Voice Lessons in Estacada, OR

Instruments: Voice Flute

 Encouraging regular practice is one of the key components I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the strudent progress and gain a passion for the instrument.  If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job!  My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own material.  I look forward to working with all new students! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I believe that every student is different, and that is important to understand each student’s passions and interests.  It is important to find out how each student learns, and to motivate him or her to improve, grow, and be passionate about music.  I do not want to only teach the notes on the page; I want to instill a lifelong love of music and a basic knowledge of music theory.  Learning the goals and aspirations of each of my students is very important to me, as I know that performing music should be about joy and self expression. Read More

Instruments: Voice Violin Viola Music

Some other positions I have held include the following: Music Theory Teacher – Portland Youth Philharmonic: Portland, OR, 2024-present Beginning Violin Teacher – Metropolitan Youth Symphony: Portland, OR, 2024- present Program Manager – Music Workshop, Portland, Oregon, 2023-2024 Applied Behavior Analyst Clinical Therapist – Behavioral Health Works, Portland, OR, 2019-2021 Director of the Revueltas Ensemble – Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestras (El Sistema): Portland, OR, 2017-2019 English Teacher – American Eagle School, Ruah Experimental Elementary School: Taipei, Taiwan, 2016-2018 Substitute Teacher – Sandusky and Perkins Public School District: Sandusky, OH, 2015-2016 Lead String Teaching Artist – Ventura Harmony Project (El Sistema): Ventura, CA, 2013-2015 Music Specialist and Teacher – Oxnard Public School District: Oxnard, CA, 2014-2015 I also obtained training and was licensed as a behavioral therapist for children with autism, and have conducted educational psychology research and published scientific articles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my high school years, as I assisted in arranging and directing performances for my high school's Varsity Men's chorus. During my undergraduate years, I was involved in the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities' School of Music University Singers, Chamber Singers, Gospel Choir, and Madrigal Singers; these groups allowed me to serve as a section leader, soloist, and as a conductor for classes on advanced choral conducting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

I'm a kind and passionate teacher with a love of sharing my knowledge and seeing my students succeed. I attended both Clackamas Community College and Portland State University, both of which have highly respected music programs, but ultimately I left before finishing my degree to go on a national tour with my band Intervision. Honestly though, most of my development has come outside of the educational system, and through my own work and practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have been teaching lessons since my undergraduate days and have taught private lessons on and off since then. I've spent time in the elementary music classroom as well as the middle and high school music classrooms. I have teaching experience in the areas of voice, choir, percussion, show choir, guitar, piano, music history, and musical theatre history. I've also spent time directing and choreographing various musicals and choral concerts. Read More