Feel free to contact a teacher directly to sign up for lessons.

Or you can contact the main studio line if you need help or have more questions.

Charles McCrone - Guitar, Studio Owner, 
                                   Rock Class

David Johnson -            Clarinet / Saxophone 
Bob Garrett  -                 Trumpet, French Horn,
                                           Euphonium
Alastair Fray -                  Flute
Mary Riles -                     Cello
Cherlyn Johnson -         Violin, Viola, Piano
Suzanne Collette -      Piano, Violin, Suzuki
Diane Quick -                 Pre-K classes, Piano,                                                          Bassoon
Tanya Boltyansky -         Piano
Tom Maeda -                 Piano, Keyboards, Synth
 Meg Mann               Piano, Harp


Sandy Greenbaum -  Drums
Jeffrey McCormack -    Drums
Tiger Zane -                  Voice
Jill Cohn -                      Voice,                                                        Songwriting
John Allman -               Musical Theater,                                         Voice
Bob Limbocker -           Guitar
Greg Robinson -           Guitar
Masa Kobayashi -          Bass, Guitar
Alan Jacobson-             Guitar,                                                        Mandolin
Jon Pontrello-                Banjo, Guitar

 


CHARLES McCRONE (Guitar, Theory, Composition, Rock Band and Group Classes, Studio Owner)

Charles has been teaching full-time since 1991 and is a graduate of Whitworth College (sociology/psychology) and an honors graduate of Musicians Institute, Los Angeles. For more specifics about his program, visit his website www.issaquahguitar.com.  You can also check his calendar for open spots, rock class dates and special events.

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Contact Charles at: (425) 443-5033 or guitar@wafirst.com

 



DAVID ARTHUR JOHNSON (Clarinet / Saxophone)

David has been performing and teaching as a professional clarinetist and saxophonist since 1983.

David earned his Master of Music degree from the Saint Louis Conservatory of Music and has studied privately with Roy D’Antonio, a prominent Hollywood studio musician; David Howard of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and George Silfies, principal clarinetist of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

David has performed with the Fresno Philharmonic and as a member of the Camas Wind Quintet. He was on the faculty at Pacific Lutheran University, and has served as a performer, clinician, and adjudicator in schools and music festivals around the country.

Contact David at: (206) 387-6399 or david@classysounds.com.

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ALASTAIR FRAY
(Flute)

Alastair is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in New York. He has trained under Rick Breitstein, Martha Aarons and the world renowned Bonita Boyd. He specializes in classical flute instruction and performance with specific experience winning Washington state orchestral auditions and solo competitions.

Contact Alastair at (206) 437-8692 or alastairflute@hotmail.com. You can also visit his website at www.alastairfray.com

 




BOB GARRETT
(Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium)

trumpetBob GarrettBob Garrett is a transplant to the Seattle area from Kansas City.  He has spent the last 18 years touring U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Japan with a variety of different bands.  Bob is proficient in performing and composing nearly every style of music.  He has recorded, performed and/or toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson, Diane Shuur, Clark Terry, Ronnie Milsap, The O’Jays, The Temptations, and countless others. 

Bob is thankful he has been chosen for the lifelong path of studying music and hopes to continue to enrich the lives of many students through the same pursuit.  

Bob holds a BM in Music Education from Central Methodist University in Missouri and an MM in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans.

Contact Bob at (206) 612-2969 or eternalshed@aol.com

 




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 ALAN JACOBSON (Guitar, Mandolin, Mandola)

mandolinAlan has been a performer and music educator in the Seattle area for over 30 years.  He is the Musical Director and Concertmaster of the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra and the Emerald City Mandolin Quartet, and has performed with ensembles of all shapes, sizes and genres.  

Although Alan specializes in the classical tremolo approach to mandolin instrument family technique and interpretation, he plays and teaches most styles, including rock, folk, jazz, bluegrass and the blues.   So, whether you want to learn and read and play written music, or improvise and play by ear, Alan will help you develop your own strategy for success and show you how to gauge your own progress -- and help you build the proper technique for any genre along the way.

Alan also teaches all styles of guitar at Kaleidoscope.

Contact Alan at 206-947-ALAN or alan@mandolia.net


 

JON PONTRELLO (Banjo, Guitar)
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banjo Jon Pontrello grew up in a very musical family. Jon’s first instrument was the drum kit, which he played in school and in rock bands starting1997. Drums grounded Jon in the rhythm that is so basic to music.    

For his senior project in high school Jon decided to learn the banjo.   He went on to play and learn  from many different people.  He learned and explored three-finger picking bluegrass style but also wanted to incorporate other styles to bring out more of the rhythm which the banjo has such a gift for expressing.  He moved on to study old time styles such as clawhammer and drop thumb while continuing to learn the basics of music theory.   He is also a guitarist, focusing on fingerstyle folk, country and blues.   For a more in-depth understanding of music Jon has also studied jazz piano privately.    

Jon has a gift for imparting a practical understanding of music theory and rhythm through the banjo and guitar.  

Contact Jon at (425) 268-4917  or  mirabondo@gmail.com


 

MARY RILES (Cello)
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celloMary received double degrees from Oberlin Conservatory / College:   a B.M. in Cello Performance  and a B.A. in Classical History & Literature.  She received her Master of Music in Cello Performance from the Esther Boyer College of Music at Temple University. Mary performs locally with a number of small ensembles, and enjoys a wide range of repertoire, from the Baroque through to contemporary and living composers. Mary began teaching as an undergraduate at Oberlin in the early 1990s and has been teaching in the Seattle area for 8 years.  She is happy to teach both kids and adults, and occasionally offers cello intensives to help boost the learning process and provide a fun group experience with which to augment private lessons.

 Contact Mary at  (206) 695-2079 or mriles@drizzle.com

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MEG MANN (Piano, Harp)
 
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harp / pianoMeg Mann holds a BA in Music with emphasis in music theory and composition from the University of Washington where she studied piano with Kathryn Collier and piano duets with Neal O’Doan.  She has been teaching piano for the past 25 years and harp for the last 10 years.  Her compositions include works for piano, harp, string quartet, choirs, and various other instrumental ensembles.  She continues to study the harp with master instructor Alison Austin and is seeking certification with N. Jane Tan at the Well Prepared Pianist Institute in Seattle.  Meg has performed on harp, piano, flute, and voice for several dances in the Seattle and Portland areas.

Contact Meg at: (425) 345-7466 or megstudio@comcast..net


TOM MAEDA (Jazz/Rock Piano, Modern Keyboard)
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Tom is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston) and an accomplished session player, producer and arranger in jazz and rock styles. His approach to teaching focuses on chord knowledge and theory, chart reading, and developing skill at a diversity of styles.


Contact Tom at: (253) 205-1308 or tom2@sound2soul.com.

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DIANE QUICK (Music for Little Mozarts {PreK, K}, Piano, Bassoon)diane

piano and pre KDiane Quick has been playing piano and organ for the past 25 years since her graduation from the University of Wisconsin.  Her teacher's heritage can be traced back to Bach.  She was a member of the Wind Ensemble performing at the national MENC convention under David Greene, playing clarinet, bassoon and piano.  Her love of music and the opportunity to teach music to a wide clientele brings her to Kaleidoscope School of Music.   Diane has experience with all ages from 4 to 64.  Group music classes will be a wonderful way to involve pre-K age children in learning music and introducing them to the possiblities of piano (or other) instrumental lessons.  


Contact Diane at: (253) 335-5027 or quikx6@yahoo.com

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CHERLYN JOHNSON (Violin, Viola, Piano)

cherlynA violinist, violist, pianist and dynamic teacher, Cherlyn has played throughout the US and Europe in concert and at conferences and events. A
versatile performer, she’s played with various bands, orchestras, and artists including Natalie Cole, Liza Minnelli, and Yanni. Cherlyn has a Master’s Degree in Violin from the St. Louis Conservatory, served on the faculty of Merit Music Conservatory and many other music schools across the country, was Artistic Director and Chamber Music Coach at Jefferson Academy of Music (Ohio), served as Violinist and Pianist for the Prestige Trio (Columbus) and the Arcangelo Trio (St. Louis), and coached chamber music at Mankato State University. Cherlyn currently performs in concert with her band on violin, electric violin and piano (her new CD is getting great reviews; see her site at www.cherlynjohnson.com). She also plays with the Classy Sounds Trio (www.classysounds.com) and enjoys inspiring her students to reach for their dreams in Maple Valley and Issaquah.

Contact Cherlyn at: (425) 433-1271 or cherlyn@cherlynjohnson.com

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TANYA BpianoOLTYANSKY (Piano)tanya

Tanya has a MA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Moldavian State Conservatory In Russia, studying under Lidia Stratulat and Raisa Voldman.   She started teaching 18 years ago and feels that teaching music and piano is the most enjoyable and rewarding work she has done.   She has accompanied many instrumental players, choirs and vocalists, and performed extensively while living in New York / New Jersey.   She moved to the Seattle area about five years ago.   She plays not only classical but also jazz and popular styles of music.  Tanya was very lucky to have wonderful teachers and realizes how important it is to have a good teacher in one’s childhood, regardless of the subject.   She has been following this motto throughout her own teaching career.

With Tanya’s teaching style and methodology, piano lessons are both fun and a learning journey at the same time.  She believes that music brings children confidence and also an ability to perform/speak in front of big audiences.  Her teaching method includes also theory and ear training.  She encourages her students to play both classical and contemporary music and to practice sight reading regularly.  She enjoys working with both beginners and advanced students of all ages.

Contact Tanya at: (425) 260-1768 or schoolplus_sea@yahoo.com


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MASA KOBAYASHI (Bass Guitar, Guitar)

Hailing from Tokyo, Masa has performed and recorded with local and international artists throughout Europe and the US. Educated at Shoreline and Cornish, Masa has experience with many musical styles from punk, metal, funk and jazz to middle-eastern and african music. In 2003, he was honored as one of the top 5 bassists in Madrid, Spain. As a teacher he focuses on popular songs, fingerboard knowledge, reading skills and solid rhythmic training.

Masa also teaches guitar at Kaleidoscope.

Contact Masa at (206) 484-8037 or Masathebassplayer@hotmail.com



SANDY GREENBAUM (Drums)
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Sandy focuses his teaching on the rudiments of drumming.  Rudiments are the basic patterns developed by marching drummers for control, speed, and agility. They help make drumming easier and more fun.  These rudiments are then applied to the drum set.  After that we work on the basic elements of rock drumming, using all four limbs and understanding thow they work when playing beats that fit with other musicians.  More advanced students can focus on other styles of drumming, including Jazz, Latin, Funk, Soul / R & B, and Double Bass / Metal styles.

Contact Sandy at (206) 349-9829 or green@speakeasy.org.

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JEFFREY McCORMACK (Drums)

An alumnus of world-renowned 90s band Alice in Chains, Jeffrey has also played on 35 CDs to date and toured in US, Canada and Russia. He is currently at work on an instructional DVD, and brings his skill at ALL drum styles and his witty humour into his teaching practice. 

Contact Jeffrey at (206) 940-4098 or jeffreymcdrums@hotmail.com. You can also visit www.jeffmc.com.

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TIGER ZANE (Contemporary Rock/Pop Vocals, Vocal Coaching)

tigerTiger Zane has been a vocal and performance coach since 1996, teaching students from 8 years old to 65 to find and develop their voice. Although her background includes 10 years of classical flute and several years of operatic vocal training, her approach is contemporary, relaxed and upbeat with a focus on expressing yourself through singing. Techniques include vocal strengthening, breathing and body awareness combined with personalized goal setting.

Tiger is also a Seattle based singer/songwriter and guitarist performing regularly with her 4 piece band.

Contact Tiger at: 206-859-0286 or info@tigerzane.com

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JILL COHN (Voice, Songwriting, Vocal Performance)

voice pianojillSeattle-based singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Jill Cohn has been a full-time musician and touring songwriter since 1996, independently releasing 8 critically acclaimed CDs.   She has opened for Dave Matthews and was also picked as an opener for the Girls Room tour and was a top-five finalist in the Lilith Fair Talent search in Seattle, Portland, and Phoenix.   Jill loves to help students reach their VOCAL POTENTIAL, and her teaching is based on her belief that anyone who can talk, can sing—it’s just about putting the right kind of effort in with the right kind of technique.   She says, “The one mistake that I believe most teachers make is sticking to their ‘method’, rather than finding out how each student learns best.  It’s the teacher’s responsibility to tailor their lessons to reach the student on their  level.“   Jill holds graduate degrees in music performance (Piano and Voice) from Musicians Institute, as well as a performance / music business degree from Shoreline.  She has also attended numerous songwriting conferences, WWU  and Dick Grove School of Music.  Cohn teaches songwriting and performance workshops as well as classical and contemporary voice.  She is currently endorses Taylor Guitars and Elixir Strings.

Contact  Jill at (206) 954-1893 or jillcohnmusic@yahoo.com.  You can also visit her website:  www.jillcohn.com.  

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JOHN ALLMAN (Voice, Vocal Coaching) 

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John has coached singing actors at Village Theatre, Cornish College of the Arts, Washington Academy of Performing Arts and for the Musical Theater Department at the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico.  He has music-directed several workshops for Village Originals (the program for developing new musicals at Village Theatre) and led KIDSTAGE productions and classes in Issaquah and Everett.  His approach to vocal technique is a solid basis of breath support while connecting the "chest" and "head" voices, to encompass legit technique or a healthy mix/belt, depending on the individual voice.  He emphasizes a directness of delivery retaining the natural quality of speech.

 John recently music-directed "A Man of No Importance" for Showtunes! at Kirkland Performance Center.  He was Associate Music Director for Village Theatre’s premiere production of "Little Women" in 2008, has played keyboards for VT Mainstage productions ("CATS" and "Evita"), and played for "Sweeney Todd" (Eastside Musical Theater) and "Bat Boy" (ArtsWest).

Contact John at: 206-962-0288 or johnall3@netzero.net



SUZANNE COLLETTE
(Piano, Violin, Suzuki for Piano, Violin,  and Guitar)

Suzanne attended Eastern Montana College , continued her Suzuki teacher training at the University of Puget Sound and underwent advanced teacher training at the University of Illinois. Suzanne has been teaching almost 20 years! Her students have some wonderful accomplishments, including winning First Place at the Eastside Performing Arts Festival and receiving music scholarships to SPU, UPS and Julliard. Suzanne loves to teach, and she feels very blessed by the wonderful families that have touched her life through the years!

Contact Suzanne at (206) 715-0203 or absolutemusicnw@gmail.com

 

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BOB LIMBOCKER
(Guitar)

Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Bob has studied guitar for ten years under the close tutelage of Lonnie Mardis, guitarist out of the New England Conservatory. Upon completion of his degree at the University of Washington, Bob traveled to Barcelona, Spain for one year where he played and studied a vast array of musical genres. Bob cites numerous influences ranging from the seminal recordings of João Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim to the recent recordings of John Scofield. Some of Bob’s appearances include  “Blues to Do” TV, Benaroya Hall, and Qwest Field as well as numerous other local venues.  As a teacher, Bob strives to reach his students through the music they really want to play, keeping the lessons fun, focused, and motivating.

Contact Bob at: (206) 437-4040 or phlatphive@gmail.com

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GREG ROBINSON
(Guitar)

guitarA guitarist since 1994, Greg has performed throughout the United States including New York, North Carolina, and Washington. He is a true Renaissance man, with academic pursuits ranging from music theory to advanced calculus, vocal instruction to microbiology. Greg’s approach to teaching is upbeat and client-centered, with students’ goals setting the compass.

Contact Greg at: (425) 891-0532 or robinsonguitar@hotmail.com

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We are looking for more teachers to join us at Kaleidoscope. Let us know if you are interested: info@issaquahlessons.com