Over 100,000 Private and Group Lessons Taught During the Past 20 Years.
Banjo (5 Stringed) Right Hand Rolls, Chords, Bluegrass Basics, Duets, Tablature (This "visual" approach is one of the oldest forms of music), and Theory Advanced Literature: Dueling Banjos, J.S. Bach.
Bass (Acoustic) (Bow and Pizzicato techniques): Simandl, Francois Rabbath, Etudes, Duets, Jazz Theory, Shifting, Vibrato, Thumb Position. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Dragonetti, Bottesini, Koussevitsky.
Bass (Electric) Scales and Modes, Leads, Rhythm, Note Reading, Rock, Blues, Slap Bass, Two-Handed Tapping, Walking Bass Lines. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Victor Wooten.
Chamber Music All ages of String Musicians: Classical, Rock, Celtic, Movie Music.
Cello Suzuki, Kummer, Etudes, Duets, Fun Recital Pieces,Theme Songs, Scales, Shifting, Vibrato, Bow Technique, Tone Production, Thumb Position. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach Cello Suites, Dvorak, Boccerini.
Clarinet Embouchure, Breath Support, Reading, Jazz and Classical Duets, Improvisation. Advanced Literature: Gershwin, J.S. Bach.
Computerized Music Theory Over 50 software titles appropriate for students from 4 years old through College age including the Julliard Music Adventure and Alfred Series Piano Theory.
Drums Classical, Rock 'n Roll, Swing, 4-way Independence, Stick Technique, Stick Twirling, Playing Drums Musically. Advanced Literature: Drum Solos (ie. Frankenstein by Edgar Winter).
Flute and Recorder Embouchure, Breath Support, Reading, Jazz and Classical Duets, Improvisation. Advanced Literature: Claude Bolling, J.S. Bach.
Guitar (Acoustic) (Nylon or Steel Strings) Classical, Fingerstyle, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Pick Technique, Note-Reading and Tab. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Eric Clapton, Mason Williams.
Guitar (Electric) Scales and Modes, Leads, Rhythm, Note Reading, Rock, Blues, Two-Handed Tapping, String Bending, Speed Technique, Shredding. Bring in a CD, IPOD or MP3 and learn your favorite songs! Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Gary Hooey, Led Zepplin, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Mandolin Classical, Rock, Jazz, Bluegrass, Blues, Pick Technique, Tab, Note Reading. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, David Grisman, Chris Thiele.
Piano Classical, Ragtime, Boogie, Popular, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Alfred Series, Hanon, Fun Performance Pieces, Duets. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt.
Alto Saxophone Embouchure, Breath Support, Reading, Jazz and Classical Duets, Improvisation. Advanced Literature: Gershwin, J.S. Bach.
Viola Suzuki Literature, Etudes, Fun Recital Pieces, Fiddle Tunes, Duets, Scales, Shifting, Arm and Wrist Vibrato, Bow Techinque, Tone Production, Ergonomics. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach Cello Suites, Hindemith, Telemann.
Violin (Acoustic) Suzuki Literature, Etudes, Fun Recital Pieces, Fiddle Tunes, Duets, Scales, Shifting, Arm and Wrist Vibrato, Bow Techinque, Tone Production. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach Sonatas & Partitas,Vivaldi Seasons, Mendelssohn.
Violin (Electric) Scales and Modes, Leads, Improvisation, Note Reading, Rock, Blues, Shifting, Arm and Wrist Vibrato, Bow Techinque, Slides. Advanced Literature: J.S. Bach, Jean Luc Ponte, Stephan Grapelli.
Voice Learn to Sing without hurting your vocal chords! Advance through a 10 part course designed to expand your vocal range, connect your chest voice to the head voice with the "Mix" (used by grammy award winners), develop a killer vibrato, and finally sing your favorite songs utilizing these amazing techniques. CD's and lesson plans are sent home to practice with. Works with any style of music (classical, pop, rock, jazz, country, R&B).

Music is played mainly on a six-inch surface...the space between your ears...

 

 

Oregon City Piano Lessons