Adult beginner looking for piano teachers near UW / U-District - any recs + typical lesson rates?

Hey y'all, I recently started working at UW and I’m looking to finally learn piano as an adult beginner.

I’m mainly looking for teacher or academy recommendations in or around the U-District, but nearby areas that are easy to reach from UW are good too.

I did some searching already through Google Maps, Yelp, and a few older Reddit threads, and I found a mix of private teachers, music schools, and larger academies, but it’s hard to tell which ones are actually good for a true beginner versus more kid-focused or performance-track oriented.

A few things I’m hoping to understand:

- Any teachers or schools you’d personally recommend

- What lesson rates usually look like around here

- Whether private lessons or a music academy is the better move for an adult beginner

- Anything to avoid

I’m not trying to become a concert pianist (not yet), just want solid fundamentals and a teacher who’s patient and good with adults starting from scratch.

Thanks!