EVENTS:

June 22-26, 2026 One-week Chamber Music Camp (strings, age 15- through college) 10am-2pm

August 5-7 2026 (Wed- Fri 10am-2pm) Choro Day Camp- Brazilian Popular Music (all instruments)

July 25 and Aug.15 (Saturday mornings 10am-12:15 ) Hot Club Jazz workshops (strings, guitar, woodwinds)



March /April : Private Coaching Sessions for high school ensembles, preparing for WMEA State Ensemble Festival. Karen coaches and prepares for competition, anything from small group division through the 16- piece ensembles. strings, woodwinds, piano welcome.

Held at Karen’s home studio in north Seattle. Group leader contact Karen to reserve a slot, more info via email karen1957@comcast.net

  • Sun.March 29th 2-3:30; 4-5:30, 7-8:30pm

  • Mon March 30 7-8:30pm

  • Tues March 31 7-8:30 pm

  • Thurs April 2 7-8:30pm

  • Sat. April 4 2-3:30; 4-5:30

summer day camps 2026

Hot Club Jazz Workshop (previously known as “Gypsy Jazz”)

Chamber Music Camp


Chamber Music Single Day events- Advanced String players ages 13-20 10am-2pm Chamber Music sightreading - individual players are grouped for workshops on string quartet masterpieces


Brazilian Vintage Jazz

INFO COMING SOON!!



Gypsy Jazz (Jazz Manouche)

Gypsy jazz; all instruments. Kids, college students, adults and professional musicians. Violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, mandolin, flute, clarinet and more!

College advising

I get to know each student personally. It’s all about keeping the student motivated and moving forward. I keep parents apprised and help them with their side of the process. Together, we will find great solutions and outcomes.

Music Teaching and Classes- Karen teaches international styles and improvisation. She also does audition preparation and stage-fright management.

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