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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. 

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. 

Wyatt 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.

Please note - Alex does not teach drum lessons on Mondays.

Alex (she/her) is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and fixture in the Seattle music community. She has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life, and got her start with music in wind ensembles from a young age through high school. She has performed locally in multiple projects since 2009, including the band Floral Tattoo. Her experience also includes positions with Rain City Rock Camp and local venue Cafe Racer. Alex teaches drums, guitar, ukulele, and bass to kids and adults at Meter. 

Destini's musical journey began at 5 years old, when she discovered her passion for piano. No piano was safe from Destini's relentless banging on the keys and singing at the top of her lungs. Her love for music grew as she dove into years of piano and voice lessons. She's had many amazing opportunities to perform the national anthem for the Washington State Fair, the Tacoma Rainiers, and the Seattle Sounders.

Destini's musical pursuits led her to attend The Tacoma School of the Arts, where she was nominated to be Musical Director of the musical theater revue. Her love for working with youth blossomed with participation in programs like Xplore The Arts And Outdoors, where she worked teaching elementary students music and science. Destini has continued her arts education with coursework at Whitworth University and Northwest University. Her performing career has led her to work with Northwest Choralons, WMEA All State Choir, and her role as worship leader at her church. Destini teaches voice and piano to all ages at Meter. 

Michelle 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. Michelle teaches cello and piano to kids and adults at Meter. 

Drew (they/them) is all about keeping music lessons fun. They graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory, but their innate musical curiosity led them to become a singer, pianist, trumpeter, euphonist, guitarist, producer, and occasional gamelan player. They believe that music theory is a valuable resource that can do anything from helping people learn how to play their favorite somes to helping people learn how to write their own songs. Drew is well-versed in compositional techniques from various styles and time periods; from Beethoven to Webern, from Miles Davis to Thundercat, and from the Beatles to Olivia Rodrigo. 

Drew wants to emphasize that playing music is just that - play. A student's relationship with music shouldn't be one dominated by feelings of stress or inadequacy. While studying children's musical cultures with Dr. Patricia Campbell at the UW, Drew learned that children are profoundly and innately musical, and Drew's goal is to foster that musical relationship regardless of age or experience. 

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 guitar and ukulele at Meter.

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.

Vince (he/him) started playing guitar at age 10, and his early interests included rock and jazz. He earned his degree in Jazz Performance at Central Washington University in 2013. At CWU, Vince played with the Jazz I Ensemble and the top Jazz Combo both directed by Chris Bruya. Both bands were selected to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference. He also performed with the CWU Classical Guitar Ensemble, performing several of his arrangements. After graduating, Vince worked as a guitarist on Holland American and Celebrity cruise lines, playing all over the world. He has taught and performed guitar in Southern California and Washington state. Vince looks forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for guitar and music with students of all ages.

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, bass, ukulele, and drums at Meter.
 

Please note - Scott does not teach drum lessons on Wednesdays.

Scott (he/him) is a professional drummer and educator with over 20 years of experience on drum set, mallet percussion, electronic percussion, hand percussion, piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele. 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 projects on drum set outside of school.

Scott studied percussion and jazz with David Jarvis at Washington State University, performing in projects including symphonic orchestra, percussion ensembles, big band jazz, and solo marimba. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance in 2011. Since college Scott has taught and performed in California and Washington, including work 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Darryl 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.

Emily (she/her) is an experienced teacher and musician, with a passion for youth development, community empowerment, and music education. Originally from Madison, WI, Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music and French in 2018 from St. Olaf College. After graduating, Emily worked in the community music field in Minneapolis, MN, and played horn in groups including Minnesota Philharmonic and Minnesota Symphonic Winds. She moved to Seattle in 2020 and loves teaching piano, voice, horn, and trumpet to the wonderful students at Meter. Emily enjoys playing music from all genres, and is dedicated to meeting the unique needs and goals of each of her students. She is also active as a horn player with groups including North Seattle Symphonic Band, Formation Wind Band, and as a music coach with local youth ensembles.

Madeleine is an avid educator, performer, and chamber musician in Seattle, Washington. Her love for diverse musical genres has led her to perform with orchestras, string quartets, jazz bands, vocal ensembles, and bluegrass groups throughout the United States, Europe, and New Zealand. As a teacher, Madeleine strives to provide students and their families with the tools needed for a successful and enjoyable experience with music. Listening, repetition, games, step-by-step skill development, and home practice training are incorporated into every lesson as students learn to build communication and social skills, attention span, and compassion. Madeleine holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Arkansas, and a M.M. in Violin Performance from California State University, Northridge. 

Madeleine teaches violin, viola, and piano at Meter.