Kenny Ard is equally comfortable teaching classical or jazz piano. Although Ard's formal degrees were earned in Classical Piano Performance, Ard has performed jazz and pop music professionally since the age of 12. To schedule an initial meeting time or just to have questions answered, please click on 'Contact Kenny' below."

Education and Credentials:

Master of Musical Arts: University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts: University of New Orleans

Studio of Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans

California Community College Credential

Member, Former Board Member, Music Teachers Association of California

Teaching experience:

Mesa College, San Diego, CA - 2004-presentmy.yahoo.com

Grossmont College: El Cajon, CA - 1988-present

Southwestern College: ChulaVista,CA- 1993-1999

Studio owner: Private instruction in San Diego since 1987

Studio Manager: Colton's Music: San Diego, CA - 1987 - 1993

Studio Manager: Werlein's for Music: New Orleans, LA

Manager: Singing River Music: Pasgagoula, MS

Graduate assistantship: University of Southern Mississippi

Although Ard’s formal education is in Classical Piano, he was raised playing jazz in New Orleans, so he is equally comfortable teaching jazz or classical music.

Students range in age from 6-65.

Kenny explaining proper technique at the keyboard.  

Ken Ard is sensitive to the needs of each student to assure that the student learns healthy habits from the very first lesson. With a reasonable practice schedule on the part of the student, optimum results may be reached in a shortest amount of time with the greatest amount of enjoyment.

Lessons  available in any type of music from classical to jazz.

One of Ard’s students, Chase Morrin, won the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Award in 2007, at age 13, the youngest  ever to win the prestigious award, which he received  at Lincoln Center in New York.