30-minutes for $60
45-minutes for $90
60-minutes for $120
(In-home $20 travel fee)
Invoices Sent: 25th of each month
Due By: 1st of each month
Payment Method: Zelle to (206) 660-2444
Flexibility: Choose how many lessons you’d like to take each month
Invoices are emailed on the 25th of each month and will include your scheduled lessons for the upcoming month, refunded lessons, and any cancellations fees.
Less than 48 Hours' notice: You'll be charged the full amount. No extra cancellation fee.
Illness or emergency: You'll only be charged a cancellation fee, and the lesson cost will be refunded.
More than 48 hours' notice: The lesson will be refunded, and a cancellation fee will be added to your next invoice:
30-minute lesson: $15
45-minute lesson: $20
60-minute lesson: $25
Through Maren's teaching, she aims to advocate, educate, and inspire her students by creating a safe and open learning environment where they can take risks, explore their curiosity, and express themselves through music.
Music by Maren was founded in 2022, offering private viola, violin, and piano lessons either at her Redmond studio or in the comfort of students' homes. Throughout the year, Maren hosts recitals to provide students with the opportunity to perform and share their love of music with friends and family.
During college, Maren studied viola with Dr. Michelle Rahn and began teaching students of all ages, from beginner to advanced. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance, a Nonprofit Organization Minor, and a Professional Writing certificate from Central Washington University. She has also had the privilege of teaching viola and violin in both large and small groups with Yakima Music en Acción, an El Sistema program in Yakima, WA.
Currently, Maren works as a clinician in the Lake Washington and Seattle public schools and serves as a coach with the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra and Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her work with orchestras, she remains passionate about performing and plays viola with both the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra and the Saratoga Orchestra.
"Maren's passion and ability to connect with students, inspiring them to achieve their best musicianship, is a rare talent. My daughter Eva has been taking weekly violin lessons with Maren for two years. Initially, Eva had lukewarm interest, but Maren has guided her along the way. Eva considers Maren a trusted advisor and loves working with her. Maren has encouraged Eva to join the school's orchestra, recommended summer camps, supported her in her audition for the Advanced Orchestra (for which she was selected), and helped her select and purchase her first adult-size violin. Maren is a natural teacher and leader. Her kind personality, authentic love for music, and experience in the music industry allow her to relate to students of all ages and backgrounds. Her effective communication and organizational skills make her ideal for Key to Change Studio's mission to provide high-level musicianship to underserved students."
- Monique Gallery
"Maren has inspired my tween and teen daughters to find joy in music. She is both a relatable and inspirational music teacher with plenty of expertise. I'm so grateful that we found her when we were searching for a piano teacher in the area!"
- Crystal Smith
