Piano Lessons Clackamas County, OR

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice

I am an instructor who recognizes music as a powerful symbol of humanity and the dramatic emotional effects it has on people. I thoroughly enjoy sharing these experiences with my students, helping them to grow and become more acquainted with all that music has to offer. I graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in May of 2013. I have been fortunate enough to play the guitar and piano in numerous musical outfits for the past ten years, having been featured on such festivals as the Warped Tour Festival, Music Fest North West, andThe Fest in Gainesville Florida. Read More

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

I began teaching in high school, helping my fellow guitar players and others in band and jazz band. I continued off and on through college, and became a full time private lesson teacher not long after graduating. I taught full time for about ten years and then moved into working with music publishers and music notation projects. I returned to teaching part time in 2016, both online and in person. I teach beginner to advanced students. Read More

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

My teaching experience goes back to the 1990s when I had my first guitar and piano students. I meet people "where they are." By that I mean that I see where the student is coming from, and bridge a link to a higher level of creative evolution that encompasses both technique and original thinking. I have had students video my lessons and post them online. I work with students on skills like improvisation, and co-writing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Synthesizer

For beginning students, I have used Hal Leonard's Essential Elements as well as Nancy Faber's Adventures series. For piano students, I like to use Hanon exercises to develop not only necessary musculature but also disciplined use of a metronome for practicing. For students interested in exploring music theory and/or jazz, I use the Real Book combined with my own materials explaining the theory around chord symbols, chord scales, modes, and the like. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I'm a fun and energetic guitarist who specializes in gypsy jazz and music composition. I play in several swing bands around Portland and have been for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor of Music in music composition from PSU university. When I teach music I focus on first helping students meet their goals, whether it's play a rock song or improvise or read music, I feel every student learns at their own pace and I simply act as a facilitator to guide the student on their own musical path. Read More