Koh Casaba (he/him)
Hi there my name is Koh. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and music producer from West Seattle and I used to be a former student at MODE. Since leaving MODE I’ve gone on to graduate from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and have been fortunate enough to garner millions of streams on the music I’ve been part of. I love teaching the importance of music as a sense of community, creative expression and technical discipline, and I hope by the end of every lesson the key takeaway is a deeper appreciation for art in all disciplines and levels. I look forward to working with you!
Lonnie Williams (he/him)
Lonnie Williams grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where the recording of Cannonball Adderley on the jukebox at his family’s barbecue restaurant inspired him to take up the saxophone at a young age. Starting as an alto sax player in his school band, Lonnie practiced every day and eventually moved to Seattle where he was inspired and embraced by the city’s jazz scene. In the years since, he has played with such legends as Eddie Harris and Joe Henderson, and in venues all over the world. Considered a legend in the Pioneer Square jazz scene, Lonnie hasn’t let success get in the way of his calling to teach, which he has followed since he began tutoring other kids in his school band in junior high. He encourages his students to learn through his own mantra of “practice practice practice!” but also believes strongly that music should always be fun. He hopes to inspire his students to find as much joy in the saxophone as he has for so many years.
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