Private Lessons

Dusty Strings Music School offers one-on-one private lessons with our welcoming and supportive teachers listed below. We are always excited to pair a new student and teacher, so if you have specific goals or questions in mind, please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly retail staff members, call (206) 634-1662 or email music@dustystrings.com. Please note: currently, most teachers are only offering online lessons. In-person lessons require masks and proof of vaccination. Teachers offering in-person lessons at Dusty Strings are marked with an asterisk *.

How It Works

  • 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons.
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, or occasionally (as scheduled with your teacher).
  • Secure online Student Portal for viewing schedule, making payments, viewing and downloading lesson materials.
  • Pay in advance monthly or bi-weekly. Payments for lessons canceled at least 24 hours in advance are deducted from your next invoice.

How to Register

  • Select your teacher and fill out the referral form below their bio.
  • Dusty Strings will contact you within 1-3 business days to finish setting up your account and Student Portal.
  • Your teacher will also reach out to you around this time to talk about your goals and schedule your first lesson.

What You’ll Need

  • Instrument in good working condition. Ask about our affordable rental program!
  • Tuner and optional accessories or books recommended by teacher.
  • Webcam, smartphone, or tablet (online lessons). Microphone, headphones, and circle light helpful but not required.

Accordion

Nova Karina Devonie

Alex Sturbaum


Autoharp

Cathy Britell


Banjo

Dave Keenan

Jason Stewart

Molly Tenenbaum 


Bass

Nova Karina Devonie

Birch Pereira*

Matt Weiner


Bodhrán

Alex Sturbaum


Bones

Rick Fogel


Bouzuki

Alex Sturbaum


Chanter

Allan MacDonald*


Concertina

Bruce McCaskey


Dobro

Orville Johnson


 

Fiddle

Allan MacDonald*


Flute

Carolyn Cruso

Tudy McLain


Guitar

Carolyn Cruso

Chris Haugen* 

Orville Johnson 

Dave Keenan

Birch Pereira*

Barry Pollack*

Tai Shan

Jonathan Shue*

Jason Stewart

Alex Sturbaum


Hammered Dulcimer

Carolyn Cruso

Rick Fogel


Harp

Molly Bauckham

Michael MacBean

Tudy McLain

Monica Schley*


Lap Steel

Chris Haugen*

Orville Johnson


Mandolin

Orville Johnson

Dave Keenan

Carol Martin


 

Mountain Dulcimer 

Susan Howell


Pennywhistle

Tudy McLain

Piano

Allan MacDonald*

Birch Pereira*

Matt Weiner


Songwriting

Carolyn Cruso

Tai Shan

Jonathan Shue* 


Ukulele

Carolyn Cruso

Nova Karina Devonie

Chris Haugen* 

Susan Howell 

Birch Pereira*

Tai Shan

Matt Weiner


Voice

Cathy Britell   

Tai Shan 

Jason Stewart


Weissenborn

Chris Haugen*

Orville Johnson


*Teachers offering in-person lessons. Please note: masks are required unless otherwise arranged between teacher and student.

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