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Please note - Daniel works with up to advanced level guitarists, intermediate bassists, and beginner pianists.

As a young piano and cello student, Daniel (they/them) was lucky enough to have a teacher who encouraged musical playfulness and exploration. This allowed Daniel to focus on learning by ear, improvising, and trying out many instruments. A graduate of UW, Daniel has found community in the Seattle DIY music scene, and their music as Kennero can be found on Bandcamp (composed, performed, and recorded by Daniel). Daniel's experience includes studio work at The Vera Project and all-ages concert production at Ground Zero / Boys & Girls Club. They believe that everyone deserves to feel supported and welcomed in the arts, and are excited to be able to pay forward their experience through teaching. When not working on their own music, Daniel enjoys playing in bands, long walks, poetry, and time with their cats. Daniel teaches guitar, bass, and piano at Meter. 

Dytrich (they/them) is a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist with classical piano training. They tackle a plethora of musical styles convering classical, improvisation, pop, rock, blues and more. Dytrich holds a Bachelor's of Music in Performance/Composition from Cornish College of the Arts where they studied with Dr. Peter Mack (piano), Dr. Kaley Lane Eaton (piano and composition), and Ha-Yang Kim (cello). They also took classed with Dr. Tom Baker (theory and composition) and Dr. Kerry O'Brien (musicology/ethnomusicology). Dytrich's teaching draws on examples from BIPOC, Women, and Living composers.

Nozomi (she/her) has been fortunate to meet great people across the globe through playing drums. She earned diplomas for drums in popular music at Hammersmith West London College and at Tech Music School, and is a current member of the Recording Academy (Grammys). Nozomi relocated to Seattle to study jazz drums at Cornish College of the Arts. Playing for musicals, live shows, and recording sessions has helped Nozomi feel comfortable in a diverse range of genres and playing styles. Nozomi teaches drums to kids and adults at Meter.

Ricky has been studying, writing and performing music since his childhood, and has played guitar and piano for over 25 years. On guitar, he is most proficient in blues, rock, and post-punk. On piano, he teaches classical and popular styles.

Ricky's early piano training was with a professor of music theory and history, which formed the foundation of his musical knowledge. In his performing career, Ricky has released three albums and toured the United States. He is also trained in methods intended to address the individual needs of neurologically diverse populations.

Derek (he/him) pursued music from an early age and earned a Louis Armstrong Jazz Award while in high school. He attended the University of Washington where he played drums for many musical theater and dance performances. He makes solo electronic music, has played drums and synthesizer in various rock and experimental groups, and loves to improvise. Derek teaches drums and electronic music production to kids and adults at Meter Music School. 

Finch (he/him) grew up singing, playing piano, and composing. After getting his degree in Community Environment and Planning at the UW, he realized that music had become a central force in his life, between belonging to three different choirs, teaching piano to his friends, and taking music related courses on the side. He is very excited to pass on the joy of learning music that his piano teacher shared with him over the 10+ years he spent under her instruction. 

Finch's musical training has been primarily classical and choral, but he caters his lessons to the individual. He supports students of all ages in a wide spectrum of styles - music theory, sight reading, improvising, composing, or building repertoire. When he is not teaching music, Finch also works for the farmers market and is pursuing learning the trade of beekeeping. In his free time he enjoys making perfumes, looking at picture books, and going for long walks. 

Nick (he/him) received his degree in trumpet performance from Ohio University in 2014 and has been playing professionally for over 10 years. While he was trained classically, he also has experience playing jazz, funk, traditional swing, and latin styles. Some of his favorite projects he’s been involved with include the swing band Whirlybirds, funk outfits Mojoflo and 20 Grand, and the eclectic genre-bending group Radarhill. Besides being a lover of all things music and trumpet, Nick also enjoys hiking in the mountains, reading science fiction novels, and playing with his big grey cat who is named after the great trumpet player Freddie Hubbard.

Darryl (he/him) began studying saxophone with Seattle legends Ulysses “Jabo” Ward and Joe Brazil. Through Joe, Darryl began performing with touring musicians who were performing in Seattle. He went on to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco State University, and Berklee College of Music before moving to Europe. Darryl lived in Copenhagen for 10 years, teaching saxophone students and jazz ensembles at Det Alternative Rytmiske Konservatorium. Darryl performed throughout Europe during this time, eventually returning to the Seattle area. He teaches saxophone and piano at Meter, helping students to find joy and confidence through musical practice.

Liv (she/her) has over a decade of experience making and playing music. As a drummer, she's been through it all: punk groups, jazz trios, big band, marching band, concert ensembles, and plenty of rock bands. Her studies at UW included coursework in the Jazz Studies department and work as founder of the student-run Songwriters Circle. She is a working singer-songwriter and guitarist in the Seattle music scene, having been featured on KEXP and at venues throughout the city. Music is her lifelong passion, and she is driven to inspire the love of music and creativity in others. 

Aaron is a doctoral percussion student at the University of Washington, and holds degrees in percussion performance from Ohio University (MM) and Centenary College of Louisiana (BM). He regularly presents concerts of contemporary solo and chamber music, and performance highlights include the 2013 Athens International Film Festival and the 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival. As a composer, he frequently collaborates with artists from other disciplines including choreographers Ani Janian and Travis Gatling, filmmaker Chris Lange, and Bristol-based potter Steve Carter. Aaron teaches drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano at Meter. 

Adrian (he/him) hopes to help students find joy and creativity through the study of the cello. His teaching approach emphasizes cello technique fundamentals as well as theory and ear training. Above all, Adrian believes that each student's interests and curiosity should guide their trajectory in music. 

Adrian holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cello from Indiana University, where he performed frequently in solo, chamber music, and orchestral concerts. Having completed school in 2023, Adrian is happy to be teaching and performing back in Seattle, where he grew up. 

Elizabeth (she/her) is an experienced educator and musician. Originally from Illinois, she studied piano and flute from an early age into adulthood. She received her Bachelor's in Elementary Education with Music Specialty from Concordia University Chicago, where she played flute in the wind symphony and orchestra. Elizabeth brings years of experience as a classroom teacher and art/music teacher, and enjoys exploring a wide variety of genres with music students. She strives to create a supportive space where students can feel assured in their abilities and challenged to reach new goals. When not teaching or playing music, Elizabeth enjoys working on pottery, taking walks, and hanging out by Lake Washington with her family.

Jan (she/they) has been active in the Seattle music scene since 2017. Her early music experience began with piano lessons at a young age, which have continued through to her adult life. She sang for many years with Rainier Youth Choirs, and was a featured performer with Green River Jazz Voices. Jan is currently a keyboardist, singer, and songwriter in the local projects Pure Mothman and Floral Tattoo. She has also had the honor of leading the keyboard program at Rain City Rock Camp, helping kids to find their voice and rock out on the keyboard. Jan believes strongly in the importance of artistic expression, and wants to help students of all ages develop their musicality to aid in that expression.

Please note - Jesse does not teach drum lessons on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Jesse (he/him) grew up in a musical household, and developed a passion for music early on. He has played and released music with a wide range of groups on various instruments, as well as doing session work. Jesse's teaching approach emphasizes fun and practicality, informed by his experience teaching music in schools as well as his personal experience as a working musician. When he's not playing music, Jesse enjoys learning new languages and making hot sauce. Jesse teaches guitar, electric bass, ukulele, drums, music theory, and songwriting at Meter.
 

Scott (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist and educator with over 20 years of experience. A native of Bremerton, Washington, he taught himself to read music at age 7 and began exploring the family piano with his parents and siblings. He began studying percussion in the public schools at age 11 and continued throughout his academic career, all the while pursuing music projects outside of school.

Scott earned his Bachelor of Music at Washington State University in 2011, performing in projects including symphonic orchestra, percussion ensembles, big band jazz, and solo marimba. Since college, Scott has worked with Seattle bands Trick Candles, Purple Mane, Nowsterday, Pampa, Halley Greg, and King Sheim. He also played for 5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical Afterwords. Scott loves sharing the joy of music with students of all ages and backgrounds. 

Angel (she/her) is a singer/songwriter born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She holds her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, graduating with honors from Cornish College of the Arts. Her performance experience includes regular appearances at Teatro Zinzanni and The Pink Door. She holds a certificate in sound engineering from Mirror Sound Audio Production School, and served as assistant musical director at Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater. Angel brings a patient and encouraging style to her lessons with piano and voice students at Meter.

Carrie (they/them) is a musician and photographer originally from St. Louis, MO. Starting guitar and piano around age ten led to a lifetime of musical learning, joy, and experience across instruments. Carrie is grateful for the flourishing music scene of St. Louis, which nurtured their indie rock band, studies of music and culture at Washington University in St. Louis, and exposed them to vibrant arts communities from a young age. Since then, Carrie has performed solo and with folk trios in Colorado, studied music production, and coached bands at Seattle's Rain City Rock Camp. 

Carrie specializes in rock, folk, and singer songwriter material. Lessons will always be a fun, non-judgemental, and creative space for students of all skills and backgrounds. Carrie aims to build general musical understanding alongside instrument specific technique, and empower students to find voice and community through the arts. Let's rock!

Jeanie (she/her) started her musical journey in early childhood piano lessons, progressing to choir in early high school, and jazz choir in late high school. She then left her home state of Colorado to pursue music at Cornish College of the Arts. While at Cornish she studied under (Grammy nominee) Johnaye Kendrick, learning the fundamentals of jazz harmony and vocal improvisation. She also found her compositional voice at Cornish, participating in multiple ensembles and studying songwriting and electronic music history. Jeanie released her debut album in 2022, and is influenced by the work of SZA, James Taylor, and Lady Gaga. In addition to all things musical, she loves dinosaurs, comics, and running around outside. Jeanie teaches voice and piano at Meter.

Jonah (he/him) has been playing violin for over 30 years - teaching, performing, recording, and composing in a wide variety of styles. He started playing the violin at age six when his mother inherited an old violin from her great uncle and wanted to keep a family tradition alive. Jonah grew up taking lessons and playing in school orchestras, youth orchestras and string quartets throughout his young life. He spent a year studying music composition at University of Colorado, and has been active in the Seattle music scene since moving here 15 years ago. In that time he has been a DJ at Seattle’s eclectic Hollow Earth Radio, played fiddle and violin in country bands, experimental bands, indie bands, post-rock bands, and more. He currently plays with country bands Country Lips, Gus Clark and the Least of His Problems, and pop/r&b singer Sphie. Past work includes performances with the Breeders and Jamie Wyatt.

As a teacher, Jonah believes strongly in creativity and exploration in music. He teaches a broad array of genres and styles, and encourages his students to follow their own musical interests. He has worked with students to arrange and play songs like the Star Wars and Harry Potter themes, music from Minecraft, and songs by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, ABBA, and the Beatles. Jonah is a lifelong learner of music, and is thrilled to be able to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for music. Jonah teaches violin and viola at Meter. 

Kristine (she/her) holds a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellon University and Bachelor of Music from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since moving to Seattle, she has continued her active performing schedule as flutist with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra, the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, as well as being a frequent guest flutist with Choro Loco and Chicharra Tango.  She has performed in Pittsburgh with the Westmoreland Symphony, Incidental Chamber Players, and OvreArts Ensemble. She taught 30+ flutists at the Hope Academy of Music in Pittsburgh, many of them successfully auditioned into the Creative and Performing Arts Middle and High School. Kristine is an enthusiastic Teaching Artist, teaching with Meter, Seattle Music Partners, and other music studios around the city.  She also serves as the Membership Chair of the Seattle Flute Society.

Wyatt (he/him) grew up in Seattle and was a part of the award-winning Roosevelt Jazz Band program in the late 00's. Building on the success of his high school program, he went on to the New England Conservatory where he received his Bachelors and Masters in Music. During his time in Boston, Wyatt toured and recorded with a variety of bands all over the Northeast. 

At NEC, Wyatt studied under world-renowned musicians such as Jerry Bergonzi, Miguel Zenon, and Fred Hersch. He also participated in the Music-In-Education program, furthering his knowledge of music pedagogy. 

Wyatt has 10+ years of experience teaching music to students of all ages. He specializes in teaching classical, jazz, rock, and pop. He also teaches the fundamentals of music theory, composition, and improvisation. Wyatt's goal in teaching is to inspire students to explore the rich world of music and achieve success in their musical pursuits. Wyatt teaches saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piano at Meter.

Zoya (he/him) grew up singing in choirs and around the house, and started formal voice lessons at age 14. Zoya is currently pursuing a B.M. in Vocal Performance at the University of Washington, studying with Dr. Carrie Shaw. While Zoya has sung in a variety of styles, including jazz and musical theatre, his main passion is opera and Western art music. Along with his vocal background, Zoya learned piano as an adult and believes that it is never too late to start learning a new skill. 

Zoya aims to create a space for self-expression for students of all backgrounds and skill levels, while building a strong technical foundation. He has found music lessons to be extremely joyful and empowering, and hopes to provide the same experience for his students. 

Michelle (she/her) began learning cello in 2006, and now performs and teaches baroque, classical, jazz, and modern styles. She began her music degree at University of Missouri St. Louis at age 16, transferring to DePaul University after graduating high school. At DePaul she earned a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in cello perfomance, in addition to a liberal arts degree. While living in Chicago she also taught music to youth through a local non-profit and performed with groups including the Chicago Composers' Orchestra and City Lights Orchestra.

Michelle's music career in Seattle has included soundtrack recording, solo album releases, and perfoming with Everett Philharmonic Orchestra. When she isn't playing music, she loves to go on hikes and city walks with her dog, Kipper. Her teaching approach focuses on instrument technique, interpreting musical ideas, and understanding music theory. 

Please note - Mallory teaches beginning level piano and violin students, and up to intermediate level voice students.

Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, Mallory (she/her) started her musical journey playing violin for several years in her school orchestra. Her violin playing and early interest in singing led her to Cornish College of the Arts, where she completed coursework in musical theater. Along with her instrumental background, Mallory is an experienced singer, audio engineer, and producer and is currently studying audio production at North Seattle Community College. When she is not teaching, Mallory participates in a local Womxns Music Production group, leads a weekly karaoke session, and produces her own music. Mallory is dedicated to helping students find joy and confidence through violin, voice, and piano lessons at Meter. 

Sabrina (she/her) is a Seattle native singer/songwriter and performer. She first began vocal training and learning guitar in 2014, and has been hooked ever since! During her time in Prague, she performed regularly at local cafes and taught English through the TEFL program. Sabrina is currently busy performing at venues all over Seattle. She believes that the best way to learn music is to have fun throughout the whole process. When she's not singing (which is rare), she's drawing, swimming, or petting stray cats. Sabrina teaches voice lessons at Meter.