Mission
Our Mission
Music Works Northwest is a nonprofit community music school, dedicated to changing lives through accessible music education and experiences.
WHY CHOOSE MUSIC WORKS?
Support for Every Musical Journey
We offer musical experiences for all ages and stages—from early childhood discovery and private instruction to diverse ensembles, camps, and music therapy.
How your student benefits :
Foundational Skills: Developing essential mechanics of music—posture, breath control, tone, articulation, and technique.
Musical Literacy: Building the confidence in notation and rhythm to explore any musical genre.
Ensemble Readiness: Gaining the skills to participate in school bands, choirs, orchestras, or community groups.
Performance & Expression: Exploring repertoire, musicality, and stage presence to build confidence.
Personal Development: Cultivating the discipline, creativity, and persistence that drive success in all aspects of life.
Minutes from downtown Bellevue, serving families across the Eastside.
Proven impact
Celebrating 60 years of transforming lives as advocates for the arts.
Expert Mentorship
Supportive faculty who foster growth at every step of a student’s journey
Flexible Instruction
Adaptable lessons tailored to individual goals, school requirements, and audition preparation.
Inclusive Community
Ensuring access for all—regardless of age, ability, or background—through outreach and therapy.
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
Social Justice Statement
Music Works Northwest is a music school and community comprised of a wide variety of people. We are diverse in age, passions, cultural background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity, body shape, artistic preferences, physical abilities, and education. As much as we are different, we share a love for music, learning, teaching and skill development. The gift of music is of immeasurable importance to humankind and all are welcome at Music Works to pursue their musical aspirations.
We live, work and play in a diverse community, and we affirm our commitment and focus on engaging and collaborating in teaching, service, and scholarship that allows every student, every instructor, and every staff member to nurture their gifts and talents to the greatest possible extent. We strive to be an anti-racist and ethnically unbiased community, purposefully identifying, discussing and challenging issues of race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation and the impacts they have on students, faculty, staff members, and the greater Music Works community.
WE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF MUSIC WORKS NORTHWEST, STAND COMMITTED:​
To affirm explicitly and in united solidarity our identity as a music community that stands together against racism, sexism, and ableism; a community which supports Black Lives Matter and other anti-oppression organizations.
To continuously examine implicit bias and systemic advantage/oppression such that our anti-racism commitment is reflected in the life and culture of our community through our policies, programs, and practices as we continue to learn about racism and ethnic oppression.
To the development and implementation of organizational strategies and best-practices toward equity in all aspects of our community.
To providing opportunities to learn and create music which are available and open to all people, including underserved populations in our geographic area.
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READY TO GET STARTED?
Start Your Musical Journey
Explore our lessons, ensembles, camps, and community programs to find the right path for you or your student.