Lance

by Valerie | Jun 5, 2014

I grew up in Seattle, Washington where I had an interest in music and creative pursuits from a very early age. I like to say that my first instrument was a one-string banjo. It was actually a four-string banjo with only one string left, which my uncle had abandoned at...

Jacob

by Valerie | Nov 5, 2013

Jacob, started his music career at the age of 16 by winning the 1st place cash prize at battle of the bands with a rock & roll group he formed with his childhood friends. For years to follow, he would continue to perform professionally at concert venues,...

Jimena G.

by Valerie | Aug 15, 2013

Jimena began her study and love of the piano at the early age of 3 and has developed a repertoire of Classical, Jazz, Rock and Salsa. Her early playing included annual participation at the Young Keyboard Artist Associations International Piano Competition at the...

Lee E.

by Valerie | Jul 20, 2013

My name is Lee, and I recently graduated from Concordia University with a BA in Music Education. I have been a private teacher for seven years now, and teach guitar, piano, voice, and bass. I thoroughly enjoy sharing the wonders of music with students and getting them...

Elaini

by Valerie | Nov 9, 2012

Elaini began taking piano lessons at the age of 7 and hasn’t yet stopped enjoying the gift of music.  Graduating at 16 she kept pursuing the Oregon Music Teacher’s Association requirements and passed the highest level, level X, in the midst of difficult...