New Paper Kite Arts Classes
Start in February!
Classes for students aged 10 - Adult start February 20!
All classes are taught by award-winning international composer/lyricist/librettist Kit Goldstein Grant and Broadway, Film and TV performer Jillian Louis. We can't wait to liven up your screens and help you build your skills while having some FUN!
All classes are taught by award-winning international composer/lyricist/librettist Kit Goldstein Grant and Broadway, Film and TV performer Jillian Louis. We can't wait to liven up your screens and help you build your skills while having some FUN!
What do students & parents say about Paper Kite Arts?
Music Theory for Songwriters:
"This class was as cheerful and supportive as it was challenging and inspiring. A great launchpad for exploring the toolbox of songwriting." - Kat Funkhouser
"I found this class empowering. It demystified." - Pete Casanave
"I think that this class put into words and practice a lot of things I've known or felt previously as a singer but had no language or tools to express. Notation and just learning what a note looks like on a page was immensely helpful... My understanding of rhythm notation grew immensely throughout the process... I really enjoyed the challenge of having to write something new every week; I think that forced me to think outside of the box and I was pleased with having created something new each week." - Kayla Friend
Vocal Performance/Acting the Song:
"I am looking forward to using what I have learned for many years - through middle school, high school, and into my career." - Marcus, student
"It was wonderful to see great progression each week!" - Carrianne, Parent
Music Theory for Songwriters:
"This class was as cheerful and supportive as it was challenging and inspiring. A great launchpad for exploring the toolbox of songwriting." - Kat Funkhouser
"I found this class empowering. It demystified." - Pete Casanave
"I think that this class put into words and practice a lot of things I've known or felt previously as a singer but had no language or tools to express. Notation and just learning what a note looks like on a page was immensely helpful... My understanding of rhythm notation grew immensely throughout the process... I really enjoyed the challenge of having to write something new every week; I think that forced me to think outside of the box and I was pleased with having created something new each week." - Kayla Friend
Vocal Performance/Acting the Song:
"I am looking forward to using what I have learned for many years - through middle school, high school, and into my career." - Marcus, student
"It was wonderful to see great progression each week!" - Carrianne, Parent
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Spring 2021 Class Descriptions
Class sizes are limited, so sign up soon to secure your space!
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Bring It!
DROP-IN or Register for 8 weeks! Ages: 10 - 18 Teacher: Jillian Louis, co-teacher Kit Goldstein Grant Dates/Times: 8 Sessions – drop-ins welcome at any session! Saturdays, February 20 – April 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3), 12:15 – 1:15 pm EST Cost: $30/class or $225/8 sessions Bring ANYTHING you would like to work on performing - song, monologue, scene, poem, original work, or even a speech or presentation for class. Grow in confidence, creativity, and inspiration in your art and work! Drop in for any session you like, or sign up for an 8-week package of sessions! Songwriters' Hang!
with Kit Goldstein Grant DROP-IN All Ages Welcome! Dates/Times: 8 Sessions. Wednesdays, February 24 – April 14, 7 pm – 8 pm EST Cost: Pay What You Wish Stop by anytime on Zoom from 7 – 8 pm on Saturdays in February and March to share a song you’re working in and get some friendly feedback, or just stop by to chat about any songwriting (or musical theatre writing) questions you have! We may not know all the answers, but we’ll provide a friendly and supportive environment to discuss. So bring your creativity and come on by! PWYW (suggested donation $10) via PayPal at or Venmo (@PaperKiteArts)
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Music Theory for Songwriters
ON SALE! Ages: Adult (& Mature Teens) Teacher: Kit Goldstein Grant, co-taught by Jillian Louis Dates/Times: 8 Sessions. Saturdays, February 20 – April 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3), 1:30 – 3 pm EST Cost: $275 - Sale: $225! Required Materials: Access to a piano or keyboard. Do you have ideas for songs, but lack the tools to get the song out of your head and onto the page? Are you already writing songs, but feel lost when other writers discuss the circle of fifths? This course will be a quick overview of some of the most fundamental aspects of music theory necessary to writing your own melody and chords, including notation basics, key signatures, modes, and more. Assignments will be given at each session which will help you build your skills and put your new knowledge into practice! No prior knowledge necessary. Music Theory for Songwriters II
Ages: Adult (& Mature Teens) Teacher: Kit Goldstein Grant, co-taught by Jillian Louis Dates/Times: 8 Sessions. Saturdays, February 20 – April 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3), 3:30 – 5 pm EST Additional optional free brush-up/review session: Thursday, February 18, 7 – 8:30 pm. Cost: $275 Required Materials: Access to a piano or keyboard. You can read music and can plunk notes on the keyboard and find major and minor chords, but want to explore more in-depth chords and musical concepts, and put them to work in songs you create! Join us on an exploration of more complex chords, chord progressions, accompaniment patterns, and how to put it all together in song form! Assignments will be given at each session which will help you build your skills and put your new knowledge into practice! Prerequisites: Ability to read/notate treble and bass clef, be able to find your way around a keyboard, understanding of key and time signatures, major and minor scales, and triads. To check if this is the right level class for you, email totallyirrelevantproductions@gmail.com! |
Full and Partial Scholarships are available for all classes! We know this is a difficult time for many families, and would love to work with you to make the arts affordable for all. To request a scholarship, click here.
Meet Your Instructors
Kit Goldstein Grant is an international composer, lyricist, and librettist, with musicals produced from NYC to South Africa. She teaches with the New York City Children’s Theatre, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Broadway Unlimited. Her musicals have been seen in South Africa (THE NOSE, Anex Theatre Productions) and in New York City at Theatre Row (THE GIANT HOAX), the Master Theater (THE NOSE), the Strawberry One-Act Festival (THE COMMUTERS), The Players Theatre (WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD), and Theatre for the New City (THE WRONG BOX). Kit has studied at Juilliard and the Tony-Award winning BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, and loves sharing her love of writing with students of all ages! www.kitgoldstein.com
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Jillian has appeared on Broadway in It Shoulda Been You, Off-Broadway in Soul Doctor, Chick Flick and assistant directed Midnight Street, toured in a stage adaptation of Cheers (Diane) , and in The Glass Menagerie (Laura). She has been seen on TV in Law & Order SVU, Show Me A Hero, and in indie film Mount Joy. Other NYC, regional, and UK credits include Ars Nova, Theatre for the New City, The York Theatre, NY Musical Festival, Denver Center, North Shore, The Arden, The Prince, The Walnut, Casa Manana, The Buxton Opera House, and many more. Jillian has created solo cabaret shows for Feinstein’s/54 Below and Cabaret 313 among others and has done concert work at venues like Town Hall, Symphony Space, and Bryant Park. Jillian loves new work and emerging artists and estimates that she has performed in readings, concerts, demos, workshops, or developmental productions of over 200 new projects. She is partnered with Artists & Beyond for private virtual coaching, and has held masterclasses and Q&A’s for many college and community theatre programs. She is currently writing an album.
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"I've been taking songwriting lessons with Kit for several months now. I highly recommend her for anyone who is new to music theory or has dabbled and has some experience. She created a lesson plan tailored to my goals, skill level, and musical background. She's always patient with me and has a great sense of humor, and makes me feel comfortable to ask questions and think about music theory in different ways. I feel that I've grown leaps and bounds in my skill and level of understanding when it comes to music theory, songwriting, and piano."
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“Jillian doesn’t talk down to her students, there’s no condescension, just clear passion and commitment to making every student - at every level - discover visible progress toward their individual journey as artists, thinkers, and humans... I was astounded not only by Jillian’s willingness to share her truth, she’s always had more heart than anyone in the room, but even more impressive was her specificity, technical aptitude and ability to teach the students where they were at in their journey in that moment; an invaluable gift, so often missing in the studios and classrooms that claim to teach acting, musical theatre and theatre… Her spirit, generosity and knowledge are invaluable.”
--Jeremiah Downes, Head of BFA in Musical Theatre at West Virginia University |
Questions? Contact TotallyIrrelevantProductions@gmail.com
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