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Brad (he/him) has been playing music and performing for over 25 years. He was born in the Seattle area and raised in a multi-generational family of professional musicians and teachers. His great-grandfather Paul Tutmarc was the inventor of the first electric bass. 

As an educator, Brad has worked with hundreds of youth and adult students in both rock ensembles and private lessons. He is experienced in a wide variety of styles including jazz, rock, blues, folk, indie, country, flamenco, and metal. He is currently the lead guitarist in a surf rock group, and hosts Long Story Short, his weekly radio show on Space 101.1 FM. 

Brad is grateful for the collaborations and friendships that music has brought him over the years, and finds great joy in being a mentor to students in their musical journey. 

Noelia (she/her) is a Costa Rican guitarist, singer-songwriter, and educator with over 10 years of teaching and performing experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, and her background is in jazz, contemporary music, and Latin American rhythms.

Noelia's teaching philosophy is student-centered, adapting lessons to individual interests and learning styles. She has performed internationally, with projects focused on empowering women in the industry. She is passionate about creating inclusive learning spaces where students of all levels can develop their unique musical voices. Now based in Seattle, Noelia is excited to help students explore their creativity, build technical skills, and develop confidence in their musical journey.

Please note: Aaron does not teach piano lessons on Tuesdays.

Aaron (he/him) 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. 

Ricky (he/him) 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.