Find a Teacher
Although some students have the wonderful opportunity to be part of a school orchestra, the addition of a private teacher is an integral part of learning to play the violin, viola, cello or bass. The teachers listed below are ones Henry knows and has referred with great results in the past. Please call or Email if you any questions about the teachers.
If you are a teacher and would like to be on our list, please send an email with your information.
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AMWolf Music Studio
VIOLIN
206 963 3462
www.amwolfpiano.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Bellevue, Issaquah, Woodinville, Sammamish, Mercer Island In-Home and In-Studio
Julia Adams
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-478-0099
jadamsmusic.com/
Seattle Area : Serving the North Seattle area for all ages and skills levels.
MWNW Adult Cello Choir
CELLO
(425)644-0988
www.musicworksnw.org
Eastside : Come join your fellow adult Cellists and share your love of music through collaborative ensemble playing. Meet second Tuesday of each month. Please contact Music Works NW for more information
Joanie Aman
CELLO
253-852-5398
Greater Puget Sound: Home teaching on Kent East Hill Renton, Kent, Auburn, Des Moines
Heather Anderson
VIOLIN
425-236-2142
Eastside : I offer lessons at my home in Bothell, and mainly teach beginning to intermediate students.
Raisa Asriyants
VIOLIN
(206) 313-4761
Seattle Area : Violin lessons for all ages and levels in Lynnwood. I am an active as a soloist and chamber groups performer, teach private lessons and group classes, freelance with local orchestra, play and record with a group of folk singers in Seattle and Canada, and score music for full feature films. I possess a unique diverse skill set as a strings educator, which gives my students access to the full array of teaching techniques to realize their music potential.
Denise Ayres
VIOLIN
310.993.1320
youtu.be/XIu1US1f78c
Seattle Area : Ballard in-home Studio. Ms. Ayres' approach enables students to loosen and expand. She diffuses difficulty in playing, having keenly observed conductors and performers during her tenure with the NY Philharmonic. Students, from youngsters to elders, are often surprised at how their ease in playing comes to the fore. Ms. Ayres is consistently cited as playing "as though the violin is part of her body". This is what she teaches.
Alice Badgley
CELLO
206-420-9687
www.badgleycellostudio.com
Remote/Online: Eastside : Issaquah and Sammamish, all ages and abilities.
Ruth Marie Ballance
VIOLIN
(216) 496-1150
www.ballanceduo.com/Site/Ballance_Talent_Education.html
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: Renton and Gig Harbor Wa Teaching violin students of all ages and abilities.
Jared Ballance
CELLO
(585) 415-7530
www.ballanceduo.com/Site/Ballance_Talent_Education.html
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: Renton and Gig Harbor Teach cellists of all ages and abilities. Certified Dalcroze teacher, offering Dalcroze classes and workshops.
Melanie Barber
VIOLIN
425-269-5685
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Snoqualmie and Maple Valley
Sheila Bateman
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-831-7930
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: Snoqualmie, WA I have 30 years of private teaching experience. I teach all ages and levels but specialize in beginners. My method identifies and strengthens appropriate muscles and motions to support bow and left hand technique. I teach students to use eyes, ears, and voice to learn music.
Judy Beatie
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-793-0646
Remote/Online: Located in Renton. Retired Symphony violinist who specializes in nurturing young students. Learning music is fun at Mrs.B's! She turns learning to read musics (symbols) into an exciting game. Research is showing that playing music gives you brain a complete work out. Did you know that scientists can identity the brain of a professional musician?
Teo Benson
VIOLIN
(206) 755-9591
halcyonstringsmusicschool.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Ballard at 2839 NW 73rd St. 98117
Kerry Bollinger
VIOLIN VIOLA
253 632-2168
www.kerrybollinger.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Suzuki Registered. Also teach traditional methods. Specialize in cultivating a lesson strategy pulling from various methods to match the student's learning style. Teach both adults and children 4+. Willing to meet with students under 3 to discuss options.
Willie Braun
CELLO
520-360-0554
www.williebraun.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Dr. Willie Braun is the founding cellist of the Skyros Quartet. He teaches cello to students of all ages and abilities. Please visit www.williebraun.com for a complete biography and current availability.
Penny Bugne
VIOLIN
(425) 747-1469
Eastside : Bellevue
Andrew Bushnell
VIOLIN
206-940-4584
www.onesoundschoolofmusic.wordpress.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : One Sound School of Music Inc. Andrew Bushnell, Director. Online lessons available teaching Violin, Viola, and Erhu. Studio locations in Redmond, Bothell and Monroe. Andrew holds a bachelor's and master's degree in violin performance and teaches beginner to advanced, age 4 to adult.
Janet Button
VIOLIN
206-930-8346
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Lynnwood Violin Teacher, Suzuki trained, taking young children to adults
Myra Chaney
CELLO
415-710-4324
toltstrings.com
Remote/Online: Eastside : Ages 4 through adult. San Francisco Conservatory trained cellist with early childhood education training. Suzuki certified. My studio is located in downtown Carnation, easily accessible to Fall City, Duvall, Redmond, and Sammamish.
Kaleidoscope School of Music: Charles McCrone, Director
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
425-443-5033
kaleidoscopeschoolofmusic.com/
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Issaquah, Maple Valley, Enumclaw. Violin, Viola and 18 other instruments.
Christie Chen
CELLO
917-912-0677
www.musicinstituteofseattle.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : A rare opportunity to study with a Juilliard trained concert cellist. I offer cello lessons in Issaquah and Redmond. Please contact me to schedule an interview audition to get started!
Yoojin Cho
VIOLIN
347.967.8743
yjchoviolin.wixsite.com/website
Eastside : I teach in Redmond, WA I provide a violin lesson at my home studio from age 4 to any ages.
Linda Collazo
CELLO
360-448-7160
Greater Puget Sound: I am currently accepting private cello students of all ages, beginning through advanced in Vancouver (Salmon Creek).
Katie Corcoran
VIOLIN
206.661.3521
Seattle Area : Greater Puget Sound: Capitol Hill, Seattle. I have teaching experience with young children, adolescents, and adults. I teach classical music, Irish fiddling, and Suzuki pieces. I love to help students find their own potential and discover the music that excites them.
Bridget Corrigan
VIOLIN
978-457-4245
http://www.seattlesuzuki.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Bridget drives to her students for in-home violin lessons. She travels to Seattle, Shoreine, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Kenmore, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue. Bridget is Suzuki certified.
Michelle Crumpler
VIOLIN
206.715.4536
www.michellecrumpler.com
Seattle Area : Greater Puget Sound: My main goal is to help students identify what about the violin moves and inspires them -- that's the best way to make music stick! All ages (kids and adults) are welcome at my Burien studio.
Carol Davidek-Waller
VIOLIN VIOLA
206 947 0286
Remote/Online: Eastside : Teaching in the Kirkland area and Mercer Island. I welcome both children and adult students. I teach Classical and Old Time Fiddle as well as piano and guitar. My home studio is now located in Redmond. I offer in home lessons as well as ensemble sessions.
Phillip DelaPena
CELLO
(253) 350-2027
Seattle Area : Greater Puget Sound: Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Covington Will go to your home
Plateau Music Dennis Helppie
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO BASS
425 369-9333
www.plateaumusic.org
Eastside : 4532 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah, WA 98029
Olga Dolgaya
CELLO
206 650 6145
Remote/Online: Eastside : I teach in my home in Bellevue.
Jeanne Drumm
VIOLIN VIOLA
617-285-1732
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Studios in Northwest Seattle, Tacoma, Auburn, Sammamish/Issaquah K-12, all levels, College students and Adults welcome who want to improve their technique and confidence Master’s in piano and strings, Doctorate in viola performance I like to incorporate physics, history, etc. into my teaching!
Amanda Fitch
VIOLIN
720-771-2264
www.amandafitch.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Leschi/Madrona/Central District Teaches beginning to intermediate children and adults. Preference if students are available to come to home studio. (Does make some exceptions).
Ricardo Flores
VIOLIN
314-319-9448
Seattle Area : Seattle, Capitol Hill, Bremerton, Tacoma. I teach students of all levels. I do not use the Suzuki method, but concentrate on the traditional methods. I specialize in preparing young students for competitions, and entrance into colleges and conservatories.
Mannfried Funk
CELLO
206-282-2777
Seattle Area : Eastside : Seattle / East Side I teach all ages and levels of cellists. I teach in my studio in Seattle and also travel to homes on the East Side once a week.
Elisabeth Gaines
VIOLIN
(520)329-9372
Eastside : Having taught privately for 20 plus years, I find successful learning for violin includes correct bowing techniques combined with motivation to play a piece of music that the learner at some point wants to perform in public whether its for family members, friends or large audience. To achieve this, exercise type books like etudes, scales, bowing books, advanced position will be utilized. Perhaps a bit old fashioned, but it works. I do try to make it enjoyable in the process, because if the element of enjoyment is lacking, learners of all ages lose interest. I am no Suzuki teacher, but do believe in the mother tongue approach to a point, as modeling is a very strong form of learning. For the beginner working on intonation, I play along quite frequently. I have a masters in Education so I do understand the process of learning and how each individual is unique, and customize my teaching to match the needs of each student to the best of my abilities. I have taught learners ages 12-90 and all levels. My own expertise in performing is more private. However, as a youth growing up in Seattle, I played in Seattle youth symphony orchestra for many years, so I also understand children wanting to compete and being part of some of the great orchestras in the area.
Nicole Gaucher
VIOLIN
206-453-3682
Seattle Area : My Ballard home
Beverly Gilyeart
VIOLIN
206 789 8066
Greenwoodviolinstudio.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Greater Puget Sound: Studios in the North Seattle (Bitter Lake) area and South East Everett. Beverly has been teaching the violin for more than 30 years. She has developed a highly effective personal approach to learning this wonderful, albeit challenging instrument. She maintains a positive, fun atmosphere with clear, detailed instruction, and at the same time, never loses sight of the classical disciplines necessary to take your violin skills in whatever direction you choose.
Adrian Golay
CELLO
206-850-2205
www.adriangolay.com
Seattle Area : Seattle area, all ages and abilities
Grace Gu
CELLO
425-485-4778
www.gracemusicstudiowa.com
Eastside : Professional cello instructor with the greatest passion and patient offers one on one teaching on weekly basis, willing to help any cellist from A to Z. Suzuki method for 4 years old and up. Serves on the east side, studio is located WA98072, Woodinville/ Bothello/Kirkland/Redmond area.
Yuuki Hashimori
VIOLIN
(564) 229-1275
www.yuukihashimori.com/
Eastside : Youngest Award-winning Soloist, Concertmistress, Distinguished teacher based in Japan and the United States
Stephanie Hellekson
VIOLIN
(206) 406 - 9216
Seattle Area : home studio - mt baker
Laila Hilfinger
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-601-4384
Remote/Online: Eastside : Studio located one mile west of Bellevue Square Mall, near Medina, Clyde Hill and Bellevue. Easily accessible from Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle and Renton via 520 or 405. Lessons for beginning and intermediate violin and viola students, ages 7 and older. I have worked with many Bellevue-area students as an orchestra coach at Medina Elementary, Clyde Hill, Chinook, Bellevue High and Interlake. Online lessons are also available.
Lindsay Hills
VIOLIN
206-683-0870
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Lindsay teaches children ages 3-18 using a combination of different methods and repertoire. She draws a lot of concepts and material for her young beginners from the Suzuki Method. Lindsay has a Bachelors from the Eastman School of Music and a Masters from Carnegie Mellon University both in violin performance. She teaches at her studio in Magnolia at 25th Ave W and W Bertona St near Lawton Elementary. Currently also teaching via Skype and Facetime.
Emmy Hoech
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
206 818-2345
www.foothillsmusicacademy.com/
Remote/Online: Eastside : I teach at Foothills Music Academy in Woodinville. I teach violin and viola from beginning to the intermediate level and beginning cello and teach both kids and adults. I work with orchestras in the Northshore Schools and have worked with Cascade Youth Symphony's summer camps along with being a long time member of Orchestra Seattle. Lessons also available in the Bothell/Woodinville area.
Yoojin Hong
VIOLIN
347-967-8743
yjchoviolin.wixsite.com/website
Eastside : I offer violin lessons from age 4 to any ages at my home in Kirkland. Please feel free to reach me if you have any questions!
Dr. Pei-Yun Hsiao
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-998-6063
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Beginners through advanced. All ages. Teaching the fundamental structure for instruments. Bellevue Factoria area.
Barb Hunter
CELLO
206-383-1147
barbhuntercello.com
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: Lessons at my home studio in Sedro-Woolley, serving the Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and Snohomish County areas. I accept ages 4 and up, all levels. Ensemble coaching also available.
Karen Iglitzin
VIOLIN VIOLA
(206) 913-9929
www.kareniglitzin.com/
Seattle Area : Karen is a lifelong coach and mentor to teenagers. She has taught chamber music as a specialist in the high schools of Washington state since 1982, and is admired and trusted by scores of teachers, parents and students. She teaches Violin, Viola, Baroque and Jazz improvisation. Karen runs summer camps for chamber music, and even Brazilian popular music. She also does college consulting for high school students and their families.
Judith Inkley-Beatie
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-793-0646
Eastside : Students come to my home in Renton, about 12 miles south of Bellevue. I have over 40 years of teaching experience, and previous students who are now teaching privately and in the school systems both here in Seattle and in Virginia. My training is from the old Russian School.
Scott Jacobson
CELLO
206-458-3604
www.edmondscellostudio.com
Greater Puget Sound: Edmonds. I enjoy teaching all ages, particularly Jr. High and High School through adult.
Cherlyn Johnson
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-433-1271
www.CherlynMusicStudios.com
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Equipping and nurturing musicians of all ages to excel, engage, create and soar! Specialties: Classical, Improvisation, Worship. Studio at Kaleidoscope School of Music in Issaquah, and home studio in Maple Valley. Background: M.M. in Violin Performance from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music, B.M. North Park University; over 20 years teaching experience including Kenyon College and various other music schools nationwide; extensive and ongoing solo, orchestral and chamber music experience. My students have gone onto careers in music, as well as study for enjoyment!
Geoff Johnson
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-963-3930
Seattle Area : Eastside : I teach at my home in Kenmore, at Mills Music in Bothell, and at North Seattle Community College. Ages 4 to 84. Beginners to advanced levels.
Angie Kam
VIOLIN
425-890-0105
www.kamviolinstudio.com
Eastside : Accepting violin students ages 3-18. Studio located in West Bellevue.
Emily Herdeman Kelly
VIOLIN VIOLA
8155190059
Eastside : Redmond / Eastside I am a registered Suzuki teacher and have experience teaching all ages and levels. I am currently accepting students age 3-17.
John Kim
VIOLIN VIOLA
www.youtube.com/channel/UCLe_OMqorf47ph03mo9DkdQ
Remote/Online: Eastside : JK Violin Studio offers private violin & viola instruction to students K - 12. Remote lessons via the Internet are also available to students located anywhere in the world. Acceptance is by audition in person/video. Private lessons; performance group classes; audition, recording & competition preparation; studio recitals. Please visit my studio website and YouTube channel. Email inquiries welcome.
David Kim
CELLO
732-289-8152
www.davidkimcello.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Former principal cellist of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA, David teaches in-person private lessons for all ages and levels across Seattle, the Eastside, and Greater Puget Sound (both in his Seattle-based studio as well as traveling to students' homes). He believes in individualizing lessons to each student's unique aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and styles. He is currently a cello coach for the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Rebecca Kim
VIOLIN
425-233-7578
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Studied Violin Performance under Robert Lipsett at the University of Southern California and Ronald Patterson at University of Washington. Performed as a soloist with orchestra in multiple concert halls in Washington state, including Mark Taper Auditorium at Benaroya Hall and Meany Hall at the University of Washington, playing works such as the Brahms Violin Concerto and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. Past students' accomplishments include concertmaster, principal and consistent seating such as associate and assistant concertmaster in youth symphony and school orchestra settings. I have consistently taught students who have not only excelled in orchestra, but went on to have a consistently bright future in leadership positions in other orchestra opportunities which stemmed from such accomplishments. I am very much looking forward to furthering any students' careers in a youth symphony and school orchestra setting!
Jiyeon Kim
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO BASS
425-289-8632
Eastside : Accompanist for violin, viola, cello and bass. I have been an instrumental accompanist for the Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside, Simon Fiset Competition for Strings, Seattle Young Artist Competition and King County Solo and Ensemble. Currently I am a choral accompanist for the Bellevue School District. My experience as an accompanist has been for more than thirty years in the Greater Puget Sound Area. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Organ Performance in 1993.
Mary Knoll
VIOLIN
(425) 347-3437
Greater Puget Sound: Mukilteo
Jen Kovarovic
VIOLIN
206-501-2125
www.suzukibythesound.com/
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : I am currently accepting a limited number of new and committed students who are between 3 and 5 years old. Lessons are held in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle.
Todd Kovell
CELLO
425-205-5533
www.phinneymusic.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : Seattle, Bellevue, Woodinville, Bothell
Mariya Ksondzyk
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
360-888-2610
www.mariyastrings.com
Eastside : Location: Lynnwood and Bothell -Accepting students ages 5 and up! All skill levels are welcome. -BM and MM from The Boston Conservatory
Courtney Kuroda
VIOLIN
425-401-8486
BellevueSchoolofMusic.com
Eastside : Bellevue
Na Young Kwon
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-290-1380
Eastside : I teach students of varying ages and skill levels.
Lauren Lamont
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-941-1162
Greater Puget Sound: Violin & Viola. Certified Suzuki teacher,, teach ages 3+. Also teach traditional style lessons. My studio is in Mount Vernon, but I will travel to nearby areas (Anacortes, Bow/Edison, Arlington) if there are two or more students taking lessons in that area.
Diane Lange Jones
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
206-246-7886/206-660-8202
Seattle Area : I teach in Burien from my music studio. I've taught for over 30 years in the same location and teach violin, viola, all levels, all ages. I also conduct two youth orchestras - Normandy Park Youth Orchestra, and Normandy Park String Orchestra.
Mariah Larsen
CELLO
(206) 226-4017
mariahlarsencello.com/
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : I accept students of all ages and backgrounds, from a beginner level to a collegiate-preparatory level. I have been developing my teaching method for over ten years. My primary goal is to help my students understand the deep connections in themselves and between others that music can build. With the understanding that musical motivations are highly personalized, I work with each student to precisely define their goals and create a straightforward path towards achievement. My program is clear and concise, but highly adjusted for each individual. Starting with a strong foundation of technical work including scales, exercises, theoretical and note reading work, I ensure the optimal set up for each student to be able to play with confidence and comfort. I teach a variety of repertoire that is primarily classical, but I often supplement this with pieces from many other genres, especially any that the student has a particular interest in. I encourage all of my students to participate in group-learning environments, and keep them and their parents apprised of camps, competitions, and other performance opportunities available in their area.
Don Larson
CELLO
206-384-1123
www.seattlecellist.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Seattle and Kirkland/Bellevue. I teach All ages and levels
Megan Larson
BASS
2066012918
www.suzukistringsofredmond.com
Eastside : Greater Seattle and Eastside
Dr. Shiang-Yin Lee
CELLO
425-213-0681
www.eastsidecellostudio.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : Bellevue and Sammamish
Wendy Lee
VIOLIN VIOLA
(206) 933-6569
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Professional performing violinist/violist with more three decades of private lesson and classroom string teaching experience. Violin/viola students from beginning to advanced are welcome. I specialize in preparing students in to develop their abilities to successfully audition for their school orchestras, Regional/State Solo & Ensemble Contest, All State/All Northwest Honor Performance Groups, and Youth Symphonies. Usually, to make it easier for consistent, continuous lessons, I teach students in their homes, however, online lessons on FaceTime or Skype are available. Each online lesson is followed with detailed personalized notes to assist each student in their practices.
Haiying Li
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-790-7681
Seattle Area : Eastside : Shoreline and Bellevue
Louanne Lotz
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-290-5119
lotzviolinstudio.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Louanne teaches in the Shoreline area in her home studio. Louanne teaches violin and viola. In person lessons Shoreline, Edmonds, Lynnwood.
Mark Lotz
VIOLIN VIOLA
(206) 802-8391
Lotzviolinstudio.com
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: In person lessons in Shoreline, Edmonds and Lynnwood. Mark teaches violin and viola in his home studio in Shoreline.
Jordan Louie
VIOLIN VIOLA
(305) 978-9322
jordanklouie.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Greater Seattle, Eastside
Sylvan Lumsden
CELLO
860-922-4204
www.suzukistringsofredmond.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Eastside and Greater Seattle
Patricia Lyon
CELLO
425-736-7478
Eastside : Hello! I have a studio in Redmond just north of Redmond Town Center. I teach on Fridays and Saturdays. The age range is from 4th grade and up, welcoming adult beginners. I teach beginning orchestra in Lake Washington School District. My favorite lesson material is the Suzuki Method books.
Bryce Manifold
CELLO
317-697-9791
www.soundsync.academy
Eastside : Our most requested cello instructor Bryce believes a passion for music supplements multiple facets of life and he seeks to pass this passion on to his students. He graduated from Indiana University where he studied Chemistry, Music, and Mathematics. He is now pursuing his PhD in Chemistry at University of Washington while continuing his passion for music through teaching and playing with local ensembles. He loves playing and teaches a variety of music from baroque, romantic, to jazz, and pop. Bryce has been playing cello for 16 years and teaching cello for 11 years with students ranging from grade schoolers to adults.
Laura Martin
VIOLIN VIOLA
206.417.6201
lauramartinstudio.vpweb.com
Seattle Area : North Seattle, in-home studio. Violin and viola students of all ages, including adults. I offer Suzuki Method and traditional approaches with humor and care.
William Maxwell
BASS
206-276-7437
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Everett/Lynnwood/Bellevue Kennelly keys stores where I have taught since 2002. BA in Music, professional musician. Studied with Robert Meyer, principal bassist BBC orchestra, Moscow Symphony.
Danielle McCutcheon
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-462-0835
www.stringthyme.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Offering a combination of in-home and remote/online lessons. Redmond, Bellevue, Renton, West Seattle, Tacoma, Vashon. Ages 7 and up.
Lauren McShane
CELLO
541-517-8974
www.laurencello.com
Seattle Area : I teach cello in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle (don't worry there's parking!) I teach students technique fundamentals, rhythm, and musicality in a positive environment. All ages are welcome using a combination of Suzuki and other methods for a well rounded student.
Anika Meisel
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-434-5529
www.junipermusicschool.com/anika-meisel
Levels taught: Beginning-Intermediate Ages: All
Alyson Montez
VIOLIN
(206) 617-1110
Seattle Area : Seattle
BJ Montoya
VIOLIN
206-683-2732
bjviolin.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Greater Seattle within 5 miles of my Columbia City home studio.
Heather Morado
VIOLIN
(206) 579-9032
https://www.thumbtack.com/wa/seattle/piano-lessons-for-kids/heather-morado-violin-piano-teacher/service/157606613183136836
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Seattle - Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Belltown.
Allegro Music Lessons
VIOLIN CELLO
206-779-9398
www.allegromusiclessons.com
Eastside : Eric Weber, formerly of Pacific Music now teaching at violin and cello at Allegro Music Lessons in downtown Redmond. 16320 Redmond Way (between Leary and 164th) Redmond, WA 98052
Music Works Northwest
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO BASS
425-644-0988
www.musicworksnw.org
Remote/Online: Eastside : Bellevue
4/4 School of Music
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
425-485-8310
www.44school.com/washington/kirkland.html
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Although we do not sell any instruments, we have several excellent instructors at both our Kirkland and Redmond locations.
Music Center of the Northwest
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO BASS
206.526.8443
www.musiccenternw.org
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : North Seattle
Bill Panks
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-681-2658
www.billpanks.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Eastside : I work with students aged 5 through adult, whether they are first-time musicians or students in the middle stages of advanced playing. In addition to offering classically-oriented training, I offer instruction in improvisation and non-classical genres of music for students who are interested.
Victoria Parker
VIOLIN
646-320-5015
www.victoriaparker.com/
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : I create personalized lesson plans and choose repertoire based on the goals and preferences of each student. I currently have openings for intermediate and advanced students.
Lizzy Pedersen
VIOLIN
425-780-8054
www.pedersenviolin.com
Remote/Online: Eastside : I teach ages 5-95. Beginners through advanced. Located outside of Mill Creek. I teach both Suzuki and traditional methods. We can develop a program together that will fit your or your child's needs. I have been teaching consistently for 5 years and am experienced at working with ages 5 and up, including adult learners.
Emily Ann Peterson
CELLO
424-CELLIST
www.emilyannpeterson.com, www.seattlecellolessons.com
Seattle Area : Fremont & Greater Seattle
Erika Pierson
CELLO
425-636-8651
Remote/Online: Eastside : Finn Hill/Kirkland
xiaojing pu
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-388-8521
Seattle Area : seattle
Joyce Ramee
VIOLIN VIOLA
253-230-2689
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE NOW! During the pandemic, I am happy to arrange private lessons on SKYPE. Call or email to get started now. I teach viola, all levels, age 13-adult, and violin, beginning/intermediate level, adults only. Live lessons available (when safe) privately in Seattle and through the University of Puget Sound's Community Music Department in north Tacoma.
Ruth Rector
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
206 349-2246
Eastside : Issaquah
Heather Marie Rehwald
VIOLIN VIOLA
(425) 399-4513
www.IonianFiddles.org
Eastside : I teach Viola and Violin, ages 4-400 in Bellevue and Sammamish. I am a Suzuki Teacher with 30+ years of experience. I offer Quality technique and musicianship in a nurturing environment. Private and group lessons are available weekly. Please read my website, then call to schedule an observation. Thank you for your interest.
Michelle Ji Young Rhee
VIOLIN
206-245-3389
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Eastside: Factoria, Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish North: Lynnwood, Bothell, Mill Creek Prefers students with 2-3 years of experience Private lessons, small ensemble, orchestra preparation for SYSO and BYSO, preparation for PAFE (Performing Artists Festival of Eastside), various festivals and concerts
Alicia Rinehart
VIOLIN VIOLA
206 551-0500
Eastside : Bellevue
Theresa Sauvage
VIOLIN
415-735-1624
www.studiosauvage.net
Remote/Online: Eastside : I hold degrees in violin performance and Kodaly pedagogy. I have a studio on North Mercer Island where they offer violin and musicianship/music theory lessons.
Greg Savage
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-313-0551
Eastside : I teach in the eastside at Music Works Northwest (425-644-0988). Currently I accept students from age 7 on up up to adult.
Rebecca Schroeder
VIOLIN VIOLA
206 902-6143
www.rebeccaschroeder.com/
Seattle Area : Instruments: violin, viola, piano and voice Location: I teach in my studio on Bainbridge Island. I teach all ages, abilities, styles and love to work with your inspiration.
Lucy Shaw
VIOLIN VIOLA
713 201-9561
Eastside : Greater Seattle and Eastside.
Patrice Shearer
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-260-8954
Greater Puget Sound: Beginner through Advanced, all ages. Studios in Sammamish, Everett, and South Whidbey Island. Concertmaster, Everett Philharmonic Assoc. Concertmaster, Saratoga Chamber Orchestra (Whidbey Island)
Haeyoon Shin
CELLO
253-709-0367
www.haeyoonshin.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Eastside - Bellevue/Kirkland Accepts students of all ages and levels - can train for auditions (competitions/school auditions/orchestral auditions). Please visit website for bio and more info.
Jiho Shin
VIOLIN
2067071245
Eastside : I'm a student teaching beginning-intermediate violinists (grades K-12) for a low price at my home in Bothell, WA near North Creek High School. Please contact me by email for lesson planning and tuition.
Julia Siegl
CELLO
206.579.9432
www.gigmasters.com/cello/seattlemodernstrings/
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Greater Seattle and Eastside as well as Tacoma.
Dori Sippel
VIOLIN VIOLA
425 739 0716
Eastside : I am located in Redmond and convenient to Kirkland, Bellevue, Woodinville. I bring more than 35 years professional experience to my teaching, from orchestra to opera to quartet, from Los Angeles to Italy. This infuses my teaching with a flavor, depth and knowledge that can only be obtained through experience itself. I am certified to teach music by the Board of Regents of the State of New York; my Curriculum Vitae is available upon request. I welcome beginners and students 8yrs and up.
Teresa Skuggeld
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-737-0240
Remote/Online: Greater Puget Sound: I now teach both online and in Oak Harbor. I teach both violin and viola. I will travel all over Whidbey to teach. My FaceBook page is Singing Strings.
Jennifer Sokol
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-459-4816
sokolviolins.com
Seattle Area : Accepting beginning to advanced students from Shoreline, Seattle, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Kenmore, and Kirkland. Lessons are held in my home in Shoreline, conveniently located near the freeway. I also offer remote lessons via Facetime.
Angela Sokol Russell
CELLO
425-750-7024
Eastside : Edmonds, Lynnwood Everett
William Spengler
CELLO
425-417-1881
Remote/Online: Eastside : I teach from my studio in Medina.
Laura Srebnik
VIOLIN
206-293-1195
Seattle Area : Eastside : Kenmore, Bothell, Lake Forest Park
Seattle String Studio
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-363-8351
seattlestringstudio.com
Seattle Area : We are Shari Link and Linda Scott at Seattle String Studio in Lake City. We teach violin and viola lessons ages 5 through adult. We also have group classes for our students. Our fee is $30 for 30 minutes, $45 for 45 minutes. $60 for one hour.
Island Strings
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO BASS
islandstrings.com/teachers/
Greater Puget Sound: Island Strings is a network of strings teachers located on Whidbey Island, Washington. Founded in 1974 by Linda Good, Paula Pugh, and Linda Morris, Island Strings provides instruction on violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, piano, recorder, banjo, dulcimer, and harp. Island Strings students can take private and group lessons, participate in masterclasses and workshops, the Gold Note Festival, the Young Artists Concerto Competition, and studio recitals.
Jane's Violin Studio
VIOLIN VIOLA
802-272-0073
www.jaeinshin.webs.com
Seattle Area : Studio: 3323 E Harrison St. Seattle,WA 98112 Dr. Jaein Shin received Bachelor,Master, and Doctorate degrees in violin performance and education from Yale University and UW. Jaein performed solos at Carnegie Hall and Benaroya Hall, and often performs live on national television and radio. She also played both as a concertmaster and a soloist with many orchestras such as Seattle Philharmonic. Jaein taught at Yale University, Bellevue HS and teaches violin and viola.
Big Star Studios
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
bigstarstudios.com/private-lessons/
Eastside : Greater Puget Sound: Snoqualmie WA - At Big Star Studios you can learn from the very best! Our instructors spend time assessing the needs of each individual and provide a plan to help each student achieve his or her musical goals. All of our teachers are passionate about music and make learning fun!
Elizabeth Stuen-Walker
VIOLIN
(360) 671-4589
Seattle Area : Bellingham
Alexandra Stump
VIOLIN
9089678063
Seattle Area : Hello! My name is Alex and I will be moving to the Seattle area this summer (~August 2022). I have taught ages 5-59 and primarily use the suzuki method. I primarily teach complete beginners and intermediate students, but I have had many advanced students as well. I have been teaching since I was 14 years old at summer camps, and have been teaching privately since then for over 9 years! I studied Biopsychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and am studying to go to medical school. In my free time I love to teach violin, and enjoy being a mentor for children of all ages.
Scott Teske
BASS
206-659-5575
Seattle Area : Seattle, Wallingford/U District/Greenlake area Classical, jazz, tango, latin and folk music lessons for young musicians and those young at heart.
Kristin Tetuan
VIOLIN VIOLA
4252818312
Eastside : I teach out of a performing arts studio on Snoqualmie Ridge called Big Star Studios. I was hired to spearhead their string program. I am actively seeking more private string students as well as string youth looking to be a part of a brand new chamber music program at Big Star. In addition to this, I am starting a small adult chamber orchestra! If any folks in Issaquah or Snoqualmie Valley are looking to avoid the commute into Seattle to play, contact me!
Laisha Thompson
VIOLIN VIOLA CELLO
425-312-3231
Eastside : Laisha teaches out of her home studio in the Kingsgate neighborhood. She has performed and taught for over 25 years. Fifteen of those have been here on the Eastside, with previous experience in Chicago and Thailand at the Bangkok Symphony Music School, as Head of Strings at the Regents International School, as first violinist and principal violist in Bangkok Opera, Bangkok Symphony, Bangkok Sinfonietta and other orchestras. Locally her students play in the orchestras of Seattle Youth, Marrowstone, Bellevue Youth, Geetanjali Tamil Orchestra, Cascade Youth, AllState, are finalists at State Solo and Ensemble Contest, competition prize winners, and are routinely awarded top marks through ABRSM exams. Her students have gone on to play at the Royal Academy of Music in London, National University of Singapore, McGill University, Harvey Mudd College, University of Oregon-Eugene, and Stanford University.
Megan Titensor
CELLO
4357645051
www.MeganTitensor.com
Seattle Area : I teach at my home studio located in Southeast Seattle, just off of Othello St. in Rainier Valley. It easy access from Columbia City, Seward Park, Beacon Hill, West Seattle, Burien, and Renton. I am a Suzuki cello teacher accepting students ages 4+, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. I also enjoy working with adult students.
Noah Trescott
CELLO
503-437-3204
Seattle Area : Located in Queen Anne
Venus Tsai
VIOLIN
venustsai.com
Eastside : I teach all kinds of ages that have PASSION for MUSIC in Mill Creek!! Welcome To Venus Studio. I believe we will have AWESOME time together. Looking forward to yours VIOLIN JOURNEY!! You can see me on the cover of Greet Mill Creek Magazine Feb 2023: greetmag.com/locations/mill-creek-magazine-wa/articles/-6e162b/
Art Tsaturian
VIOLIN
(425)603-0637
Eastside : Bellevue
Tally Turner
VIOLIN VIOLA
206.403.1765
Seattle Area : Eastside : Greater Seattle and Eastside
Suzanna Turpin
VIOLIN
2063959726
Eastside : In my home, northwest Bellevue. I have a Master\'s in Violin Performance and am a trained Suzuki teacher. My students range in ages from 4-15 in all levels and include non Suzuki materials.
Evan Uebelacker
VIOLIN VIOLA
425-802-7424
www.evanuebelacker.com
Seattle Area : Eastside : Violin and Viola teacher offering in-home lessons throughout the Eastside and North Seattle areas. Primarily Suzuki method, supplemented with many other materials. Age range of current students is 3-13 though all ages and skill levels are welcome! B.M. The Boston Conservatory; M.M. The Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University.
Renton Violin Studio
VIOLIN
8652214186
www.rentonviolinstudio.com
Remote/Online: Seattle Area : Greater Puget Sound: Renton Violin Studio is a local music school. It provides violin lessons for kids, beginners, and adults. The instructor, Yu-Ting Huang, has 12 years teaching experience, earned a doctor degree in Violin Performance, and a current first violin in Northwest Symphony Orchestra (WA) and Bozeman Symphony (MT), a member of Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA).
Jordan Voelker
VIOLIN VIOLA
Seattle Area : Ages 5 to adult, beginner to advanced. Studio in Shoreline. I received a MM from New England Conservatory, where I was a student of Kim Kashkashian. I combine a mastery of traditional repertoire and technique with an openness to exploring different styles and finding what works for each student. I bring energy, positivity and support to my lessons to encourage progress and spark inspiration.
Elena Vukosavljev
VIOLIN
425 516 8135
Eastside : Near downtown Redmond. Available every day in week from 2.00PM till 7.00PM. Lessons in English, French and Serbian. Familiar with Russian and French school of violin, also using the Suzuki method. All levels. First lesson free
Lan June Wang
CELLO
425-802-9297
Eastside : Mercer Island. Accepting students 1st grade through High School.
Judith Webb
VIOLIN
425-830-9685
Eastside : Redmond area violin/viola teacher, music degree, very experienced, Youth Orchestra coach, Suzuki and traditional approaches used. Prefer ages 6yrs to adults.
Eric Weber
VIOLIN CELLO
206 779-9398
Eastside : Redmond Duvall
Eli Weinberger
CELLO
(206) 794-1176
Seattle Area : My studio is located in NE Seattle (Wedgwood) 10 minutes from the University District. I teach students of all ages and abilities.
Sharon Wherland
VIOLIN
206-307-2318
www.wherlandsuzukistudio.com
Eastside : I teach beginning to advanced students, children to adults out of my home studio located in Redmond. Please visit my studio website for more information.
Cheryl Whiteside
VIOLIN VIOLA
206 784 2907
Seattle Area : North Seattle
Carolyn Willis
VIOLIN VIOLA
(425) 941-8436
www.carolynwillisviolin.com/
Remote/Online: Eastside : Bellevue location - Bridle Trails area. Close to 405/520 Interchange. I take beginning through college. I use traditional methods (no Suzuki) we learn to read notes and count right away. I believe in enjoying music and learning the joy of hard work . I work with serious students. I can help you if you are struggling in school, but you will have to work for me. I have an undergrad and masters in performance (Whitman College, UW) and more than 20 years experience teaching. My students play in SYSO and BYSO. I am currently on MITC staff. My major teachers have been mostly Russian trained. I understand that not everyone who wants to play well wants to do this for a living. When we meet, tell me your goals and we will make a plan to get you to the level that you want to be playing at.
Ashley Wright
VIOLIN VIOLA
253-267-2063
sites.google.com/site/wrightashley73/wright-string-studio-llc
Greater Puget Sound: I teach out of my home in Buckley. My students come from Bonney Lake, Auburn, Enumclaw, Wilkeson, and Puyallup. I specialize in teaching private violin and viola lessons to kids aged 4 and up.
Ryoko Yamamoto
VIOLIN
917-575-9348
Seattle Area : Seattle-Magnolia
Wendy Yee
VIOLIN VIOLA
(425)427-6590
Eastside : Far Eastside = Issaquah, Sammamish, Fall City, Snoqualmie, Redmond,
Fran Yost
VIOLIN VIOLA
206-604-1080
Remote/Online: Eastside : Belleview, Kirkland Redmond, Bothell, Mill Creek, Kenmore. All age groups, beginners to advanced.
Ji Youn
CELLO
425-773-6479
Eastside : Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah
Ariana Zhang
CELLO
216-413-1876
Eastside : I have a studio in my home in Kirkland or online. I have studied cello since I was five and graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music, one of the eight conservatories in the United States. I won the Osaka International Music Competition in Japan. I can teach in English and Chinese, I teach students of all ages. Music is my life and I am always passionate about helping students!
Alexandra Zhu
VIOLIN
4253943777
highlandsviolin.simplesite.com/
Eastside : Issaquah Highlands - I have 28 + years of solid violin teaching experiences. expert in Suzuki method and classical violin teaching. more than 15 years of Orchestra and Chamber music playing. I can travel to your home in the Issaquah Highlands area.
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