I am a fun, passionate, university-educated pianist who brings enthusiasm and energy to every lesson I teach. I have made a career out of music because I believe it to be one of the best things in life, and I want to share that energy with you as you grow at the piano :) I have extensive experience working with both children and adults. Primarily, I teach in groups, but for adults and zoom students, classic one-on-one lessons are the best bet. With all students, I focus on technique, music theory (we begin reading music right away!), rhythm, ear-training, and a bit of music history thrown in there for fun. I seek to train well-rounded mu...

I operate my own teaching studio called A Sharp Music Studio in Renton WA. I have thirty eight years of full time teaching experience. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. I have played thousands of live performances as well. I personalize my approach to each student’s taste and needs. Let me share my tools and experience with you. Empowering students with the language of music is paramount!

One of the reasons I love teaching music is because it opens the door to great opportunities for my students. For those students who are learning to develop their singing voice or play an instrument, music is an experience that activates creative genius. My students learn how to train their ear to recognize musical patterns in the songs they’re learning to sing and play as they develop the skills to recognize when their voice and instrument are out of tune. I also coach students in how to play their music and practice between lessons so that they are building their music muscles as they become strong musicians. I’ve been teaching voice, pi

Hello! I am a passionate violin teacher with over ten years of teaching experience and a Doctoral student at the University of Washington in Violin Performance. Currently, I have eight students in my studio, with students aged from five to thirty-five, and I am accepting students both in person and online. Whether you are an adult beginner looking to pick up a hobby in your free time or a child who sparks interest in the instrument, all are welcome! I am committed to helping my students achieve their musical goals by providing customized learning plans and practice schedules. I primarily use the Suzuki method as my teaching curriculum whil...