Best Guitar Lessons in Portland, OR

“I also wanted to mention that when seeking for teachers in my local area it was not a good experience so when Norm reached out to me during my search I was grateful because it seemed to me that not many piano teachers teach adults although they seeme...”

“Anyway, I've never had a music instructor before so I can't really compare Jonathan to anyone else, but I've had dozens of teachers throughout my life and I can honestly say that he's good at teaching.”

“Our kids have taken lessons with Rock Dojo for over a year and we are amazed by how well they can play, their music appreciation skills, and their motivation.”

“My son loves these interactive, highly social classes!”

“He's patient, focused, and goes the extra mile to transcribe a tricky solo or provide an audio file of a riff at 75% normal tempo so you can really hear and practice what's going on.”

“Being new to doing this kind of group class over Zoom, I was surprised at how deftly information was handled both over audio and onscreen, integrating song recordings and tablature pdf's as well as Alex's verbal instructions.”

“Though I have been playing guitar for many years, and with a number of bands, I am learning much more about the instrument and how to improved both my understanding and playing through lessons with Kyle Smith.”

“Teachers are very professional, and their approach unique - how they have students record their pieces.”

“I've moved away from his area, and I regret that I no longer have him as a teaching resource, but he did great things for me in directing me to advance in my guitar playing.”

“I decided that I had invested in the instrument so it's at least worth trying lessons once and if I hate it then I just won't go back, so I reached out.”

“I have had a few guitars teachers before starting lessons with Cameron at New Verse Lessons a year ago and his teaching style has allowed me to get the most out of my lessons and practice time as compared to previous instructors.”

“It's been wonderful to listen to and support other singers and musicians through the song studios and school concerts whether it's their first performance or thousandth.”

“The owner, Matt, paired me with Adam, a skilled teacher and professional musician, under whose thoughtful tutelage I have made more progress in that time than in decades of noodling around trying to learn on my own.”

“My passion for music was already extremely high and present in my life, and Eleni has bolstered that love of mine even higher while showing me new ways to appreciate music and our voices.”

“He can coach in all genres (we've done rock to jazz to opera) and has a deep knowledge of different techniques needed when singing in different styles.”

“I've taken a ton of piano classes in the past that were a drag at the beginner stage, but in Jake's case, he's kept it incredibly enjoyable and fresh every lesson.”

“Ron taught piano to both my son (kindergarten through 6th grade) and daughter (first through fifth grade). Both children flourished under Ron's student-driven approach to learning. Ron is patient and kind and takes time to understand each child's uni...”

“He understands questions immediately, has endless knowledge about the instrument/its accessories/its care, and caters the direction of your learning according to your preferences.”