Private Lessons

Dusty Strings Music School offers one-on-one private lessons with our welcoming and supportive teacher artists 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. Teachers offering in-person lessons at Dusty Strings are marked with an asterisk *.

How It Works

  • 30-, 45-, or 60-minute lessons.
  • Rates vary by teacher starting at $45 for a half-hour lesson.
  • Pay in advance for weekly, bi-weekly, or occasional lessons with your teacher.
  • Payments for lessons canceled at least 24 hours in advance are deducted from your next invoice.
  • Secure online Student Portal for scheduling, making payments, canceling lessons, reviewing lesson notes, and downloading lesson materials.

How to Register

  • Click the name of a teacher below to learn more about them.
  • If you want to schedule lessons with them, fill out the referral form at the bottom of their page.
  • Dusty Strings will contact you within 3-5 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 rental program!
  • Tuner and optional accessories and books recommended by teacher.
  • Online Lessons: computer, smartphone, or tablet with webcam; reliable Wi-Fi and access to Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime; microphone, headphones, and circle light helpful but not required.

Accordion

Nova Karina Devonie

Alex Sturbaum


Banjo

Dave Keenan*

Jason Stewart


Bass

Nova Karina Devonie

Gregory Roberts*

Birch Pereira*

Matt Weiner


Celtic Instruments

Alex Sturbaum

Allan MacDonald*

Bruce McCaskey

Carolyn Cruso

Tudy McLain


Fiddle

Allan MacDonald*

 

Guitar

Carolyn Cruso

Chris Haugen* 

Orville Johnson 

Dave Keenan*

Birch Pereira*

Barry Pollack*

Gregory Roberts*

Tai Shan

Jonathan Shue*

Jason Stewart 


Hammered Dulcimer

Carolyn Cruso

Rick Fogel


Harp

Michael MacBean

Tudy McLain

Monica Schley*             


Mandolin

Orville Johnson

Dave Keenan*

Carol Martin


 

Piano

Birch Pereira*

Gregory Roberts*

Elena Sundquist*

Matt Weiner


Songwriting

Carolyn Cruso

Gregory Roberts*

Tai Shan

Jonathan Shue* 


Ukulele

Carolyn Cruso

Nova Karina Devonie

Chris Haugen* 

Birch Pereira*

Tai Shan

Matt Weiner


Voice

Cathy Britell   

Tai Shan 

Jason Stewart             


*Teachers offering in-person lessons.

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