Kevin Davis
Goes by: Mr. Davis
Kevin Davis has been passionate about creativity and music for as long as he can remember. With nearly 30 years of life in the greater Seattle area, he’s found joy in both creativity and community. Outside of music, Kevin loves exploring hands-on projects like cooking, blending his own beard oil, and automating smart home devices. As a dad of two, he appreciates the importance of fostering curiosity and growth in everything we do.
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Music has always been Kevin’s creative cornerstone. His journey began with seven years of piano lessons before diving into high school bands, playing at local venues, and experimenting with singing, guitar, bass, and electronic music production. In 2014, he earned a BA in Music with a focus on pipe organ performance. His college years were filled with diverse experiences, from playing with a collegiate chamber choir and early music ensembles to jazz quartets and swing bands. Today, Kevin continues to share his talents as a bass guitarist, pianist, and organist in various religious settings.
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Kevin believes music should be an avenue for independent exploration and personal fulfillment. When practice feels like a chore, it often hinders a lifelong love for music. That’s why he empowers his students to chart their own musical journeys, offering guidance, personalized challenges, and even arranging favorite songs at the right level of difficulty.
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Whether you're aiming for a professional music career or looking to develop a lifelong passion for making music, Kevin is here to help create a plan that inspires and works for you!
Please inquire about Kevin's availability through our Contact Form! ​
Johannes is not currently accepting new piano students. Please inquire about a wait list through our Contact Form!
Jóhannes Finnsson
Goes by: Jóhannes or Mr. Finnsson
Mr. Finnsson, or Jóhannes, is a music teacher, vocal performer and music specialist. He and his family recently relocated to Mill Creek. Jóhannes received his Bachelors of Music Education with voice concentration from John Brown University in 2014.
Jóhannes’ love for music began at an early age. In his home country of Faroe Islands, music is a big part of the culture. He spent his childhood singing in kids choirs and social gatherings, and learning guitar and piano at home. In his young adult life, he attended a one-year music school in Coventry, England. And then attended university in the USA. During his time at college, he sang and traveled with the cathedral choir.
In his career so far, he has been a voice teacher, choir director and school teacher. Jóhannes has been teaching music to people of all ages and in various cultural settings. Before moving to Mill Creek, he directed a church choir and taught private voice lessons in his native country, the Faroe Islands. Mr. Finnsson also taught elementary and middle school music in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for four years.
In addition to music, Jóhannes loves hiking and long distance running. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, cooking, traveling and exploring the outdoors.
Anna Nayanova
Goes by: Anna
Anna is a cello and piano player. She started playing cello and piano at age of 7 at Odessa musical school for kids No. 1. During the first years of her studies, she showed herself as a very talented musician, she participated in city concerts including television recordings. She won Odessa competition for young performers twice (1st place) and got 3rd place in Ukrainian competition. At age of 15 she transferred to Stolyarsky School for musically gifted children. 3 years later she started her studies at Odessa Conservatory, where she received her Bachelor Degree in cello performance and piano instructor. After participating in the Texas music festival (3rd palace among all musicians), she received a full scholarship to study cello under Vagram Saradjian at the University of Houston School of Music, where she received her Masters Degree in cello performance.
Her professional work experience started in the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra. After 2 years she joined Sinaloa Symphonic Orchestra of the Arts in Culiacan, Mexico, where she worked for 2 years. During her studies in the US she performed in numerous symphonic orchestras, to name a few: Symphony of Southeast Texas, Woodlands Symphony, Opera in the Heights - Houston. Anna taught cello and piano in various musical schools in the USA (mostly in Houston): Suzuki Academy, Kingwood Music School, University of Houston music preparatory school.
Anna has an individual approach to every student. She strives to develop musicality along with the fundamentals of music and technical virtuosic performance skills. She is passionate about the children's learning process, developing joy to play and practice!
Anna is currently accepting new piano students on Tuesdays from 3-4pm and 7-7:30pm. Please inquire through our Contact Form!