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OUR TEACHERS

We're very selective about who we bring on — and it's not just about musical chops. Every teacher on our roster is a multi-instrumentalist, because having options is how students find their own personal spark. But just as important: our teachers are people you actually want in your home. They're warm, they're fun to be around, and they're fully background-checked.

Luiggi Chancafe, Fingerprint Music School teacher

LUIGGI CHANCAFE

Serving: Seattle

Luiggi Chancafe joined Fingerprint in 2026, where he teaches piano, guitar, bass (electric and upright), ukulele, and trumpet. A performer, songwriter and composer, he has played venues across the Northwest in rock, R&B, blues, jazz, and funk.

Luiggi builds his lessons around three big ideas: rhythm, melody, and harmony. Within that framework he tailors each lesson to the student, since everyone learns and experiences music differently. Songs the students pick themselves are at the heart of his lessons, which keeps things fun and rewarding.

His main goal is to inspire his students to grow as musicians, whatever their skill level, background, or experience. When he's not making music, he enjoys film and literature.

Jack Reid, Fingerprint Music School teacher

JACK REID

Serving: Seattle

Jack (he/him) joined Fingerprint in 2026, where he teaches piano, guitar, and trombone.

He grew up with a passion for rock n’ roll and the blues, and later incorporated jazz through playing trombone in big band and combos. He strives to help students build a solid foundation while finding their voice through improvisation.

From his experience in childcare, Jack has learned patience and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt lessons for all ages. He encourages students to bring creativity and curiosity to their lessons. Jack aims to keep lessons light and fun, emphasizing exploration alongside fundamentals. He helps students experiment with their ideas and discover what makes playing music exciting!

Owen Ladner, Fingerprint Music School teacher

OWEN LADNER

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont

Owen joined Fingerprint in 2021, where he teaches guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, and more. A talented multi-instrumentalist and passionate performer, he brings enthusiasm and joy to all of his students.

Anthony Harrington, Fingerprint Music School teacher

ANTHONY HARRINGTON

Serving: West Puget Sound — Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton

Anthony Harrington joined Fingerprint in 2023. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Anthony has been providing private and group music lessons since 2016. A multi-instrumentalist, Anthony began playing trombone in the school band at the age of 9, continuing throughout middle and high school, and picking up trumpet and baritone horn along the way. At 14, Anthony began playing in original bands, performing at venues in Oakland, Berkeley, and S.F.

By 2007, he was performing on guitar, bass, and drums for various live acts, as a regular or substitute musician, at clubs, festivals, weddings, and corporate events throughout Northern and Southern California.

Familiar with many different styles of music and theory, Anthony focuses on teaching students how to play their favorite songs, and how to write their own!

David Lux, Fingerprint Music School teacher

DAVID LUX

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont, Phinney

David Lux joined Fingerprint in 2022, where he teaches guitar, piano, and ukulele. He grew up taking classical piano lessons, and got his degree in Jazz Piano Studies from Bowling Green State University in 2012. Following school, David worked on cruise ships as a Showband Musician and Musical Director.

As David’s passion for music has developed, so has his interest in music technology and home recording. He’s refurbished a Fender Rhodes Bass, Wurlitzer 200, and is working towards Piano Technician certification.

David finds inspiration in the wide variety of styles and genres offered by musicians past and present available to us at our fingertips. He seeks to learn more about music, and share what he knows with other curious minds.

Ben Afallouss, Fingerprint Music School teacher

BEN AFALLOUSS

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont

Ben Afallouss joined Fingerprint in 2025, where he teaches guitar, bass, piano, and ukulele. He is the frontman of the post-punk band Faith in Strangers and has performed and recorded with artists across multiple genres, including Castoff, Metro Fugitive, and Morrow. He has been playing on stage since high school and has recorded at studios like Robert Lang.

Ben studied Music Theory and Ethnomusicology at Bellevue College, giving him a strong foundation in both the technical and cultural aspects of music. He enjoys sharing what he’s learned with students in a way that meets them where they are, helping them build confidence and develop their own musical style.

He believes music should be an outlet for creativity and self-expression. Whether students want to learn their favorite songs, explore improvisation, or start writing their own, Ben is excited to help them on their journey.

Diego Chavez, Fingerprint Music School teacher

DIEGO CHAVEZ

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont

Diego joined the Fingerprint team in the summer of 2019, where he currently teaches piano, guitar, and ukulele. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a minor in music, and has been involved in several groups over the years. His highest proficiencies are in jazz and pop.

With a lifelong passion for music and education, Diego believes that anyone can become a musician and it is never too late to learn. He has a conversational, high-interaction approach to lessons by bringing out the student’s creative mind and channeling it toward their instrument of choice.

Drew Harper, Fingerprint Music School teacher

DREW HARPER

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard

Drew Harper joined Fingerprint in Seattle in 2020. He teaches guitar, bass, piano, and ukulele with over two decades of musical experience. Drew is a long time gigging musician in Seattle, starting semi-professionally in high school performing at street fairs, festivals, and other events, as well as playing in his own bands. Since then Drew has gone on to perform at world-class festivals such as Bumbershoot and Capitol Hill Block Party.

Drew has been mentored by top-notch musicians coming from diverse musical backgrounds and styles, such as Brazilian pianist and featured soloist in the Paraís Chamber Orchestra, Helena Azevedo, and Seattle’s master of jazz bass, Steve Kim.

Drew strives to not only teach his students to play an instrument, but to love and appreciate music. He believes this is done best through fostering curiosity and creativity. This means encouraging each individual student to have the freedom and confidence to express themselves and to explore what makes them excited.

Mark Holt, Fingerprint Music School teacher

MARK HOLT

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, NE Seattle

Mark Holt joined Fingerprint in 2019. Mark has been teaching, performing and recording music in the Northwest for 15 years.

Recent focus on solo guitar has led to a variety of performances, video and competitions. In 2017 he was one of 16 chosen nationally for the Guitarslinger event at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. He has also performed at Master Classes with Duo Melis from France and Brazilian virtuoso Carlos Barbosa Lima.

His vast background allows for guitar performances that incorporate elements of Classical, Spanish Rock, Pop, Jazz and improvisation. He played keyboards and produced 3 albums with Trick Deck which are available online. A full range of music can be found at WandMusic.com.

As a guitar and keyboard teacher, he enjoys helping others learn and forge their own musical path.

John Cuthbert, Fingerprint Music School teacher

JOHN CUTHBERT

Serving: North Seattle Suburbs, Eastside — Kirkland, Redmond, Kenmore, Lynnwood, Shoreline, South Everett, North Seattle

John Cuthbert joined Fingerprint in 2023. Born in the Seattle area, John has been teaching private music lessons since the start of the pandemic in 2020.

John grew up studying classical piano, in which he studied under the Suzuki method with Janet Schweiger for over 11 years, performing and competing in Young Artist Music Competition held at the University of Washington from 1998 to 2002.

John returned to piano study in the late 2000s, focusing his efforts on Jazz, popular music, and music theory.

Along with teaching all styles of piano, John teaches the guitar and ukulele.

David Solomon, Fingerprint Music School teacher

DAVID SOLOMON

Serving: Seattle — Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, NE Seattle

David joined Fingerprint in Seattle in 2015, where he teaches piano, guitar and drums. He has been playing music since age 5 and has played a wide range of styles, including classical, jazz, rock, pop and various world styles.

David received his Bachelor's of Music degree in Percussion Performance and Music Education from the University of Iowa and a Master's of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Washington. He currently plays in several musical groups around Seattle.

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