About Kai Rogers

Coming from Brookfield, a small town in northeast Ohio, my primary musical focus is in guitar instruction and performance. I also play bass guitar and drums/percussion. I received classical and jazz/blues training from Professor John Martin at Western Kentucky University, and after receiving my degree, I still take guitar lessons from him.  This education has played a major role in my relationship with my instrument, although I frequently question common academic perceptions of music. I believe that all music is equal, and that its value solely exists in the mind of the listener. For this reason, I prefer to teach students the music which they are interested in learning, using proper techniques in hand position, tone production, and theory,  as opposed to an academic curriculum based on particular styles of music. I frequently perform with my rock band, Cloud Ruler, and I enjoy collecting records and learning to play new songs in my spare time. I love teaching, and I find it to be fun and enriching for both myself and my students.