Teachers and Organizations
The joy of music is magnified when we play together. We heartily support local music teachers, youth symphonies, adult community orchestras and other performing groups in our mission to unite our community through music. Regardless of your experience level, there are several outstanding teachers, orchestras and organizations that will help you progress on your musical journey.
Jane Perkins Violin & Viola Instructor at Quist Violins
janevperkins@gmail.com janeperkinsmusic.com
(360) 305-6532
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Local String Teachers
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Violin & Viola Teachers
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Emily Bailey Violin - Suzuki (360) 354-6742 sambailey@juno.com Lynden
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Laura Barnes Violin & Viola - Traditional & Suzuki (360) 224 9267 solovocestudio@gmail.com Bellingham
Ward Beebe Violin - Suzuki (360) 929-0457 humming33@gmail.com wardbeebe.com Oak Harbor
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Carolyn Canfield Violin (347) 563-1740 carocole55@gmail.com Ferndale, Bellingham
See Carolyn's YouTube playlist
Anna Duffus Violin (406) 600-9741 annabord3n@gmail.com www.annaduffus.com Bellingham
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Rebekah Hood - Sava Violin & Viola - Suzuki (530) 713-0991 rebekahood@icloud.com Bellingham
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Lisa Humphrey Violin & Viola - Suzuki (360) 306-0947 lisahumphreymusic@gmail.com Bellingham
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Lauren Lamont Violin & Viola - Suzuki (206) 941-1162 lauren.lamont.violin@gmail.com Mt Vernon / Anacortes
Lenelle Morse Violin (260) 402-5075 lenelle.morse@gmail.com Bellingham
Yelena Nelson Violin & Viola (360) 223-7455 yelena.nelson@icloud.com Ferndale
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Danae' Otterness Violin & Viola (360) 708-6446 otterkd@me.com Mt Vernon
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Cecile Pendleton Violin & Viola - Suzuki (360) 820-4065 cecilesuzuki@gmail.com Bellingham
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Sharyn Petersen Violin & Viola (360) 421-2527 sharynpeterson@hotmail.com Mt Vernon / Sedro Woolley www.pcmusical.org
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Karla Smart - Hickman Violin - Suzuki (720) 490-2878 karlahickmanviolin@gmail.com Mt Vernon
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Karen Visser Violin (360) 354-5942 kjv1211@aol.com Lynden
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Yuko Watanabe Violin & Viola - Suzuki & Trad (360) 797-9234 yuko.king@gmail.com Bellingham
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Tara Kaiyala Weaver Violin & Viola (509) 341-4194 teekaykay@hotmail.com Bellingham / Mt Vernon
Joy Westermann Violin & Viola - Suzuki (360) 399-6692 bhamsofm@gmail.com Bellingham www.bhamschoolofmusic.com
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Fiddle Teachers
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Ward Beebe Fiddle (360) 929-0457 humming33@gmail.com Oak Harbor
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Anna Duffus Fiddle (406) 600-9741 annabord3n@gmail.com www.annaduffus.com Bellingham
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Colleen Freeman Fiddle (360) 223-5788 bellinghamfiddlelessons@gmail.com Bellingham www.bellinghamfiddlelessons.com
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Katie Weed Bluegrass, Irish & Classical (408) 515-6648 katie_weed@hotmail.com Bellingham
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Cello & Bass Teachers
Erin Esses Cello - Classical & Folk (949) 500-5260 ShePlaystheCello@yahoo.com Bellingham
Omar Firestone Cello (619) 274-4927 Omar@mvps.org Bellingham
Rebekah Hood - Sava Cello - Suzuki (530) 713-0991 rebekahood@icloud.com Bellingham
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Jon Humphrey Cello & Bass (360) 389-2527 baceman007@gmail.com Bellingham
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Barb Hunter Cello - Classical, Rock, Folk (206) 383-1147 barbhuntercello@gmail.com
www.barbhuntercello.com Sedro Woolley / Bellingham
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Tallie Jones Cello (360) 441-7162 talithamdj@yahoo.com Bellingham
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Amiko Mantha Bass (564) 209-8025 amanthajr@gmail.com Bellingham
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Coral Marchant Cello – Suzuki & Traditional (360) 389-0691 coralmarchant@gmail.com Bellingham
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Bette-Anne Schwede Cello (360) 306-1686 betteschwede@yahoo.com Ferndale
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Samantha Sinai Cello & Music Therapy (248) 227-1632 samanthasinai@gmail.com Bellingham
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Mark Tomko Bass (206) 234-6801 mjt0229@gmail.com Bellingham
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Tara Kaiyala Weaver Cello (509) 341-4194 teekaykay@hotmail.com Bellingham / Mt Vernon
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Youth Symphonies & Ensembles
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Bellingham Youth Chamber Players www.bellinghamsymphony.org/bycp-home Bellingham
Samantha Sinai, Program Coordinator bycp@bellinghamsymphony.org
Fidalgo Youth Symphony www.fysmusic.org Mt Vernon
Sharyn Peterson, Conductor www.pcmusical.org sharynpeterson@hotmail.com
Mount Baker Youth Symphony www.mbys.org Bellingham
Sharyn Peterson, Conductor www.pcmusical.org sharynpeterson@hotmail.com
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North Sound Youth Symphony www.northsoundyouthsymphony.org Bellingham
James Ray, Conductor info@northsoundyouthsymphony.org
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Adult Community Orchestras
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Bellingham Symphony Orchestra www.bellinghamsymphony.org Bellingham
Yaniv Attar, Conductor info@bellinghamsymphony.org
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North Cascades Community Orchestra www.northcascadesmusic.org Bellingham
Nick Strobel, Conductor director@northcascadesmusic.org
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Skagit Symphony www.skagitsymphony.com Mt Vernon
Michael Wheatley, Conductor info@skagitsymphony.com
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The Bayshore Symphony www.bayshoremusicproject.com Mt Vernon
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