Lessons

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In-Studio

From $156/month

Join me at my welcoming studio in SE Portland for fun, personalized piano, guitar, or bass lessons! In-person lessons are a great way to connect, build skills, and enjoy making music together in a supportive and inspiring environment.

In-Home

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In-person lessons without the travel time. Learn piano, guitar, or bass from the comfort of your home. You’ll get personalized, hands-on instruction in a familiar, relaxed environment that helps you focus and grow at your own pace.

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Online

From $156/month

Learn piano, guitar, or bass from the comfort of your home with fun, personalized online lessons! Stay inspired, build skills, and make meaningful, creative music on your own schedule.

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Lesson Plans

I offer a variety of tuition-based plans (you pay every month) and individual lesson plans (book whenever you want) for In-Studio, Online, and In-Home lessons. Please contact me for more info about pricing and availability or to book a free Intro Lesson and I’ll give you all the details there!

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My Approach

As a music teacher with over a decade of experience, my approach is all about creating a personalized, inspiring environment where students can grow at their own pace. Whether I’m teaching piano, guitar, bass, drums, or synth, I focus on balancing strong fundamentals with creativity and fun.

For younger students, I use pre-reading method books to keep the focus on the joy of playing rather than the challenge of reading music right away. This helps build confidence while gradually introducing reading skills in a way that feels easy and natural. I also love incorporating duets in lessons—playing together helps kids develop rhythm, listening skills, and the excitement of making music with others.

Every student is different, so I tailor lessons to fit their interests and goals. Some might thrive with structured exercises, while others are inspired by songwriting, improvisation, or learning their favorite songs. My goal is to help each student find their unique musical voice, while fostering a love for music that lasts a lifetime.

Book a Free Intro Lesson Now!

A free intro lesson is a great way for us to get to know each other, play some music, and to answer any questions you might have. I look forward to seeing you there!

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Holiday Schedule

There will be no lessons on the following dates for 2026-27:

  • Labor Day — Sept 7th

  • Veteran’s Day — Nov 11th

  • Thanksgiving Break — Nov 23rd-27th

  • Winter Break — Dec 21st-Jan 1st

  • MLK Day — Jan 18th

  • President’s Day — Feb 15th

  • Spring Break — March 22nd-26th

  • Memorial Day — May 31st

  • Juneteenth — June 19th

  • July 4th

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  • Individual lessons offer more flexibility for students who would like to book one or more lessons. All bi-weekly and monthly lessons must be booked as individual lessons.

    Tuition-based payment plans are for those wanting to take weekly lessons. They offer discounted lesson rates, automatic billing, and guarantee students the same time slot each week.

  • If you need to cancel within 24 hours of your lesson time please let me know via text or email and I will make a short video with a homework assignment for the student to work on during the week.

  • Yes! Please see my Holiday Calendar for the days I will not be teaching. I will send a reminder in advance to students to reschedule their lesson if it falls on a holiday.

  • Yes, I do. Please contact me for information and pricing. All in-home lessons must be on a tuition-based payment plan and an additional fee will be applied for travel time/expenses.

  • Rescheduled in-home lessons follow my cancellation policy and must be rescheduled as in-studio or online lessons.

  • Payment is automatically charged at the beginning of each month. If you would like to cancel the upcoming month, just cancel your subscription before the 1st.

  • Yes! I would encourage you to do so for the first one or two lessons. After that, I prefer working with the student one-on-one because it helps develop our relationship and fosters independent thinking and self-confidence. If you would like to check in during the lesson, let me know and I’ll set up a zoom link where you can watch the lesson at your convenience.

  • I’ve been teaching music professionally since 2019, though I’ve played, written, and performed music for over 20 years. Please see the About page for more information. I’d love to answer any questions you have about my teaching method, contact me here!

  • I like to prioritize consistency over duration for anyone playing an instrument. For kids, 10-15 minutes daily is plenty to start with. For adults, it’s dependent on your individual goals, but a good starting point is 20-30 minutes a day.

    Here are a few tips for practicing:

    Make it a daily habit! It’s important to incorporate music practice into your daily routine. Try and set a time that’s the same every day (when you get home from work/school, right when you wake up, etc.)

    Set a timer. It’s as important not to go over your practice time as it is to actually do it! You don’t want practice to feel daunting, and setting a reasonable goal and sticking to it helps to make it feel attainable.

    Practicing should be fun. Setting and accomplishing small goals is important. This can be a small section of music or sight-reading a piece. Pat yourself on the back after you accomplish your goal.

    Get involved! For kids, it can be rewarding for parents or friends to be interested/involved in practice. Ask what they did in their lesson, if they can play it for you, or teach you how to play it.