Kelly Bogan School of Music

Spokesman-Review Feb 2002 "Adults are more motivated than kids in most instances," says Spokane music teacher Kelly Bogan. Bogan has about 35 students, 10 of whom are adults. Robert Pintar, a 39-year-old software engineer, is one of them. . . Pintar is a fairly advanced student, well beyond scales and "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore." His lessons now focus more on music theory than on technique. During the lesson, Bogan played a bass line that Pintar had written to accompany the jazz standard, "There Will Never Be Another You." "We need a C-flat here to make the chord," said Bogan, taking his eraser to Pintar's composition. "You had a C-natural." Pintar has been recording each song he completes, to create a CD of his progress. Despite the time demands, he says he plans to continue taking lessons as long as he can. "It's a real learning drive, I guess," he said. "To me, it's just being around music. . . I just like being around music."
Spokesman-Review June 2000 "During Robin's first lesson, Mom sat quietly off to the side while instructor Kelly Bogan showed him the fundamentals of the instrument. He sketched out the string arrangement and had Robin pluck a few notes. Then he coached him on the proper technique for holding the guitar. 'When your wrist is dropped, you're in a position to spread your fingers,' Bogan said. 'The technique is what's important. The speed will come.' When the first half-hour ended, Bogan sent his pupil away with instructions: Practice for at least a half-hour a day five days a week. 'When the motivation is from the inside, you're all set,' said Bogan, an accomplished guitarist who records and sells his own music. Another of Bogan's students is Joshua Newkirk, a junior at Lewis and Clark High School. He plays bass guitar and is just now learning the piano. 'This kind of helps him with his chord structure,' Bogan said. 'I like being attached to a music store,' Bogan said. 'Part of the service of a music store is the education."

To Whom It May Concern: Kelly Bogan has directed and operated a successful studio on the premises of Davis and Hosch Music. His dealings with us have always been prompt and professional, and his students and their families have always expressed satisfaction with his talents, attitude and skills. I have recommended Mr. Bogan to many prospective students, and will continue to do so. I have every confidence that he will continue to justify my confidence Sincerely, Normalu Cooper Owner