Instruction by Kathryn Grimm
"A bright talent with unparalleled teaching skills.“
Michael Powers, Award winning Seattle Guitarist/Composer
"Guess what! I got the job!" Student auditioning for his first band.
"You are an excellent teacher!" actress Valerie Cruz (Nip Tuck, Cellular)
"Grimm hosts the Pro Blues Jam the third Sunday of each month to give professionals and amateurs a chance to shine. Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine." Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times
A NOTE FROM KATHRYN
"As an young aspiring musician/singer, I had many private teachers. Most of them were not right for me. Problems I experienced with teachers varied from the inability to relate to my taste of music, not understanding songwriting, being distracted or just not listening to my needs. Their list of clients and/or cost seemed to have nothing to do with their ability to teach. I went through a lot of money and heartache during the search for the right mentor. This experience led me to the decision to become a teacher myself. I wanted to be the kind of teacher I needed in the beginning - someone conscientious, caring, understanding and encouraging who LISTENS to what the student wants.
If you are seeking instruction, I've come up with a list of questions you may want to ask a potential teacher to possibly save you the grief that I went through - 1) What is your performance background? 2) What is your academic history? 3) Do you perform regularly (when/where)? 4) Why did you become a teacher? 5) What styles/levels do you teach? 6) Do you work with songwriters/are you a songwriter? 7) What qualities do you possess that you think make you a good teacher? 8) Do you have any current recorded music that is being sold? Good luck!"
MM in Commercial Music from Cal State, Los Angeles, where she graduated
with top honors and was the recipient of several music scholarships and awards.
Kathryn also has a certificate in Guitar Performance from The Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
In addition to being an experienced teacher, Kathryn has performed hundreds of live shows and done countless recording sessions. She is a published songwriter and has written, recorded and/or performed with several major artists and producers (Brad Pitt, Jeff Buckley, Bo Diddley, Michael Bolton [Dance W/Me video], Tracy G. [DIO]... Kathryn is also a producer/engineer with featured on many soundtracks, commercials and recordings. Her music has been included on the Official Grammy Ballot in 2005 and 2006.
P r i v a t e V o c a l L e s s o n s
"Grimm’s voice has a brilliant clarity…” Music Connection
"Your voice is amazing!" Joe Chicarelli - producer Etta James, Tori Amos
"You gave me the confidence to do this." Student auditioning for American Idol
"...a true highlight in my life...you did a fantastic job!" A Student of Kathryn's "Seattle Vocal Workshop"
"My singing is greatly improved. It's all you baby!" Keith Clark - Circle Jerks (Mercury Records)
"Sings like an Angel, plays guitar like the devil." Billy Hulting (perc./vibes - Lou Rawls, Dweezil Zappa)
"Your help has made all the difference to these labels…” Student, Chad Etchison
"Intensely likable…” L.A. Weekly
Kathryn’s entire philosophy
about singing is geared toward
bringing out the best in
a singer. She can help you become the best “you” possible.
Kathryn has extensive experience in both private and group vocal instruction. She has helped numerous up-and-coming singers/actors/songwriters reach their musical goals (please see testimonials below). In addition to private instruction, Kathryn is also a freelance instructor having taught at California State University, Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Music & Art School and Dayjams Summer Camp.
Select students perform live at Kathryn's monthly Pro Jam
Lessons are taught in Kathryn's home studio / recording facility in Hollywood.
The instruction is tailored
to a student's needs and goals with the main focus on strengthening, stamina,
harmonies, confidence building and expanding one's range. She is
skilled in teaching many diverse styles from
heavy rock, jazz and blues
to country, classical, Mariachi, Musical Theater and more. Her students
range
from hobbyists to touring professionals.
Kathryn has assisted many students in auditioning for
theater and/or bands, American Idol, entry to Universities and showcases for major labels.
P r i v a t e G u i t a r L e s s o n s
Photo by Shelly Salemmo
"Exemplary guitar skills." L.A. Music Scene
"Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine..." L.A. TIMES
"Sings like an Angel, plays guitar like the devil." Billy Hulting (perc./vibes - Lou Rawls, Dweezil Zappa)
"Kathryn has been compared to Diana Krall and Jimi Hendrix respectively." L.A. Times
"Her Hendrixuan guitar style pummels crowds into a blissful heap." L.A. Weekly
"Kathryn has a beautiful style of flatpicking arpeggios." Music Connection
Kathryn
has been playing guitar for over twenty years. She is endorsed by Fender
Guitars and Soldano
Custom Amplification. She has all the tools necessary to help a student
reach their musical goals with a solid background in live performing
/ studio recording as well as an impressive academic record with three
degrees in music (please read above).
Lessons
are one hour or 1/2 hour. Please
e-mail for information.
Links to a few of my current and former student's sites:
Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Kristi Jo Ticehurst Singer/Songwriter/Musician Sherman Baker Sony Music Japan Singer Yumi Tanimura Singer/Songwriter Lisa Beaver Singer/Actress/Model Annalisa Abbs Singer/Songwriter/Director Chad Etchison (of the original "Jet") Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Jason Sylvester Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Gadi Murciano, Singer/Artist Molly Harvey (The Residents), Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist Julie Mintz, Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist Ryan Hill
