About Our Teachers:
The Piano Teacher: Rick Seaton holds a Master of Music degree in organ performance from Indiana University and a bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Denver. He studied piano at the university of Denver. He studied piano at the University of Denver with Theodor Lichtmann and Alice Rybak; he has also studied piano abroad with John Damgaard of the Royal Danish Conservatory. While at Indiana University he studied organ and church music with Marilyn Keiser. Mr. Seaton has been active as a church musician in the Denver area for 25+ years. Rick is presently the Music Director and Organist with Bethany Lutheran Church (South Denver). www.bethany-denver.org
The Guitar Teacher: Rick Seaton has an extensive background in music which includes acoustic, classical, electric and bass guitar. Lessons in rock, classical, and jazz - beginning to advanced level.
Organ Teacher: Rick will be offering Organ lessons for experienced pianist starting this August 2012. All lessons will be given at Bethany Lutheran Church. Students must have a practice organ available to them during the week. 40-60 minute lessons only. Only a few openings available.
Rick Seaton is also a composer and arranger. For more information on what Rick is doing with his music, please visit www.rickseaton.com.
Current member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) www.mtna.org.
and AGO (American Guild of Organists) www.agohq.org and the ALCM (Association of Lutheran Church Musicians).
Cello Teacher: Barbara Seaton holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Denver, where she studied cello with Richard Slavich. In 1987, Ms. Seaton started Anne Paisley Associates, a music contracting and wedding coordinating business. As of February 2008, now doing business as Seaton Studios; Musicians and More. Along with contracting, Ms. Seaton previously taught private cello instruction (ages 3 1/2 years of age to adults. 1985-1997). Ms. Seaton has participated in a variety of chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras over the last 25+ years. Presently a member of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra. www.littletonsymphony.org.