Private Lessons & Coaches in Issaquah, WA

Fueled by a lifelong love for lacrosse, I bring over 25 years of coaching expertise to help players excel. I focus on skill development, strategic thinking, and fostering a positive, yet challenging, learning environment. Let's elevate your game together!

With a guitar in hand and a decade of teaching under my belt, I cultivate musical passion. My professional musician background shapes personalized lessons for all skill levels. Let's unlock your guitar-playing potential together!

About Me: With over 25 years of experience behind the fretboard, I bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to every lesson. Whether I’m playing rhythm on an acoustic or delivering high-energy electric sets with my bands, I Scream Social and My Chemical Fauxmance, my life has been defined by the guitar. I don’t just teach you how to play songs; I teach you how to master the instrument and own the stage. What I Offer Tailored Instruction: Lessons designed around your musical tastes, from folk and fingerstyle to punk and hard rock. Performance Skills: Tips on stage presence and performance techniques based on years of live gigging. Foundational Mastery: A deep dive into scales, chords, and theory that actually makes sense.

As a professional musician and seasoned guitarist, I bring 16 years of experience to my teaching. My passion is to cultivate a deep appreciation and skill for the guitar by deepening my student's understanding of music in the simplest and easiest to understand terms and methods, focusing on getting the most out of your time with the instrument, as well as learning methods for improvisation as well as incorporating vocals to your playing. My studies include jazz, folk, classical, Brazilian, rock, blues, neo-soul/r&b, and hip-hop, for which I have a project where I play guitar and rap.

Music is a language we all understand. As a professional singer/songwriter with 2 years of teaching experience, I help students find their unique voice and express themselves confidently. Let's work together to unlock your full potential!

Starting out like any one of you I decided to teach myself guitar when I was 16, after going through all the hoops and understanding the mistakes and the correct says I faced I helped over 30 new students pick up the guitar and learn an efficient and fun way which doesn't make theory as scary! I've been playing with bands and gigging around town for almost a year and have had over 20 performances. I try to play many genres so as to be versatile but my favorite has been the blues.

"I liked that he would go and learn a song I requested so he could teach it to me

As a professional musician with five years of experience teaching, I'm passionate about helping aspiring guitarists find their unique voice. I believe in fostering a fun and supportive learning environment where students can develop their skills and unlock their musical potential.

Bob found his passion for martial arts later in life, but once he stepped into Guro Andy Wilson's MKG Martial Arts in Seattle at age 30, he was hooked. Initially unfamiliar with disciplines like Thai boxing, Kali, Jun Fan, and BJJ, he quickly became immersed, enjoying the intense workout and seeing rapid improvements in both strength and fitness. This journey led him to train at the Inosanto Academy in LA, where he felt the powerful influence of Guro Dan Inosanto and developed a deep respect for the martial arts community. After returning to Seattle, Bob taught at MKG for over eight years, contributing to the school’s growth. In 2009, he launched Seattle Integrated Martial Arts (SIMA) in West Seattle, a community-driven school that reflects the character and values of MKG. Bob is dedicated to sharing his love for martial arts with others and has built SIMA into a thriving center where students of all backgrounds and skill levels come to train and grow.

"I'm fairly new to SIMA and I've found the environment fantastic. The instructors are all patient, very prepared for every class, thorough and welcoming. My classmates have all been great to work with. Being very new I have felt like everyone wants to support each other and will help to make sure you get it right every time. I feel very safe here and always look forward to the next class.

As a College baseball player, baseball is a game of strategy, perseverance, and teamwork, values I've instilled in players for 17 years. My coaching blends technical expertise with a passion for fostering a love for the game in every student while also focusing on the mental side of the game. Let's step up to the plate together and unlock your potential.

I'm a personal trainer who loves the water. I have trained for swimming a sprint distance triathlon and taught my own kids how to swim. Whether you are learning to swim or you need to refine your stroke I can help