I encourage students to find their goals and together we make a pathway to success. In my studio we teach every instrument. Which is great. I can refer folks to who best suits them this also helps with scheduling. You always get the time slot you need. My studio is in Capital Hill area or just west of there by the Arboreetum. we do recitals at a local venue every month or two and kids and adults love it! We we have taught over 3000 lessons and have only had one or two complaints EVER!!! We are all professional working artists! Fun to hang with and I meet all my students where they are. Personally develope a curriculum from the ground up cu...

Welcome to Happy Minds School of Music, founded in 2013, where we inspire musical passion and foster creativity in the heart of Bellevue, WA. With a dedicated team, we offer various music lessons, including guitar, piano, singing, drums, violin, flute, and more. Our comprehensive music education also includes music theory, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our personalized approach will help you achieve your musical goals in a supportive and engaging environment. J

I play&teach over 10 instruments as well as Voice, music theory, composition/arranging, ear training, improvisation, intro to DAW& more. I carry a Bachelor’s Degree and have many years of playing, performing, recording & teaching experience as well as continued education and training through lessons I’ve taken. I usually teach a comprehensive and well rounded, classical foundation, that is how I was taught and how I learned in College, which provides you with a firm foundation to grow from and explore other styles of music, which I have many years of experience with as well. I include my students goals and interests when creating lesson plan

I have a B. Music and a M. Music. I taught music for about 25 years focusing on band, orchestra, and choir. Then I switched over to teaching American sign language. I taught private lessons as well as in a school seeing.