Bainbridge Island Ukulele Teachers
Randy Parris is an excellent all-around music instructor. My daughters started taking guitar lessons from Randy 5 years ago at the age of 9 and 11. Randy's teaching style, fun, patient and engaging. No matter if you're talking about music theory, or guitar technique, Randy always breaks things down, and explains them in a simple way that is easy to understand and implement.
Randy Parris
- Banjo Teacher
- Bass Teacher
- Guitar Teacher
- Harp Teacher
- Mandolin Teacher
- Ukulele Teacher
- 360-981-5791
- Teaching Since 1994
- randyparris1958@gmail.com
Randy has been teaching at the Island Music Guild for the last 15 years. He got his first guitar in 1969 after seeing Jimi Hendrix on the Dick Cavett show. Over the years he picked up and learned to play the mandolin, banjo, and bass guitar. Randy studied music at Central Washington University in the early 90s, with a focus on classical guitar, voice, the Renaissance Lute. After his college days Randy owned and ran a small music store in Ellensburg Washington. At this time he had a harp built for him and started composing his own music. Over the next decade he traveled and performed on the harp. In 2004 he moved to Bainbridge Island and started to teach at the Island Music Guild. Randy has found his calling in teaching music to people of all ages and skill levels he especially finds great joy and satisfaction in helping children find and develop their talents.
I believe anyone can make music.
Zach Fleury
- Ukulele Teacher
- Bass Guitar Teacher
- Singer-Songwriter Coach
- 360-426-4777
- ZachFleuryMusic@gmail.com
Zach Fleury is a Pacific Northwest musician and educator known for bringing an encouraging, accessible approach to learning music & creativity.
What sets Zach apart is his belief that anyone can make music. His teaching style is relaxed, intuitive, and grounded in real-world musicianship. He focuses on helping students feel comfortable and supported, no matter their starting point.
Bass Guitar Lessons
Zach’s bass sessions center on developing an intuitive sense of rhythm—learning to feel the groove from the inside out. Students explore timing, pulse, tone, and the subtle choices that make bass lines come alive.
Singer-Songwriter Coaching
For songwriters, Zach offers a creative space to shape stories, emotions, and narrative flow. Lessons explore vibe, lyric crafting, arrangement ideas, and finding your voice as an artist.
Ukulele for Beginners
Zach also teaches beginner-friendly ukulele lessons rooted in easy, fun songs that help new players experience early wins and steady progress. Simple strums, friendly coaching, and accessible technique keep the focus on enjoyment and growth.