Music Lessons Multnomah County, OR

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music

I have been teaching beginner to advanced violin students beginning in high school, about 10 years ago, and have continued to do so through my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at New England Conservatory in Boston, MA. I was also a violin section coach for the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. I enjoy teaching both beginner and advanced violin students; each bring their own challenges and rewards to the learning process. I like to break down the psychological nature of violin-playing and how to use practice time in a way that will maximize growth as quickly as possible. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard

The most important aspect of my teaching style is that lessons should be easy going fun (it is music after all). Low stress and high encouragement lead to increased desire to practice. I work with various materials, including school assigned books such as "All for Strings". Students are also encouraged to request their favorite music and I will do my best to provide an appropriate arrangement for the student's skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For kids I find that having a large quantity of music to learn at each level gives more variety and sense of achievement, so I usually recommend beginning students have multiple books to aid in learning. For example a young piano student will study from lesson, theory, performance, and technique books each week. This yields a well-rounded student who is proud of their achievements and eager to move forward. For adults I recommend a lesson/theory combination book at least to help with reading music. Read More

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

Hello! I'm Kurt. I'm a passionate musician and instructor looking to spread the joy of music to all those who seek to learn it! For more than 10 years now I've been playing both guitar and bass. Though I never really thought of it as more than a hobby, after a few years of college music courses and over 7 years of private lessons, I realized somewhere along the line that I may have acquired enough skill to be more than a hobbyist. Read More

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

There is no one-size-fits-all way to learn music, and my methods are constructed with this in mind. At the fundamental level, I begin by focusing on ear training and the subtle human elements of music - dynamics, tone, and expression - so that my students have a solid framework. Listening to music on a visceral level and understanding what makes a musical performance interesting is critical for developing as an artist. Read More