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Kyla G.

1,426 hours tutoring

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About Kyla


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Hi! I’m Kyla Gabka and I have been studying the performing arts since I was four years old. I am a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress, and I currently offer private virtual violin, viola, piano, and voice lessons. I have a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. I have had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that I have gained throughout all my time of being a performing artist. I am a signed artist with Boosted Entertainment, and I am a...

Hi! I’m Kyla Gabka and I have been studying the performing arts since I was four years old. I am a singer, pianist, violinist, and actress, and I currently offer private virtual violin, viola, piano, and voice lessons. I have a BA in Music and BA in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago. I have had so many wonderful opportunities to share the knowledge that I have gained throughout all my time of being a performing artist. I am a signed artist with Boosted Entertainment, and I am a Producer for the group Musicality, semi-finalists on AGT season 11. Not only do I assist in creating and directing music videos and original music for the group, but I also get to perform at incredible events and venues with them: UNICEF Won't Stop (with Jordin Sparks), Lollapalooza, KultureBall 2019 with Marc Martel, the Rosemont Theatre, TEDx with Ari Afsar and Miguel Cervantes (Chi-Hamilton Stars), and McDonald’s WWC (opening for Imagine Dragons, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, and Bruno Mars). I have been in numerous music videos with the group and have led recording sessions. A few videos I have worked on ("This Is Me" and "From Now On") have even gained several million views! I have had the honor to star in the film "First String" as Rebecca Carlisle, and I am reprising my role in the sequel. I have had so many wondrous opportunities to share my craft with others, and I am enthusiastic about sharing even more through teaching and performing.

Piano-21 Years Experience,
Violin/Viola-21 Years Experience,
Voice-21 Years Experience (Musical Theatre, Pop, Country, & Classical styles),
BA in Music & BA in Musical Theatre

Please contact me to learn more and to schedule lessons. I hope to hear from you soon!


Education

Columbia College Chicago
Music, Theatre

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: Online Rates: $70 per 60 min $55 per 45 min $40 per 30 min
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
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Approved Subjects

Ear Training

Ear Training

I work with all of my students on Ear Training. I believe that this part is extremely important in having a well-rounded musical education. As someone who has perfect pitch, I can help train you to truly develop your ear to be as strong as possible.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I have been teaching private music theory lessons and I have been incorporating them into all of my piano, violin, and voice lessons for the past 7+ years that I have been teaching. I also have a BA in Music (Vocal Performance) and a BA in Musical Theatre where I spent a lot of time in music theory classes ensuring I learn as much as I can to be able to pass that knowledge down to my students.
Piano

Piano

I have been playing the piano for about 23 years now. When performing on the piano, I mainly accompany myself on the piano while singing and have recorded quite a few songs on my albums using my experience with the piano. I have also been teaching private piano lessons to people of all ages for about the past 7+ years now, too.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

I have taken several sight-reading and sight-singing classes in college, and it has also been the easiest (and most fun) part of every audition for me. I have perfect pitch and I also greatly understand solfege, intervals, key signatures, time signatures, and I can read notes very well. These are the basics of sight-singing and I love teaching them to others!
Songwriting

Songwriting

I am a singer-songwriter signed to a label that wants to help aspiring artists and songwriters tap into all of their creativity. I currently have several students registered in songwriting lessons where we work on lyrics and composition using MuseScore (or whatever notation software you prefer).
Theater

Theater

I attended Columbia College Chicago and received a BA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Music (Vocal Performance). I have been performing in musicals since I was about 12 years old and now I am working with new talent on their own acting and musical theatre journey. I have been teaching private acting lessons for the past 7+ years and I have taken the lead as the vocal director for the musical theatre productions at Allegro Music and Dance Academy.
Violin

Violin

I have been playing the violin for about 18 years now. I have gained a lot of knowledge by performing in several orchestras such as CYSO and the Protege Philharmonic Orchestra. I have also been teaching private violin lessons to people of all ages for 7+ years, too.
Voice (Music)

Voice (Music)

I went to Columbia College Chicago where I received a BA in Music (Voice) and a BA in Musical Theatre. I have been a member of Musicality, an award-winning vocal production house, since 2012 and have been promoted to a vocal producer. I have been teaching private voice lessons for about the past 7+ years, and I have taken on the lead as the vocal director for the musical productions at Allegro Music and Dance Academy. I am now a signed artist with the label Boosted Entertainment.
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Reviews

She is amazing - One of a kind coach!

This is my second review for Kyla And it is only because of how much I have learnt from her ! She helps me navigate towards my goals with so much support and directs me to the right resources when needed! Before taking her classes, I dint think I would be learning so much about music as a subject. She assures that her students gain strong fundamentals in music. She always comes up with interesting ways to answer your questions and she breaks it down so clearly that it makes it easier for us follow her and engage in exercises better ! I'm seeing so much progress with each one of her classes and I'm better able to understand myself as an artist. Just don't hesitate to communicate your goals and she's there for you as your coach! --------------------------------------------- Previous Review (as of June 2021) I have been taking both vocal and piano classes with Kyla for a few months now and there is something exciting every class! Her approach is unique and she has a very good understanding about her students. She is very organized in her teaching, and makes sure that the student progresses towards their goal. She pays very close attention during the lessons and helps the student learn various techniques. I am more than happy to have found her as my vocal coach!!

Prasi, 82 lessons with Kyla

Amazing voice instructor!

Kyla has helped my high school daughter on two occasions. She sang at my parents vow renewal in 2021 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and is now singing on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas for another wedding. Both times Kyla has helped by transposing songs into a new key so my daughter felt more comfortable singing. She has not only helped with her singing, but also with her “performing”. Kyla has been so patient and flexible with my daughter’s schedule through swim season and always finds a way to work her in to the schedule. I cannot say enough good things about Kyla’s knowledge and ability to teach. Would highly recommend her to anyone wanting voice lessons!

Lisa, 43 lessons with Kyla

She's awesome!

I'm learning how to control my pitch and control my riffs and runs. I was very nervous to start, but with Kyla she makes it so easy. My nerves have come down a lot.

Danielle, 5 lessons with Kyla

awesome teacher, very kind and patient

Kyla is great! Very patient, kind, and takes her time understanding and addressing things to help you achieve your goals.

Jeremy, 1 lesson with Kyla

Wonderful!

This was my daughter’s first voice lesson and she loved working with Kyla! Kyla is being very helpful in helping my daughter reach her goals. We look forward to continuing online instruction with her.

Josie, 3 lessons with Kyla

Supportive and Encouraging

As I’m learning I often doubt myself and my progress but Kyla always gives me reassurance and celebrates my progress. Not only that, but she is always able to give examples and answer questions when needed. Five stars!

Zachary, 34 lessons with Kyla

so good with kids!

My daughter adores Kyla and is looking forward to next week! Kyla sends summary notes and expectations for the time between lessons.

Laura, 4 lessons with Kyla

Fun and enthusiastic

I had a great time while I was learning with her guidance. What else can you really ask for? There aren't many people who can make learning fun and effective, but she is one of them.

Antonio, 26 lessons with Kyla

Great Tutor!

Kyla is a very patient and talented piano tutor, our girls have been taking classes with her for some months now and its been lovely working with her, they are getting better at playing the piano each day. Thanks kyla!

Toyoursi, 25 lessons with Kyla

Knowledgeable

She accommodated based on the needs of my son who had a concert coming and needed extra classes. Now she is teaching him a very difficult Bolivian song. That proved to me that she is a knowledgeable and my son is in great hands

Carla, 68 lessons with Kyla
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