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 "For many years I taught private piano/saxophone lessons to students of all ages and recalled being hands-on with my teaching style at countless schools, concert and jazz bands, general music ed, choir, and more," she says. "Now, I oversee 14 instructors with over 130 students and focus on big picture projects." 

(2022)

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"Ashley Chambers’ first encounter with a musical instrument wasn’t the most auspicious. As an elementary student, Ashley became inspired by some friends who could tap the keys of a piano and make real music happen."

(2016)

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"Ashley Keiko Chambers, a jazz saxophonist and classical pianist, is gong to live out her dream to have a space for a full-fledged music school in Queens Village." (page 32)

(2017)

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"Music has changed me into a person who is confident, expressive, and outgoing. Although I’ve been playing since I was a little girl, I wasn’t also this way, but through performing, composing, and becoming a better..."

(2017)

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"Ashley Keiko Chambers Performing at Sutphin Blvd Harvest Festival"

(2017)

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"Ashley closed out the set with a pop medley of her own composition on alto sax. Then it was time to pack up."

(2018)

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"When Ashley Chambers isn't wielding nunchucks on the practice floor of at Zen Masters Martial Arts Academy in St. Albans, she's in the back room giving piano lessons to children."

(2011)

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Ashley Keiko Chambers has been very, ahem, instrumental in cultivating art, history, linguistics, community, and multi-cultural influence in her urban hometown of New York."

(2017)

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"Ashley believes that her determination and undying passion for the youth and their musical education is what makes her PurposefullyPretty."

(2017)

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Singer and saxophonist Ashley Keiko stops by Keri's Korner to talk about how she came to play the sax, her dream collaborations, and her very own music school. From episode that aired 8/21/23.

(2023)

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PIX11 correspondent, Ben Aaron, interviewed Ashley on her musical career, the music academy. They discussed her inspirations, the challenges she faces as a female musician, and her motivation to keep inspiring the community.

(2024)

How This 25-Year-Old's Music School Is Changing Her Community | NowThis
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How This 25-Year-Old's Music School Is Changing Her Community | NowThis

25-year-old Ashley Keiko Chambers realized her community didn’t have a music school — so she opened one up herself. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis In US news and current events today, NowThis News sat down with music teacher and entrepreneurs Ashley Keiko Chambers who turned her passion for music and entrepreneur mindset into a business called Keiko Studios. Keiko Studios is bringing piano tutorials, drum lessons, and more music learnings to over 100 adults and children in Queens NY, saving some people a 2-hour trip into Manhattan. Chambers learned to play piano in the back of her parents' karate studio Zen Masters. She's now living an entrepreneur life and is a prime example of Black excellence. #Music #Musicschool #Teacher #Queens #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Learn more: https://www.keikostudios.com/ Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisnews @nowthisnews

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