Though jazz appreciation month has come and gone, May is as good of a month as any to take saxophone, Piano, or singing lessons here in Seattle. Where to find a teacher though? Alright, fine, that was a bit of a setup. In addition to TeachStreet, however, there is also a vibrant community of local musicians in Belltown at Seattle Musicans Association.

What they do?
Seattle Musicians Association is essentially a community of musicians. They’re run by musicians and provide resources for other local musicians. Whether your forte is woodwinds or guitar, and whether you are looking to perform or to teach, they are a great local resource with a faculty of over 50 musicians specializing in a wide array of instruments.

Quick History
Though we’re proud of our own history (10 days and counting!), the Seattle Musicians Association has been around much longer.

• March 1898 - The American Federation of Musicians Local 76 was chartered.

• January 1958 - African American members of the segregated AFM Local 493 combined with those of Local 76, forming a single integrated “Local.”

• December 1994 - Their title was officially changed to “Local 76-493,”celebrating the history of their members.

For Teachers and Students
If you’re a local musician, or you are in search of a local musician, Seattle Musicians Association is a vibrant local community and a great place to check out. In addition to being music lovers, Monica, Josh, and the rest of the folks over at Seattle Musicians Association are great folks and they’d be happy to help you out.