Kelvin McKay-Hill is pictured in black alongside student.
Kelvin encourages students to not give in to self-doubt even if one does not have ideal grades. His grades were not ideal but he still applied for college. Kelvin is one of very few Black male classically trained guitarists in the USA. He is also an alum of the program and FHS as well as a graduate of LMU’s undergraduate music program.
I did not have a father or brother figure growing up. The men that came [to the program] to teach me about myself and my culture were my father figures. I’m glad I can be a brother or father figure to these kids now.
Kelvin with two other speakers from the community as a joint effort to provide an ongoing male mentorship presence on campus.
About Kelvin:
Kelvin Kaoz is a singer/songwriter/producer hailing from Los Angeles. He’s performed in theater plays, jazz bands, goth bands, metal bands, soul bands, country bands, and much more.
Kelvin is also a huge advocate for education having taught hundreds of students a variety of arts including painting, sculpture, music, acting, and more. He also owns a record label dedicated to showcasing alternative people of color called “Alternative Kaoz.”
PeteJohnMusic on Youtube: In this Creator Series interview I chat with Kelvin Hill about his experience learning and teaching guitar and creating his own music.
🎧 Check out Kelvin and his music: Web – https://kelvinmckayhill.com/ Facebook – / kelvinkaoz YouTube – / mckayhillguitar
You can learn more about his work and book private lessons via his site: https://kelvinkaoz.com/lessons
Alums wanting to connect you can find him at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelvin.mckayhill.3/
