David K.
Piano teacher · Green Lake, Seattle, WA
About David
I'm a gigging jazz pianist who's been performing around Seattle for over a decade and teaching for eight years. My lessons focus on the things that make playing fun and freeing — chords, voicings, improvisation, and writing your own music — rather than just reading notes off a page.
I work best with motivated teens and adults, including total beginners who want a less rigid, more creative path into the piano. If you've always wanted to sit down and just play, or you already read music and want to break into jazz and contemporary styles, we'll build a plan around the music you actually want to make.
Credentials & experience
- B.A. in Jazz Studies, Cornish College of the Arts
- 8 years teaching; 12+ years performing in Seattle jazz venues
- Released two original albums as a bandleader
- Specializes in jazz theory, voicings, and improvisation
What I teach
Lessons & locations
- Teaches inGreen Lake, Wallingford, Fremont & the U-District — plus online
- Lesson formatHome studio & online (video call)
- Lesson lengths45 or 60 minutes
- Payment methodsVenmo, PayPal, and cash