Resources for musicians and their families
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Private Lesson Teachers
Local Private Lesson Teachers
Bass Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Timothy Park timothyj.park@icloud.com (206) 503-7623
Chris Littlefield cornucopia9999@gmail.com (206) 714-4774
Music Schools - Private Lessons For All Instruments
French Horn
Nicole Bogner nicolebogner@icloud.com (760)-500-5840
Trombone
Grant Reed grantreed9@yahoo.com (206) 769-6589
Sam Schlosser sjoschlosser@gmail.com (206) 355-0994
Baritone
Grant Reed grantreed9@yahoo.com (206) 769-6589
Tuba
Grant Reed grantreed9@yahoo.com (206) 769-6589
Percussion/Drum Set
Denali Williams denaliwilliams12@gmail.com (206) 595-5140
Aaron Walker-Loud info@bigworldbreaks.com
Rentals & Repairs
If your student does not already have an instrument at home and you need to rent one, below are a few music store recommendations. If renting is not an option and your student would like to borrow an instrument, please reach out to your student's music instructor, and they can help you get set up. Please note that families who rent or own their instruments are responsible for arranging all major repairs. Some rental shops include maintenance, like restringing string instruments. The rental shop will be able to measure your student and assess the size of the instrument needed. If you have any questions about sizing before renting, please get in touch with Mr. Harrison or Mr. To.
Instrument Care & Supplies
In addition to an instrument, your student will need the following supplies:
Clarinet and Saxophone – at least three working reeds (suggested strength 2 or 2.5)
Flute – cleaning cloth or swab
Oboe and Bassoon – at least three working reeds (medium soft)
Trombone – slide oil, and slide grease (cleaning snake recommended)
Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba – valve oil and slide grease (cleaning snake recommended)
Percussion – practice pad and two pairs of sticks
Violin - bow, rosin, a shoulder rest, a soft lint-free cloth for wiping off excess rosin
Viola - bow, rosin, a shoulder rest, a soft lint-free cloth for wiping off excess rosin
Cello - bow, rosin (low dust version), a cap for the end pin, a soft lint-free cloth for wiping off excess rosin
Bass - bow, rosin (low dust version), a cap for the end pin, a soft lint-free cloth for wiping off excess rosin
Music teachers may be able to help with small repairs, like replacing a broken string.
Having a tuner at home is very helpful for practice. There are many free tuner apps for Android and Apple devices.
Instruments should be treated with care. They should be kept in their case when not being used, and should be stored in a place with a stable temperature, and away from moisture.
Local Music Organizations
We've gathered some links to music-centric community organizations that may be of interest to your musician and family. Have one you’d like to add to the list? Send us a message.