From my tiny-home studio I teach weekly piano lessons in 30-minute sessions to students of all ages. Conveniently located in southeast Portland I offer individualized lessons to suit your child’s needs, school schedule, and goals. Tuition for lessons starts at $120 and can be and can be paid on a monthly basis.
As a teacher, my primary goal is to instill a love for creating music. My students learn to read music, play with proper technique, feel rhythm, and understand music theory. These are the foundational skills, and my instruction goes much deeper. I also provide instruction on music composition, arrangement, improvisation, playing by ear, and sound methodology for how to “jam” with others in various styles. I believe that cultivating creativity and finding one’s own artistic voice at the piano is just as important as developing technical proficiency. In Sunshine Ray Piano Studio we do both, and much more! I meet your child where they are and move them forward.
Lessons in Sunshine Ray Piano Studio are different than traditional classical training. In addition to being a formally trained pianist I am a singer-songwriter and working musician. I stay deeply connected to the music young people listen to and the music they want to create. Pop, rock, jazz, folk, film/videogame scores, classical– in my studio we explore it all! I strive to give my students the tools to play whatever will inspire them and keep them excited about music for a lifetime!