Four ways to play, one teacher
Lessons are built around the music you like, from your first chord to playing with other people.
Piano
A classical approach: fluent note reading, healthy technique, scales and theory, with repertoire from Bach and Mozart to Chopin and Debussy. A solid foundation for any style you want to play later.
Ages 6+Guitar
Acoustic or electric. Chords, strumming, fingerpicking, riffs, and the theory that makes songs make sense.
Ages 10+Classical guitar
Nylon-string technique, fingerstyle, reading standard notation, and classical and Spanish repertoire, from first études to concert pieces.
Ages 10+Bass
Grooves, timing, reading charts and locking in with a drummer. Ideal if you're joining or starting a band.
Ages 10+How it works
Free trial lesson
I come to you for 30 minutes. We play a bit and talk about what you want to learn.
A plan for you
I put together a starting path built around your goals and the music you like.
Weekly lessons
Same time each week at your place, building steadily toward your goals.
Rates
Travel is included. Siblings can book back-to-back lessons in the same visit.
All lessons take place in the student's home, eliminating travel time for families. I provide the lesson books, printed materials and sheet music, selected according to each student's level and musical interests. Following every lesson, students receive written practice notes outlining their assignments for the week and the goals for the next lesson. Progress is formally reviewed every two months, at which point new goals are set and parents receive a brief written update. In addition, students are invited to perform in two recitals each year, a holiday recital in early December and an end-of-year recital in June. Participation is optional, though it is highly encouraged as a valuable milestone in each student's musical development.
Where I teach
In your home, in these neighborhoods. Farther away? Ask me. Please give 24 hours' notice to reschedule.
Hi, I'm Kuanysh
I've played piano, guitar and bass for more than 15 years, and I bring that experience to every lesson, whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or coming back to one after years away.
Students play real songs from the first weeks, alongside the fundamentals that make them possible: reading, rhythm, technique, and theory explained in plain language. I work with beginners and returning players of every age, from kids just starting out to adults who have finally decided to learn.
Questions
I'm an adult beginner. Is that okay?
Absolutely. Adults often progress quickly because they know what music they love. There's no recital requirement unless you want one.
Do I need my own instrument?
Yes. Since lessons happen at your home, you'll need your own instrument. For piano, an acoustic piano or a full-size keyboard with weighted keys works best. I'm happy to help you choose a starter guitar, bass or keyboard before you buy.
Where are lessons?
In your home, anywhere in Ballard and the neighborhoods around it. I bring the books and printouts.
Does a parent need to be home?
Yes. For students under 18, a parent or guardian needs to be home during the lesson. You don't need to sit in, but you're always welcome to.
How young can students start?
Piano from around age 6, and guitar, classical guitar and bass from about age 10, depending on hand size and attention span. The free trial is a good way to find out.
Book a free trial lesson
Tell me who the lessons are for and which neighborhood you're in, and I'll reply within a day.