Seattle City Music
Private Piano & Voice Lessons
One-on-one individually tailored lessons, in-person or remote. All experiences welcome. Suitable for ages 10 to adults. Piano or keyboard required for home practice.
Performance
Piano & vocal performances in jazz/standards, decade hits, showtunes, Disney, holidays & classical. Corporate & private events, assisted living, churches & more.
Music Theory/Notation
Music theory examines the fundamentals of music and how it works. Notation expedites the learning process of a specific piece of music with minimal experience.
“When we needed a pianist for our ceremony, Kristin was quick to the rescue! She was an absolute dream to work with and put so much time and thought into providing us the perfect music for a perfect wedding. We highly recommend Kristin for any of your pianist needs, as she will ensure that your day is filled with magical music.”
“Kristin (Seattle City Music) is an exceptional piano teacher whose passion for music is contagious, and her unparalleled knowledge of music theory and piano technique has transformed my learning experience into something truly remarkable. Her inspiring and motivating teaching style, coupled with her constant encouragement and genuine care for her students success, has boosted my confidence and belief in my musical abilities. Kristin’s adaptability and flexibility, along with her warm and approachable demeanor, create a supportive and welcoming environment that makes every lesson enjoyable. I feel incredibly fortunate to be her student and wholeheartedly recommend Kristin to anyone seeking a piano teacher.”
“Kristin played piano as background for our event. She was a delight to work with and a true professional. She responded promptly for any of our communication and was spot on with the playlist she prepared for our event. I would whole heartily recommend Kristin if you want a talented pianist and/or vocalist for your event.”
“Kristin has played an integral role in her teachings and notations which has helped me fall in love again with the piano. Without her teachings and support I would not be playing as frequently as her lessons are flexible for the student and focus on THEIR desires in what they want to gain out of her teachings. I wanted to learn how to play 2 specific very challenging pieces a bit out of my skill wheelhouse- and within 2 months I knew them and could play them both perfectly. Highly recommend.”
“Kristin is a fantastic instructor! I highly recommend! She and I have worked out a great pace for my learning. She is very encouraging if I don’t get something right away and helps me work through lessons I struggle with. She uses a variety of techniques and technologies to help me grow my skills, and provides great feed back for things for me to learn at home on my own time. I’m amazed at how far I’ve already come having never played the piano before. She’s helped me to create goals that are within my reach. I really enjoy our lessons together and always look forward to our next lesson!”
“Kristin did a beautiful job for my mom’s last minute celebration of life service. She arrived on time, had excellent professionalism, bedside manner and her piano playing and voice were wonderful. I would definitely hire again and highly recommend!!”
“I was very nervous to begin learning piano as an adult, but I have been amazed at how much I have grown after one year of weekly lessons with Kristin. She is an incredible teacher, she’s very patient and friendly, and she has me working at a pace that is a great fit for me. I’m so happy with my progress and plan to continue taking weekly lessons from Kristin for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend Seattle City Music!”
“Adult first time keyboard masher & really enjoy my lessons with Kristin. Lessons are fun, she’s well organized & a good teacher to my needs as she easily adapts our lessons as necessary to accommodate requests & work on current struggle spots. Recommended!”
“Kristin provided music for our non profit dinner event. I requested mellow for the beginning as guests arrived, then more upbeat throughout the meal, then worship songs for after. She chose songs that matched the venue perfectly, played expertly, has a beautiful voice. If I am looking for someone for another event I would definitely hire her again. Thanks Kristin!!”
“I was skeptical about zoom lessons. But it actually works really well! Kristin is lovely to work with. She gives awesome recommendations for music, and is great at explaining technical elements. Best of all, she’s always encouraging!”
“I took piano lessons from Kristin for just over a year. I progressed greatly in that time and feel like I gained the tools to continue learning. Kristin used a variety of music/learning sources so that I was able to always have something fun to work on along side more technical and musical theory studies. She did a great job transitioning to virtual lessons, and is very accommodating to schedule changes. Highly recommend if you’re thinking about taking up piano!”
“Kristin’s been teaching me how to play the piano for over 3 years now, and I’ve had a great experience. She’s a patient teacher who cares about her students and she tailors the lessons to meet my interests. She’s also a very friendly and pleasant person and makes learning fun!”
“Kristin is an awesome teacher. She has the gift of making her students feel at home and give their best. She is flexible to work with your schedule and packs a lot of punch for every minute of class she teaches.
She’s generous with feedback, both positive as well as in identifying the areas for improvement. And lastly, she makes the class fun and enjoyable.”
“Kristin provided wonderful background music for my wife’s celebration of life party. I would definitely use her again.”
“Kristin was very nice to work with. She did a great job coming down for an event she was not familiar with and arrived prepared with holiday music to play in the entrance to the Tacoma Dome. Her playing helped attendees get in the holiday spirit on their way to the show. Thank you, Kristin!”
“We had Kristin play at our annual holiday party and she was absolutely fantastic. Kristin has excellent communication, she is professional, and obviously extremely talented. I would absolutely hire her again.”
“Kristin perfomed for my elderly mother’s birthday party at an assisted living residence. The residents and staff all enjoyed her performance of 1940s and 1950s era songs. She made my mother — and everyone — very happy!“
“Kristin was so kind, arrived on time, and did an excellent job leading our Christmas party in caroling. We are so grateful to have met her, and look forward to working with her again. Highly recommend!”
“Wonderful patient teacher and gifted musician! Highly recommend!”
“I am a singing teacher originally from England and taught Kristin for many years. She has a beautiful voice and plays piano. She has a great deal of musical ability.”
“Kristin is a wonderful teacher. I was grateful to see how she kept my daughter engaged.”
