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Please note - Liz works with beginning level violin and viola students, and up to advanced level cello students.

Liz (she/her) is a classically-trained cellist and educator specializing in orchestral strings. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Bowling Green State University, where she attended as the recipient of the prestigious Hansen Performance Fellowship. She started playing the cello at age 9 in northeastern Pennsylvania and quickly grew to love all things music - especially theory, composition, and pedagogy. 

With over six years of experience directing private studio lessons, K-12 public school classrooms, and accessible lessons for students with diverse learning needs, Liz brings a versatile, student-centered approach to her teaching. She believes that every musician's path is unique - and everyone can be a musician. By integrating the technical foundations of the Suzuki and Bornoff approaches, she provides students with a robust physical command of their instrument while nurturing their individual expressive voices. 

Ultimately, Liz aims to do more than teach students how to play an instrument; she strives to cultivate a sustainable, joyful relationship with music that empowers her students to succeed both on the stage and off. 

Salma (she/her) is a passionate violin instructor who believes that anyone, at any age or skill level, can find joy in making music. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance & Composition, Salma brings a rich blend of technical expertise and creative artistry to every lesson. 

Whether you're a parent looking to spark a lifelong love of music in your child, or an adult fulfilling a personal dream to play, Salma's lessons are tailored just for you. She focuses on building a strong, healthy foundation while creative a supportive, pressure-free environment where students can thrive at their own pace. 

Joon (he/him) graduated from Berklee School of Music with a degree in Film and Video Game Scoring. He started with piano at age 5, and over the years also learned violin, viola, cello, and guitar. 

Since moving to Seattle, Joon continues to compose for multimedia projects, exploring new genres and musical storytelling through this work. In his teaching, he focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can learn their favorite songs and expand their musical horizons. Joon teaches piano, violin, and viola at Meter. 

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.

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. 

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.