Charubala introduced me to the Simply Music method which was a new and thoroughly enjoyable way of…read moremusical expression for me, an eager beginner. A talented musician herself, she has been very encouraging and abundantly patient. Her studio is a very calm and inviting place to study in. My love of music has increased immeasurably under the guidance of Charubala, I am very grateful to her.

My daughter has been taking lessons here for three years. Charubala is sweet, kind and patient with…read moreher students! The Simply Music method that she teaches keeps kids engaged by teaching a variety of fun songs, improvisation, and composition. The studio in her house is always quiet, clean and professional and the twice-yearly "piano parties"/recitals are casual and fun.

Iliana is the best piano teacher I've ever had - and I've been taking lessons since I was 5 (that…read moreis 34 years of lessons across multiple countries). She is encouraging, skillful, experienced, and incredibly musical. I love Iliana's attention to every musical detail, her step by step instruction to master new technical skills, and her willingness to embrace and achieve my musical goals. Iliana has supported me through technical exams, performances, high level repertoire... and always challenges me to be my best. I highly recommend her!

I came to Katie the first year of Pandemic/Quarantine to start piano lessons as an adult with no…read moreexperience. Katie's teaching brings-together passion for music and composers, an understanding of learning through physiology and neuroscience-informed pedagogy, a frankness and understanding in the difficulty, as well as a desire to better work for the student in-line with what they want. Among instruments, piano presents unique motion challenges that may seem insurmountable for an adult just starting in the middle of their life. Katie's integration of Feldenkrais teachings, as well as the supplementary courses she offers, can gradually unwind stubborn joints and limbs. Although I signed up strictly to learn music, I am finally able to move my shoulders and neck freely. Finally, the opportunities Katie has given her students to play recitals remotely during Pandemic, play concerts in churches, take Dalcroze workshops or work one-on-one with master teachers means that lessons are only the beginning for what's on offer. Highly recommended.

Katie is an excellent piano instructor. My 12 year old daughter Jasmine has received piano lessons…read morefrom Katie since 2011 at the Bellingham Academy of Music. Learning a new instrument raised new challenges in the beginning. Jasmine would rarely practice on her own, but Katie found ways to motivate her to practice, practice, practice. Something as simple as a practice log goes a long way. The letdown of handing over an empty practice log really motivated Jasmine to practice. I began to noticed a huge boost in her confidence and great progression in her musical abilities. Katie made that happen. Although, we were sad to see Katie go, we wish her nothing but the best. Ralph

Our 8 and 5 year olds have been taking lessons with Paul for the past six months. Paul is an…read moreexceptional instructor, both for piano and guitar (ukulele as well). Kids are having a blast and we couldn't be happier with their progress. Paul's fun and patient approach makes each lesson enjoyable and engaging for them. He's a very skilled musician who knows how to share his knowledge in a way that keeps kids interested and excited about learning. We 10/10 highly recommend to anyone looking for in-home music lessons.

I've been taking ukulele lessons from Jordan Brawner with Lessons in your Home for about a year now…read moreand I couldn't be happier. I'm an adult with hardly any music background, but I've always wanted to learn how to play the ukulele. Jordan has an incredible understanding of music theory and took the time to figure out how I learn best. I genuinely look forward to my lessons each week and appreciate how tailored to me the content is. Lessons in your Home has been very responsive, and worked with me when I was out of work earlier this year. I definitely recommend this service, and specifically Jordan.

I love taking cello lessons with Megan. She is an incredibly skilled, and committed teacher. The…read morelessons are fun, inspiring and full! Megan offers a full Suzuki program, as well as alternate programs of cello study as needed. She works well with children, and adults like myself. I highly recommend her.

My daughter has been at Suzuki Institute for 9 years (since she was four years old). She loves it…read moreand the teachers have always been great. The annual Seabeck retreat is a highlight of our family's year.

We have two girls at the institute - one taking violin and the other cello. The girls love their…read moreinstructors, their instruments, and their songs. Beyond the lessons, the institute offers a number of other learning (group sessions and a summer program) and performance opportunities (studio and whole school recitals), which our family really appreciates. I find myself learning a lot as well!

I took a vocal class with Cherie through the Urban Music Farm about 2 years ago, and it was…read moreamazing. I'm a guitarist and sing a little bit, but had always wanted to explore whether I could actually make my voice stronger through coaching or whether I was just one of those guitarists who should step away from the microphone. Well, I am pleased to say that in just the few short weeks of the UMF class, Cherie's lessons on vocal exercises, breathing, and mouth technique changed my voice. I am a stronger singer, have better tone, and am much more confident than I was before taking her class. I will never front a band, but my backup singing is often commented on positively and I can rock the karaoke mic (at least in the right key wheelhouse!) standing up straight and forming my mouth around my breath correctly. Thanks Cherie!! Keep up the good work. I hope to learn more from you one day soon!

I've worked with Cherie now for almost a decade and I cannot stress how much she has changed not…read moreonly my perceptions but the lives and careers of many. I produced several individual concerts for her, solo acts, and a few outdoor events. Cherie is what one calls a consummate performer, leads the audience, has a deep soul which she shares with the crowd, works silently and intuitively with the stage or sound crew, and transmits energy and the goodness that is both music and the human spirit. I also provided sound and set-up support for a multimedia all-day event Cherie created and produced. Video and sync sound as well as a live stage with a back line Cherie had personally worked to get. The funding was also coordinated by Cherie. The whole concept of an entertainment "event" with food, drink, live multiple act music and live video taping was a demonstration project which Cherie created to show the whole gamut of possibilities in the world of Music/The Arts Is A Profession. And, by that Cherie means that part of the world of performance and music is attention to cost and income and overall economic growth. Building a reputation and working the smaller venues and then a few shared larger act events is what Cherie has been teaching by doing for at least a decade now. Building your repertoire and expanding your audience and repeat venues is the foundation which Cherie knows inside-out (having done all of it herself very successfully). Cherie gives back to the community, too, in a way that matters the most - by handing the keys to self-fulfillment and self-actualization to the youth. I was a guest participant as sound engineer for a summer program Cherie led at the Meadowbrook Teen Life Center. She rounded up two percussionists, a scratch DJ, herself as a vocalist and spent part of the summer molding a group of about 1/2 a dozen teens into a self-assured, coherent musical group who produced a copyrighted original piece at the end. Cherie knows what she's doing and brings an insight and passion to Music - as a profession and as a gift she has. Did I say she can sing a mean blues tune or make you get out of your seat with some foot-dancing soul? Well, she can do that too! Highly recommended.

I have taken several art classes at the Center For Creativity and the teachers are knowledgeable,…read more organized and make class time lots of fun. The Center also organizes community events and weekly meet-ups which are free to the community.