Music is a wonderful creative outlet, and I hope to benefit my students by teaching them how to play piano pieces that they are interested in. I’m a patient, meticulous, and dedicated teacher, and I’m so excited about helping aspiring pianists to cultivate a deep appreciation for music. I truly believe that students of all ages can master the piano!

I’m a classically trained musician, and I’ve been passionate about playing the piano for the past 16 years. Music brings me so much joy, and I’m extremely enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge with students to enable them to reach their potential, and unlock the artistry within them. Music is an essential part of my life because, as Plato once said, it “gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination…”

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Scripps College in L.A., where I studied piano under the direction of Dr. Hao Huang. My favorite composer is Frédéric Chopin. In high school, I...

I've studied music at Portland State University, and am well dug into the Portland music scene. I teach you how to turn basic chords and strumming patterns into your own musical ideas, as well as learning your favorite songs. I have experience teaching students how to play most any song in front of family and friends, or with others. Students will get real music theory training as well as advanced guitar techniques. I usually teach students to sing and play the songs in order to help students work on melody and chord structure at the same time.

I am delighted to be a part of the TakeLessons team here in Portland. I have recently retired from a career in elementary education employed as a visual arts instructor. In addition to my public school career I have also given private piano lessons for the last thirteen years. I graduated from the University of Idaho in 1991 with a bachelors degree in education with a minor in music.

Hello prospective students! My name is Julien. I am very excited for the opportunity to teach and share the wonders and joys of music with you. I have played the guitar seriously for 9 years and have taught for the past 5. I have been blessed with the experience of playing with some world class musicians, and was deeply inspired by the love, passion, creativity, and dedication these musicians bestowed upon me. My goal is to share these qualities with my students and help them find their own voice.

A graduate of the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Andrew has spent almost 10 years instructing beginners to advanced students in every age range and in various styles. Utilizing honed techniques learned both in school and in the professional and live band setting, Andrew draws on classical foundation and a wide range of styles (including pop, jazz, blues and fiddle) to create lessons tailored to each students individuals needs and goals.

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"

Vocal and acting instructor specializing in live performance, with over eight years experience teaching students of all ages and backgrounds in both private and group environments.

My lessons are a perfect fit for a wide range of performers: adult and young singers, instrumentalists, solo musicians, songwriters, actors and any other number of individuals who seek and investigation of their body as instruments of performance and sound. Those who seek early, intermediate or advanced training in Broadway musical theatre, popular music, acoustic folk singing, public speaking, songwriting and storytelling will find my feedback profitable for their amateur or professional needs.

My voice lessons explore the ways in which the whole body affects and influences sound within an individual. By working with each student's unique talent and background, my aim is to develop vocalists that audiences want to watch, as well as hear. My work includes diction, speech and the principles of...

I have my math degrees from Wellesley College and Florida State University, taught classes as a grad student at FSU, and have done tutoring through the local community college as well as on an individual basis. Depending on how the student feels about math, I either try to challenge them to expand their abilities, or give them confidence in their ability to tackle math problems. The beauty of a one-on-one tutor is that lessons can be adapted to what the student needs.

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. Now giving Skype lessons!

Experienced teaching writing from Grade 2 through college, I particularly enjoy the opportunity to work one-on-one with students who want to improve. My goal is to empower my students with skills and knowledge of their own writing, and the tools to improve. I have a Bachelors degree in English from Vassar College, and a Masters in Education from Portland State University. I have more than ten years of teaching experience at a variety of grade levels.

Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile. My name is Trevor. My wife and I are originally from Texas but we recently moved to Portland and really enjoy this beautiful city. I love to play piano and I love to inspire students. I have 16 years of classical piano training including a bachelor's degree in piano performance from Tulane University. As a teacher I believe that music should be enjoyable and exciting for students. To achieve this, I work with the student to find music that will love learning, whether it be Bach, Beethoven or the Beatles. The students passion for the music drives his or her musical and technical progress forward! I hope that we can work together to inspire your piano playing.

My Background:

16 years of classical training.
Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Tulane University.
Current music education student at Portland State University.
Part-time accompanist and apprentice choral director at Cedar Hills Baptist Church.
I also love...

I harness years of music teaching in diverse settings (including two years' private studio plus three years as a choral director and two years as a music instructor with homeless youth) for a diverse studio meeting real artistic needs. I also am a fluent and experienced Spanigh tutor, teacher, and intepreter and offer effective, individualized Spanish tutoring at your convenience.


Highlights from my career include:


* Professional singing and playing experience in diverse settings (opera stages, pubs, churches, you name it)


* Intensive and well-rounded musical training at renowned Brigham Young University in clarinet and voice (earned BM in vocal performance, 2007)


* Member of two professional associations, NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) (2007-2008) and networked with local associations (Classical Revolution PDX, for example)


* Mental health, domestic violence, and disabilities...