Voice Lessons Multnomah County, OR

Instruments: Piano, Voice

I am a passionate, experienced, kind, and motivated teaching artist who enjoys helping my students discover and develop their abilities. As a full-time working artist, I have a vibrant national career as a composer, singer, conductor, and producer in early and new classical music. I have given masterclasses at Harvard University, ASU, Wellesley, Kenyon, and many other K-12 schools across the country. I was fortunate to have had many inspiring and dedicated teachers and mentors in my life, and I'd love to be that person for my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Keyboard

My desire is to bring your musical goals into focus through education and creative participation. I believe piano instruction should be geared to the student, fun and casual, yet challenging and inspiring. I also believe patience and encouragement are essentials to a great lesson experience. I teach sight-reading, music theory, improvisation and notation, and I'm comfortable in many styles, including classical, pop and rock. You will gain skills for ensemble playing, writing your own music, or simply playing for your personal enjoyment. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lute, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I start by helping the student understand what are common scales and rhythms. I help them internalize and memorize the options that are available in the music world. I help them understand and focus on the style of music that pleases them. I show them the alternative possibilities they have to what they feel comfortable playing. I help them to discover the ways in which regular practice with help them attain the goals they have. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Music

I began teaching lessons in college as a young 18 year old of my home. I have used various methods over the years, many of which I have come to love. I have taught many different genres with classical being the main emphasis, but I am always open to my students and I am anxious to hear what they would like to accomplish, what their interests are, what makes music come alive. Read More

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

I encourage students to focus on their personal expression and growth as a musician. While I select pieces for students based on their skill level and ability to take challenges effectively, students are given the freedom to browse their own musical library or lexicon to perform music they enjoy or is moving to them. Since many modern songs can be found without sheet music or proper notation for each instrument, I arrange pieces and songs for students' instruments as close to the recorded version as possible. Read More