Jazz Education Resources
Earshot Jazz encourages creative growth and jazz appreciation for students of all ages – musicians and non-musicians alike – by fostering a deeper connection to jazz’s rich cultural history and nurturing its ability to reflect on and respond to life today.
Organizations, Institutions, Businesses
The Puget Sound area has a legacy of top-notch jazz education in its public schools and community organizations.
It is these endless possibilities for personal expression and interpretation that enrich our lives and communities. Programs available for musicians of all ages and experience levels. Find a program that is right for you!
Jazz Instructors List
Take lessons from an expert
Looking to improve your skills, here is a list of jazz instructors offering private lessons in the region. If you are an instructor and want to be included please send your information to info@earshot.org.
| INSTRUCTOR | TEACHES | MORE INFO | CONTACT INFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osama Afifi | Upright/electric bass | Worked with Kurt Elling, Nnenna Freelon, Tribal Jazz, Yanni, Vanessa Paradis | (206) 877-2285, www.myspace.com/osamaafifi |
| Clipper Anderson | Acoustic/electric bass | NW top bassist, studio musician, composer, PLU faculty. Private students, clinics, all levels, $50/hr | (206) 979-2773, clipperbass@comcast.net |
| Dave Anderson | Improvisation instruction/coaching | Any level/instrument, from saxophonist/composer in Greenlake neighborhood | (206) 553-9957, davean@comcast.net, www.daveandersonjazz.com |
| Bob Antolin | Saxophone and Improvisation (all instruments) | Jazz & World focus, NE Seattle | (206) 355-6155, brightmoments@comcast.net |
| Dina Blade | Jazz singing | Closet singers and beginners welcome | dinablade@dinablade.com, (206) 524-8283 |
| Samantha Boshnack | Trumpet technique & improvisation | Experienced instructor w/ music degree. All ages, levels. Home studio in Ballard | (206) 789-1630, sboshnack@hotmail.com |
| Ryan Burns | Piano, Bass and Guitar | Burien School of Music | ryanburnsmusic@aol.com, www.burienschool.com |
| Julie Cascioppo | Jazz singing | Coaching to improve your performance on all levels with Jazz/cabaret singer Julie Cascioppo | www.juliesings.com, 206-286-2740, julie@juliesings.com |
| Darin Clendenin | Piano | Beginning to advanced, ages 8 to 80, 31 years playing experience, 18 years teaching experience | (206) 659-2596, darinclendenin.com |
| Peter Cramer | Voice, woodwinds, and piano | Honors BM Cornish 07’ | www.petercramermusic.com, or 612 308 5248 |
| Anna Doak | Double bass | Professional performing/recording bassist | 206-784-6626, thebasschurch@aol.com |
| William Field | Drums, all styles | Member of AFM Local 76-493. City of Seattle business license dba Sagacitydrums. | (206) 854-6820 |
| Steve Grandinetti | Jazz drum set instruction | MSEd, studied with Justin Di CioCio, Centrum Blues Festival faculty member. | 360-385-0882, gypsygumbo@hotmail.com |
| Ed Hartman | Drumset, vibraphone, marimba, congas | YAMAHA Performing Artist. Jazz, Rock, Latin, Classical and World percussion lessons. Seattle, Edmonds & Lynnwood FREE intro lesson. | (206)634-1142, edrums@aol.com, Edhartmanmusic.com |
| Kelley Johnson | Voice & improvisation | Earshot Best Jazz Vocalist, International Vocal Competition Winner. Lessons & workshops. | www.kelleyjohnson.com, (206) 323-6304, kelley@kelleyjohnson.com |
| Scott Lindenmuth | Jazz Guitar | Improvisation, theory, technique. Beginning through advanced. | (425)776-6362, www.scottlindenmuth.com, info@scottlindenmuth.com |
| Pascal Louvel | Guitar | GIT grad, Studied with R. Ford and N. Brown | www.SeattleGuitarTeacher.com, (206) 282-5990 |
| Yogi McCaw | Piano/Improvisation/Composition/Home Recording | Located in North Seattle | (206) 783-4507, yogi-one@excite.com |
| Wm Montgomery | Jazz piano, improv (all instruments), ear training, theory, composition | Seattle (Magnolia Village) | (206) 282-6688, wmon@monchan.com |
| Dennis Moss | Jazz and Brazilian guitar | BM from Cornish. All ages/levels. In-home lessons also possible. | dennis.moss@yahoo.com, www.dennismossmusic.com |
| Nile Norton, DMA | Vocal Jazz | Coaching all levels. Convenient Pioneer Square studio location. Recording and transcriptions. | www.npnmusic.com, npnmusic@msn.com, (206) 919-0446 |
| Susan Palmer | Jazz, Blues, and Rock guitar | Adjunct Professor at Seattle University and author of “The Guitar Lesson Companion” book & free online course. LeadCatPress.com. (206) 349-3226 Email: leadcatpress@gmail.com | LeadCatPress.com, (206) 349-3226, leadcatpress@gmail.com |
| Ronnie Pierce | Sax, clarinet, flute | (206) 467-9365 or (206) 374-8865 | |
| Christian Pincock | Trombone, composition, improvisation | Renton studio. 15+ years teaching all ages/styles. Active performer. | www.christianpincock.com, (206) 660-7123 |
| Bren Plummer | Double Bass | Jazz and classical. BM (NEC), MM, DMA (UW). Experienced freelance jazz and orchestral player. | brenplummer@gmail.com, (206)992-9415 |
| Josh Rawlings | Piano & vocal | Jazz and popular music. Flexible rates/schedule. All ages welcome. | (425) 941-1030, joshrawlings@yahoo.com |
| Ann Reynolds | Piano, improvisation, and latin | Emphasis on Cuban musical styles. | 206-499-6995, annpianista@gmail.com |
| Steve Rice | Piano | North Seattle location. | rice4plex@aol.com, (206) 365-1654 |
| Murl Allen Sanders | Piano & accordion | Interested in working with motivated intermediate level young people. | (206) 781-8196, murl@murlallensanders.com |
| Marc Smason | Trombone, jazz vocal, composition, and dijeridu | Professional trombonist/vocalist since 1971. Has taught in schools & privately. | 206-261-6445, www.marcsmason.com, worldmusicetc@gmail.com |
| Jacob Stickney | Saxophone | Rhythm, sight-reading, musicianship, harmony, arr. & composition. | jacobstickneymusic@gmail.com |
| Tobi Stone | Saxophone/Clarinet | All ages/levels. Attention to tone, technique, theory, improvisation. BM, 10 years teaching/performing. Member Reptet & Tiptons. | (206) 412-0145 |
| Andre Thomas | Drums | Intermediate to advanced techniques for the modern drummer as applied to jazz and bebop. | (206) 419-8259 |
| Jay Thomas | Trumpet, saxophone, and jazz theory | (206) 399-6800 | |
| Yakup Trana | Guitar | Cornish graduate, professional guitarist. Instructions for all levels. | (425) 221-3812, ytrana@hotmail.com |
| Byron Vannoy MFA | Drum set and improvisation for all instruments | Jazz drum set instruction & rhythmic improvisational concept lessons for all instruments. All ages and levels accepted. | (206) 363-1742, byron_vannoy@hotmail.com |
| Patrick West | Trumpet | – Instruction. 20 + years experience teaching. All ages and levels accepted. Emphasis on Technique and improvisation. (425) – 971-1831 | Column 4 Value 37 |
| Garey Williams | Drums | (206) 714-8264, garey@gareywilliams.com, http://gareywilliams.com/ | |
| Greg Williamson | Drums and rhythm section | Jazz and big band; private studio for lessons, clinics and recordings | 206-295-2210, greg@ponyboyrecords.com |
