Caring, Creative, Comprehensive.
Teachers who love teaching, helping students to love learning!
At Keys to Praise we care about the whole student! Through caring, creative, and comprehensive instruction, kids learn the technical elements of music, explore creativity, overcome limiting beliefs and build confidence as musicians. Students (and parents) are given a clear path to success.
Our Teachers
Amy Elmore
Amy has been successfully teaching kids how to play the piano for over 30 years and has been the owner of Keys to Praise Piano Studio for the last 16 years. She uses creative games and “off the bench” activities to teach all the basics - technique, theory, rhythm, and note reading—while encouraging independent exploration, improvisation, and composition so students can understand the big picture and apply it to the musical genre they love.
As the studio owner, Amy is committed to creating a consistent experience for all students and families, no matter who the student’s primary teacher is. It is her goal to have each student feel confident, successful and cared for in a creative and fun environment. Amy also holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy.
PIANO TEACHER + STUDIO OWNER
Natalie Chaney
Music has always been a huge part of Natalie’s life. She began singing in children’s choirs at the age of 5, and she never looked back. While this is her first year teaching at Keys to Praise, Natalie’s been teaching voice lessons for seven years and piano for three. She’s no stranger to teaching music!
Natalie graduated from California Baptist University with a degree in Commercial Vocal Performance and Music Education, and now she is pursuing her master’s in Vocal Performance. She is trained in classical, choral, Broadway, pop, and gospel music, but her personal favorites include Contemporary Christian Music and R&B. When asked how she would describe her teaching style, Natalie said she focuses on “creating a fun and safe environment where students feel encouraged and inspired to grow in their gift of music, character, and confidence!”
When she’s not in the studio teaching, Natalie also loves spending time with her friends and family, and she is currently pursuing a hot yoga teacher certification.
PIANO + VOICE TEACHER
Joab Jia
Joab began teaching with Keys to Praise in 2025, but he is not new to the world of piano! Joab started playing piano at the age of five, and by thirteen-years-old he had already passed the Certificate of Merit level 10 exam. While new to teaching piano, he is a man of many talents, and we are excited to see his students thrive under his teaching.
As a fan of the Romantic Period, Joab loves playing pieces from Chopin, but that does not stop him from listening to his students’ interests and finding pieces that they enjoy. His teaching style focuses on igniting a passion for music in each of his students. He hopes to ensure that practice is not a “dreaded” word, but instead something that students actually enjoy doing.
Outside of piano, Joab holds his private pilot’s license, and he is currently enrolled in flight school. He loves flying, playing games with his friends, and hanging out with his dog. We are so excited to have him on our team!
PIANO TEACHER
Madison Weiss
We are so excited to welcome Madison to our studio! Madison holds her bachelor's in Piano Performance with a minor in Music Business from Chapman University. She has her master's degree in Music with a concentration in Piano Performance from Claremont Graduate University.
For the past three years, Madison has enjoyed helping students discover the joy of music through piano. She believes every student is capable of growth and strives to create lessons that are both encouraging and appropriately challenging. Her goal is for each student to leave every lesson feeling supported, more confident, and better equipped to reach their musical potential.
In addition to teaching, Madison is an accomplished pianist who also enjoys singing jazz. When she's not making music, you'll likely find her with a camera! She loves photography! She also loves traveling and exploring new places.
Madison is excited to be part of the Keys to Praise family and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of musicians.
PIANO TEACHER
Kylie Perdomo
Kylie has been a part of the Keys to Praise team since 2019. She started off working with the business’s social media, and from there her responsibilities have grown. Currently, Kylie’s role is as the Customer Success & Operations Manger for the studio, so she handles most parent communication, scheduling, and all the behind-the-scenes things that make Keys to Praise run smoothly. Additionally, you may have seen Kylie at one of the recitals… she’s usually the one with the camera!
Kylie is the only member of team who is not currently living in Southern California. She and her husband live in Henderson, Nevada, but she loves coming down to visit the studio when she can!
When she’s not working, Kylie volunteers with Global Pearls, a nonprofit focusing on reducing suffering around the world. This usually involves a trip or two to Central America and Africa annually. She loves hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS & OPERATIONS MANAGER
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