Teacher of Distinction with Honors (15 - 20 Years)

Teachers who have taught 15+ years through MusicLink are recognized as MusicLink Teachers of Distinction with Honors. We recognize and thank the following teachers, who have devoted all these years to help MusicLink students thrive through musical training.

Mika Inouye is a performing artist and educator located in Durango, Colorado. She is active as a solo and collaborative pianist and harpsichordist in the Four Corners region, performing with 3rd Ave Arts, San Juan Symphony series, and Inouye Six Hands. Mika presents Orff Schulwerk music & movement workshops nationally and internationally and teaches graduate pedagogy courses during the summers in Los Angeles County and Old Dominion University. As founding president of the Four Corners Orff Chapter, Mika brings professional development to public school music teachers in Colorado and New Mexico. A nationally certified teacher of Music, Mika runs an independent piano studio, Is co-president of Four Corners Music Teachers Association, and faculty at the summer Piano Academy At the summer Piano Academy at Fort Lewis College. She is an adjunct professor at Fort Lewis College and dances with 20MOONS Dance Theater.

“I had the good fortune of meeting and working with Joanne Haroutounian when I lived in Arlington. It was that experience that inspired me to continue teaching MusicLink students in multiple states for all these years. MusicLink is an amazing program!