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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
- 15 Mar 2021
Solo String Festival Application Deadline
Monday, March 15th, 2021 Key to Change presents our Solo String Festival for middle and high school violin and viola… - 27 Mar 2021
Caleb Vaughn-Jones New Music Concert
Caleb Vaughn-Jones New Music Concert Saturday, March 27, 2021 2pm Students will perform in a virtual recital the original compositions… - 07 Apr 2021
Kristin Lee Master Class
Kristin Lee, violin Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 6:00pm A recipient of the 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, as well… - 09 Apr 2021
Solo String Festival, April 9-11
April 9th-11th Signup Deadline: March 15th Key to Change presents our Solo String Festival for middle and high school violin… - 11 Apr 2021
Spring Salon Fundraiser
Sunday, April 11th, 2021 Our Goal: $75,000 Join Key to Change virtually for a 30 minute virtual presentation to raise…
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.
Classical KING FM takes steps to address issues of equity and inclusion
Feb. 3, 2021 Quinton Morris, associate professor of music at Seattle University and founder of the nonprofit Key to Change Classical KING FM 98.1, the Seattle-based, listener-supported classical music radio…
Key to Change commits to fighting racism
January 11, 2021 Dear Key to Change Community: This year, we are making some important and very needed changes to our program to ensure that students in our string studio…
Caleb Vaughn-Jones is the inaugural Composer in Residence
Caleb Vaughn-Jones, a classical cellist and composer will serve as the inaugural Composer in Residence at Key to Change. Vaughn-Jones will compose original works for both violin and viola for…
2020 – 2021 Guest Artist String Master Classes Series and Guest Academic Lectures at Key to Change
All master classes take place from 6-8pm PST and academic lectures take place on Fridays at 3:00pm remotely. If you are interested in attending a class, please contact us to…
Innovative BIPOC Composer Residency partnership with Classical King FM announcement
Dr. Quinton Morris with Davie Ann Ross and Ruby Ruo, top prizewinners of the 2019 Solo String Festival after their live performance on King FM 98.1. Dr. Quinton Morris is…