Sharing the joy of music has been Renata's passion since childhood. She began studying piano at the age of 4 and has been performing since the age of 6. After graduating from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Renata began teaching. She continued teaching, performing and accompanying while completing her Bachelor of Music from University of Toronto and her Masters of Music from Texas A&M, Commerce.

Renata has received numerous awards in solo and duo piano competitions. Her performances include solo and duo piano, chamber music and symphony orchestras, choirs and with vocalists and instrumentalists.

Being classically trained and a proficient sight reader, this has enabled Renata to play a variety of styles of music and accompany vocalists and instrumentalists and be able to play and teach from a lead sheet.
Renata's other experiences include being an organist, musical director and choirmaster.

Renata taught piano privately in her studios in Canada and TX for...

Violin
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This was my first instrument and will always have a special place in my studio. I studied the Suzuki method but also fiddled around — to the delight of my grandfather, a lover of folk and fiddle music, who constantly requested that I play him the "Orange Blossom Special". (I believe a loving, listening ear can be important for any musician. As a performer, I still take requests.)

As a teacher, my appreciation of technique and some of my most powerful pedagogy methods came from my fabulous violin teacher Ruth Ann Bell.

Harp
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After five years of begging my parents, I started playing the harp when I was 11. I started competing at 14, performing gigs at 16, and teaching at 17. I consider myself lucky because I found my passion early. I loved it from the beginning. But I also believe it doesn't matter when you find it: start from wherever you are and embrace it from there.

Also at 17, I played with a local city symphony — my first symphony experience! By...

A native of the Pacific Northwest, saxophonist Kareem K is a performer, composer, and educator, who is in high demand for his talents both on and off the stage.

Growing up in the northwest with its vibrant music scene allowed Kareem the opportunity to study with, listen to and perform with world class jazz artists residing in the area. Artists such as Tracy Knoop, Jay Thomas, Don Lanphere, Bill Ramsay, Hadley Caliman, Julian Priester and many others had a large impact on Kareem early in his musical education. This direction and guidance continues to inspire and lead Kareem as he continues his lifelong passion undertaking a career as a professional musician.

Today, as a performing artist he spends most of his time leading his group for which he composes and arranges most of the music. The band is constantly on the move as a sought after performing group and spends most of its time performing in and around the Pacific Northwest. When not leading his own group Kareem can be seen...

Playing guitar is the dream of many kids growing up. I spent hours in my room as a teenager in Florida trying to master the licks of the guitar heroes of the 1970s. I know there are just as many kids, and former kids, trying to do the same here in the 21st century. My mission as your instructor is to help you eliminate much of the wasted time and effort that comes with learning a musical instrument. In any new endeavor there is always trial and error but I can help reduce the errors and, more importantly, the frustration, by demonstrating the proper techniques and shortcuts necessary to master those flavorful licks on Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower” or Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight.” And most importantly, you’ll learn to make music…

I am a working musician who has been playing guitar professionally for over twenty-five years. In the 1980s I toured and recorded with the band Urgency and in the 90s I played guitar with Warner Brothers’ roots-rocker...

I'm a professional composer, teacher, and pianist - and I like to keep active doing all three throughout my community. My piano and composition lessons are very in-depth, but also very flexible. Because of my thorough knowledge and experience with music, I can teach all ages, skill levels, and an array of important subjects - including piano, ear-training, music theory, improvisation, composition, creativity, music history, ethnomusicology, and percussion. I cater to each student's interests as well as incorporate many of these subjects into my piano lessons so that every student gains a thorough understanding of music and becomes a well-rounded musician.

I started taking Suzuki piano lessons when I was 5 and quickly fell in love with the piano. Since the Suzuki method incorporates such thorough ear-training and the ability to play without sheet music, I quickly began to explore my creative side and was improvising on the piano by age 7. Naturally, this led to composition! Music...

I am an actor/singer/dancer who has worked professionally in NYC, Chicago, MN and Seattle over the past 17 years. I have a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and completed Advanced Training at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC. Some of my favorite roles include performing in 'A Narrow Bed' (Wings Theatre, NYC), dancing alongside Smashmouth (Radio City Music Hall, NYC) and playing “Benten” in the World Premiere of 'The Kyogen Rope' (O’Malley Theatre, Chicago). I also direct theatre. Some of my favorite directing credits include 'I Hate Hamlet' (Knutzen Family Theatre), 'If Spiders Made Honey' (Burien Little Theatre), and 'A Very Lovely Dress' (Stone Soup Theatre). I have directed numerous workshops and children’s theatre productions throughout Minnesota, Chicago and NYC as well as at the Knutzen Family Theatre with seasonal classes and creating and directing the Summer Youth Musical Theatre Program. My...

A passion for music is always the first thing! I love music and I love helping others realize their love for music. Being able to walk in front of any crowd, whether it's the steering wheel, 10 people or 10,000 people, and confidently perform a craft you have worked so hard to master is one of the most gratifying experiences for any musician. In addition, I know that the music industry can be a confusing world to try and navigate on your own. Helping you find a road map to your dream is the greatest thing that anyone can give you. This is why I teach!

A little bit on my background as a musician. I just recently graduated with a Masters Certificate in Music Business from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. I studied voice for 5 years with world renowned vocal coach Maestro David Kyle who has trained the likes of Florence Henderson, Ann Wilson and the Rockettes. In addition I have also studied guitar and music theory for several years. I was a member of a select jazz group for...

Susanne K.

Susanne received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Michigan with honors. For 11 years she taught as a Professor of Vocal Music for the College of Fine Arts with Western Michigan University and for 2 years as a Vocal Music Instructor for Northwest Bible University in Kirland, WA . She taught vocal music classes at the University of Washington during her doctoral studies and has over 25 years experience teaching private voice students from the ages of 15 to 70. Teaching the finer techniques of singing is her passion. "As a teacher, I thrive on helping students achieve their musical goals. Successful singing energizes students also promotes concentration, work ethic and self confidence in all facets of life for both the student and the teacher."

She served as the Director of Voice for the Music Theatre Performance Program at Western Michigan Michigan University and has been instrumental in teaching Vocal Health to students and professional...

MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND
ENJOYMENT OFFERED!

Very enthusiastic and
experienced musician available for instruction offering the following:

o In-depth
written music theory coupled with an equivalent of ear training and tone
recognition

o Introduction
to performance skills with instruments that include:

Guitar - electric
& acoustic

Drum Kit and
percussion rhythms

Piano/Keyboard

o Group
lessons or private instruction, depending on personal preferences and age
groups

Personal
experience includes:

1) 15
years of GUITAR: professional performance
and composition. Styles include rock, folk, blues, chord
progressions, and alternate tunings.

2) 10
years of DRUMS and PERCUSSION: latin, swing, blues, as well as rock, funk, punk, and reduced top forty
beats.

3)...

Pianist, Rian D., holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Washington State University where he graduated at the top of his class. During his time at WSU he was a recipient of the prestigious Presser Scholarship, which is awarded to college students based on academic merit and performance experience. He also placed in numerous local and regional piano and chamber music competitions, including finishing as a finalist in the Washington-Idaho Symphony Young Artist Competition and performing as a soloist with the orchestra.

He currently performs as an accompanist and teaches piano in the Seattle area privately and at a local music and dance academy. As a member of the Seattle Music Teachers Association he stays in touch with and is active in Seattle's vibrant music community.

As a teacher, Rian enjoys teaching students of all abilities, focusing on developing good physical technique to enable his student's to reach their highest potential. His areas of...