Music Lessons Oregon

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, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Organ, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard

As a teacher, I have learned the last 4 years that you can't expect a student to just know something right away. It takes time, and students have to take it at their own pace. Sometimes, you have to differentiate instruction often, until the student starts to understand something. So, I find it is important to be student-centered and focus on the goals they can achieve, little at a time. I also find it important to create positive feedback and turn constructive feedback into a more positive direction, so it does not seem as tough. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Electric Violin, Music

My teaching style revolves around guiding each student through the mental process of developing one's music skills, both in a technical and musical sense. I believe everyone is capable of becoming a fantastic violinist, as long as they are shown what to focus on and what to look out for in their own relationship with the violin. Often, students are thrown into the deep end and asked to swim. I am more concerned with teaching each of my students how to observe themselves so that they can make adjustments and improvements based on their own assessments of themselves, rather than just telling each student what to do. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My philosophy for quality music education has three main parts: appreciation, practice, literacy. In no particular order... 1. The first part is exposure/appreciation of different musics, cultures and styles: The loving of music This includes: Active listening skills, genre playlists, history of solo repertoire/composers 2. The second part is the practice/performance of music, instruments, and vocally: The doing of music This includes: Physically clapping rhythms, singing, playing, performing, improvising 3. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I am a motivated, patient teacher who loves working with students of all ages and levels. I have worked in teaching private lessons in voice and piano for over 20 years. I have toured all over the world, have been in several performances with Pacific Chorale, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, LA philharmonic, and Boston Pops Orchestra. I have worked under Esa Pekka Salonen, a world renowned clinician and conductor, as well as Andre Bocelli and various artists from around the globe. Read More