Our Teachers

Learning to Play,

Playing to Learn

Director
Connie Wible

Piano, Adaptive Piano

Connie Wible is the Owner of Musical Mind Piano Studio and the Founder of MI Music Technology Camp located on Mercer Island, Washington between Seattle and Bellevue. She has worked with young musicians for over 35 years, teaching, accompanying and performing and composing. Connie started lessons at age 4 and began accompanying soloists and choirs and church services starting at age 10. Undergraduate studies were at Boise State University and Seattle Pacific University majoring in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy, with an emphasis in Abnormal Psychology.

She is a public speaker on the topics of Adaptive Piano for Special Needs, Single Parenting, and Music Wellness. She also is a performer and composer. You can find her CD on iTunes: “Journey of the Heart”, original piano music.

Connie began changing her teaching methodology in the late 1980’s by observing the mannerisms of her students. As a single parent with four children, three were diagnosed with forms of learning challenges. As she learned how to help her own children, she decided to open up her student to include some of the students that did not do well in other studios due to ADD and behavioral issues, and later Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

She now teaches according to the student’s learning style and has developed adapted piano and keyboard instruction for children with Autism Spectrum and Asperger’s Syndrome along with ADD, dyslexia and behavior disorders. She also specializes in teaching pianists who need accompanying skills, composing and improvisation and mentors music teachers in starting their own studios.

Katrina Kope

Piano, Voice, Singer/Songwriting,

Music Production, Vocal Recording

Katrina Kope is a Seattle based performing artist, composer and innovator in the Seattle music scene.With her different projects spanning many genres, from electronica, to funk, reggae, trip-hop, R&B, or vocal improvisation; She found her mentors while studying at Cornish and gigging around the Pacific Northwest. After performing live and recording for well over a decade, Katrina’s resume could read as a long list of name dropping. But, she hardly needs it. She’s graced some of the largest stages in the Northwest, has eight albums under her belt, and has garnered massive respect among peers for her voice and approach to songwriting. She certainly has no fear exploring new genres and material, but seems to always find a home back with her piano and voice. Even if it’s just for a moment to breathe between her other projects.

Some of Katrina’s performances and compositions can be heard with: Purr Gato, BowieVision, Good Co, Universal Peoples, Seattle Rock Orchestra, Levels of Movement, Klozd Sirkut, ELYXR, Jazz Underground, Soul Kata, The Blood Moon Orchestra, Solo using Ableton and of course, any of her jazz ensembles.

She has over 20 years teaching piano, voice, songwriting, and coaching bands. She is proficient in Ableton software, various voice and looping devices and recording production.

Richard Rodseth

Jazz Piano, Beginning Piano, Music Technology

After a long career in software development, Richard resumed music studies through Berklee College of Music Online, completing a Professional Certificate in Music Theory and Composition in 2019. He followed that up with additional courses in Orchestration and Counterpoint.

The son of a piano and voice teacher in Pretoria (still active in her 90s!), Richard had Classical piano lessons as a child, then studied Jazz privately as an adult. In addition to basic keyboard skills and music literacy, he loves introducing students of all backgrounds to the joys of composition and improvisation.

Richard also enjoys music technology in many forms, including modular synthesis, MIDI and digital audio production.

Matt Badger

Adaptive Piano, Guitar, Drums, Songwriting

Matt Badger is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Seattle, WA. He's known as a session
player and recording musician around the Seattle area, drumming for numerous prominent Seattle
bands (Ravenna Woods, Hannah Ramone, Benjamin Verdoes, Seattle Rock Orchestra).

Matt has released several original albums as an artist and songwriter over the years, showcasing a wide range of instrumental and lyrical ability. He has a Masters in Special Education with a focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA) and aspires to apply knowledge from his education and musical background towards helping learners of all backgrounds engage with and express themselves through instruments like the piano, drums/percussion, and guitar.

Devin Bews

Drums, Beginning Guitar, Bass,

Ukulele and Bass Ukulele, Abelton

Devin Bews is a dedicated and passionate music instructor specializing in beginning guitar and bass, as well as all levels of drums and music production. With over ten years of teaching experience, Devin brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to music education that nspires and empowers students to reach their full potential.

Devin’s musical journey began with the prestigious UW Marching Band, where he honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for the discipline and artistry of music performance. He furthered his education at Cornish College of the Arts, focusing on jazz performance, which enriched his understanding of music theory, improvisation, and the complexities of jazz. Devin’s studies also took him to New York, where he had the privilege of learning from some of his favorite musicians, including the renowned drummer Mark Guiliana.

With a decade of teaching experience, Devin has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, guiding them through the fundamentals and advancing their musical abilities. His expertise spans across genres such as jazz and hip-hop, and he is adept at tailoring his lessons to meet the individual needs and goals of each student.

Devin’s musical background is as diverse as it is impressive. He has performed in a wide variety of venues and participated in numerous projects, showcasing his versatility as a musician. His solo production projects highlight his creativity and technical prowess, making him a well-rounded and accomplished artist.

Alyssa Martini

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harp, Piano, Sax Drums

Alyssa has learned, performed and instructed on more than one instrument including (sometimes simultaneously) drums, guitar, sax, piano, bass, harp and ukulele, thanks to years of private music lessons from an early age. She teaches from beginning to proficient. She plays with several bands along with being a solo harpist. She also plays at SEATAC Airport and events for the Seattle Parks and Rec Dept.

By night you can catch her rocking local Seattle venues with award-winning bands including The Kathy Moore Super Power Trio (“I Won’t Let The End of the World Bring Me Down”), Acid Tongue(“Arboretum” on Freakout Records), Tobias The Owl (Megaforce Records), Trick Candles (“Pretend We’re Alone” EP), Blood Moon Orchestra, Bad Saint (LA Tour), Claire Michelle (Folklife Festival), Purple Mane Prince tribute band, Payge Turner from The Voice, Purr Gato, Lady Rizo and Amandala at The Triple Door, amongst others throughout her 6 year stay in the PNW. Alyssa has made radio and television appearances, helped sell out multiple shows and festivals, and even toured internationally.