Music Lesson Instructors in Kingston, Washington (Kitsap County)

I graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and have been teaching clarinet and piano for over 20 years. During those years, I had opportunities to perform at the intermission of San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Mozart Summer Festival, made recordings with the Watchtower Society Orchestra as well as a recipient of the King County Arts Commission to perform chamber music series in King county.

Over the years , I taught students of all ages from 4 to 75 years old, from beginner to advanced level. Many of my students participate in their school band as well as Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestras, California Youth Symphony Orchestra and Washington State Honor band. One of my clarinet students recently received first place in the 2020-2021 Washington State Woodwind Performance Competition.

I usually incorporate music theory, famous composers and music history in the lessons. The repertoires include four periods of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music , Ragtime, New Age music, popular songs and movie themes. My students have the opportunity to perform twice a year in recitals, participate in the Music Artistry Program or formerly called Adjudication with the Washington Music Teachers Association as well as Solo Ensemble program in their schools. Music is a wonderful gift in life. So my goal is to help students come to understand and appreciate various styles of music and engage in playing music as a lifelong enjoyment.... See More

Students can expect to learn note-reading, expression, music theory, and composition appropriate to their level. I enjoy helping others learn the joy of expressing themselves through their music. I have moved myself, and had students who also moved often, so I'm familiar with the difficulties and frustrations this can cause. I look forward to helping anyone who has moved continue their study with as little disruption as possible. Beginning piano students can expect to start in one of the more common piano series, and for students who are coming from another teacher, I am, in most cases, happy for you to continue in a series you are already familiar with.... See More