Teaching Artist Statement

Madeleine Hogue is an avid educator, performer, and chamber musician in Seattle, Washington. As a Suzuki teacher Madeleine strives to provide students and their families with the tools needed for a successful and enjoyable experience with music. Her lessons focus on empowering students as the leaders of their own musical education while developing communication and social skills, attention span, and compassion.

Madeleine’s students are taught to envision their biggest goals and follow through with discipline, enthusiasm, and a great sense of joy for the process.

Teaching Bio

Madeleine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Arkansas, where she studied with Dr. Er-Gene Kahng. She continued her studies at California State University-Northridge, where she earned a Master’s of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Lorenz Gamma.

Throughout her graduate studies at CSU-Northridge Madeleine served as a professor of violin instruction for students of music education, business, and therapy in addition to teaching classes in aural skills and musicianship. She also regularly worked as a guest coach and audition adjudicator for the CSU-Northridge Youth Orchestras.

Prior to joining Music Center of the Northwest, Madeleine grew a private studio in southern California under the mentorship of Lauren Deutsch. Her students frequently participated in and served as section leaders of regional ensembles such as the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra and the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra.

Performance Bio

In addition to her teaching schedule, Madeleine has cultivated an active role as a chamber and orchestral musician, performing with ensembles such as the American Youth Symphony, Átomos String Quartet, Keigwin + Company, CSU-Northridge Jazz “A” Band, TEMPO Ensemble, and San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra. She has performed in masterclasses led by Harlem Quartet, Frederik Øland of the Danish String Quartet, Henry Gronnier, Jonah Sirota, Elizabeth Pitcairn, and Alexander Markov.