Mina Pariseau, M.A., Music Composition, is a Seattle-based composer and educator who discovered her love of music through piano lessons as a young child. She believes that musical inspiration and joy come from having an attitude of “play” and “curiosity” while at an instrument and learning how to listen. As a composer, she frequently works on community-centered projects, including creating works for youth audiences and performers.

Mina has previously taught music both privately and through Stony Brook University on Long Island and Eastman School of Music’s Summer@Eastman courses. As an educator, she seeks to help students learn skills of expression, self-awareness, and empathy through the process of musical exploration. She has experience working closely with students who have disabilities and enjoys tailoring her teaching approach to each individual.

Mina holds a Bachelors of Music in Composition from the Eastman School of Music and a Masters in Composition from Stony Brook University. She grew up in the greater Seattle area and now lives in West Seattle with her husband. In her free time, Mina enjoys playing board games, singing in choirs, and watching movies!