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Pianist and Feldenkrais Method® specialist offering online and in-person lessons. Teaches kids 8 and up, adults, and all levels including professional musicians.
Founder of Mukilteo Music LLC, raised in a musical home. Patient and encouraging with young beginners — has worked with students as young as four years old.
Seattle musician with a Maestra en Música in Viola Performance. Teaches piano, violin, and viola online and at her studio at 123 Broadway.
Full-time piano teacher for twenty years and WSMEA piano adjudicator. All levels welcome — free sample lesson available for prospective students.
Classically trained with nearly twenty years of teaching experience. Tailors method books and repertoire to each student while exposing them to a wide variety of music.
Online piano teacher known for keeping every lesson engaging. Sends post-lesson recap videos. Kids from age 6, adults $105/lesson via FONS.
Online piano teacher specializing exclusively in adult learners. Offers automatic payments, easy rescheduling, and a friendly environment for all skill levels.
Pianist, vocalist, and educator with a Bachelor's in Music (Keyboard Studies & Music History) from the University of Idaho. Classically trained since age 5.
Accomplished pianist and vocal coach with 30+ years of experience. NCTM, M.M. Music Education. Repertoire spans classical, folk, jazz standards, and contemporary favorites.
Piano, guitar, and voice teacher with decades of experience. Adjunct faculty at Seattle University (Cornish). Dalcroze Teaching Certificate. Ages 19 months to 70+.
Music educator, composer, and publisher with 30+ years of private studio teaching. Former Shoreline Community College guitar faculty. Blues, jazz, rock, folk, and classical.
Pacific Northwest piano instructor known for strong technical foundations and preparing students for performances, competitions, and RCM examinations.
Doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA) from Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. Runs Harmonic Piano Studio near Sammamish Valley in Redmond.
Kirkland piano instructor with a lifelong love for music. Participates in the Royal Conservatory Certificate Program and encourages students at all levels.
What to look for
Some Seattle piano teachers focus on classical technique and reading music. Others teach by ear, chord-based pop playing, or a blend of both. Look for a teacher whose approach matches your goals — or your child's musical interests — so lessons stay motivating over the long term.
Many Seattle piano teachers travel to students' homes, which removes the need to commute and works well if you already have a keyboard or piano at home. Others teach from a private studio, and some offer online lessons by video call for families with scheduling flexibility needs.
Not every piano teacher works well with every age group. Look for teachers with clear experience in your age range — and ask whether they've taught complete beginners, adult returners, or students with learning differences. A mismatch in teaching approach is one of the most common reasons students quit early.
Local coverage
This page covers piano teacher searches across Seattle's north and central neighborhoods. ZIP code 98103 includes Fremont, Wallingford, and Green Lake — one of the densest teaching communities in the city. 98115 covers Ravenna, Maple Leaf, and Bryant. 98125 spans Northgate and Lake City, within walking distance of major transit.
Teachers based in these neighborhoods often also serve nearby Shoreline, Edmonds, and Lynnwood. Looking for piano lessons in a different part of Greater Seattle? Start from the piano lesson hub or use the Tutoraro search to pick your city directly.
Want more detail on pricing, qualifications, and what to look for? Read our complete guide: Best piano teachers in Seattle, WA →
Common questions
Private piano lessons in Seattle typically run $45–$90 per session depending on lesson length, the teacher's experience, and whether lessons are in-home or at a studio. Most local teachers in neighborhoods like Fremont, Green Lake, and Ravenna charge in the $55–$75 range for a 45- or 60-minute lesson. Some teachers offer discounts for booking a bundle of lessons upfront.
Most Seattle piano teachers accept students starting around age 5 or 6, once a child can sit attentively and recognize a few letters. Teachers who use Suzuki or similar early-childhood methods sometimes work with students as young as 3 or 4, with a parent co-learning at each session. Adults can begin piano at any age — it's never too late to start.
No. A 61-key digital keyboard with weighted or semi-weighted keys is enough to get started and handle daily practice. As students advance beyond beginner pieces, a weighted 88-key keyboard or acoustic piano becomes more important for developing proper finger strength, touch sensitivity, and dynamic range. Many teachers can recommend affordable starter keyboards.
Yes. Many private piano teachers in Seattle travel to students' homes for lessons — useful if you already have a piano or keyboard and don't want to commute. Others teach from a home studio or a shared teaching space. Some also offer online lessons via video call. As teacher profiles go live on Tutoraro, you'll be able to filter by lesson format and geographic service area.
Piano teachers are active throughout Seattle, with concentrations in Fremont, Green Lake, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Northgate, and Wallingford. Teachers in these neighborhoods commonly serve ZIP codes 98103, 98115, and 98125, and many also accept students in nearby Shoreline, Edmonds, and Lynnwood.
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