Music Lessons Multnomah County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My primary goals as an instructor are for my students to: 1. Develop an intuitive understanding of music that works for them 2. Find their unique musical voice/niche as an artist 3. Foster a desire to share music and knowledge with others The path to get there varies widely based on a student's experience, areas of interest, and focus! Everyone learns and improves at their own pace, particularly when it comes to something as personal as music - for this reason I set goals at the individual level, so that my students are not put in the position of measuring their unique progress with a rigid, arbitrary benchmark. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Lute, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I want to see all of my students grow in the direction in which they wish to grow. I want students to learn what they wish to learn, and I provide a set of goal posts that guide the student to play with a combination of technique and musicality. The greatest thing I emphasize to a student is trying to play music in their own voice. The most fun in music is to interpret and improvise on music no matter what the genre. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Creativity is our true nature. My lessons facilitate and nurture the true spirit of music from "outside of the box." Teaching songwriting is my favorite, but I can also teach basic intruments to beginners who are just getting started. I spent 4 decades writing songs and playing in bands. In the 2010s I had a radio program called "Jupiter's Jamboree" which ran live every Saturday night for 2 hours for 7 years. I utilized my recordings of my own original compositions and fused them with abstract sonic images to create a cohesive production. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

The clarinet lessons are personalized because each student has different strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to strengthen the foundations and enhance the qualities of every student. As a teacher, he has successfully mentored numerous students over the years, many of whom have gone on to complete university degrees in clarinet and composition. In 2017, a group of his students traveled to Kerkrade, Netherlands, and Valencia, Spain, achieving remarkable recognition, all due to their commitment to prioritizing art above all else. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I want to help my students set goals, both large and small, and help them understand the step by step process to get there. I also emphasize understand why you are playing something. Students often get frustrated with beginner songs or simple (aka boring) exercises. I make a point to explain that we're learning how to learn. It's probably not that essential that you know how to play Red River Valley, but it is important that you go through the process of learning. Read More