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Our teachers work along side of each student to help them meet their musical goals.
Our experienced faculty are comprised of some of the best teachers and performers in the Seattle area, with many holding advanced degrees from distinguished music schools. To learn more about each faculty member, click on their name for their bio.
Faculty Members
Violin
Larissa Brown
Tekla Cunningham
Lauren Cadiz
Janice Gockel
Richard P. Langford, III
Viola
Larissa Brown
Lauren Cadiz
Janice Gockel
Richard P. Langford, III
Cello
Double Bass
Hildman Strings
Oak Lake Strings
Japanese Koto
Clarinet
William Blayney
Monica Hernandez
Flute
Recorder
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone/
Low Brass
Brass, General
Guitar
Music Together
Janice Gockel
Monica Hernandez
Nile Norton
Suzuki Academy
Lauren Cadiz
Tekla Cunningham
Jal Feldman
Scott Spencer
Percussion
Piano
Jal Feldman
Fred Hoadley
Yvonne Hoar
Nina Kemel
Nela Nyberg
Jenifer U
Voice
John Allman
Shawna Avinger
Nile Norton
Kristen Ramer Liang
Women's Chorale
Faculty Resources
If you're a current faculty member of Music Center of the Northwest, the following are a few commonly requested forms now available for download.
W-4 Tax Form: Use this form to change your tax withholding. Complete and return to our office.- Studio Recital Request: Want to schedule a studio recital? Fill out this form and return it to our office.
