A Special Celebration: 20 Years of Music in Issaquah This summer marks a truly momentous occasion for the Chopin Academy of Music (CAM)—our 20th anniversary in the heart of Issaquah, Washington. From our humble beginnings to our evolution into one of the region’s most esteemed institutions for classical music education, we are filled with gratitude…
2025 Honors Recital: A Showcase of Dedication and Talent We are thrilled to announce the details of the 2025 Honors Recital, one of the most anticipated events of the year for students enrolled in our Exam Track and Competition Track programs. This formal celebration of excellence will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at…
🎹 Approaching Deadline: 14th Annual Classical Viennese Festival International The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) is excited to announce the upcoming deadline for the 14th Annual Classical Viennese Festival International, a recorded video competition that highlights the rich tradition of Classical and pre-Classical sonata forms. Whether you’re based in Seattle, Issaquah, Sammamish, or anywhere around…
Classical Viennese Festival – A Special Summer Opportunity Attention all ambitious students of the Chopin Academy of Music! We hope you’re diving deep into your preparations for the Viennese Classical Festival International! This is no ordinary challenge—it’s a golden opportunity to showcase your mastery of the Classical Period, a style that is essential for every…
Introducing the Chopin Academy of Music Online Outreach Program! 🎶 Distance should never stand in the way of world-class music education. That’s why we’re excited to offer our Online Outreach Program, bringing the excellence of the Chopin Academy of Music to students everywhere—from Sammamish to New York, California, and beyond! Through live virtual lessons on…
Our Issaquah location continues to grow, and while most of our programs are at capacity, we’ve created a priority waitlist to accommodate students eager to join our renowned classical music education in Sammamish and Issaquah. If you’re ready to unlock your full potential, don’t wait—when there is talent, there is no time to waste! Simply…
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to believe that everything you need for a full music education can be found within your lessons, student recitals, or even online platforms like Spotify or YouTube. But what if we told you that without live classical music, you’re missing out on an essential component of your artistic development?…
The SIPF lineup of the Seattle International Piano Competition Finals is just around the corner, and the excitement is building as we approach a weekend filled with incredible performances from some of the world’s most talented pianists. Whether you’re a student of the Chopin Academy of Music (CAM) in Issaquah and Sammamish looking to fulfill…
Introducing the New CAM Website Portal: Your Ultimate Tool for Staying Connected and Organized We are excited to announce the launch of the new Chopin Academy of Music (CAM) website portal, designed to make your musical journey smoother and more organized than ever before. Whether you’re a student from Issaquah, Sammamish, or beyond, this portal…
As students of the Chopin Academy of Music from the Sammamish and Issaquah area, you are on a path to excellence, both in your personal musical journey and in your understanding of the broader world of classical music. One of the key components of your education here at CAM is experiencing live performances by professional…
Discovering the Joy of Classical Music at Chopin Academy of Music Nestled in the heart of Issaquah, the Chopin Academy of Music has been a cornerstone of our community for over 20 years. For those of us who call Issaquah and Sammamish home, it’s no secret that our region is brimming with young talent. At…
Today, we communicate some of our thoughts on the merits of slow practice. This is one of the most difficult concepts for us, the instructors, to impart to students. First, we have to define these two terms, because we feel they are commonly misunderstood. First is “practice”. Admittedly, this is not a very descriptive term…
As busy as we all are with our many weekly activities, often we do not carve out the essential time for music listening. We should strive to make listening part of the routine. Even more than our daily practice, listening to historic recordings, live competitions, and hearing current renowned artists during professional classical concerts represents…
Normal lesson schedules resume today, Friday, January 17 at the Chopin Academy.
160 awards garnered during the 2017-18 year. Way to go, students!