Dr. Lynne Garrett
Dr. Lynne Garrett brings a lifetime of musical expertise as both a pianist and violinist, with a passion for teaching students of all ages. She began her formal piano studies in Santa Barbara under the renowned Hungarian pedagogue Dusi Mura, earning her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from UC Santa Barbara.
After relocating to Buffalo New York, she was active as a piano soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with many musicians through Affiliate Artists Inc. of NYC. She freelanced as a violinist and played regularly with several orchestras including the Erie Philharmonic, and the Artpark Summer Orchestra in Lewiston NY. Further studies brought her to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York, where she studied with Rebecca Penneys, attaining her MM and DMA degrees in Piano Performance and Literature. Dr. Garrett subsequently held faculty appointments at the University of Central Arkansas, Pittsburg State University in Kansas, and Humboldt State University in California.​
In 2006, Dr. Garrett returned to private teaching, focusing on inspiring young musicians on California’s Central Coast. Her students consistently earned top honors in regional, state, and national competitions, including MTNA, MTAC, and CAMPT. Now happily settled in Eugene, she is excited to share her love of music with the community, helping students build confidence, skill, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
