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Rick Asher
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Voice, Composition
Email: asher.rick@gmail.com
Website: www.rickasher.com
Neil Bacon
Area(s) of Instruction: Violin
Email: neiljulianbacon@yahoo.com
Website: kenmoreviolinstudio.com
Neil is trained in both Suzuki and Paul Rolland pedagogy, and teaches freedom and balance in violin playing. Accepting players of all ages, Neil has studied with teachers ranging from Shinichi Suzuki to Steven Staryk.
Dr. Susan Hurley
Area(s) of Instruction: Composition, Theory
Email: mearasound@gmail.com
Website: www. susanhurley.com
Private lessons in composition. Doctoral degree from Indiana University, Master’s degree from Eastman. Teaching experience all ages, all levels.
Karin Kajita
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Composition
Email: karinkajita@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.karinkajita.com/
Karin teaches classical and jazz piano lessons, all levels from beginning through advanced. She charges $60 per hour for lessons in her studio in the North City neighborhood of Shoreline. Lessons may be half-hour ($30), 45 minutes ($45) or one hour in length. Half hour lessons are recommended only for young beginners. Karin teaches technique, interpretation, basic theory and ear training, as well as jazz theory and improvisation for advanced students.
Laurie McFarland
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano
Email: lauriemc@spu.edu
Naoko Noguchi
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Music Theory
Email: nnoguchi29gmail.com
Naoko Noguchi received her piano performance degree from the University of Washington School of Music and has been teaching piano for forty years. As a child, she studied at Juilliard pre-college division in New York. Later, after spending her formative years in Tokyo, she returned to the US and studied with Randolph Hokanson and Bela Siki. She believes every student has strength and finds happiness in working to achieve their musical goals.
Dr. Jensina Oliver, DMA, NCTM
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Piano Pedagogy, Music Theory
Email: jbyington@shoreline.edu
Website: https://www.shoreline.edu/music/oliver.aspx
Marzena Pietra, M.M.
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Theory
Email: mpietra@gmail.com
***Enriching Life Through Music***
I want my students to love what they play and how they play it.
Teaching students of all ages from the most inexperienced beginner to advanced. Customizing lessons so that you enjoy your learning while developing strong understanding of music. Emphasis is on attractive repertoire, note reading and technique which allows students to love their own playing. Rewards, certificates and recitals. 30 years of piano teaching experience, Masters in Music Education. Director of Prosser Piano Academy since 1998. Independent teacher.
Peter Renhard
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Guitar
Email: prenhard1@comcast.net
***Will travel to your home***
Professional performer with a BFA degree in music and a BA in education. After trying to reach 30 or more students in a classroom, I find getting to really know students as individuals and working with them one-on-one is much more satisfying for both of us. I can guarantee success to anyone. I teach in the privacy of your home. My emphasis is on fundamental skills and techniques. It is an easy step-by-step course. You will learn to play by ear as well as by note. My course includes theory, composition, arranging, improvising and expression.
Amber Saldivar
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Music Theory
Website: ambersaldivarmusic.com
I absolutely love teaching piano and music theory to people of all ages and backgrounds. I have a patient, outgoing, and calm personality that works well with the challenges of learning a new instrument. I love the enthusiasm and excitement my students bring to their learning journey — it’s contagious! I thoroughly enjoy helping my students express themselves through playing artistically, composing, and improvising. I bring with me 19 years of experience working with people with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities, so I have learned to be flexible and adaptable to different learning styles and needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
Brooke Shirts
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano, Organ
Email: chaitivole@gmail.com
Conney Vernall
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano
Email: conneyvernall@gmail.com
Marie Wollam-Mergler
Area(s) of Instruction: Piano
Email: PianokeysMarie@outlook.com
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