Cicada Music School
Cicada Music School is a small private teaching studio in South Seattle, run by long-time teacher and musician Aura Ruddell. Our mission is to cultivate lifelong musicians who are able to use music as a tool for creativity and expression. We help our students build a solid and comprehensive foundation in music, so that they can pursue any musical path with confidence, not just proficiency on the piano. Each student receives highly personalized instruction built around their own musical interests and goals.
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Cicada Music School strives to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for students of all identities and abilities. We work closely with caregivers and students with physical and developmental differences to best accommodate learning needs. Sliding scale payment plans and scholarships are available for foster youth and low income families. To inquire about lessons, please fill out the form below.
ABOUT AURA
PIANO • SONGWRITING • COMPOSITION
MUSIC THEORY
I am a Classically-trained pianist with a music degree, who loves teaching students who have no intention of going down the same musical path that I did. I’ve been teaching students of all ages in the Seattle area since 2009, and passionately believe that anybody can learn to build a therapeutic and creative relationship with music. Check out this podcast interview to learn more about my musical background and teaching philosophies.
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REVIEWS
“I have been a student of Aura’s for over 7 years and I am very glad to be one of them. She is a great musician who is kind, patient, and encouraging to myself and to her students. She creates an enjoyable musical environment by letting students play music they enjoy, by accommodating to their preferences, and by consistently finding new ways to make learning piano easier and more fun. Whether you’re an experienced pianist, or have never touched a piano in your life, I would highly recommend Aura Ruddell. -Student
“We feel so very lucky to have found Aura! Our daughters, now 10 and 12, have been working with her for over 6 years. She is kind and fun but also deliberate and thoughtful in her approach. We appreciate the progress that we’ve seen in our daughters’ skills but are also grateful for how much effort Aura puts into providing a well-rounded musical education experience, teaching theory and improv and focusing on helping young people engage with and love music. Aura is a gem.” -Parent
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