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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. 

Originally from Ohio, Jordan (he/him) is a world-class guitarist who loves sharing the magic of music with his students. Whether he's teaching a first-time player how to strum their favorite song or diving into challenging classical pieces, Jordan's goal is to make every lesson fun and inspiring. He's played guitar all over the world, including as a soloist with the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and with ensembles including the New York City Guitar Quartet. 

Jordan brings many years of teaching experience to his work at Meter, with a deep background in woodwind, percussion, and piano instruction as well as guitar and ukulele. With guitar students, he specializes in classical, jazz, and rock styles. 

Jordan holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Cincinnati, and was described as "one of the top young guitarists of his generation" on American Public Media. Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge to our school-ready to help kids and adults find their own musical voice. 

A classically trained flutist, Kristine (she/her) specializes in Brazilian choro and Argentine tango music. She performs with the tango trio Cafecito, is 2nd flute/piccolo of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra, and is a guest musician with local choro groups Chorando na Chuva and Choro Tomorrow. 

Kristine was a Teaching Artist with the Michael J. Owen Music Education Fund, Seattle Music Partners, and the Seattle Chamber Music Society with which she coached and supported flutists in 4th-12th grade. 

Kristine earned a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellow University studying with Alberto Almarza and Jeanne Baxtresser, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying with Stephanie Jutt.

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 and is currently studying audio production at North Seattle Community College.

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. 

Michelle (she/her) 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. 

Mira (she/her) is a multi-instrumentalist new to Seattle, bringing fresh energy and a strong foundation in jazz and contemporary music. A graduate of George Mason University's Jazz Studies program, she has performed at renowned venues including Blues Alley, Mr. Henry's, Haydee's, and the Hylton Center. Whether playing in jam sessions or collaborating with ensembles, Mira brings creativity and curiosity to every musical setting. 

As a teacher, Mira is passionate about helping students of all ages grow their skills, confidence, and musical voice. She's excited to build community in her new home and looks forward to welcoming students into the Meter Music studio.

Nic (he/him) is a classically trained pianist, saxophonist, and vocalist with a BBA in Music Business from Belmont University. A pianist since kindergarten and a saxophonist since the 5th grade, Nic marched thoughout high school and served as drum major his senior year - an experience that cemented his understanding of musical leadership. He applies this background to his piano and woodwind teaching, helping students develop their tone, technique, and reading skills. 

Outside of teaching, Nic works as a freelance producer in genres including Indie, Pop, and House. He also works as a technician with the Seattle Piano Company, bringing a unique wealth of technical knowledge about the piano to his lessons. 

Nic's lessons at Meter are designed for students who want to bridge the gap between traditional technique and the music they love. 

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. 

Zayn (he/him) grew up singing in choirs and around the house, and started formal voice lessons at age 14. Zayn is currently pursuing a B.M. in Vocal Performance at the University of Washington, studying with Dr. Carrie Shaw. While Zayn has sung in a variety of styles, including jazz and musical theatre, his main passion is opera and Western art music. Along with his vocal background, Zayn learned piano as an adult and believes that it is never too late to start learning a new skill. 

Zayn aims to create a space for self-expression for students of all backgrounds and skill levels, while building a strong technical foundation. He has found music lessons to be extremely joyful and empowering, and hopes to provide the same experience for his students. 

Cole (he/him) started his journey at age 12, learning Eagles tunes on his dad's acoustic, and has since become a versatile multi-instrumentalist fluent in a range of styles, from Rock, Metal, and Pop to Jazz, Funk, and R&B. He brings this broad knowledge and energy to every lesson. 

A graduate of the University of Washington's rigorous Jazz Studies program, Cole is not only an accomplished player with performance experience but also a skilled teacher who can tailor lessons to any age and goal. Whether you want to master a specific genre, learn recording techniques, or just play your first song, Cole is ready to help you foster a lifelong relationship with music. Cole teaches guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and music production to all ages at Meter.

Derek (he/him) pursued music from an early age and earned a Louis Armstrong Jazz Award while in high school. He attended the University of Washington where he played drums for many musical theater and dance performances. He makes solo electronic music, has played drums and synthesizer in various rock and experimental groups, and loves to improvise. Derek teaches drums and electronic music production to kids and adults at Meter Music School. 

TW (she/her) is a Seattle-based singer-songwriter. She enjoys many things like baking and reading, but her favorite thing to do is music! She has been singing all of her life, and began writing songs and playing guitar when she was 10. 

TW's work with local youth includes work as a Meter Music summer camp instructor, assistant karate instructor, and outdoor education group leader. Her performing career has included shows at the Moore Theater, NW Folklife, and other area venues. 

TW is so excited to bring her teaching experience to the music classroom and share her love for music with Meter Music families!

Solomon (he/him) is dynamic bassist and educator dedicated to helping students find their unique voice on both electric and upright bass. Originally from Santa Cruz, CA, Solomon is a graduate of University of Washington's Jazz Studies program.

Solomon meets students where they are - whether they are picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to sharpen their technique in Blues, R&B, Jazz, Funk, or Rock. By combining technical fundamentals with the songs students actually want to play, Solomon helps his students build confidence and a lifelong love for music. Solomon loves performing, teaching, and all things Bass!

Darryl (he/him) 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.

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. 

Nick (he/him) grew up in Seattle, with his musical beginnings in rock bands with friends. He soon found his way into the world of Greek and Balkan folk music and joined Dromeo, a folk music ensemble led by Balkan music veterans Ruth Hunter and Christos Govetas. 

Nick is well-versed in rock and popular styles on guitar, ukulele, and bass. He has also dedicated himself to the musical traditions of Greece through his bouzouki, oud, and laouto playing. Nick has performed at a wide array of dance symposiums, concerts, and workshops throughout the U.S., Canada, and Greece. He is thrilled to share his musical knowledge with students of all ages at Meter!

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. 

Cutts (he/him) is a drummer and percussionist with over 30 years of experience performing and recording in a wide range of styles. 

Growing up in New York City, Cutts had the good fortune as a teenager and young adult to hear and be inspired by many of his drumming heroes - artists like Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Billy Higgins, Steve Gadd, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette and others. 

Cutts studied jazz drumming with several excellent teachers who imparted a deep appreciation for rudimental expertise and thoughtful musicality. Cutts also studied at Berklee College of Music, and played in big bands throughout his high school and college years. 

In Seattle, Cutts has played with numerous groups, including jazz with the Walking Hat Trio, roots rock with Randy Weeks, and Louisiana zydeco and funk with Jockomo and Captain Leroy. While living in New Orleans prior to Seattle, he performed and toured with the jazz-rock group Blood and Grits and cajun band Mamou.

As a teacher, Cutts aims to share with students his lifelong love of music and drumming in particular. He emphasizes musicality and technical rigor while encouraging freedom of personal expression. A former software engineer of 20+ years, Cutts can also speak to the challenges as well as benefits of balancing music with a non-musical career day job. 

Adrian (he/him) hopes to help students find joy and creativity through the study of the cello. His teaching approach emphasizes cello technique fundamentals as well as theory and ear training. Above all, Adrian believes that each student's interests and curiosity should guide their trajectory in music. 

Adrian holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in cello from Indiana University, where he performed frequently in solo, chamber music, and orchestral concerts. Having completed school in 2023, Adrian is happy to be teaching and performing back in Seattle, where he grew up. 

Elizabeth (she/her) is an experienced educator and musician. Originally from Illinois, she studied piano and flute from an early age into adulthood. She received her Bachelor's in Elementary Education with Music Specialty from Concordia University Chicago, where she played flute in the wind symphony and orchestra. Elizabeth brings years of experience as a classroom teacher and art/music teacher, and enjoys exploring a wide variety of genres with music students. She strives to create a supportive space where students can feel assured in their abilities and challenged to reach new goals. When not teaching or playing music, Elizabeth enjoys working on pottery, taking walks, and hanging out by Lake Washington with her family.

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.

Evan (they/them) is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching music. Evan's musical journey began in classical, jazz, and rock ensembles, and continued at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While at UNC, they performed with the Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Cuban Charanga Ensemble. In Seattle, Evan has performed with the Kraken Hockey Band, Sofar Sounds, and HONK! Fest West. Passionate about creating original music, Evan uses tools like Ableton Live and MuseScore to bring their ideas to life. For Evan, music is a way to reflect and rest in a busy world, and they share that joy with every student as a dedicated mentor. Evan teaches trumpet, piano, ukulele, and music production to kids and adults at Meter.

Scott (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist and educator with over 20 years of experience. 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. 

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.

Carrie (they/them) is a musician and photographer originally from St. Louis, MO. At age ten they picked up a guitar and have barely put it down since! They are grateful for the flourishing music scene of St. Louis, which nurtured their first 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 started / joined three folk-rock bands in the Seattle scene that perform regularly at beloved venues, studied songwriting and music production, and coached bands at Seattle's Rain City Rock Camp. 

Carrie specializes in rock, folk, americana, and singer-songwriter material. They especially enjoy working with students brand new to their instrument! 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. Now let's rock! (Note - some days Carrie is joined by music loving pup Finn)

Jeanie (she/her) started her musical journey in early childhood piano lessons, progressing to choir in early high school, and jazz choir in late high school. She then left her home state of Colorado to pursue music at Cornish College of the Arts. While at Cornish she studied under (Grammy nominee) Johnaye Kendrick, learning the fundamentals of jazz harmony and vocal improvisation. She also found her compositional voice at Cornish, participating in multiple ensembles and studying songwriting and electronic music history. Jeanie released her debut album in 2022, and is influenced by the work of SZA, James Taylor, and Lady Gaga. In addition to all things musical, she loves dinosaurs, comics, and running around outside. Jeanie teaches voice 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. 

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.

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.

Wyatt (he/him) 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, and piano 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 voice lessons at Meter.