Teacher Profile: Jesse Feinstein

Jesse Feinstein Jesse (he/him) has studied piano since age 4. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in jazz piano from Portland State University. He has performed regularly with many groups locally over the past 12 years. Jesse’s lessons focus on each student’s goals,...

Teacher Profile: Katy Ohsiek

Katy Ohsiek Katy (she/they) is a vocalist and songwriter with a master’s degree from Oregon State University. Katy has been writing music and playing guitar since 2012, while performing with numerous local jazz, fusion, and R&B projects. Katy is the lyricist and...

Teacher Profile: Joseph Mammarella

Joseph Mammarella Joseph (he/him) is a Portland-based guitarist who regularly performs in a number of styles ranging from jazz to rock to musical theater. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Music from Portland State University in 2019, and released his debut album...

Teacher Profile: Joseph Berman

Joseph Berman Joseph (he/they) is an active member of the Portland music scene with a master’s degree in jazz composition from the University of Miami. Joseph can be heard performing with folk-pop outfit Robin Jackson and the Caravan, and klezmer violinist Michelle...

Teacher Profile: Renée Muzquiz

Renée Muzquiz Renée (she/they) studied jazz accompaniment and improvisation in high school, and later classical guitar at Southwestern University. Today, she is the lead singer and guitarist for the Major Tomboys (her David Bowie cover band), and also hosts her own...