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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. 

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, drums, music theory, and songwriting at Meter.
 

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

Scott (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist and educator with over 20 years of experience on drum set, percussion, guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano. 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. 

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.

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. 

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.