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.

​ABOUT PAIGE:
TRAINING: Piano

Bachelors Degree: Piano Performance (Graduating 2025)

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​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. 

​ABOUT LISSA:
TRAINING: Piano, Voice

Bachelors Degree: Music

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​ABOUT LISSA:
Lissa has been enamored by music all her life. Born into a family of musicians, she began singing in musical theater-style groups at age 6 and started her formal piano studies around the same time. She studied jazz, blues, and rock guitar from ages 10 to 16 and has picked up various instruments over the years including saxophone and concert percussion. Through her unique and varied studies with blues, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, musical theater, electronic, and classical mentors, Lissa finds beauty and intricacy in any music that brings her fellow humans joy. Her conservatory training in voice, piano, and piano accompanying is thanks to her time spent at Clark College where she studied under Dr. Sophie Christian and Western Washington University where she studied with Jay Rozendaal, Jeffery Gilliam, and Dr. Judy Widrig. She is an active composer awarded placement in the art and literary magazine The Phoenix as well as poet and improvisatory accompanist at the Upfront Theater. Her major area of study and passion is in music theory, which was the subject of her undergraduate thesis work. Lissa has been teaching piano, voice, guitar, group infant through elementary music class, theater, and choir in the California Bay Area, Portland-Metro Area, and here in beautiful Bellingham. Lissa 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
Bachelors Degree: 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.

TRAINING: Piano

Bachelor's Degree: Piano Performance (Graduating December 2021)

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ABOUT: JACINDA

 Jacinda Davis has been playing piano since the age of 6, and first started teaching piano lessons in 2015. Jacinda is a classically trained musician who studied piano performance at Western Washington University where she studied with professor Jeffrey Gilliam. Jacinda has won WWU’s concerto competition and had the privilege to perform as a soloist with the WWU Symphony Orchestra. Jacinda is an active collaborative musician and has participated in many ensembles, chamber groups, and duos. With Jacinda’s training in the Taubman approach, she is committed to helping her students develop strong piano technique, intentional listening skills, and overall artistry. As a teacher, Jacinda enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels. Jacinda is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association.  Jacinda teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online. 

TRAINING: Piano, Violin, & Composition
Bachelor's of music, arts, and composition at Berklee Online - (Graduating 2023)

Piano performance, violin performance, composition at Western Washington University

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​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. 

  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 teaches piano lessons in Bellingham, WA and online.