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Portland, Oregon

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French
Teaching since 2005
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance

    About Andrew E.

    Andrew E. Artist, Performer, Composer and Educator, has established a following as an outstanding Guitarist and gifted musician. A Bandleader and highly sought after Live Sound Engineer, Andrew has performed for the PDX Jazz Festival, on countless national and international tours, as well as countless other private events and venues around Portland and the surrounding area. Andrew has also mixed or had a hand in production at almost every major venue in Portland, Eugene, and Bend. His musical style incorporates everything from various early ethnic folk songs to modern 20th century atonal works, from broadway musicals to driving funk and math rock. His performances highlight his mastery of the guitar and his tasteful facility with the instrument. Andrew is a recent graduate of Portland State University where he received his Bachelors of Music Performance with Emphasis on Jazz Studies. Andrew continues to play around town with various exciting projects and is an in-demand recording artist and engineer. Andrew also teaches at Rose City Music Academy, Catlin Gabel School, Ethos Music Center, Friendly House Music School, Harmony Road Music Center, and Guitarfish Music Studios. Andrew has studied or played with such luminaries in the jazz world as Darrell Grant, Tom Guarna, John Stowell, George Colligan, Dan Balmer, Dan Gildea, Charley Gray, Ezra Weiss, Farnell Newton, Alan Jones, Dave Valdez, Nicole Glover, Chris Johnedis, Jon Huteson, and Jon Lakey.

    Instructor details

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    S.E. Boardman Ave.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-3 PM
    6:30 PM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Thursday
    12 AM-4 PM
    6:30 PM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Friday
    12 AM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Saturday
    12 AM-10 AM
    12 PM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Sunday
    12 AM-10:30 PM
    11 PM-11:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $30
    90 minutes
    $40
    120 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Live Sound Engineer

    Jan, 2013 - Present

    Crystal Ballroom

    Live Sound Engineering for touring acts, bands, and performers. Have used pro-grade consoles and equipment in high stress environments.

    Musician/Music Instructor/Live Sound Engineer

    Jan, 2005 - Present

    Ethos Music Center, Rose City Music Academy, Catlin Gabel School

    Andrew E., Artist, Performer, Composer and Educator, has established a following as an outstanding Guitarist and gifted musician. A Bandleader and highly sought after Live Sound Engineer, E. has performed for the PDX Jazz Festival, on countless national and international tours, as well as countless other private events and venues around Portland and the surrounding area. E. has also mixed or had a hand in production at almost every major venue in Portland, Eugene, and Bend. His musical style incorporates everything from various early ethnic folk songs to modern 20th century atonal works, from broadway musicals to driving funk and math rock. His performances highlight his mastery of the guitar and his tasteful facility with the instrument. Andrew is a recent graduate of Portland State University where he received his Bachelors of Music Performance with Emphasis on Jazz Studies. Andrew continues to play around town with various exciting projects and is an in-demand recording artist and engineer. Andrew also teaches at Rose City Music Academy, Catlin Gabel School, Ethos Music Center, Friendly House Music School, Harmony Road Music Center, and Guitarfish Music Studios. Andrew has studied or played with such luminaries in the jazz world as Darrell Grant, Tom Guarna, John Stowell, George Colligan, Dan Balmer, Dan Gildea, Charley Gray, Ezra Weiss, Farnell Newton, Alan Jones, Dave Valdez, Nicole Glover, Chris Johnedis, Jon Huteson, and Jon Lakey.

    Installation Technician

    Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2010

    Heatco. Inc.

    Education

    Professional Music Certificate

    Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2008

    Clackamah Community College

    Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance

    Jan, 2011 - Jun, 2013

    Portland State University

    Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Studies/Minor in Japanese

    Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013

    Portland State University

    Japanese Language

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2011

    Portland State University

    Bachelor of Music Composition

    Sep, 2009 - May, 2012

    Portland State University

    Certifications

    Refrigeration License

    Aug, 2011

    Johnstone Supply

    Basic Refrigeration License for HVAC Installation/Service.

    Harmony Road Teacher Certification

    Jan, 2015

    Harmony Road Music Studios

    A certification to teach at any Harmony Road Music School.

    Guitarfish Teacher Certification

    Oct, 2014

    Guitarfish Music Studio

    Japanese Minor

    Oct, 2013

    Portland State University

    Minor in Japanese Language

    Minor in Japanese

    Jun, 2013

    Portland State University

    Minor in Japanese Language

    Awards

    Best Instrumentalist

    Sep, 2005

    Canby High School Band Competition

    Catlin Gabel Teacher Certification

    May, 2014

    Catlin Gabel School

    Ethos Teacher Certification

    May, 2014

    Ethos Music School

    Rose City Music Academy Teacher Certification

    May, 2014

    Rose City Music Academy

    Dean's List

    Jun, 2013

    Portland State University

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jan, 2005

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    Jazz Education Network

    Sep, 2014

    JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.

    Music Teachers National Association

    Jun, 2014

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    American Federation of Musicians

    Jun, 2013

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Guitar Foundation of America

    Jun, 2012

    Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) is the America's leading classical guitar organization founded in 1973 at the National Guitar Convention sponsored by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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