Performing Arts Education. Music Lessons. Performance Preparation.
Building a community of lifelong learners and supporters of The Arts!
About Us
Passionate Educators and Customized Learning Experiences
One of the most important components of taking music lessons and learning is having the right teacher. At MMK we pride ourselves on our ability to form meaningful relationships with students while bringing our passion and knowledge into the lesson space. Learn from educators who are state certified to teach!
Group Classes Offered
- Family & Me Music
- Homeschool Pod Music Curriculum
- Improv
- Musical Theater Training
- Acting
- Stretching/Movement
Individualized Lessons Offered
- Voice
- Recorder
- Homeschool music curriculum
- Ukulele
- Piano
- Audition Prep
Meet the Teachers!
Ashley Turner (Kirk)
When she's not running Musically Miss Kirk, Ashley teaches private voice, ukulele, recorder, and piano lessons to students of all ages. She teaches "Family & Me" group music classes for caregivers and students age 15 months-2 years. Ashley is also the creator of the homeschool music curriculum.
Meet Ashley!
Biography
Ashley A. Turner (Kirk) holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from The University of Connecticut and a CT Teaching Certification in grades Pre K-12 in all concentrations of music education from Central Connecticut State University.
While at UConn Ashley studied such operatic roles as Yum-Yum in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart and as a Nymph in Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen. She also premiered and recorded original music in Quito, Ecuador with an early music ensemble called Collegium Musicum.
During her time at UConn, Ashley was an active member of the UConn Opera Outreach program, which aimed to bring the love of opera into the public school music classroom.
She has performed at The Bushnell, Lincoln Center and the Candlelight Processional at Disney World. Ashley has also been featured as a soloist with First Church Congregational in West Hartford, CT, arranging and performing a variety of music.
Ashley prides herself in having taught elementary choral/general music teacher in both rural and urban public school districts throughout the state of Connecticut. She most recently taught general/vocal music to students in grades Pre K-5 at a public elementary school. Miss Kirk was also a grant recipient to begin a ukulele program at her school.
Ashley began her private teaching career in 2011 teaching students of all ages ranging from 6 to 73. As a private music teacher, Ashley has guided her students to achieve lead roles in musicals such as "The Little Mermaid," "Shrek Jr.," and "High School Musical." Additionally, many of her students have earned prestigious accolades, including top marks at select regional festivals across Connecticut and numerous school solos. She continues her true passion of teaching privately and running Musically Miss Kirk.
Teaching Philosophy
A typical music lesson with Miss Ashley includes movement, acting, drama, music theory, stage presence practice, singing, and, most importantly, fun! When students experience joy and excitement, learning and expertise naturally follow.
I am committed to educating students as whole learners. I believe music education teaches us not only the tangible aspects, such as music notation, but also the intangible—what can only be felt. Music and the arts connect us to each other and to our deepest, truest selves. I believe music education allows students to recognize and appreciate beauty in the world. Music has the power to help and heal at any age, fostering a more peaceful and loving world where we can live in harmony. Let me guide you on this journey!
Events
February-March 2024
Miss Ashley's Ukulele Club at BGCRE!
4:15
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5:00
BGCRE
Event Details
February-March 2024
Miss Ashley's Ukulele Club at BGCRE!
Come catch Miss Ashley at the Boys & Girls Club in Redding/Easton! We're running a ukulele club just for you, focusing on the tunes of your ...
4:15
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5:00
BGCRE
Sunday 6.1.24
Regular Studio Year Ends
All day
Event Details
Sunday 6.1.24
Regular Studio Year Ends
A formal closeout of lessons for our studio calendar year!
All day
Monday 7.1.24
MMK Virtual Recital!
Event Details
Monday 7.1.24
MMK Virtual Recital!
Hey parents and kiddos! 🎉 Mark your calendars for our annual virtual recital on July 1st, 2024 – get ready to sing along, and enjoy some aw...
Monday 7.1.24
Summer Session Starts!
All day
Event Details
Monday 7.1.24
Summer Session Starts!
Our flexible summer lesson schedule begins!
All day
Contact Us!
If you're interested in starting lessons, contact us here!
860.985.9812
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