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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 - Young-Chhaylee works with guitar and ukulele students up to intermediate level, and beginner vocalists.

Young-Chhaylee (he/him) is a singer-songwriter who has been part of the Seattle music community for over a decade and has performed all over the country. He aims to help students find joy in making music, and loves to see students challenge themselves to strum, sing, and write some of their own songs. Young-Chhaylee teaches guitar, voice, and ukulele at Meter. 

Please note: Aaron ddoes 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. 

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!

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.

Arami (she/her) is a musician, author, educator, and UCLA graduate with a degree in World Arts and Culture. As a musician and poet, she has performed at KEXP, LANGSTON Seattle, Seattle Art Museum, and Northwest Folklife. As a recording artist, she has multiple releases available on all streaming platforms.

Arami is focused on building and uplifiting community through the arts. She teaches voice, guitar, piano, and ukulele to kids and adults at Meter.