I have toured the country, opened up for large acts(Art Alexakis of Everclear, Ron Sexsmith), I currently play in professional symphonies(Columbia and Vancouver Symphony), write music for documentaries and commercials, and am finishing my degree in Percussion Performance at PSU. In addition to this experience, I have studied with drummers Gary Hobbs(Stan Kenton), and Sean Wagner (Cherry Poppin' Daddies"). I have been teaching privately for about 15 years now, and have students that have gone on to do amazing things in music!! Every bit of this experience is at your disposal when you come into your lessons!

I started learning the piano when I was in the first grade. When I started fourth grade, I started learning the trumpet. I continued both instruments through high school and loved music! It gave me a way to express myself. I performed with jazz band, wind ensemble and orchestra with both instruments. I kept performing through college and earned my Bachelor of Music Education. After college, I taught middle school band, high school band, and also private piano and trumpet lessons. I've recently moved to Happy Valley, Oregon and I'm excited to share my love of music with you!

I specialize in rock, singer songwriter, experimental, electronic, and popular music; with a B.A. in music and a master's degree in education (secondary language arts). My background in music theory has aided me over the years in my passion for song writing and recording. I have been involved in a variety of creative projects, ranging from concept albums, to experimental rock bands, to the Portland open mic circuit.

I remember sitting in lessons where the instructor would spend more time showing off than focusing on my progress! I use this unfortunate woe to illustrate what not to do as an instructor. I would characterize my own approach to teaching as being student centered. I spent last year student teaching in the language arts classroom and learned quickly that the key to engaging students is knowing them--establishing a relationship of trust where students feel free to learn in a safe environment. Likewise, when I taught drum and guitar lessons at Matt Dishman...

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-I am a self-taught guitarist and a schooled musician. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance.
-I have been teaching guitar lessons for over 15 years.
-I've been in original rock bands for over 15 years and toured the country performing my original music.
-I have had beginner students go on to release albums on iTunes and tour the country with their original music.

I have taken piano lessons for the past 17 years and have been teaching for the last 5. While working on my Bachelor of Arts in Music at Willamette University, I decided to give piano lessons during the summer and found it to be an exciting way to connect with new people of all ages, give them a skill that they can use for the rest of their life, and grow as a pianist myself. Now that I have graduated, I am focusing on teaching more full time, and could not be more thrilled about it.

I have played violin for 15 years. I can teach you to read music notation, lead sheets. I am knowledgeable in music theory and can help you develop an understanding of tonality, rhythm, melody, and harmony that will help you make any type of music. I can help you apply concepts from theory to improve your songwriting and arrangement ideas. I also offer coaching in improvisation and solo construction for any instrument.

In addition to playing violin, I have spent the last 2 years as bandleader and songwriter for Jon. For this project I write and score for Voice, Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Choir, and String Orchestra
I won a Directors award in the Paramount Song Fall 2010 Song and Lyric Writing Competition for my song: "The Burning Plain"

I started learning piano as a child, but it was in high school that I realized I really wanted to pursue playing keyboards, because it allowed me a way to express myself. I was hooked. Later on I attended Mt. Hood Community College, played keyboards and sang in choirs and vocal jazz. After graduating on the President's List with an Associates Degree in Special Studies Music, I directed the college Gospel Ensemble for two years before working full-time at a large local church, where I was a Music Director, Worship Leader, and keyboard player. In addition to vocal and keyboard work, I enjoyed directing large and small choirs and ensembles, band directing, orchestra conducting, and arranging many styles of music. It is exciting to experience what can happen when people work together musically--the whole becomes even greater than the sum of the parts!

I've been teaching piano for 20+ years now, and I love partnering with students to help them grow musically and realize their...

Clifford teaches drum set and various percussion instruments specializing in djembe and the dununs. He performs regularly with his jazz trio and African drumming group, as well as accompanying dances and playing for singer/songwriters. He has traveled to West Africa to study music and has studied various with master musicians.

Teaching guitar professionally, crafting live sound for the famous (and not-so-famous), and recording in my own studio have truly been some of the best experiences of my life. Let me open that door for you too.
I studied Audio Engineering in Nashville and played guitar in too many bars in the Mid-west. Headed out to Portland where I have been teaching and recording, learning and practicing, reading up and getting down to it musically. With a wealth of knowledge and the chops to back it up I can help you get started, refine the abilities you already have, or find the medium of guitar you want to explore.

I am an award-winning composer. I write for solo piano, instrumental ensemble with and without vocals, choir, and orchestra. I've produced produced five CDs of original music and two books of music, one a compilation of piano solos and the other a book of teaching pieces for piano. Big inspirations are nature, spiritual philosophy, and my students.

I teach in Portland, Oregon. I also present workshops around the country for teachers about teaching composition and notation to beginning music students, a method which helps develop creative skills and makes music theory relevant. I also direct "Create Your Own Musical" workshops for children.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Music from Sonoma State University where Istudied piano with Marilyn Thompson and composition with Will Johnson. I also studied composition and music theory at New England Conservatory.

“You found the love of music in a child and helped it grow like a garden flower. Your patience and skill have...

I believe that music should be a source of fun and enjoyment for the student. I work very hard to make sure that both the lessons – and the time spent practicing – are engaging, fulfilling, and most importantly, fun.

I have over a decade of experience both performing and teaching piano and bass, in almost every style of music. I have also studied music theory at Binghamton University, and studied jazz theory and performance with Doug Beardsley.

I'm a passionate, fun-loving guitarist that specializes in jazz and funk, but I enjoy working with all genres, depending on what YOU - the student - wants! Music is an exciting adventure that I want to share that with all students and music lovers alike, be it through one-on-one-lessons, impromptu jam sessions, or performances.I received my degree in music performance from Knox College in Galesburg, IL, where I performed with various groups and discovered the joys of teaching. After receiving multiple awards and distinctions, performing with modern jazz greats, and studying under some of the finest musicians in the Midwest, I'm eager to share and develop my knowledge with other students, and through such reveal how much fun guitar can be.