Instruments We Teach
Our Expert Instructors



Kiley Steed
I discovered my love of music at a young age, beginning piano lessons at age eight and singing in every choir I could throughout my childhood and school years. I also had the opportunity to accompany choirs both in school and extracurricular settings, which helped deepen my musicianship and sparked a lifelong passion for teaching and sharing music with others.
Over the years, I have worked with students of all ages and experience levels. Many have gone on to participate in recitals and competitions, including a student who earned first place in the Salt Lake Piano Competition. While I’m proud of those accomplishments, my real focus is helping each student build confidence and discover their own connection to music in a way that feels natural and meaningful to them.
I am the owner of Ivory & Rainbow Music Studios LLC, where I oversee music instruction and help create a supportive, engaging learning environment for students and families.
I believe music education should be flexible, encouraging, and personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. My goal is to meet students where they are, help them build strong foundational skills, and support them as they grow into their own unique musical voice.
Samantha Gates
Samantha is a dedicated musician and teacher with a lifelong enthusiasm for music. Beginning her journey at age five with piano lessons, she developed deep connection to the art. She studied the violin for 10 years under her teacher, Sue Jesch, who organized a youth orchestra program in her hometown.
Continuing her education into adulthood, Samantha has devoted herself to studying and participating in the rich community of musical arts. She’s performed in groups large and small in a wide variety of genres including classical, rock, pop, and country. She also has experience with music production involving writing, recording, and touring with her own original songs.
Samantha has over ten years of teaching experience. As a teacher, she prides herself on tailoring her methods to align with the individual goals of each student rather than adhering to a rigid curriculum. She specializes in helping beginner and adult players develop proper technique and explore their creative expression.
Alex Breckenridge
Alex offers guitar, bass (electric and upright), and keyboard lessons in Reno, NV. His background in music includes both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as over a decade of professional gigging and touring experience for numerous local and regional acts, and studio session playing experience for the international rock band Whitesnake.
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With an emphasis on functional harmony and rhythm theory regardless the instrument, Alex approaches each student and lesson, no matter the age or experience level, as a unique experience tailored to the student’s individual goals and applies both traditional and modern schools of musical instruction. From jazz and classical, to country, rock/metal, and most popular music genres, Alex is sure to help you achieve you or your child’s musical goals.Â
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