Eliason School of Music
“Brian is an excellent instructor, taking the time to help and encourage his students.”
Best Piano Lessons in Portland, OR
23 studios listed · all 23 in Portland · 17 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Vesper School of Music
“Vesper School of Music is an accommodating, convenient location with wonderful staff; I have only taken a few lessons here, but I am confident that any teacher you work with will get you to your musical goals quickly!”
Learn Guitar PDX
“Rick has so many five star reviews for a reason, please go check him out if you're wanting to learn how to play!!”
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Portland Guitar Academy
“Sybil breaks down the science of learning the guitar in an easy to understand way, even the more complex ideas become digestible!”
Montavilla Guitar Studio
“Kathy, one of the piano teachers at the studio, is incredibly patient, kind and makes learning music a fun experience for my kids.”
Music Together of Portland
“My son loves these interactive, highly social classes!”
These 23 studios are the piano teachers on file for Portland, OR. Styles taught, ages taken and whether a studio has a room of its own are whatever each one publishes; public reviews supply the ratings.
Area overview: Portland, OR
All 23 studios we list here are in Portland itself. We have 50 studios in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 508 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (93%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "patient". 17 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I book a first piano lesson online?
2 of the 23 studios here take bookings online. A first meeting is usually a short trial rather than a full lesson, so check what the slot actually is before you arrive with a child and a book of pieces.
Piano Lessons Portland
“I have studied with him during three separate blocks during my piano training adventure and his style of lessons helps me make breakthroughs the fastest.”
Aaron Petit Piano LLC
“Aaron has a holistic approach to teaching and I found my technique, musicianship, and knowledge of theory all improved greatly while taking lessons with him.”
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Backbeat Music Academy
“And the administration of paying for classes and managing the schedule is easy and intuitive.”
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Solomon Guitar Studio
“Folks who manage office (Sarah) also does a fantastic job with quick responses and schedule re-arrangements.”
Portland Guitar Lessons
“He kept me interested with new things each week, and gave me reason to want to practice hard!”
Nicholas Meyer Voice & Piano Studio
“Nicholas has been helping me sing in a healthy way by strengthening my head voice and smoothing out the “break” from chest to falsetto.”
Resound NW: A Place To Sing
“I loved my experience so much that I moved onto private lessons in addition to Soulsinging, and I have seen significant changes in my confidence as a singer and an overall marked improvement in my voice.”
Lydian Music Studios
“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.”
New Verse Guitar & Bass Studio
“I enjoyed that he would teach me on music I wanted to learn and customize the lesson specifically to what i wanted to accomplish and work on week to week.”
Alberta Street Music School
“He is patient, thoughtful, engages and meets you where you are while also encouraging you to build on your skills.”
Keys to Life Music School
“The kids (our whole family, actually -- including grandma and grandpa) look forward to the twice-yearly recitals, and have loved the karaoke concerts.”
Erica Melton Piano Studio
“I have been an adult student of Erica's for many years now and can't recommend her enough.”
Confident Voice Studio
“Since beginning lessons with her I've gained vocal technique and performance tools that are incredibly beneficial, and I've felt supported in every step i've taken in my musical journey.”
Yamhill Piano and Violin Studio
“My son took piano for a couple of years and Din has been absolutely fantastic -- patient and kind but persistent teacher, knows how to keep kids engaged.”
Jake William Capistran
“Jakes personal appreciation for how important music is for a healthy community clearly informs his work.”
Murvihill Music Studio
Portland Piano Lab
“I'm so full of gratitude for Doug's flexibility and for the graceful way he has nourished C's love of piano, music theory and song writing.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Portland
- “Our daughter’s piano instructor Brian is so patient and kind and provides the discipline she needs to succeed.” — from a review of Vesper School of Music
- “Norm provides the back bone knowledge and skills necessary to take your piano skills to the next level.” — from a review of Piano Lessons Portland
- “I feel like I’m a much more well-rounded musician through Doug’s mentorship and teaching, and I would highly recommend him as a teacher for anyone wanting to improve their experience at the keyboard.” — from a review of Portland Piano Lab
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