Adin Pennington
Adin is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and lifelong performer with over 25 years of stage and studio experience. He teaches acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, ukulele, drums, and clarinet, offering a well rounded, practical approach rooted in real world musicianship. He studied music at Bellevue College and University of Puget Sound
Adin’s strength lies in meeting students where they are at and helping them connect with the music they love. His teaching style is laid-back, encouraging, and personalized, shaped by his years of playing everything from basement punk shows to international jazz tours and professional studio sessions with top level producers. His bands have shared the stage with Marcy Playground, The Ataris, Unwritten Law and more.
Whether you're a child or adult just picking up your first instrument, looking to refine your skills for live performance, or want help with songwriting or music theory homework, Adin builds lessons around your goals. He’s passionate about passing on the tools and mindset that shaped his own journey, and believes that music is ultimately about connection, creativity, and confidence.
WHERE ARE LESSONS
Lessons are available at Adin’s home studio in Kent, WA OR Online via Zoom
RATES
$71 for a 1-hour lesson
$62 for a weekly 1-hour lesson
$44 for a 30-minute lesson
$35 for a weekly 30-minute lesson
Most students take weekly lessons. Generally, age 11 and under start with
30-minute lessons. Hour lessons are beneficial as the students interest and experience increases.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
What you want to learn! This is the first conversation Adin has with all parents and students. If you don’t know, that’s okay, too! Sometimes you have to find out what you don’t want first to make it more clear what you do want. The lessons are in the journey with music, not the destination, but on the way there we will experience:
- SONGS YOU KNOW
- MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT SPECIFIC FUNDAMENTALS
- RHYTHM & COUNTING
- TECHNIQUE
- READING MUSIC
- MUSIC THEORY
- PLAYING BY EAR
- MUSICAL INTUITION
- PRACTICE ROUTINES & DRILLS
- PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SKILLS
- HOW TO PLAY IN A BAND/GROUP
- HOW TO PERFORM LIVE
- ACCOUNTABILITY
SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST LESSON HERE!