Portland Parks & Recreation Music Lessons All private music lessons are ½ hour in length. Registration taken only through EPCC. Students may register at any time during the term, if space is available. The fee will be pro-rated. Please call (503)823-3450 for available times. Open registration for NEW Winter Term students begins Monday, December 16th. Payment arrangements can be made with $150 due at registration. The number of lessons in the term will vary for different days of the week. Except for piano & drum lessons, students will need to bring their own instrument. Call Community Music Center (503-823-3171) for information about string instrument rentals. EPCC does not have an instrument rental program. Prices for private, ½ hour music lessons: 9 lessons=$180 10 lesson=$200 11 lessons=$220
PIANO - age: 6 & up
DRUMS/PERCUSSION - age: 7 & up
Study proper techniques enabling you to gain confidence, finger dexterity & a sense of accomplishment. Hear the results right away! Instructors: Jessica Bartlett, Adam Brock, Beverly Conway, William Mehan Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm Wed 1/8-3/19 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm Thur 1/9-3/20 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm Fri 1/10-3/21 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm Sat 1/11-3/22 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 10:30am-4:00pm
Dreams of playing in a band can come true! Basic skills – equipment, tempo, timing, syncopation & patterns, increase your musical knowledge, coordination, dexterity & concentration. Feel the beat, discover rhythm & develop a lifelong pursuit. Instructor: Adam Wilburn Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:00-5:00pm Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 4:00-7:00pm
FLUTE - age: 6 & up Create melodies, learn theory & explore the freedom of improvisation. Instructors: Jessica Bartlett, Peter Deley Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:30-8:45pm Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 5:00-7:00pm Wed 1/8-3/19 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:30-7:30pm Fri 1/10-3/21 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm
VOICE - age: 7 & up Develop proper vocal technique, breath management & musical interpretation. Your speaking & acting abilities will benefit in tone & presentation. The emotional content of your songs will have more tools to draw upon. Instructor: Jessica Bartlett, Jen Herzer Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:30-8:00pm Fri 1/10-3/21 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:45pm
CLARINET / RECORDER - age: 6 & up
Instructor: Peter Deley Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 5:00-7:00pm Wed 1/8-3/19 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:30-7:30pm 34 East Portland Community Center
503.823.3450
GUITAR - age: 6 & up One-on-one time in a private setting can boost confidence as well as musical abilities. From classical to popular, explore styles of interest! Instructors: Don Beadling, Adam Brock, William Mehan, Lew Jones Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:00-8:45pm Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:00-8:45pm Wed 1/8-3/19 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:00-8:45pm Thur 1/9-3/20 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:00pm Fri 1/10-3/21 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 2:30-8:45pm 11 lessons Sat 1/11-3/22 ½ hr times available between 9:00am-4:00pm Sun 1/12-3/16 10 lessons ½ hr times available between 12:00-2:30p
SAXOPHONE - age: 6 &up Improvisation, rhythm & note reading are on the musical menu as you gain confidence & skill through playing. Look forward to experiencing years of enjoyment & pleasure! Instructor: Peter Deley Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 5:00-7:00pm Wed 1/8-3/19 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:30-7:30pm