KeferMusic Lessons provides private music lessons in Annapolis, Maryland and online, offering one-on-one instruction for beginners and developing musicians. The studio is focused on creating a supportive, structured learning environment where students can build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a lasting connection to music.
Chris Kefer has been teaching private music lessons since 2007, currently helping students in Annapolis, MD and online build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a lasting understanding of music.
He has eight years of experience teaching instrumental and general music in public schools and now focuses exclusively on one-on-one private music lessons through his studio. Chris is a multi-instrumentalist with a focus on woodwinds and fretted string instruments, including flute, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, mandolin, and ukulele.
Chris holds an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) to teach Pre-K–12 Music in the state of Maryland. He earned both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education, completing his graduate studies at Towson University and his undergraduate studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Chris lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife and two daughters and is proud to serve students in the local community through personalized, supportive private music instruction.
Clear explanations and step-by-step learning
Strong technical foundations
Music literacy and understanding
Enjoyment and long-term progress
Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, learning pace, and musical interests.
At KeferMusic, private lessons are designed to be encouraging, structured, and effective. Rather than rushing through material, lessons focus on building skills carefully and consistently. Students learn not only what to play, but why it works, helping them become more confident and independent musicians.
This approach works especially well for adult beginners and students who value clear instruction and steady progress.
KeferMusic is based in Annapolis, MD, serving local students through in-person private lessons. Online music lessons are also available for students outside the Annapolis area.
Being locally based allows KeferMusic to provide personalized instruction with flexible scheduling while remaining connected to the Annapolis music community.
Private lessons at KeferMusic are a great fit for:
Adult beginners learning music for the first time
Students returning to music after time away
Teens and motivated younger students
Learners looking for individualized, one-on-one instruction
No prior musical experience is required.
Weekly lesson openings may be limited. Join the waitlist and Chris will reach out when a lesson time becomes available that matches your schedule.