Music Lessons Oregon

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

I meet students "where they are". Of course this can mean I drive to their home, but I really mean that I see what level and interest YOU are at, then work on expanding your interest to new levels. I will have a general lesson plan that allows for adaptation to where the lessons go. The lessons should be viewed as an art in themselves. Of course I can also work with you on basic "uts and bolts" of music, such as fundamental relations in key signatures, harmony, chords,ect. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Organ, Music, Keyboard

My methods for beginning students is to see what they already know. If they have only dawdled on the instrument they choose then I start with scales, note names and other very neccessary beginning knowledge. I can't readily say what book I'll start with due to the variation of instruments I teach. Once beginner students have learned fundamental skills we will move to books of solo repertoire and advance from small, easy pieces to longer more complicated works. Read More

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

With this in mind I have every student choose something they wish to be able to do (i.e. play like specific performers, a style they enjoy, or just to relax). We then set milestone markers that include everything they need to know, such as technique, reading, musicality, etiquette, and performance. I enjoy using "Solo Guitar Playing" as a preferred book for both beginners and intermediate students. Although the book materials are used to have a reference to exercises and technique training, all music is selected specifically for the student. Read More

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

I have been a musician for over 35 years, and I have been teaching for most of that time. In addition to my teaching work I have been in various live bands, studio performances, and theater work. I've performed prog rock for large crowds, big band swing on New Years Eve, and recorded for Hal Leonard instructional books. I have a BA in Jazz and Classical guitar, though I started out playing rock and metal. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Flute, Music, Keyboard

When I was four years old, I sat down at the piano for the first time. The first time I pressed a key, I knew that I had a passion for music that would span my lifetime. A few years later, I took up flute and violin and joined local ensembles. I have traveled around the west coast performing classical, jazz, pop, and folk music. I graduated from Western Oregon University with my Bachelors in music composition in 2018. Read More