Susan Alexander, Violin, Viola, Cello teacher was one of those kids who could not sit still and learned quickly. She began violin in school in the 4th grade and played through 7th grade, when the cello looked appealing. The following year, her teacher thought she might like to try the bass, and she alternated…

“Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit.” –Beethoven

This quotation from Beethoven speaks to Paul’s heart and has been at the core of his study ,performance and teaching of music.

A native of Seattle, growing up in a music rich environm…

Marcos Benitez is guitarist, songwriter, and music teacher from South Florida. Growing up in the multi cultural city of Miami, Marcos was exposed to latin and jazz music at an early age and by the time he was 12 he had discovered guitar as his passion. Marcos played with several different bands in high school…

Jordan Brawner has been playing guitar for over a decade, and has been a professional working musician for over three years. From working in Grammy-award winning studio Orbit Audio as an assistant engineer and session musician to touring and recording with their own bands Meanderthals and Hurry Up Snufkin, Jo…

Lucas Tayne is an American singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. He spent his formative years playing guitar and drums in local indie rock and punk bands The Lighter Side of Epic and The Red Trousers before expanding his influences to bluegrass, americana, and jazz. Tayne has lived and gigged in Portlan…

As a teacher, Gabriel Brooks-Lopez strives to balance learning to enjoy the art of music with the technical aspects of understanding your instrument and musical concepts. He takes a very personalized approach to his students. “Because every student is unique, the approach to teaching needs to suit their ind…

Chris is a guitar, banjo, ukulele, piano, voice and mandolin instructor who has been playing music for over 13 years. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and continued performing all over the United States, from Asheville, NC to Seattle, WA! Music has brought an immense amount of joy to Chri…

Sarah grew up playing piano, trumpet, guitar and studied classical voice for 4 years. She began songwriting at the age of 15, and started playing professionally at age 20 during her years at Michigan State University. During this time, she played several hours at bars and restaurants that ultimately developed…

Throughout the transient nature of life, music has the power to ground us, make us feel safe and at home when we are in the midst of chaos. Studying music teaches us a plethora of valuable lessons that can be applied in all facets of life. This inherent bond and connection is what Emily looks to enrich in her…

Martin Budde is guitarist and multi instrumentalist composer/educator based in Seattle WA. Originally from Small town Alaska he has attended Idyllwild Arts Academy, New England Conservatory and has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts.

Martin is the co-founder of Seattle/New York based contemporary Jazz…