Brass and Voice Lessons

& Acting coaching

M.K.S. Music studios provides a safe, loving, and colorful space to learn and create!

NACHO street band & Summer Experience Band Camp

Background

Hi, I’m McKenzie Shalosky! I'm the proud owner of M.K.S. Music Studios, where we specialize in fostering musical talents, nurturing creativity, and empowering students to express themselves through music and theater. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a deep love for music and theater while dreaming of the day i would own my own business. Growing up in a household that operates a small business brought me great insight and I've always admired the entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking it takes. 
Trumpet is my first love, and I’ve been playing for 20 years. However, I’m a versatile musician who also loves teaching and playing a variety of brass instruments like French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Tuba. In addition to my musical expertise, I also have a passion for acting, and I hold a partial degree in Musical Theater. I’m constantly looking for ways to blend my love of music and theater in everything I do, whether in the classroom or on stage!
When I’m not teaching or running my music studio, you’ll find me performing with local community bands, pit orchestras, local churches, or rocking out with NACHO Street Band. Over the years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of performing with theaters such as Columbus Children's Theater, The Butterfly Guild, and Westerville Community Theater.

Types of Lessons Offered At M.K.S Music Studios

  • Trumpet

  • French Horn

  • Baritone

  • Trombone

  • Tuba

  • Acting coaching

  • Voice/ Singing

Warm Up

*Humming

*Sirens-pitched and non

*Tongue Twisters

Music/acting focus

*Work on song repertoire - pitch, rhythm, word study

*Monologue study- Articulate words, word memorization and retention, timing

*Character study- get to know the character in the monologues and songs, chart out emotions, behaviors and backgrounds of characters

*Accent work

Sample vocal/acting lesson

Sample brass lesson

Warm up

*Engaged breathing exercises

*Long tones

*Lip slurs

*Rhythm counting and articulation

Music focus

*School selections

*Marching band music memorization

*Etude books such as First Book of Practical Studies Robert Getchell

*Duet studies such as from The Arban’s book

Locations and reaching out

For more info on brass lessons, vocal and acting coaching please fill out the form next-door!

I teach from three locations throughout the week!

  1. Mondays-St. Paul Lutheran Church 4686 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081

  2. My home-Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday- 101 Braddington Court Delaware Ohio 43015

  3. Thursdays-Gethsemane Lutheran Church- 35 E Stanton Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

  4. Saturdays are reschedule days- I teach from my home from 10 AM-12 PM and Gethsemane Lutheran from 2:30-5:30 pm