Israel Ortiz

  • Program: KEYS, Kids Empowered by Your Support
  • School: Black Rock School
  • Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • Instrument: Piano

Israel is a current 7th grader at Black Rock School who began studying piano in 2015 with KEYS teacher Jane Asprelli, and now studies with KEYS teacher Jenny Ong. Israel is a talented beginner who was invited to perform Pachelbel's Canon at the KEYS spring concert.

Watch Israel as he practices for his big moment on stage:

KEYS students continue their instrument lessons during the summer, which is a great time for longer lessons and more available practice time. Israel takes his lessons on Saturdays with Jenny Ong. Israel is shown at the piano with his mother who attends his Saturday lessons.