The Music Factory - Music Lessons For All Ages & All Levels

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Seattle, WA & Online

About

The Music Factory is a Seattle based music school with over 20 years of experience offering private music lessons for kids, teens, and adults. Lessons are available in our Capitol Hill and Madison Valley studio, online from anywhere, and through in home instruction across the Pacific Northwest. Our teachers offer lessons to students across the globe with an internet connection. We strongly suggest committing to at least a few months worth of lessons to see if it’s a long term fit. Many of our students stay in lessons for years with our amazing teachers.

Whether you prefer learning in person, at home, or on Zoom, we create a clear, personalized pathway for every student so progress feels structured, motivating, and fun.

A Local Seattle Music School With Regional Reach

Our physical studio is located just west of Capitol Hill near the Seattle Arboretum, but our teaching extends far beyond the neighborhood. Families throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Shoreline, Ballard, West Seattle, and the greater Pacific Northwest trust The Music Factory for high quality music education with in home and online options.

We offer

• Private in studio lessons in Capitol Hill and Arboretum

• Online music lessons available nationwide and internationally

• In home lessons with professional teachers sent directly to you across the Pacific Northwest

Whether you are in Seattle or elsewhere in Washington, The Music Factory brings expert music education to your door.

Every Instrument. Every Level. Custom Crafted Lessons.

We teach guitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, violin, ukulele, saxophone, flute, trumpet, clarinet, and more. Each lesson plan is custom built around the student’s goals, experience level, and interests, from absolute beginners to advanced and pre professional players.

Trusted Professional Teachers

All Music Factory instructors are working professional musicians with extensive teaching and performance experience. Many have toured nationally, recorded with top artists, and are active contributors to Seattle’s music scene. Students learn from teachers who truly live and breathe music. Founded by composer, guitarists, and educator Ari Joshua, TMF has over 50 5 star reviews and a roster of some of the most talented and devoted musicians around the scene today.

Flexible Scheduling and Easy Matching

With a large and diverse teaching roster, families can always find lesson times that fit their schedule. We personally match every student with the right teacher based on musical goals, learning style, personality, and logistics. In home and online students receive the same individualized matching and ongoing support as studio students. Lessons are weekly recurring lesson times, but we can offer packages for purchase and gift cards!

Monthly Recitals and Real Performance Opportunities

We host recitals every two to three months at local Seattle venues. Students of all ages gain confidence, motivation, and stage experience while celebrating their progress in a supportive community setting.

Why Families Choose The Music Factory

• Physical studio in Capitol Hill and Arboretum

• Online music lessons available anywhere

• In home lessons across Seattle and the Pacific Northwest with local full time professionals

• All instruments, all ages, all skill levels

• Custom curriculum with goal based learning

• Warm, family friendly studio environment

• Over 100,000 lessons taught with extremely high satisfaction

• Lessons taught by real, performing professional artists

• Community focused with regular recitals

Ready to get started?

We make it easy to begin. Reach out today and we will help you find the right teacher, schedule, and lesson format so you can start making music right away.

Highlights

Hired 1 time

15 employees

26 years in business

Serves Seattle, WA

Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Zelle, Bitcoin

Social media

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

To get started, the first step is matching the student with a teacher who fits both their musical goals and scheduling needs. We look for a consistent weekly day and time that works for both the student and the teacher. Once the schedule is confirmed, we will share a link with payment options. The typical process for working with a new student begins by learning about any past experience they have with a musical instrument. The goal is to meet each student where they are and clearly identify their goals. Where do you want to be in five years, one year, six months, or even two months. It is always a pleasure meeting new people and helping them on their musical journey.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

As the founder and a teacher at The Music Factory Ari Joshua has released over 200 original compositions, performed all over Europe and the United States, and a graduate of The New School in New York where he studied ‘Jazz and Contemporary Music’. All of our teachers pass a list of criteria and either hold degrees in music, music education, or music therapies, or have over 1000 hours of teaching experience. The Music Factory has over 50x 5 Star Reviews and has taught well of 100,000 lessons to happy customers and we have a collective passion for sharing our passions - music!

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

Our lesson structure ensures that our teachers earn a livable wage. While we may not be the lowest priced option, we take pride in putting our revenue back into music education. Our prices are already discounted and are based on a weekly lesson commitment. Weekly lesson rates are $65 for 30 minutes $85 for 45 minutes $110 for 60 minutes You may ask about in home or online specials, which we offer from time to time. Lessons operate on a weekly subscription model. We never want to turn away serious learners because of cost. Please ask us about scholarship options or starter packages.

How did you get started teaching?

Our owner and founder, Ari Joshua, has been teaching for his entire adult life, beginning in high school, continuing through university where he supported himself by teaching, and eventually opening The Music Factory. Over the past 20 years, the school has taught more than 100,000 lessons, built a strong community of dedicated teachers, and helped hundreds of students discover their musical path. Today, The Music Factory welcomes anyone who wants to learn, whether online, in home, or at our Seattle studio.

What types of students have you worked with?

Every Type - you name it we have done it. We’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of students over the years. Our community includes complete beginners discovering music for the first time, hobbyists returning to an old passion, and serious students preparing for auditions or professional careers. We work with young children building foundational skills, teens exploring identity and creativity through music, and adults of all ages who want to enrich their lives, relieve stress, or challenge themselves. We’ve supported students who learn visually, students who learn by ear, and students who thrive with structured methods or more open, creative approaches. Our teachers have experience with neurodivergent learners, students with ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia, as well as gifted learners who advance quickly and want high-level coaching. We’ve taught shy students who need gentle encouragement, outgoing students who want to perform, and self-directed learners who prefer to move at their own pace. We’ve worked with students interested in classical, rock, jazz, R&B, folk, pop, songwriting, theater, production, improvisation, and beat-making. We regularly teach busy professionals balancing lessons with work, young artists preparing original music, students auditioning for school programs, community ensembles, and college-level music departments. We work with families who want musical enrichment for their children, adults who are learning for personal growth, retirees exploring new hobbies, and performers seeking technique, theory, recording skills, or stage confidence. No matter the background, age, learning style, or goal, we meet each student where they are and create a pathway that fits the individual.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Our recent recital featured about 60 performers and 100 strong audience members. Recitals are open to students was of all ages levels and styles. It’s great to see the growth.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

We will set you up with a great teacher based on your scheduling needs and goals.

When starting up with a new teacher take at least a few months of lessons first see how it goes.

You should know after 4 months if it is a good fit. The teacher should inspire you to stay on your path.

We have been doing this for 20 years and our staff is ready to start lessons.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Goals Goals Goals

Before talking with a teacher about their needs, students should take a moment to reflect on where they are in their musical journey. It helps to think about both short-term and long-term goals—whether they want to learn a specific song, strengthen technique, build confidence, or work toward a bigger dream like joining a band or writing music. Students should also consider how they learn best: watching examples, getting step-by-step guidance, reading music, improvising, or having a mix of structure and freedom. It’s useful to be honest about practice habits, including how much time they can realistically commit each week and what obstacles sometimes get in the way. Reflecting on past experience can also guide the conversation: what parts of previous lessons or self-study worked well, and what didn’t? Students should think about their musical preferences—the styles, artists, or skills that genuinely excite them—and the challenges they’ve been facing, whether that’s difficulty with rhythm, technique, music theory, confidence, or staying consistent. It’s also helpful to consider communication preferences: some students want direct, clear feedback, while others prefer a gentler, more encouraging tone, or even recordings or notes after each lesson. Finally, students should think through the practical side of lessons, such as their preferred times, whether they want lessons online, in-home, or at the studio, and what equipment they’re using. By taking a moment to reflect on goals, learning style, challenges, and logistics, students can come to the conversation with clarity—and teachers can better tailor lessons to meet the student exactly where they are.

Services offered

Organ

Music Theory

Piano

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Drum

Beatbox

Audio Production

Kazoo

Djembe

Clarinet

Accordion

Singing

Violin

Cello

Brass Lessons

Flute