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Music Theory with Portia N

Sacramento, California

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Age: 5+
Teaching since 2004
Composition and Tuba Performance

    Improve your music skills with a fun college professor and professional tuba player

    Experienced composer and music professor, working with music major and minor students at the college level as well as beginners at the elementary school level. All ages and abilities are welcome. I usually adapt lessons to each students needs while also ensuring that the basic fundamentals are covered. I will help you build your confidence, skill, and musical expression, while keeping you on your toes! You will have fun as the time flies by! I love music so much that my excitement will inspire you to get creative and push yourself to new heights. So come on down!

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    J Street, Sacramento, CA
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    10:30 AM-12:30 PM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    8:30 AM-12:30 PM
    1:30 PM-8 PM
    Sunday
    4 PM-6:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $57
    45 minutes
    $63
    60 minutes
    $82

    About Portia N

    Greetings! My name is Portia and I am a tuba player, composer, and music educator. I have been privately teaching music/low brass for nearly 20 years and I currently teach at the University of California, Davis and the Los Rios Community College District. I graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in Music Composition and Theory and earned a double Master's in Music in Composition and Tuba Performance from California State University Sacramento. I would love to help you reach your musical goals, whether it's an audition, solo performance, ensemble music, musicianship skills, etc. In my lessons, you will work hard, gain confidence, and laugh. Music is fun and I want you to feel comfortable when you work with me. I have experience teaching students at the beginner level to students who are in retirement and are relearning their instrument and everything in between. Come say hi and ask a question!
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    Experience

    Low Brass Instructor

    Jan, 2022 - Present

    Tim's Music

    Teach music lessons for low brass students of all ages and abilities in person.

    Music Lecturer - Tuba

    Sep, 2021 - Present

    University of California, Davis

    Applied music lessons instruction for Euphonium and Tuba students. Chamber brass music coach. Larger Ensemble Brass sectional coach.

    Music Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Jun, 2018 - Present

    Los Rios Community College District

    Music Professor at American River and Folsom Lake Colleges Courses include: Introduction to Music, History of Rock and Roll, Music Theory, Live Sound, and Applied Music

    Instructional Assistant - Music

    Oct, 2014 - Jun, 2020

    Coyote Ridge Elementary School

    Taught woodwind and brass techniques and fundamentals for beginning band after school.

    Instructional Assistant - Music

    Aug, 2013 - Dec, 2020

    American River College

    Tutor students within various courses, including Music Theory, Songwriting, Basic Musicianship & Fundamentals, and Studio Jazz Band, among others for students pursuing AA or AA-T degrees. Mentor and guide Applied and Commercial Music students through their degree programs and pathways for transfer.

    Education

    Music Composition and Theory

    Sep, 2002 - Dec, 2006

    University of California, Davis

    Composition and Tuba Performance

    Aug, 2007 - Dec, 2010

    CSU Sacramento

    Affiliations

    International Tuba and Euphonium Association

    Jan, 2008

    Officially founded in 1973 as the Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association, the International Tuba Euphonium Association is dedicated to promoting and advancing the tuba and euphonium instruments. The organization comprises performers, educators, students, and amateurs of all backgrounds. As a non-profit organization, it is supported by membership dues and donations.

    International Women's Brass Conference

    Jan, 2022

    IWBC’s mission is to educate, develop, support, and promote women brass musicians while inspiring continued excellence and opportunities in the broader musical world. Membership is open to all women and men who would like to support this effort.

    Languages

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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