I am a seasoned performer and teacher who loves to help people discover the great talent that lies within them! I have been performing for over 20 years, and teaching for about 13. I love working with people, especially children. I have an AA in music and specialize in helping vocalists overcome confidence issues due to obstacles (whether real or imagined) that are holding them back when they sing. I have traveled with choirs and small singing groups as well as performing as a soloist in musicals and with choirs. I have directed children's choirs for 15 years.

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...

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...

Nathaniel has been a performer, composer and educator for over 10 years. He has been asked to perform in concert halls, music festivals, jazz clubs, fine restaurants, state fairs,art galleries and musical theater's throughout the Midwest and front range. He performs genres as varied as early renaissance to the most modern avant-garde jazz and art music.
In 2001 he began teaching when he was asked to lead and direct a student ensemble. At this time he also began giving private lessons in piano, guitar and music theory. Nathaniel passes his passion for music on to his students, leading them to develop in excellence and enjoyment of the wonderful art of musicianship.
He studied composition and music theory at Missouri Southern State University. While at MSSU, Nathaniel received a scholarship to study jazz guitar and excelled in his piano studies. Nathaniel has released several jazz-fusion albums and many solo pieces. Upon his move to Colorado, he began a new study and...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

I have been playing / studying the drum set for over 23 years. I have taken lessons from some of the best teachers on the West Coast and brought the best of their knowledge into my lessons. I have been teaching kids at the Rock School in Seattle for the last 10 years as well as teaching privately for ages 10 and up. Some of the groups I've played / recorded with are: Atma, Kiss Her For The Kid, Leanne Wilkins, Carrie Akre, and Stereo Sons.