Monica Harle
works with students of all ages and advancement in piano studies. The
focus is on developing good study habits, smart practice methods, and
fitting music into the total picture of students lives. Lessons are
weekly throughout the school year and by arrangement in summer.
Students are encouraged to participate in scheduled recitals, Music
Teacher Assn. playing opportunities as well as any volunteer work
playing for various organizations. Hopefully students will gain a
background of music which can be used and shared throughout life.
Monica Harle is
a professional pianist, organist and freelance musician for many venues
including corporate functions, recitals, chamber music events and
Catholic services. Monica teaches and plays classical music, smooth
jazz, chamber music, and service music of all kinds and received a BA,
BM in piano performance from the University of Washington in 1982, and
an MBA in International Business from the Monterey Institute of
International Studies in 1996. Monica has played professionally and
taught lessons since 1970 under the tutorage of Joy Henderson. In the
past, Monica Harle studied at the UW with Bela Siki and Neal O'Doan and
later, as part time faculty accompanist at Cal State University,
Northridge worked with students of Peter Rejto and the string
department. At the present time Monica Harle freelances throughout the
Seattle Area. Her downtown Bremerton studio location is 4 blocks from
Olympic College.
