Kokopelli School of Music and Arts

Today we’d like to tell you about the Kokopelli School of Music and Arts, a 2012 WIN Entrepreneurial Grant recipient and the host site for this week’s Women in Networking meeting.

Pulling up to the building, located at 30 Progress Drive in Seymour, we were greeted with open arms by owner, Jackie Yannes. Walking into the building and looking around, it was clear to me that Kokopelli is a place geared toward the expression of creativity. The walls were proudly decorated with the artwork of the kids taking classes. Just by looking around, you can tell that the business thrives on the creativity of the people who walk through the doors.

The space was occupied by a different music school, but was taken over by Jackie and director, Nicole Kristoff, who realized the true potential of the space and quickly took advantage of it. Nicole explained, “When Jackie and I first opened Kokopelli we had a vision to create a school for students at any age and skill level to attend. We wanted a place for people to go and feel comfortable to explore the world of music and the arts and unleash their creativity.”

Jackie and Nicole took us on a tour of the building and I was certainly impressed that such a seemingly small place could house so much room for different activities and classes. We were brought into the dance studio and passed through hallways decorated with the kid’s artwork. The dance room holds classes for children and adults—everything from ballet to tap to hip hop—and fitness classes—Zumba, adult ballet, piloxing, and even adult hula hooping.

We were next brought into the theater and music rooms where private voice lessons take place. Down the hall there are multiple rooms where kids have the opportunity to learn a number of different instruments—piano, violin drums, cello, saxophone, and many more.

We were shown the “Princess Room” where Kokopelli often hosts birthday parties—nail painting, makeup, and even visits from your favorite Princesses. Nicole explained they host a number of different parties from rock star themed to dance to super hero parties.

Finally, we were brought into the art room where the back walls displayed the incredible artwork of their students. Art classes for the kids and wine and easel nights for adults on Sundays.

We all sat down in the art room and learned about what makes Kokopelli so special.

During the year they offer fitness specials for students of all ages who wish to get into better shape and fun social events for the artist who has never picked up a paintbrush. They also design a schedule with their students in mind by offering classes during the day, evenings, and weekends. They are available for private parties such as birthday parties, corporate events, and mommy & me groups.  During the year their students put on performances that include music, singing, acting, and dance that showcase what they learn in their classes.

“Kokopelli School of Music and Art will be open one year this September. We have grown tremendously for our first year and we look forward to the future. We are currently developing more programs that will enrich our students and the well being of Kokopelli. Exciting classes coming for the fall include Kids Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Boys Hip-Hop, Music and Arts Preschool Program, Kids Fitness Boot camp, Music Boot camp, and much more” says Nicole.

We encourage you to check out the Kokopelli School of Music and Arts. We can guarantee that, in this welcoming and enriching environment, you can find the perfect thing for you.

Head on over to their website to check out the different events they have coming up – including Kokopelli Idol and a Wine & Easel Night.

Watch our blog for an upcoming post with more information on the 2013 WIN Entrepreneurial Grant and the Annual Appletini Harvest coming up in September.

Summer Intern, Noelle Monk