Kevin Graf
Kevin Graf is a pianist, guitarist, bassist, and beginner ukulele instructor with a deep love for jazz, funk, rock, and blues. He has performed in a wide range of bands, from jam and funk groups to blues and rock ensembles, giving him a versatile perspective on modern music and live performance.
Kevin is a graduate of the Recording Arts program at CU Denver. Over the past three years, he has taught private lessons and coached student rock bands in the Denver area, helping musicians develop both their technical skills and their confidence as performers.
Whether teaching piano, guitar, bass, or ukulele, Kevin emphasizes musical understanding, groove, and collaboration. His lessons focus on helping students build a strong foundation in harmony, develop their unique musical voice, and learn how to thrive both in a band setting and as solo performers.
Piano Workshop: Beginner – Intermediate
Course Description: In this Piano Workshop you will work with beginner to intermediate topics that will include…
- How to play basic chord shapes
- Read easy chord charts within the style of bluegrass, country, jazz and funk music
- Learn how to play well in a group setting / ensemble
- Showcase what you learned with a performance at River Runners
What to bring:
- Portable electric keyboard, stand & stool
- Music stand (if not attached to your keyboard)
- One extension chord & power strip
- If your keyboard doesn’t have built in amplification please bring a small amplifier