Music Lessons and Repairs

Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois 2022 Musician Registration Now Available!

Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois brings musicians of all ages and abilities together to perform in a unique and dynamic musical setting. Our 2021 season welcomed over 60 musicians throughout the Spring/Summer months and featured musicians from all over Central Illinois including musicians from out of state! Legacy’s instrumentation includes a variety of wood…
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February 9, 2022 0

Home School Band Program and Beginner Winds/Brass Class Accepting New Students!

Home School Families! Thank you to all the families that participated in the beginner winds/brass class. Because of this we now have a Home School Band program! This is open to all homeschoolers throughout Central Illinois and FREE. Ages 7+ The new Home School Band Program Meets Fridays 12:30 – 1:30 @ Broadway Christian Church…
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January 15, 2022 0

Music Services available this Winter @ Chris K Music!

Chris K Music offers a variety of music services in Mattoon, IL including: Music Lessons on MOST instruments Instrument Repair Piano Tuning Instrument Set Ups (guitars, drums etc.) Used Brass and Wind Instruments for Sale Music Writing and Band Program Services and MORE Contact Chris K Music today!


December 23, 2021 0

School Band Students – Post Marching Band Special Repair Rates!

Marching Band Students from all over Central Illinois! Make sure to get your instrument serviced or cleaned now that marching season is coming to a close. The dirt and dust build up over the past couple months will cause issues not to mention loose springs, screws and more! I’m currently offering special rates for school…
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November 11, 2021 0
Mattoon Middle School Drumline

Congratulations Mattoon Middle School Drumline!

Fantastic job MMS drumline for placing 1st in percussion (Jr High Category) at the Oblong Spooktacular parade tonight! I’m one proud instructor that’s for sure! They have competed in 2 parades this season and brought home 1st in percussion for both! This group has been a blast to work and I couldn’t be more proud…
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October 30, 2021 0

When Students Come in Costume for Halloween!

Never had students come dressed for Halloween before! Spooky things happening here at Chris K Music Lessons!


October 30, 2021 0

MHS Wins BIG at WIU Marching Competition!

Way to go Pride of the Greenwave Marching Band for their BEST finish at a collegiate competition! 1st percussion in Class 1st Winds/Music in Class 2nd overall in Class And for the first time at WIU Gand Champion Percussion! I’ve been coaching the percussion section there for 11 years now with more wins than I…
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October 24, 2021 0

Home School Wood Wind and Brass Ensemble last call!

Home School Wood Wind and Brass Ensemble last call! After this week it will become difficult for new players to join without assistance or lessons. This is also available to schools that end early or have no school on Fridays. We meet at Broadway Christian Church in Mattoon on Friday’s 12:30 – 1:30. Spread the…
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October 20, 2021 0

Home School Winds and Brass Class Starts Today!

It has begun! We kicked off our first home school wood wind and brass class/ensemble today! It’s not to late to join. Fridays 12:30-1:30 in Mattoon. Ages 8-18. Contact me at 217-232-3786 or email info@chriskmusic.com for more info. Also, students that go to a private school or a school that doesn’t meet on Friday’s are…
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October 8, 2021 0

Music Lessons Available for Fall 2021

Music Lessons are currently available for Fall 2021! Spots are limited (80 max). My Fall Teaching Hours Include: Monday through Thursday 12:00pm – 9:00pm Fridays 2:00 – 8:00 PM Saturdays 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Sundays 1:00pm – 5:00 pm (only September/October during marching band season). Ages 5+. All abilities welcome. Music Lessons include: Piano/Keyboard…
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August 21, 2021 0