Through Maren’s teaching, she aims to advocate, educate, and inspire her students by creating an open and safe learning environment where they can take risks, be curious, and create their own music. Maren holds a BA in Viola Performance, a Nonprofit Organization minor, and a Professional Writing certificate from Central Washington University.
Music by Maren was founded in 2022 which offers private viola, violin and piano lessons at her Redmond studio or in your home. There are recitals that happen throughout the year to give students an opportunity to perform and share their love of music with friends and family.
Currently, Maren runs her own music studio and teaches at Music Center of the Northwest. She’s previously taught at Music Works NW, Moore Brothers Music, Seattle JazzED, and the El Sistema program Yakima Music en Accion. Along with teaching lessons, she is regularly invited to be an orchestra coach for public schools in the Lake Washington school district and for the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Growing up, Maren played viola with the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra. She then continued to study viola performance at CWU with Dr. Michelle Rahn. During her time at CWU, she completed two solo recitals on viola and studied piano privately. Now she plays viola for the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra and the Saratoga Orchestra. She will continue to pursue her passion and career in sharing music with others by teaching and performing.