A non-profit community music school offering music lessons, music therapy and performance experiences for all ages, conveniently located minutes from downtown Seattle at Eastgate in south Bellevue. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for children of all ages through accessible music education and experiences. Our teachers, music therapists and ensemble directors have strong academic credentials and are among the Puget Sound regions most active and sought after performers. 
Services
Private Music Lessons
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Music Works proudly offers 30, 45 and 60 minute music lessons for students of all ages on 21 different instruments and voice. Our faculty members are experienced, diverse, competent, and professional. With more than one faculty member per instrument or voice we can match you to the right teacher. We often schedule sibling lessons with different teachers so that they occur at or near the same hour and day, a convenience unique to Music Works.
Music Therapy
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As defined by the American Music Therapy Association, music therapy is ...an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy is administered by trained professionals who have been educated at an approved music therapy program and nationally certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT). Music therapists possess musical, clinical, therapeutic, and professional skills.
Skype Lessons
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Music Works is proudly launching a brand new program; Skype Saxophone Lessons. Online lessons are perfect for students of all skill levels. Lessons are taught in real-time via Skype and are tailored to the needs of individual students. Students can be located anywhere that they have access to a computer.
Videos
Afro-Cuban Jazz
A bit of Afro-Cuban flavor with the Advanced Jazz Camp (led by Fred Hoadley) on Friday, July 20th in Studio B at Music Works NW.
The Music Works Experience
Shown at our 2012 annual 'Rhythm & Hues' benefit auction, this video shares testimonies from students, faculty, and families who have been involved with Music Works Northwest. Learn a little about our programs from these first-hand experiences.
A Snapshot of Jazz
A soundbite of the The Advanced Jazz Camp performing on Friday July 20th in Studio B at Music Works NW.
Strasbourg St. Denis @ Tula's
The New Jazz School @ Music Works NW Honors Jazz Ensemble performing Strasbourg St. Denis at Tulas on June 6th, 2012.
Mamacita II @ Tula's
The New Jazz School @ Music Works NW Honors Jazz Ensemble performing Mamacita II at Tulas on June 6th, 2012.
Open Sesame @ The Bellevue Jazz Festival
The New Jazz School @ Music Works NW Honors Jazz Ensemble performing Open Sesame at Bellevue Square Mall for the 2012 Bellevue Jazz Festival.
Reviews (9) Ashlee Chou
May 05, 2021
Lisa Frumkes
May 17, 2020
I've been bringing my kids to Music Works for years, after my niece had great experiences studying clarinet there. My son has studied trumpet for 10 years with three different instructors, each better than the last. My daughter studied both piano and violin at Music Works before settling on guitar and voice. And now my significant other is starting electric bass lessons! Anytime anyone I know is looking for music lessons, I refer them to Music Works.
Ken Murphy
Apr 13, 2020
My son and I have been active with Music Works for years. The access to great private instruction is fantastic, of course. The faculty is top notch. But the ensemble experiences are what really take things up a notch. Music Works offers invaluable music education and performance resources that really can't be provided by most school music programs.
My son (now a student at the Eastman School of Music) was exposed to incredible jazz and Afro-Cuban ensemble experiences from a very early age. What a difference these programs made to his development!
My son (now a student at the Eastman School of Music) was exposed to incredible jazz and Afro-Cuban ensemble experiences from a very early age. What a difference these programs made to his development!
N. N.
Jun 14, 2018
Great staff and teachers, so much dedicated to music. Here you will not see a lot of marketing, selling multiple things etc, what you will see is the focus on Music, good service and followups. My kid loves this place, has been learning a lot. The parking is plenty and very near to the freeway. The summercamp is also good and exciting.
Aina Eunkyoung Lee
Dec 18, 2017
Michael Vernon Stayshift
Dec 16, 2016
Tara Shaw
May 05, 2014
Jen S.
Feb 29, 2012
Jennifer W.
May 11, 2010
It is truly remarkable to see how my kids have grown since attending this unique music school on the eastside. My daughter has been taking vocal lessons since 6th grade (she's now 17!) from Susan Strick. I have seen her confidence and ability grow so much over the years. Because of this, she has auditioned for musicals and even has had some lead roles! She is confident and at ease when she gets up in front of a group
