Piano Lessons in Bellingham, WA

 TRAINING: Piano

Bachelor Degree: Music

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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.

TRAINING: Piano
Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance

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​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.

  TRAINING: Piano, Vocal Music, Choral Music

Master of Music Education degree, University of Colorado

Bachelor of Music degree, University of Southern California

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ABOUT KAY:    

Kay Hageman brings to EMS over 30 years of K-12 public school music teaching experience in addition to private piano and voice instruction. Trained in piano and vocal music, Kay enjoys working with students of all ages, helping to develop their skills and passion for music. Kay began studying piano at a young age and by age 14 was accompanying vocal ensembles and soloists. In addition to a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Music Education, and a Master of Music Education degree with a major in Music Education and Choral Conducting, Kay has training in Kodaly and Orff methodologies which she regularly incorporates into her teaching.  Having lived and taught in Whatcom County since 1993, Kay enjoys the rich music culture the Pacific Northwest offers. Kay holds Washington State K-12 Teaching Credentials in Choral Music and General Music. She is an active member in the National Association for Music Education, the American Choral Directors Association, and was awarded membership in Pi Kappa Lambda national honor society for music. Kay is committed to nurturing life-long music learners of all ages through the fun and exciting exploration of music. Kay teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online. 

TRAINING: Piano
Nationally Certified Piano Teacher:
Music Teachers National Association

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​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 is an active member of the Skagit Valley chapter of the Music Teacher Association.  Joanna teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.

TRAINING: Piano
Bachelors Degree (Graduating 2021): Piano Performance

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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.