am a Wooster/Smithville Ohio local. I have been playing piano most of my life and have had 13 years of lessons. I graduated from Full Sail University in 2019 with an Associate’s degree in music production and a Bachelor of Science in audio production/engineering. During my studies I learned in depth about music theory, composition, arrangement, and how sound works, among many other things related to recording, editing, and producing music and audio. I enjoy playing piano just for fun, mixing live music, playing in bands, and songwriting and recording.
Brave Sound Studio
Brave Sound Studio is the name of my recording and lessons studio. Currently, I work out of my home and online, but I hope to have a dedicated physical space sometime in the future. I chose the name because often it takes courage and bravery to find your own voice and share what you have to bring the world. Navigating all of the firsts can feel like exploring uncharted territory. It takes work to move past our fears, stage fright, and hurts to show up in the world.
Currently, I teach piano lessons, and do the occasional performance gig. I am also hoping to begin branching out to recording, mixing and editing music for clients more often as I gain experience and will post more about that here as it happens.
I also occassionally will take on a wedding gig. Reach out to me at bravesoundstudio@gmail.com for a price quote and to find out if I would be a good fit for your special day.
Piano Lessons
My teaching style is made up of a few components that I have picked up over the years. I do teach music theory and piano skills, but I will also teach a bit of music history and help students sharpen their ear for music.
My goal is for music and lessons to be fun for the student! If you have a piece of music you are wanting to learn or a goal for yourself, please let me know so we can work on it together. My goal is help you have more fun and to succeed in music.
If you’re interested in piano lessons for yourself or your child, you can reach me by email at bravesoundstudio@gmail.com, here on my website, or by phone at 330-439-9804. I currently also have another day job, so If I don’t answer your call, please leave me a voicemail and I will return your call as soon as I am able.
A couple more things: I am willing to drive to your home for lessons if you are within 15 miles of me, but prefer to teach from my home. I do offer online lessons, so if you live further away, you still have an option for lessons with me. I offer discounts for siblings. I do my best work teaching beginner to intermediate students, so if you are an advanced student, I suggest looking for lessons elsewhere.
Wordmakre Podcast – In the works
Wordmakre podcast is the place where I share some of my poetry, and meditations and have conversations with people about music, life, faith, and spirituality and the intersectionality of culture, civil rights, and faith. I chose the name WordMakre because sometimes we have to make our own way through life and sometimes that requires redefining who we are, and the words we use. This is a project that has suffered many interruptions due to the pandemic, family stuff, and just life. But it’s still something I want to do!