Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
Brittany Schwegler
Training: Piano
Bachelor Degree: Music
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT BRITTANY:
Brittany began her musical journey starting piano lessons at 8 years old. Along with classical training, she learned a wide range of musical styles and enjoys playing all genres of music to this day. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music at the Oregon Center of the Arts under the tutelage of Dr. Alexander Tutunov. Brittany most recently taught at the Colorado Springs Conservatory, teaching piano, music theory, and music enrichment to kids of all ages. She has also been active as a piano accompanist and composer. She has several original compositions and has also composed for theater and film production. Check out Brittany's Sound Cloud recordings here. Brittany brings her classical training and love for all genres of music to create a fun and confident musical experience for kids and adults. Brittany teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Etsuko Tomeda
Training: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance (with honors), Jazz Improvisation
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT ETSUKO:
Etsuko has studied classical and jazz piano and has over 30 years of teaching experience. She has extensive experience
performing as a soloist and accompanist and has worked with chamber music groups and various jazz combos. She actively performs for public and private events in the Bellingham area.
After her piano study at Musashino Music Academy in Tokyo, Etsuko moved to Georgia and studied piano performance with William Knight and piano pedagogy with Mary Ann Knight at Shorter College. She received a B.M. in piano performance with honors. Later, Etsuko studied jazz theory and improvisation with Dan Lawrence, a composer and a staff pianist at Atlanta’s Ritz Carlton Hotel. She also recorded and published her original music for vocalists.
Etsuko teaches all levels and ages above six. Lessons are offered based on the students' goals and technical level, and curriculum is designed to develop the students’ musical artistry and expression. Students are given solid instruction in sight reading, rhythmic and ear training, as well as music theory, which is an essential component for higher musical development. Etsuko uses her original material for technical development along with traditional methods. She created her own technique book with finger exercises that makes practicing more enjoyable and helps students overcome their technical challenges.
Etsuko offers jazz piano lessons to individuals who have a foundation in classical piano. She breaks down the necessary elements of the system and gives students a solid foundation to build on and develop their creativity.
Etsuko has helped many students win awards in local competitions and receive high grades at musical evaluations. Her strongest wish is that her students develop an enduring interest in music and continue to nourish their “heart and soul” by playing piano.Etsuko teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Leah Bruno
Training: Piano, Composition, Improvisation
Bachelor Degree: Music, Piano concentration
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT LEAH:
Leah began her piano studies at age seven, and has since also studied violin, voice, percussion, and composition. Leah received her bachelor's degree in music from the UBC School of Music where she studied piano with Terence Dawson and Rena Sharon. She has also studied privately with several other notable musicians, including Douglas Finch (improvisation, Trinity Laban), Stephen Chatman (composition), Edward Top (composition) and Serra Hwang (composition). Leah’s breadth of experience leads to a uniquely nuanced performance practice and produces work that is lyrical, insightful, and committed.
A pedagogue at heart, Leah also enjoys fostering musical awareness and discipline in her students. Her primary goal as a teacher is to help students develop an intrinsic source of curiosity and confidence that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Leah teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Natalie Bateman
Training: Piano, Violin
Bachelor Degree: Music Education (Graduating 2025)
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT NATALIE:
Natalie Bateman began her musical journey at the age of 5, learning both the piano and violin. She learned piano from her grandmother and violin from her mother, and is excited to continue that family legacy. After two years at Brigham Young University, she's now pursuing a Bachelors in Music Education at Western Washington University. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, Natalie has shared her passion for music both in private lessons and by directing and coaching orchestras. Her teaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for music by tailoring lessons to each student's unique strengths and interests. She strives to maintain a high bar for technique and theory skills while making lessons fun. Natalie teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Kristen Jensen
Training: Piano, Violin, Viola
B.M. In Music Education and Violin Performance from Ithaca College
Suzuki Method Certified
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT KRISTEN:
Kristen has spent the last 27 years in the Greater Houston area teaching, conducting, and performing. For 16 years she performed with “Global Dance Theatre” at the Texas Renaissance Festival as the lead violinist, composer, and arranger. Kristen also actively performed with the Celtic duo “Earl Grey in the Morning” both regionally and nationally. Kristen now resides in Lynden Washington and continues to teach and perform.
Kristen teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Mark Hoefer
Training: Piano
Bachelor's Degree: Piano Performance, K-12 Music Education
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT Mark:
Mark Hoefer is an engaging performer and accompanist in the Bellingham area. He has 40 years of experience teaching the piano and works with young children through adults. Mark studied at Western Washington University with Professor Ford Hill where he earned a degree in Piano Performance and a Certificate in Music Education K-12. During his time at WWU, he was awarded the Arthur Hicks Piano Scholarship, was named Presser Scholar and won first prize in the Washington MTNA Collegiate Piano Competition. In his career, Mark: taught musicianship, piano class, ear training and coached chamber music ensembles at the WWU Prep Program; designed the initial scope and sequence for the New Horizon School music program in Renton; has substituted as conductor for various high schools in Seattle and Bellingham; worked in the special education program at Squalicum High School for eight years. Mark teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Megan Croft
Training: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Music Education (graduating 2026)
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT MEGAN:
Megan started playing piano at age eight, by the age of ten she began teaching family and friends from her old lesson books. She enjoys accompanying as a church pianist as well as collaborating with soloists and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music education at Western Washington University. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes shaping students to be well-rounded pianists who continue to enjoy music for their entire lives. Megan is currently studying under Kay Zavislak, Milica Jelaca-Jovanovic, Jeffery Gilliam, and Judith Widrig. Megan teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Michael Hannon
Training: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT MICHAEL:
Michael is a classically trained pianist with a Bachelors in Piano Performance from Western Washington University. He began studying at the age of 4 with his dad before eventually moving to study with teachers in Chicago and in Seattle. Michael has enjoyed playing a wide variety of music, especially pieces by composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and also enjoys modern and contemporary composers. At Western, he enjoyed collaborating with string players and singers, as well as small ensembles like the New Music Ensemble. Michael enjoys teaching students of all ages to help them become well rounded musicians and to help them play and discover music that they love. He has studied with Milica Jelaca Jovanovic, Jeffrey Gilliam, and Kay Zavislak. Michael teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Eva Sauvé
Training: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT EVA:
Eva Sauvé is a classically trained pianist who started playing at age 9 and has studied piano performance at Western Washington University. Eva enjoys playing the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Debussy, and loves collaborating with string players and vocalists. Eva teaches students of all ages how to play with ease and expression. She strives to make each lesson positive and fun, and ultimately wants her students to be able to play music they’re passionate about. Eva has studied with Milica Jelaca-Jovanovic, Jeffrey Gilliam, and Kay Zavislak. Eva teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Peyton Winterowd-Laughman
Training: Piano, Violin, & Composition
Bachelor's of music, arts, and composition at Berklee Online
Piano performance, violin performance, composition at Western Washington University
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT PEYTON:
For over a decade Peyton has assisted students in fulfilling their life-long dreams or taking their first steps in music. Her piano and violin students have ranged from ages 4 to adult and from beginner to advanced levels. Over the years, she has had the privilege of working with a diverse set of students, including those with developmental challenges and impaired mobility. These experiences have taught her to be adaptive and creative in the moment, and how to engineer lesson plans that best accommodate her students. In High School Peyton played violin in the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Pierce College Orchestra. After graduating high school with an Associate of Arts Degree, Peyton studied Piano performance and Music Composition at Western Washington University, where she was also a member of the Western Washington University symphony and University Treble Choir. Peyton presently works in the greater Bellingham area, as a freelance performer, composer, and private piano and violin instructor while completing her Music Composition degree for Film, TV, and Video Games at Berklee Online. Peyton teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Joanna Zagelow
Training: Piano
Nationally Certified Piano Teacher: Music Teachers National Association
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT JOANNA:
Joanna Zagelow’s piano career started when she was only five years old. In 1996 she opened her own piano studio with great success and became a full time piano teacher. Joanna has always had a dedication to being the best teacher she can be and in 2008 she received the honor of becoming state and nationally certified with the Music Teachers National Association. Joanna has studied with Linda Wilson, Shirley Haley, and Nancy Wilson. Joanna teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Eileen Brody
Training: Piano, Voice
Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the State University College at Potsdam, New York and a Master of Music in Music and Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT EILEEN:
Eileen Brody's career as an elementary and secondary music teacher spanned over thirty years, and she's taught private music lessons in piano and voice even longer. Eileen has directed numerous children's and adult church choirs and community chorales in four states, as well as having been Director of Music for the Catholic Student Center at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. She has been a vocal performer in stage productions and an accompanist for numerous groups. She is currently Director of Music for a Mount Vernon area church community and is Artistic Director for the Bellingham Community Chorus. She enjoys spending time with her extended family, walking with friends and working on her own compositions and other various writing projects. Eileen teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Paige Wiesinger
Training: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance (Graduating 2025)
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT PAIGE:
Paige has been playing piano since the age of five and began her teaching career in 2018. Throughout her years of classical training, Paige has had many performance opportunities in concerts and competitions such as the Music Teachers National Association performance competition and the Northwest Chopin Festival where she was a 2019 Silver Medalist. She also enjoys accompanying others and has years of experience working with choirs and instrumentalists as a piano accompanist. Paige has studied with Kathy Tung, Oksana Ezhokina, Kay Zavislak, and currently with Jeffrey Gilliam at Western Washington University where she is working towards her B.M. in Piano Performance. Paige hopes that through piano lessons, her students will enjoy learning music and be inspired by seeing what they are capable of. Paige teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
Nathan Walker
TRAINING: Piano
Bachelor's Degree: Piano Performance & Music Composition
In Person & Online Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA
ABOUT NATHAN:
When Nathan began studying piano he made a strong commitment to his instrument. Very quickly Nathan advanced far throughout classical piano repertoire, with experience of pieces from Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and many more. He also has experience accompanying and even performed George Antheil's "Ballet Mecanique" with WWU's New Music, and percussion ensembles. Nathan has a fairly technical approach centered around awareness and understanding, which he hopes will provide students with the skills to learn effectively, and to take on any challenge they may desire. Nathan also hopes to inspire students to deeply engage with, and share, the joy of making music. Nathan teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.
