Music Lessons Kitsap County, WA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

Music is my life, and I love to share my passion with others! I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1997, majoring in Music Production and Engineering and Voice. I have been producing music, and I have been teaching voice and piano off and on for 25 years. I am a singer songwriter, and I play with my band "Dream Jeannie". Some of my other paid jobs include producing cultural music, singing back-up vocals for a local artist, and teaching for Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, The City of University Place, and Taylor Robinson Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I've been a musical director of K-8th grade private school as well as substituting for local band teachers .During that time I taught children all aspects of music, as well as preparing them for recitals and competitions. I've taught students privately at my home studio for more than 20 years, many of my students have gone on to further their education at the university level. I've worked with schools in developing after school music programs that have been successful. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music, Keyboard

Its so rewarding to watch my students grow in ability and confidence as they progress toward their goals. My teaching really is about you the student. I come prepared to point you in the right direction and help you stay on track. Setting goals and preparing a game-plan are key steps in this process. I'm here to help you do that! What are your goals for yourself? What inspires you? Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Music

I received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Clarinet Performance from The Ohio State University in 2019, where I studied under Dr. Caroline Hartig. I also hold a Master of Music Degree in Clarinet Performance from Michigan State University, where I studied with Dr. Guy Yehuda, a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from Iowa State University, studying under Dr. Gregory Oakes, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) from Iowa State University. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

There are SO MANY ways to start learning music, so I don't necessarily believe in forcing students to read sheet music of classic standards. I started out with chords and tabs in middle school and that has given me the ability to figure out most basic-intermediate songs by ear. I went on to learn to read sheet music in college and if reading music is something that interests the student, we will of course pursue that together. Read More