Music Center of the Northwest

08/31/2026

You still have time to sign up! 🎵🎻🎺🎹

08/28/2026

Classes start in just a couple of weeks- have you signed up? Link in bio for registration and description for all classes!

08/24/2026

Faculty David Shere performs a late night contemplative reading of one of his favorite pieces on Music Center's brand new Yamaha grand piano! Gorgeous singing tone, effortless buttery action - and it hasn't even received post-delivery service yet. Stay tuned!

A late night contemplative reading of one of my favorite pieces on ...

08/14/2026

Do you play the ukulele and want a group to come jam with? Look no further! Join the ukulele ensemble this fall- we meet Mondays at 7:30! All levels welcome; as long as you know a few chords and strums we'll make sure you fit right in! Link to register or for more info in our bio.

08/13/2026

Have you always wanted to learn the ukulele? Classes start Monday 9/14 at 6:30- come join us! Learn how to strum & play some chords, and learn a little bit of music theory along the way. Complete beginners welcome! https://www.musiccenternw.org/for-adults

08/12/2026

Join us this Saturday August 15th at 7pm for a concert of Arthur Foote's Piano Quartet and Franz Schubert's Trout Quintet given by the Trio Clara and Friends. Concert is at Music Center of the Northwest in the recital hall. Free admission and parking.

08/11/2026

This class is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers of all abilities. Mini Music Makers offers a welcoming space where every child can shine. Led by music therapy trained specialists, every song, movement, and interaction is intentionally designed to support children’s social, emotional, communicative, sensory, and developmental growth. Scan the QR code below for more info!

08/11/2026

Have you been considering Suzuki Violin for your child? All Music Center Suzuki Faculty are certified by the Suzuki Association of the Americas and have received training to teach in the method.

Students are invited to take a single introductory lesson or introductory lesson package that includes two, 30-minute lessons at a reduced lesson rate. To begin the scheduling process, simply complete the Student Profile Form or call 206-526-8443 to speak with a staff member.

08/10/2026

Registration is open for our Jazz ensembles today! https://www.musiccenternw.org/for-adults

08/03/2026

Welcome to Lionel Thomas, our new Head of Suzuki Strings!

Lionel Thomas comes to Music Center from Wilmington, Delaware where he taught violin and viola as Suzuki Academy Associate Department Head at the Music School of Delaware.

Mr. Thomas has a strong passion for teaching and is committed to achieving optimal results in his students while nurturing a sense of appreciation and joy for music. He maintains a year-round commitment to excellent teaching, serving on the faculty of Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Intermountain Suzuki Strings Institutes. Mr. Thomas has worked closely with principal players from the Philadelphia Orchestra in helping students to reach their musical goals. Mr. Thomas’s Suzuki students range in age from 4 years old to 18 years old. He has helped students win top prizes in the International Oskar Rieding and Music School of Delaware Concerto Competitions, acceptance into NYO2, Princeton University Orchestra, DMEA All State Honor Orchestra, and the Seattle Philharmonic. Students who have worked with Mr. Thomas have been recognized by the Royal Conservatory of Music, and performed at prestigious venues such as Weill Hall in New York City. Many of his students were invited to the Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY).

As a performer, Mr. Thomas played with Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Delaware Symphony, Mann Center Festival Orchestra, Oregon Mozart Players, and other professional ensembles. A performance highlight occurred in the spring of 2022 when Mr. Thomas performed at Carnegie Hall with the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra and Grammy winner Jon Batiste. More recently, in winter of 2026, Mr. Thomas had the honor of performing at the memorial service for gospel legend Richard Smallwood.

Reading, running, and long walks with pug, Reine are a few of Lionel’s spare time activities. He has completed several half marathons and one day hopes to run a full marathon. As a new Seattlite, Mr. Thomas is excited about learning how to snowboard.

We are thrilled to have Lionel here at Music Center of the Northwest!

Music Center of the Northwest is Seattle, Washington's oldest community music school.