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  • MUSIC LESSONS
  • WHAT WE OFFER
    • LESSON PLANS
    • GEMS COMPETITION
    • ENSEMBLE
    • INJURY PREVENTION
  • FINANCIAL AID
  • CANDLELIGHT MUSIC
  • OUR TEACHERS
    • VOICE: JORDAN BOWMAN, M.M.
  • EVENTS
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  • FOR PARENTS TO READ
  • OUR RECITAL HALL
  • JOBS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
KIND Conservatory
  • MUSIC LESSONS
  • WHAT WE OFFER
    • LESSON PLANS
    • GEMS COMPETITION
    • ENSEMBLE
    • INJURY PREVENTION
  • FINANCIAL AID
  • CANDLELIGHT MUSIC
  • OUR TEACHERS
    • VOICE: JORDAN BOWMAN, M.M.
  • EVENTS
  • GIVE
  • FOR PARENTS TO READ
  • OUR RECITAL HALL
  • JOBS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
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    • MUSIC LESSONS
    • WHAT WE OFFER
      • LESSON PLANS
      • GEMS COMPETITION
      • ENSEMBLE
      • INJURY PREVENTION
    • FINANCIAL AID
    • CANDLELIGHT MUSIC
    • OUR TEACHERS
      • VOICE: JORDAN BOWMAN, M.M.
    • EVENTS
    • GIVE
    • FOR PARENTS TO READ
    • OUR RECITAL HALL
    • JOBS
    • PRIVACY POLICY

EXPERT MUSIC LESSONS 

412 W Center, Pocatello, ID, 83204

(208) 405-2007

info@kindconservatory.org

BOOK LESSONS

TICKETS to CANDLELIGHT

30% OFF

Book Recital Hall

GEMS Competition

$1600 Scholarship

WHO WE ARE

KIND Conservatory is a nonprofit music academy in downtown Pocatello that expands access to high‑quality music education for youth and families across East Idaho, where options for sustained, advanced music instruction are limited. 

Our faculty—performing artists with advanced degrees— provide year-round individualized instruction in piano, voice, strings, flute, guitar, and conducting that builds skill, creativity, and confidence. 

Located in the heart of the historic Pocatello downtown near the prominent city landmarks Lookout Point and Marshall Public Library, we've created a space where young people can develop musical talents in addition to essential life skills.

Each year we serve 60+ students and award $10,000+ in competition prizes and need‑based scholarships to help ensure cost does not limit opportunity. In addition, through public concerts, masterclasses, competitions, and community events, we reach approximately 800–1,000 community members annually, including families, audience members, and event participants. 

Signature programs include the GEMS Piano Competition, which draws about 75 participants and 300 audience members from across Idaho; the Certificate of Achievement Exam, which provides measurable goals for growth; and the KIND Casual Ensemble, a volunteer-based community group that connects students and neighbors through music-making. 

At our 100‑seat recital hall, we present 30+ public concerts and masterclasses annually, drawing families downtown and strengthening Pocatello’s cultural life. Partnerships with Idaho State University and the Idaho State Civic Symphony connect students with professional mentors, ensembles, and stages.

Candlelight Music is a curated concert series produced by KIND Conservatory to expand community access to live classical music while generating sustainable scholarship funding for youth arts education in East Idaho. Launched in 2025, the series presents professional-level performances in an intimate, candlelit setting designed to make classical music welcoming, accessible, and community-centered. Events feature high-caliber artists—faculty, guest performers, and regional professionals—and are hosted in our accessible local venue that invites families, first-time concertgoers, and returning patrons alike.

Why it matters: We see our students become more capable humans. confident performers, active volunteers, and young leaders who enrich East Idaho’s cultural and civic life.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

"Kind" and "Conservatory" aren't usually associated terms. In the world of classical music, conservatories are often associated with a cold, harsh atmosphere, at the Kind Conservatory, we challenge that stereotype. 


Yes, mastering classical music demands hard work, but

we believe it can be done in an environment of warmth and support. Kindness doesn’t mean we lower the bar. It means our instructors guide students with both rigor and compassion. 


Success in music isn’t just about talent; it’s about the relationship between teacher and student, developing a

love for music, and the lasting dedication to the craft. This success is facilitated by encouragement from both educators and parents. 


Our instructors have spent years honing their skills, not just as

musicians but as teachers who care about each student’s journey. We focus on building musicianship, but we also prioritize human connection.


Music is one of the oldest things humans have done together. When your child learns a Chopin nocturne — a piece written by a man who was dying, far from home, missing a country he'd never see again — they aren't just learning notes. They're learning how to sit inside grief without being destroyed by it. How to feel the weight of something without it crushing you.


That's what great music does that nothing else quite can: it lets you rehearse both the hardest and most enlightening human experiences. Loss. Longing. Joy. Love for life. 


A twelve-year-old who can play Bach isn't just a kid with a skill. They have access to four centuries of people who were trying to make sense of being alive — and who left instructions. 


That's not an advantage. That's an inheritance. 


Natalia Lauk, D.M.A. 

Hghly-qualified teachers

Musicianship and confidence

Financial aid:  Apply

Introductory Lessons

Schedule Intro Lesson

YEARLY PLANS

EARN 30% OFF

ALL PLANS INCLUDE 40 LESSONS, 3 RECITALS, 

1 EXAM, 1 COMPETITION, 8 GROUP MUSICIANSHIP CLASSES 

PER CALENDAR YEAR

$200/MONTH

$300/MONTH

$400/MONTH

What is included

  • Weekly private lessons (instrument or voice): 30, 45, and 60 min. 

  • Tuition is subscription-based, spread evenly over 12 months. Plans start at $200 per month. 

  • 40 lessons per year (15 in Fall, 15 in Spring, and 10 in Summer). We follow university semesters and have breaks in December, May, and August. 

  • 3 recitals (one per semester), one exam (April), and one competition (the second weekend of May). 

  • 3 complimentary makeup lessons (one per semester)

  • $600 is awarded yearly to the winners of the Dakota Worrell Competition.

  • A $1600 yearly scholarship is available for dedicated and gifted students in financial need. Apply here.

  • Entrance fees for the Certificate of Achievement Exam and the GEMS piano competition.


  • High-quality instruction. Teachers with advanced degrees in Music.

  • Safe, encouraging, and energetic style of instruction.

  • Access to our Recital Hall. 

  • Open door policy: parents are welcome and highly encouraged to be present during the lessons and take notes. 

  • Structured progressive curriculum. 


  • The conservatory is equipped with a Grand Piano Kawai GX 5 and a grand piano Schimmel W 180.   

  • The waiting area has two digital pianos for students to practice before or after lessons. 

  • Convenient for families. The Conservatory is located on a quiet street with ample street parking.

  • Students choose their own repertoire. 


  • Injury preventive method. Tension-free technique, a well-rounded tone.

  • Students develop artistry, fine motor skills, an appreciation for classical music, and confidence in public performance.

  • Knowledge of music theory and history.

Our students

Elementary Level

 2 year of private lessons

Early Intermediate

2 years of private lessons

Late Intermediate 

5 years of private lessons

Early Advanced

7 years of private lessons

Our teachers

Piano: Dr. Natalia Lauk 

voice: Jordan bowman, M.M.

Conducting: Dr. Natalia Lauk

voice: Jordan bowman, M.M.

412 W CENTER, POCATELLO, IDINFO@KINDCONSERVATORY.ORG(208) 405 2007COPYRIGHT ©2024, The Kind Conservatory. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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