Portland Parks & Recreation
VIOLIN / VIOLA / CELLO - age: 5 & up
Jessica Bartlett - Jessica teaches all levels of flute, & beginning voice & piano. She has completed her Bachelor of Music in Performance in Flute from Portland State University, where she graduated with Honors. Don Beadling - He studied Music Theory & Composition at Portland Community College & has performed a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from metal, jazz, acoustic finger-style blues & bluegrass.
NEW! Sunday Classes with Lew Jones
Adam Brock - Adam Brock is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Portland State University with a BM in Jazz Performance. He has attended the EWU Jazz Dialog Summer Camp, Berklee Guitar Workshop, & the Port Townsend Jazz Camp.
Ukulele, Guitar, Mandolin, or Banjo Sun 1/12-3/16 10 lessons ½ hr times available between 12-2:30pm
Beverly Conway - Beverly loves teaching music, especially to children. She has had experience both as a classroom music teacher & as a private music instructor.
NEW! GROUP UKULELE- ages 16 & up Ukulele Fever! Give the Uke a try! This happy little stringed instrument enables you to sing & play songs with chords & strumming techniques. More popular than ever, discover why many musicians are embracing this joyful sound. Younger students okay upon instructor approval. Students must bring their own instrument. 419436 Sun 2:30-4:00pm Lew Jones 5 classes 1/12-2/9 $75 419438 Sun 2:30-4:00pm Lew Jones 5 classes 2/16-3/16 $75
BEG-INT GROUP STRING LESSONS age: 7 & up Thrive with instruction in violin, viola, cello or bass & take the first steps to mastery. Start with the basics of technique, tone production & note reading. Apply these new skills to play simple melodies & accompaniments in a supportive, group setting. Less expensive than private lessons! 420120 Sat 9:30-10:30am William Mehan 11 classes 1/11-3/22 $110
Peter Deley - He has been active as a teacher & performer for over thirty years in the cities of Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton & in Portland. He has a BFA in Music & Diploma in Education. Lew Jones - He an accomplished guitarist & songwriter who has won awards in music & art, recently finishing graduate school in education & art. He teaches music, guitar, mandolin & ukulele at several schools & community centers. William Mehan - William is a recording & performing artist: a multi-instrumentalist including, strings, woodwinds, percussion & keys. He is a seasoned musician with interests & experience in all genres of music. Adam Wilburn - Adam is a drummer, guitarist & songwriter. He has spent ten years playing both guitar and drums in high school & college music programs. He enjoys writing his own music & performing in local bands. A graduate of Multnomah University, he continued his studies of music theory, jazz, & orchestral performance at MHCC
New! Beginning Group Guitar age: 8 & up Looking for a way to express creativity? Let music give you direction! Build new skills & develop fundamentals in the company of other inspiring musicians. Begin the study of rock, blues, classical, jazz & other styles. Limited space! 419454 Th 5-6pm Adam Brock 11 classes 1/9-3/20 $110
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EAST PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
Enjoy the privacy of individual lessons while pursuing your dream of playing one of these favorites in the string family. Instructor: William Mehan Mon 1/6-3/17 No class 1/20 & 2/17 9 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:00pm Tue 1/7-3/18 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 3:15-8:00pm 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 3:30-7:30pm Sat 1/11-3/22 11 lessons ½ hr times available between 10:30am-4:00pm
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