Instruments and Training
Violin - played for 14 years, private lessons through Suzuki School Methodology, Metropolitan Youth Symphony and Portland Youth Philharmonic in Portland, Oregon
Guitar - played for 12 years, self-taught, learned more techniques byway of the live scene in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville
Piano - 15 years, private lessons at Phillips Exeter Academy and Whitman College and through a private instructor in Portland, Oregon
Voice - 4 years, private instruction through Whitman College and teachers, Lisa Orinn, Maria Tegzes and Margo Hennebach
Ukulele - 1 year, self-taught
Other training in music or education
- Music Minor at Whitman College (emphasis on music history and theory)
- Theory lessons through Portland Youth Philharmonic
- Piano lessons at Phillips Exeter Academy
- Piano and Voice lessons at Whitman College
- Songwriting Lessons through Billy Seidman's Songarts Academy, Cari Cole's Signature Songwriting Circle, 6 Figure Songwriting, Sync It and CTRL Camp
- “Songwriting” and “Music Production” through Berklee online
- Logic Pro X production course through LinkedIn Academy, Triple Threat Artist, Make Sh!t Modern
My Story
Alethea has been called, "Passionate, patient, responsible, fun, and down-to-earth"
In her own words:
Music is healing. It is expressive. It builds community and it builds character.
I love teaching. Music is a passion of mine and working with students of all ages motivates and inspires me.
Through my experience, I have learned how to engage both kids and adults and keep them learning and growing in their knowledge of music theory, their instruments, and songwriting.
My work as a singer-songwriter in Los Angeles and as a developing pianist has forced me to learn how to set up a regular practice schedule and stay focused and present. I motivate my students with the knowledge I learn every day.
Fresh Start Musik represents my mission to spread the joy of learning an instrument and music theory with as many people as possible. I am connected with other very talented musicians in LA and as we expand our roster, I hope to connect students with these musicians as well.