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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...
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...
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...
Teacher Profile: Lisa Engleman
Lisa Engleman Lisa (she/her) holds a degree in vocal performance with a minor in music education from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She taught general music and choir for 20 years in...
Teacher Profile: Fedja Zahirovic
Fedja Zahirovic Fedja (he/him) studied classical piano and guitar in his youth. He spent 20 years performing professionally before earning his Bachelor's degree in musicology and ethnomusicology...
Teacher Profile: David Elan Kelley
David Elan Kelley David (he/him) is a singer, songwriter, composer and holds a Masters Degree in Music Performance from Portland State University. David has been performing and teaching music for...
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Teacher Profile: Brenden Ramirez
Brenden Ramirez Brenden (he/him) is a guitarist and educator based in Portland, Oregon. Brenden attended Willamette University and earned his B.A. in music with an emphasis in improvisation. Brenden...
Teacher Profile: Reb Conner
Reb Conner Reb (she/her) holds a degree in music from the University of Oregon. She has over a decade of experience performing live and touring internationally, including as the front-woman of High...
We’re ready to teach you!
With schools closed and social distancing becoming the norm, we are so thankful to have the opportunity to follow through with our obligation to you by continuing to offer music instruction remotely...
Teacher Profile: Dennis Aydemir
Dennis Aydemir Dennis (he/him) holds a bachelor’s degree in Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He began actively teaching music at the age of 13, and playing live at 14....
Teacher Profile: Harmon
Harmon Harmon (they/them) holds a bachelor’s degree with a focus in guitar performance from UC Santa Cruz. They were raised by musical parents, one a former concert promoter, and the other a...
Teacher Profile: Kirk Kalbfleisch
Kirk Kalbfleisch Kirk (he/him) is a freelance drummer who performs with several touring bands including World’s Finest, Coco Columbia, and Toothbone. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, Kirk attended the...
Teacher Profile: Ross Garlow
Ross Garlow Originally from Philadelphia, and a recent Portland transplant already very active in the PDX music scene, Ross holds a master’s degree in music, has spent 5 years of his life traveling...
WE ARE NOMINATED FOR BEST IN PORTLAND 2019! PLEASE VOTE!
Thank you so much for nominating us for Willamette Weekly's "Best Music School in Portland!" We are thrilled to be nominated for the second year in a row for "Best Music School In Portland"!...
Welcome To The Neighborhood Portland Guitar Repair!
We are thrilled to welcome Portland Guitar Repair to the neighborhood! PGR owner James Hingston specializes in repairing guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, pedal steels, nyckelharpas,...
Teacher Profile: Hayley McCurdy
Hayley McCurdy Guitar, Songwriting Hayley is a prolific and thoughtful songwriter from Portland, Oregon, with a BFA from University of Victoria specializing in theater, voice, and sound design....
Teacher Profile: Neil Mattson
Neil Mattson Guitar, Bass, Ukulele Neil is a guitarist, composer, educator, and the founder of Montavilla Guitar Studio, a destination for anyone seeking support on their musical journey. Neil has...
Neil Mattson of Montavilla Guitar Studio is the most patient, positive, and skilled instructor! I had little previous experience, other than loving music. In just 10 weeks I have learned more than I had ever thought possible! I am resurrecting a long neglected dream and loving every minute of it!
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