Pam Hunt – Violin, Viola, Cello, Pipestone Music Camp, Instrument Loan Program
Pam Hunt is a registered Suzuki instructor in violin, viola and cello. She and her husband Terry founded the Pipestone School of Music in the fall of 1997 and they have taught there ever since. Pam directs the Pipestone Youth Orchestra, Methow Valley Elementary School strings program and Pipestone Summer Music camp. She performs with the Methow Valley Orchestra, Tamarack String Quartet, and the Lake Chelan Bach Festival Orchestra. You can contact Pam directly at tamarackquartet@hotmail.com or by phone at 509-699-3588.
Please contact Pam for information regarding Instrument Loan Program as well.
Terry Hunt – Guitar, Methow Valley Orchestra
Terry Hunt holds an M.A. in classical guitar performance from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, where he was a teaching assistant to Ricardo Iznaola. He received a B.Mus. From the University of Colorado at Boulder, also in performance. He directed the Okanogan Valley Orchestra for 6 years and the Pipestone Orchestra for 10 years. During that time he composed several large works for choir and orchestra winning a GAP grant and a Centrum Residency for his work. His Gloria Mass was performed by the St Louis Merrimac College Choir and Orchestra. Recent compositions include the Wendell Berry Songs which were premiered in Wenatchee in June 2015 by tenor Steve Stefanides and the Volta Trio. He plays a wide variety of music as a soloist, and with bands. Over the past several years he has performed across the country in a duo with Laura Love. He co founded the Pipestone School of Music with his wife Pam and was Executive Director of Cascadia Music. A resident of the Methow Valley for over twenty five years, he has become involved in recording, producing, sound design and film making at his studio in Twisp.
You can contact Terry Hunt at mountainsound@centurytel.net
Mike Kamansky – Piano
Mike Kamansky is a piano teacher and piano technician. Driven by the passion for the piano and music, he is drawn to be a piano teacher in our great valley. It is our music and arts that distinguishes us, and is so very integral to the fabric of our valley life. As a continuing advanced piano student who played keyboard and organ in his youth, at first it was difficult to imagine himself as a piano teacher. After all it is a great responsibility. As he progressed in his own study it became evident that he has a skill that he can share with others, and that he is passionate about teaching.
www.methowvalleypianostudio.com
michael@kamanskypiano.com
(509) 996-7788
Stephen Kish – Guitar
Stephen Kish came to the Methow Valley via the Pacific Crest Trail, and started a year long musical sabbatical to hit the ‘wood shed’, and ended up rooting down and starting a family. My life journey has taken me to the tops of mountains and ends of the Earth, always with guitar in hand. I’ve graced stages, played dive bars, roadhouses, helo hangers. I’ve entertained mountain goats and fellow climbers, thru-hikers, but also have performed at ceremonies & weddings and rocked out for festivals, including the ‘coolest’ one of all, ICESTOCK in Antarctica, on a flatbed trailer in a blizzard at the height of Summer! So, from the Roof of Africa, and North America, to the South Pole and many nooks in between, I’ve been shaped by my surroundings and exposure to art in all its forms, and learned from the cultures that have welcomed me in. My strongest suit is fronting the fist pumping, high energy alt rock ska punk band the Full Uplift. Guitar is a vehicle for every genre, and I’ve enjoyed exploring its infinite possibilities. My current solo-offering is a psychedelic electric guitar loop experience called “Stream of ConsciousRIFFS” (https://youtu.be/jOA2jKrL-YU) Improvised ‘noise symphonies’, layers upon layers of musical ideas, different every time, piloted by stomp box pedals and an ear for the inspired riffs of the ’60’s and 70’s (think Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Cream) with some Glass, Reich, Bartok, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg for some ‘balance’!!
I also maintain a teaching studio, Winthrop Guitar Studios (www.winthropguitar.com), and have some very talented and dedicated students, with whom I love sharing my passion for music and guitar. Currently I’m offering online lessons via ZOOM and Skype. Pre CoVid you could catch me hosting open mics at Old Schoolhouse Brewery, playing with The Full Uplift at the OSB, Taproom, and MV Ciderhouse, Musicians of the Methow, or experience Stream of ConsciousRIFFS at the Confluence Gallery, OSB, or private enlightened engagements, with a flair for sonic adventure – I’d like to think of it as something inspired by Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii! The next frontier for me is one’s and zero’s…working toward connecting via the Big ‘I’ in the ether…I hope to see you out there and connect some way.
Stephen Kish guitarist, performer, teacher, noise maker, stomp box aficionado
Winthrop Guitar Studios www.winthropguitar.com
509-996-2526
Will Lone – Drums
Will has played drums since the age of seven and has studied numerous musical traditions, including Indian Classical and Carnatic music, Javanese Gamelan, traditional African drumming, and South American rhythm.
He is well versed in rock, pop, funk, and jazz drumming, and has worked professionally as a jazz musician since 2014. Will believes in understanding and teaching the history of the drum set, which allows students to understand all styles of drumming though an understanding of how they developed and the techniques involved.
Lessons are available for all ages and abilities.
For more information or to schedule lessons contact Will: willlone@msn.com
Emily Nelson – Trumpet, Piano
Emily has played trumpet and piano for over 20 years, and her background spans many aspects of arts and education. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Music from Lewis and Clark College with a focus on musicology. After completing an internship in arts administration at The Kennedy Center, she returned to her hometown to work for the San Francisco Symphony in their Education, Special Events, and Community Engagement departments. Emily is currently the Program & Operations Manager at Little Star School, a member of the Methow Valley Orchestra, and plays with the local band Vera Loves Vinyl. She specializes in classical trumpet, music theory and general musicianship, and is excited about teaching students of all levels and abilities.
Emily’s studio is currently full.
You can contact Emily Nelson at emrnelson@gmail.com
Bahia Rowan: Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele Instruction
Bahia Rowan has been teaching music in person, and virtually, for adults and children for over 20 years through private instruction at Bahia’s Music Studio. She teaches guitar, ukulele, piano, and music theory, and music and movement classes.
With a bachelor’s in musical theater, classical guitar, and piano training, 7 years of voice training, and continuing education from Cornish College of the Arts, she brings years of experience to teaching music and movement classes.
Bahia released a solo singer/songwriter folk album, Into the Woods. All songs on the album were written and musically arranged by Bahia. She also plays out at numerous venues, from New York City to the Northwest in various bands and solo.
Music is an integral part of the home in which Bahia grew up. Everyone in her family played an instrument and gathering to make music was a natural part of life. Because of this she has seen firsthand how music can help people grow emotionally, intellectually, and bring them a great deal of joy. It has instilled in her a commitment to help others foster music and creativity as a natural part of their lives.
Bahia’s teaching philosophy embraces gentleness, playfulness, knowledge, relevance, and tailoring classes to meet the specific needs of the students. She has a great deal of experience with children, but loves teaching students of any age. It is her goal to help people develop a firm understanding of the language of music, that they can take with them wherever their musical exploration leads.
bahiasmusicstudio@gmail.com
George Schneider – Woodwinds (Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet)
George plays flute in a variety of musical settings, including jazz, latin, and classical. He has 40 years experience as a musician. He plays with most of the local jazz musicians, and can pull together an ensemble to fit any occasion. He currently a member of the Marcus Duke Project and the Methow Valley Orchestra. He teaches all woodwinds, including flute, sax and clarinet
509-449-2008