Voice Lessons in Corbett, OR

Instruments: Voice

I began teaching in college as a hobby, and as a method for solidifying the skills that I myself was learning. After I graduated, I continued to teach friends for fun and for the experience. Today, I teach as a means of keeping music in my life and sharing traditions that are special to me. Read More

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

I am a driven and passionate instructor who focuses on students' artistic and personal growth as musicians. I began my musical journey as a singer, moving towards piano and guitar throughout my formative years. In high school, I performed as a choral singer, musical theatre artist, and as a pianist for both jazz groups and worship settings. While an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, I studied tenor voice with renowned operatist John De Haan and piano performance with Jamaican pianist Paul Shaw. 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 Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Born and raised in NYC, I began my musical training quite early as a professional singer and clarinet player in the band program in middle school, ultimately graduating from The High School of Music and Art (LaGuardia, "Fame"). While there,my sister and Isang with a girl that later became famous and was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. I continued my musical education both in school and performing in genres of classical, rock, pop, Gospel, rb, soul, and folk. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I strongly believe in learning from my students, and that music lessons are about sharing, and exchanging ideas. I also understand that students at the beginning of their musical journey may need more of a guiding hand than others further along. For piano students I use the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library method books. I am flexible and I can tailor my lessons to what the student is interested in learning. Read More

Instruments: Voice Flute

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for what they are learning.  I therfore believe that it is important for each student to progress at his or her own pace.  Acknowledging accomplishments of goals that have been completed helps fuel the desire to progress and learn more. Within this teaching style I always strive to focus on positive ways of reinforcement for all of students when they are learning something new for their instrument. Read More