Sage Indigo is a performer, composer, teacher, author and entrepreneur based in Seattle, WA. They began their musical journey in public school orchestra at the age of nine as a violist. In high school Sage took a keen interest in expanding their musical skills and began taking lessons in viola, violin, cello …

Isabella Kodama is a cellist and cello instructor based in the Seattle area. She performs with various churches and other venues in the area for regular services and special occasions. Isabella graduated in 2019 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Music in cello performance, where she studied…

Josef has found his purpose in life by dedicating himself to Music Creation, Performance, and Teaching. The cello is his primary instrument which he loves for its warmth, depth, expression and command. Josef enjoys playing the cello in ensembles and orchestras, as well as accompanying music that uses voice a…

Plato once said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” For Michael Ray, being the son of local Pacific Northwest composer, Deborah Anderson, meant that music has been an integral part of his life since he was born. His first instrument …

With more than 15 years of teaching experience, Victoria Sadow carefully crafts her lessons to each students’ needs, passing on her love of music and storytelling in an inspiring and engaging manner. She brings a unique flair that is both motivating and highly successful in helping her students achieve the…

Washington state-born cellist Brooke Scholl completed her bachelor’s degree in performance from Central Washington University with John Michel, also spending a quarter abroad in Vienna studying with Josef Luitz. She just completed her post-graduate studies earning an Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould Scho…

Benjamin Shmidt has loved the cello since he was six years old, and has developed into a passionate performer under teacher Mara Finkelstein. At the age of thirteen, he won the prestigious David Tonkonogui Memorial Award, and fulfilled a unique cultural role in the Seattle area by performing music from the Ho…

Cello and Violin Teacher Douglas Yassen is a Seattle-based musician. He is originally from Texas and moved to Seattle to further pursue his music career. Douglas teaches cellists and violinists ranging from beginners to advanced students. He has worked in the Lubbock and Allen ISD’s in Texas working as a ce…

Margaret Young-Weitzel was in the faculty of Claflin University as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Washington where she studied conducting with Timothy Salzman. She also holds a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelor’s i…