kyla stewart - piano (travels to students)
Kyla has a decade of classical piano instruction and performs in biyearly recitals. She also composes her own instrumental and lyrical pieces on the piano and guitar, and has experience in improvisation, accompaniment, and worship band.
Her passion is to cultivate within her students a deep delight in music, fortify their skills to play with excellence, and empower them to perform with confidence. Continual encouragement, constructive feedback, core techniques, and music theory are cornerstones in her teaching. Because every pianist is unique, Kyla adapts her strategies to each of her students, exploring their own interests alongside them.
Teaching locations:
Kyla teaches in Issaquah, Washington and the surrounding area, with after-school instruction available at Summit Classical Christian School by request and based on schedule availability.
Tuition Rates:
Starting at $140/month for weekly 30 minute lessons.
Free 30 Minute Trial Lesson:
Click here to set up a 30 minute free trial lesson with Kyla.
Shane – Guitar (Mount Vernon studio)
Shane is a music maker of many kinds including composing, arranging, and producing. He has a degree in music composition from The Master’s University and has had music he has written performed all over the world. He teaches acoustic guitar, either from his studio in Mount Vernon, or online.
Shane welcomes students of all styles and genres; his specialties include jazz, folk, rock, worship, and other contemporary styles. Improvisation and ear training are emphasized in lessons, as well as tailoring each lesson to reach each individual students’ needs and goals.
Teaching Locations:
Shane teaches out of his studio in Mount Vernon, but is also willing to teach online.
Tuition Rates & Travel Fees
Tuition rates start at $150/month for 30 minute lessons.
Free 30 Minute Trial Lesson:
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chris tuohy - piano, Voice, clarinet, sax, flute (Stanwood studio)
Chris Tuohy was a music major at the Cornish School of Allied Arts and did a study abroad program in France, where he continued his piano studies. He pursued voice in New York City, working with Aldo Ditulio and Joe Williams, and studied speech-level singing with Seth Riggs. Chris was in the jazz program at UNLV in Las Vegas and had his own ensemble. On the East Coast, he taught piano and played in several big bands, including a smooth jazz group named "Point of View."
Chris attended the music graduate program at the University of Maryland, then moved back to Camano Island in 2010, where he built Forte Music Dance Art, which opened in October 2011. Many of his students have received scholarships to universities. In addition to piano, Chris has played sax, clarinet, and flute while managing and directing several bands.
Chris takes into account each student's learning style and interests. He motivates through positive affirmation and encourages them to pursue their musical interests and goals, such as songwriting and music performance.
Teaching Locations:
Chris is quite flexible when it comes to teaching arrangements. He has one studio on Camano Island and another in Burlington. If a family prefers in-home lessons, Chris is willing to travel to nearby cities in Washington State, such as Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Camano Island, Burlington, and Mountain Vernon.
Tuition Rates:
Rates vary by lesson length and location, starting at $150/month for weekly 30 minute lessons.
Free 30 Minute Trial Lesson:
Click here to set up a 30 minute free trial lesson with Chris.
dennis chapin - Guitar (travels to students)
Dennis is a retired substitute teacher (K-12). He's been a sales representative in various industries, as well as a junior high school language arts teacher and track coach. Having played the acoustic and electric guitar for over 55 years, Dennis has had the privilege of playing in both secular and Christian worship bands.
Dennis and his wife live on Camano Island. They've been blessed with three children and ten grandchildren. He's looking forward to serving students who want to learn how to play the guitar.
Teaching Location:
Dennis travels to student homes on Camano Island.
Tuition Rates:
Starting at $130/month for weekly 30 minute lessons.
Free 30 Minute Trial Lesson:
Click here to set up a 30 minute free trial lesson with Dennis.
John hart - piano (camano island studio & online)
John Hart, the owner and director of Hart Music School, has had many years of experience as a music teacher and administrator. Graduating magna cum laude, John received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Music Theory & Literature from Seattle Pacific University. He also earned a K-12 Washington State Teacher's Certificate and was awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 1991 by the Principals Association of Christian Schools.
Throughout his career in education, John has directed music groups, composed scores, recorded and published his music, and performed in public at a variety of venues, including church. After 33 years of classroom teaching and administration, John taught both in-home and online private lessons for over 10 years.
In addition to classical music instruction on the piano, John loves to teach students how to improvise and compose their own music. He is known for making lessons fun and being flexible with student interests and family schedules.
John lives on Camano Island with his wife, Meg. They've been married for over forty-two years, with five children and twelve grandchildren.
Teaching Location:
John teaches out of his studio on Camano Island, but also teaches online.
Tuition Rates:
Starting at $150/month for weekly 30 minute lessons.
Free 30 Minute Trial Lesson:
Click here to set up a 30 minute free trial lesson with John.
