Piano Lessons Oregon

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I teach the CAGED method on guitar, by which all chord forms and most tonal scales are based on 5 easy chord shapes, C,A,G,E, D. I will continue to ask students what their goals are and reach those goals, while learning basic fundementals of reading music. I have several other reccomended texts and resources to help students. I also teach them how to transcribe their favorite songs and some methods for going about that. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

Through my academic study of music theory, history, and performance, I have been able to play with and learn from many accomplished musicians. In 2008 I graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, and since then have written for, recorded with, and played in many different bands throughout the country. From Laurel Lee and the Escapees, an alternative country band in my hometown of Jacksonville, FL, to latin rock and salsa groups in Eugene, OR, my appreciation and desire to understand rhythms from different musical traditions is always growing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Piano Adventures by Nancy Faber. I introduce rhythm reading, music composition, and basic music theory in the first year. I focus on effective practice techniques. My students learn the skills of practice routine that build measurable and gratifying progress from week to week. For advanced students and adults, we explore what the students are interested in. I design my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging in fun no matter the ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I created curriculum and taught over 200 group music classes at a summer camp. I worked with kids as an assistant teacher at Mountain West String Academy. As a continuous learner, I've attended over a dozen songwriting music conferences and cello masterclasses. Additionally, I have completed my music teaching training program at Songsmith Studio. Throughout my teaching journey, I have had the privilege of witnessing the growth and development of countless students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I am a very patient teacher, but I am also strict when it comes to practice. I am adamant about practice as it is everything to the student's success. However, I work with each and every student individually to find out how they learn, and I work at their pace. Every student is different, so I work at their level. I do not design my studio to a set of rules for a rigid method, I believe that every child can learn music at some level, and they can and will succeed! Read More