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Music Staff
Meet the Keen Team of Keen School of Music.
Aaron Keen
Aaron is the Co-Founder and one of our teachers here at Keen School of Music. Aaron went to school at Vol State and MTSU for Music Composition, and has nearly two decades of teaching experience.​​
Teaches:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Drums, Ukulele, Songwriting, Mandolin, Harmonica, Melodica, and Violin
Adam Shea
Adam in the Co-Founder of Keen School of Music, as well as one of our teachers, and our Instrument Repair Tech. Adam went to school at McNally Smith College of Music for Guitar Performance, and has taught music lessons for over a decade. In addition to his teaching endeavors, Adam also works as the Music Director and guitarist for Ryan Daniel.
Teaches:
Guitar, Songwriting, Piano, Bass, Ukulele, Drums
Ryder Smith
Ryder holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition with a focus in Jazz Piano from MTSU and teaches piano at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. he works with children, teens, and adults, and lives locally in Gallatin, TN. His musical tastes include artists like Thelonious Monk, Yes, and Keith Emerson.
Teaches:
Piano
Full Bio Coming Soon
Emily Metcalf
Emily is a multi-instrumentalist with 20+ years on French horn, plus experience on violin, viola, trumpet, and piano. She’s also an operatically trained soprano with a background in musical theater, opera, and a cappella. When she’s not making music, she teaches ABA therapy at JoyBridge Kids.
Teaches:
French Horn, Trumpet, Piano, Vocal, Violin, Viola, Ukulele
James Chiodo
​James Chiodo is a Belmont-trained drummer with 20+ years of performing and studio experience. Raised in a musical family, he studied under world-class drummers and has played top Nashville venues and studios. James creates personalized, inspiring drum lessons that build confidence, spark creativity, and help students find their unique rhythm.
Teaches:
Drums | Percussion
Operations
Kalyn Keen
Kalyn is the Co-Owner of Keen School of Music. She graduated with her Associate's degree in Entertainment Media from Vol State in 2019, and has worked on the management side of music education since her graduation
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Kalyn was raised in Gallatin, TN, and still calls Gallatin her home to this day!
Background Checks
All employees of Keen School of Music undergo a background check through the state of Tennessee to ensure the safety of our students.