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(updated 10/30/2020)


Andrew Arriaga


Website: http://www.suzukistumptown.com/meet-the-stumptown-teachers

Email: musicbyandy@hotmail.com

Phone: n/a


Styles: Suzuki Method

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginners, Intermediate

Teaching location: North & NE Portland

Cost: $155/Month


Special Interest: Early Childhood Education


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Jeffrey Ashton


Website: http://jeffreyashtonmusic.com

Email: ashtone@aol.com

Phone: 971-570-5603


Styles: Classical, flamenco, folk, pop, rock, improvisation

Instruments: Classical, acoustic, electric

Levels: Beginning, intermediate, advanced

Teaching location: Home Studio SE Portland Mt. Tabor / Community Music Center / University of Portland

Cost: 60/hr


Special Interest: Music Theory, arranging, medieval, renaissance, world music. 


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Janna Auslam (MacAuslan)


Website: http://alternativesoundpdx.com

Email: altsound.pdx@gmail.com

Phone: 503 233 1206


Styles: Classical and Flamenco

Instruments: Classical and flamenco guitar

Levels: All levels-adults only

Teaching location: SE Portland

Cost: $40 hr


Special Interest: Flamenco, Women’s Music


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Forest Bailey


Website: Https://Forestbaileymusic.com/lessons

Email: forest@forestbaileymusic.com

Phone: 3107406454


Styles: Flamenco, Rock, Pop, Fingerstyle, Metal, beginning classical and jazz

Instruments: Acoustic & Electric guitar, bass, ukulele

Levels: Beginner-Advanced

Teaching location: SE, Beaverton, Online

Cost: $60/hr


Special Interest: I have been teaching professionally since 2012 and have taught over 200 students from their first chords to preparing for college and also developing their own music. I have a background in everything from progressive rock to jazz, classical and modern fingerstyle guitar. Every student is unique, and I work with each one to develop the most exciting way to keep them motivated to the next step, from basic technique to breaking down music theory in a ways to understand method. If you would like to learn more about me and my lessons, please visit Https://forestbaileymusic.com/lessons

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Julia Banzi


Website: http://college.lclark.edu/live/profiles/1871-julia-banzi

Email: banzi@lclark.edu

Phone: 310-721-7080


Styles: Flamenco, Classical, Folk Guitar

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All

Teaching location: Southeast, Southwest

Cost: Inquire


Special Interest: I am a devoted teacher, composer and performer who truly enjoys working with students of all levels. Whether in flamenco, folk or classical, I provide students with a solid foundation on the guitar while guiding students toward creating original music they can call their own. Many of my students have gone on to become professional musicians. 


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Tarik Banzi


Website: http://www.Andalus.com

Email: banzi@andalus.com

Phone: 971-282-5926


Styles: Oud (predecessor of the Renaissance lute), percussion.

Instruments: Oud (predecessor of the Renaissance lute), percussion (darbuka, tabla)

Levels: All

Teaching location: SE (Sellwood,Reed College, Oaks Bottom)

Cost: Inquire


Special Interest: n/a


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Pam Beaty


Website: http://choroalegria.com/

Email: pambeaty@comcast.net

Phone: n/a


Styles: classical and Brazilian guitar

Instruments: nylon string guitar

Levels: all levels

Teaching location: Tigard, OR

Cost: please inquire


Special Interest: n/a


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Rene' Berblinger


Website: http://www.artichokemusic.org/classes/teachers.php

Email: rene@postalmodern.com

Phone: 503-381-4406


Styles: CLASSICAL, FOLK AND JAZZ, MUSIC THEORY in PRACTICE, MANDOLIN, 5-string BANJO, frailing and 3 finger styles, Appalachian folk music

Instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, 5-String Banjo

Levels: Beginning-advanced

Teaching location: Studio in Hollywood and at Artichoke Music

Cost: $60/hour


Special Interest: Teaching anyone who has a love of music.


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Berto Boyd


Website: http://BertoBoyd.com

Email: bertoflamenco@gmail.com

Phone: 8054442008


Styles: Flamenco, Classical, Jazz harmony, composition, art of transcription

Instruments: Nylon

Levels: intermediate to advanced

Teaching location: SE PDX

Cost: 60-75


Special Interest: I got my start teaching at Mc'Cabes Music and Heck Music Center in Southern California in the mid 90's. I have taught group classes for Parks & Recreation of Santa Paula and Santa Barbara and have taught workshops in Miami and Seattle while in artist residency. Besides guitar instruction, I have mentored many young musicians who were getting their start in the music industry from the USC Thornton School of Music, Berkelee College of Music, and Cal State Northridge.  I specialize in teaching traditional and modern Flamenco, Classical guitar, Brazilian Jazz, Music Theory, Composition and the Art of Transcription. My teaching style is "eye to eye, ear to ear", which is how a student would learn if they went to Spain to study Flamenco. This approach expands a students knowledge by utilizing elements of ear training, muscle memory and applicable music theory. Additionally, I put great emphasis on proper technique and creating practice routines to help students overcome technical obstacles and gain confidence as a musician.


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Chuck Cheesman


Website: http://www.chuckcheesman.net

Email: cheesman@chuckcheesman.net

Phone: 928-864-7876


Styles: Flatpick and fingerstyle guitar. Songwriting.

Instruments: guitar, ukulele

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate

Teaching location: Multnomah Arts Center

Cost: Inquire


Special Interest: Offering group guitar and ukulele classes for kids and adults, as well as private lessons at Multnomah Arts Center. Also teaching a group songwriting class.


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Dan Compton


Website: http://www.glencottagemusic.com

Email: danfran@hevanet.com

Phone: (503) 358-5941


Styles: Acoustic fingerstyle, flat picking, solo playing and arranging, accompaniment, standard and alternate tunings (DADGAD and others), many genres.

Instruments: Guitar, fiddle, mandolin.

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: SE Portland, Hawthorne neighborhood

Cost: $50 per hour


Special Interest: I've played a wide range of styles over the years (from John Dowland to King Crimson), but I have a particular love of traditional folk music, especially Irish trad.  


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KC Craine


Website: http://MovingHandsMusic.com

Email: kc@movinghandsmusic.com

Phone: 503.452-9166


Styles: Fingerstyle for folk, country, blues and new age. 

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: On Skype and in Portland

Cost: $60 per hour


Special Interest: I specialize in helping folks 'get over the hump' and take their playing to a more professional level. Learn fingerpicking techniques to apply over a songs for church, campfire, open mics. Develop your repertoire and skills for live performance. Learn to accompany other singers, etc. Learn to compose and arrange your own songs. 


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Leroy Critcher


Website: n/a

Email: leroycritcher@gmail.com

Phone: 503 809 1483


Styles: All. One on one lessons.

Instruments: All Guitar, Elec. Bass, Mandolin, 4 and 5 string banjo, ukeulele

Levels: All

Teaching location: McMinnville (Tue. Wed. Thur 3pm to 9pm)

Cost: $20.00 per 1/2 hour.


Special Interest: n/a


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Mario Diaz


Website: n/a

Email: msdz77@me.com

Phone: 5035101244


Styles: Classical 

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced

Teaching location: 1524 NW 23rd ave. Suite A

Cost: 70.00 per hour


Special Interest: SPECIAL-INTEREST


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John Doan


Website: http://johndoan.com

Email: jdoan@willamette.edu

Phone: 5033706174


Styles: Classical guitar, Lute, American Fingerstyle, contemporary music

Instruments: Classical guitar, Early classical guitar, lute, harp guitar, harpolyre, steel string guitar

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: Willamette University

Cost: $50 per hour


Special Interest: early classical guitar and lute, harp guitar, composition, music theory applied to guitar


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Jim Dorman


Website: http://www.jimdorman.com

Email: info@jimdorman.com

Phone: 971-238-2414


Styles: Blues, rock, folk, country, R&B

Instruments: Acoustic & electric guitar, electric bass

Levels: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Teaching location: Aloha, OR or online via video chat

Cost: $40 per hour or $25 per half-hour


Special Interest: I also teach composition, stagecraft, improvisation, music theory, and audio production (live and studio)


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Adam Easley


Website: http://guitarlessonspdx.com

Email: adamteasley@gmail.com

Phone: 5033512033


Styles: I specialize in the Blues, Jazz, Celtic Folk, and beginning music for kids and adults. 

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Ukulele, Fiddle

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Teaching location: NE Portland home studio, Online Lessons

Cost: $40/ half hour, $60/ 45 minutes, $75/ hour


Special Interest: I play guitar and fiddle in the Katie Jane Band katiejaneband.com We are Portland's #1 Celtic fiddle band.


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Isaac Engel


Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5UHMeKd9v49WJA6V2uQliQ

Email: isaac.engel.guitar@gmail.com

Phone: 971-718-4535


Styles: Classical, folk

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginner through advanced intermediate

Teaching location: Salem, Oregon

Cost: $40/hr


Special Interest: Classical guitar is my primary focus. I care about teaching students physically healthy technique, while emphasizing fluency and comprehension in performance preparation.


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Mary Flower


Website: http://www.maryflower.com

Email: mary@maryflower.com

Phone: 15036791977


Styles: Everything fingerpicking: blues, open tunings, lap style slide, arranging, etc

Instruments: guitar and dobro-like instruments

Levels: Advanced beginner and up

Teaching location: NE Portland

Cost: one hour, $60


Special Interest: Piedmont style blues is my specialty but that encompasses a wide variety of melody+fingerpicking styles.


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David  Franzen


Website: http://Duotenebroso.com

Email: franzenmusic@msn.com

Phone: (971)212-3836


Styles: Classical Guitar

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Any

Teaching location: Tigard Oregon

Cost: 50/hour monthly


Special Interest: I may make house calls depending on distance and logistics. 


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Pamela Goldsmith


Website: http://pamelaclassicalguitar.com

Email: pamela@goldsmith.net

Phone: 503.961.4710


Styles: Classical, Acoustic finger style and strumming

Instruments: Classical Nylon String or Acoustic Steel String

Levels: All

Teaching location: NW Portland and St. Johns neighborhood Ptld

Cost: Please inquire


Special Interest: Classical. 


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Erick Hailstone


Website: guitar.hailstonemusic.com

Email: erick@hailstonemsusic.com

Phone: 3605212589


Styles: Pop, Blues, Neo Soul, Folk, Jazz, music theory, Acoustic, electric. recording

Instruments: Guitar, electric, acoustic, keyboards

Levels: Beginners, intermediate, advanced

Teaching location: Zoom, at home I hope in the future

Cost: $30-30 mins. $60-60 mins


Special Interest: composition, synth sound design, guitar effects and software


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Norman Hamilton


Website: http://www.normanwhamilton.com

Email: hello@normanwhamilton.com

Phone: 503-980-4356


Styles: Classical, Folk, Fingerstyle

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo

Levels: Beginning- Intermediate

Teaching location: Mount Tabor Music School- 4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

Cost: Please inquire


Special Interest: Teaching Children- Ages 5-10


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Mark Hamre


Website: http://www.markhamre.com 

Email: markhamre@neckup.com

Phone: 509-834-8144


Styles: Traditional & Contemporary Fingerstyle, Latin & Spanish, Classical

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginning to Advanced

Teaching location: Yakima and Skype worldwide

Cost: $145.00 per month for weekly 45 min


Special Interest: n/a


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Mark Hanson


Website: http://www.MarkHansonGuitar.com

Email: mark@accentonmusic.com

Phone: 503-780-3130


Styles: All acoustic guitar styles. Specializing in fingerstyle

Instruments: Guitar and ukulele.

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: West Linn and Portland Music at NE 25th and Broadway

Cost: $75 hour


Special Interest: Please check my website to see all of the topics I have written books/DVDs about.


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Nat Hulskamp


Website: http://www.portland-guitar-lessons.com

Email: nathulskamp@gmail.com

Phone: 5039148299


Styles: Flamenco guitar, oud, bossa nova

Instruments: flamenco guitar and oud

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: SE Portland 

Cost: $50/hr or $180/4 hrs


Special Interest: My flamenco lessons are based on years of working professionally as a flamenco guitarist in both traditional “cuadros” with flamenco singers and dancers, to contemporary instrumental groups and solo performance.  This experience gave me a deep knowledge of this intricate style, knowledge that can’t be communicated to a student from books and transcriptions. Over the years I have studied in Spain with the greats of flamenco guitar, including Diego del Morao, José Antonio Rodríguez, Manuel Parrilla, Pepe del Morao and Dani de Morón. I look forward to sharing this great style with you!


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Kaden Hurst


Website: http://kadenhurst.wordpress.com

Email: kadenhurstmandolin@gmail.com

Phone: 5309069115


Styles: Bluegrass, Classical, Jazz

Instruments: Mandolin, Guitar, Electric Bass

Levels: Beginner, Moderate, Advanced

Teaching location: Portland

Cost: $40/hr


Special Interest: I have a Bachelor's Degree in mandolin performance, and can also offer instruction in music theory and arranging.


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William Jenks


Website: http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com

Email: info@portlandclassicguitar.com

Phone: 5038301417


Styles: Classical 

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and advanced

Teaching location: Marylhurst University in Lake Oswego and Aurora

Cost: Please ask for current rates


Special Interest: Over 15  years experience of teaching classical guitar to students of all levels.  Students get the opportunity to participate in quarterly student recitals.  Guitar Ensemble class is also available.


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Bryan Johanson


Website: n/a

Email: brza3003@gmail.com

Phone: 5032356103


Styles: extreme classical guitar

Instruments: classical guitar

Levels: Advanced

Teaching location: Portland

Cost: $150 per hour


Special Interest: n/a


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Cameron Jones


Website: http://www.newverselessons.com

Email: hello@newverselessons.com

Phone: 503-893-4639


Styles: Classical, rock, folk, blues, pop

Instruments: Guitar, bass guitar

Levels: All skill levels

Teaching location: SE Portland, Buckman neighborhood

Cost: $50/hour, $30/half hour


Special Interest: Lessons revolve around playing & analyzing your favorite music and developing a deliberate, mindful approach to practice.


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Jill Khovy


Website: http://khovymusic.com

Email: jill@khovymusic.com

Phone: 5037019402


Styles: All except Flamenco

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Voice

Levels: All levels.

Teaching location: Close In Portland

Cost: Ask


Special Interest: n/a


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Rick Klaras


Website: http://www.learnguitarpdx.com

Email: Rick@learnguitarpdx.com

Phone: n/a


Styles: Rock, Blues, Indie Rock, Alternative, Folk, Country, Classic Rock

Instruments: guitar, bass, ukulele

Levels: beginner - intermediate

Teaching location: 4936 SE Boise St., Portland

Cost: $130/ mo for weekly 30-minute lessons, $220/ mo for weekly 60-minute lessons


Special Interest: In addition to guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons in a variety of styles, I offer instruction in standard notation, music theory, and Ableton Live


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Jedidiah Ko


Website: http://www.pianoandguitarlessons.com 

Email: Sawjeddy@gmail.com 

Phone: 971-806-1462


Styles: Suzuki Method guitar lessons, Classical, Fingerstyle, Folk, Worship

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginning Intermediate 

Teaching location: Gresham, SE Portland, Corbett

Cost: Inquire


Special Interest: Specializing in teaching children / teens individual lessons and children / teen guitar ensembles. 


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Devin Kosloff


Website: http://devinkosloff.com

Email: dkosloff@gmail.com

Phone: 5303705233


Styles: Rock/Metal, Classical, Blues and beginning /intermediate Jazz

Instruments: Guitar and Ukulele

Levels: All

Teaching location: Tigard/Beaverton

Cost: varies by time


Special Interest: n/a


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Pete Krebs


Website: http://www.heypetekrebs.com

Email: kidtulsa@gmail.com

Phone: n/a


Styles: Swing, Gypsy jazz, songwriting, traditional country, guitar fundamentals and foundations, ensemble playing, acoustic roots music

Instruments: Guitar, ukulele, voice

Levels: Age 12+; Complete beginners to intermediate guitarists.

Teaching location: NE

Cost: $40-65/hr.


Special Interest: I offer both private lessons and group classes every Sunday at my home. Details are on my website. I also teach music and music history Continuing Ed classes at PNCA, located in downtown Portland.  


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Scott Kritzer


Website: http://www.scottkritzer.com

Email: scott@scottkritzer.com

Phone: 503-941-5919


Styles: Classical

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All

Teaching location: Beaverton

Cost: $80 per hour


Special Interest: 1. Technique  2. Performance Anxiety Rehab  3. Practice Techniques


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Kenny Lavitz


Website: http://www.kennylavitz.com

Email: kenny@kennylavitz.com

Phone: 5036577726


Styles: Blues  Blues/Rock, Slide, Pop

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All

Teaching location: West Linn, Beaverton, Downtown

Cost: $25 per half hour lesson


Special Interest: Bringing a lifetime of enthusiasm and research to every lesson. And keeping it fun!


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Arthur Lee


Website: http://www.arthurclee.com

Email: arthur.christopher.lee@gmail.com

Phone: 971.409.1057


Styles: pop, rock, jazz, blues, classical

Instruments: guitar, ukulele, piano

Levels: Beginning to intermediate

Teaching location: NE Portland

Cost: $50 / hour


Special Interest: n/a


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Joseph Mammarella


Website: josephplaysguitar.com

Email: joseph.mammarella@gmail.com

Phone: n/a


Styles: Jazz, rock, funk

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All Levels

Teaching location: Online


Cost: n/a


Special Interest: My goal as a teacher is to help my students find their own voice on the guitar. I have a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, and gig regularly with various groups

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Adrian Martin


Website: http://www.adrianmartinmusic.com

Email: adriansmusic@yahoo.com

Phone: 9712218328


Styles: I specialize in adult lessons (though I accept kids of all ages, 8-100). I studied classical guitar at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. I studied Jazz Guitar at Ohio State Univ. I have a BA in Music Ed from Miami Univ. - I teach everything from 3-chord folk songs to funk to metal. I offer ensembles as well.

Instruments: Guitar, voice, ukulele

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Teaching location: 1805 SE 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97214

Cost: Starts at $35


Special Interest: I love building community through music. I organize ensembles through various programs including "Playing Well with Others" and "Group Dynamics". I've been associated with Artichoke Music for 10 years as well as operating my own beautiful studio space.


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Michael McCabe


Website: http://www.MichaelMcCabeGuitar.com

Email: michael@mmccabe.com

Phone: 3606935402


Styles: Classical, Spanish Classical, Flamenco, Folk, Rock, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Country, Bluegrass, Finger-Style, Funk, Standard and Funk Bass

Instruments: Guitar and Bass

Levels: Beg. - Advance

Teaching location: My residence in Vancouver.WA.

Cost: $20.00 per half hour


Special Interest: Musicianship, Ear training, Performance skills, Improvisation, Composing, Recording skills, Music theory, Notation and tab, Finger picking, Pick and Hybrid Picking,  


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Jesse McCann


Website: n/a

Email: jmccann@pdx.edu

Phone: 5037253003


Styles: Classical

Instruments: Classical Guitar

Levels: All

Teaching location: Portland State University

Cost: $50/hr


Special Interest: n/a


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Brenna McDonald


Website: http://www.espacioflamencopdx.com

Email: brenna.mcdonald@gmail.com

Phone: 5032338613


Styles: Flamenco guitar (focus on accompaniment for dance/singing)

Instruments: Flamenco guitar

Levels: Absolute Beginning - Intermediate/Advanced

Teaching location: SE Portland

Cost: $40/hr


Special Interest: My focus is teaching guitarists right hand techniques for flamenco guitar based on teachings from El Entri and the Caño Roto school in Madrid, Spain.  My passion is to build flamenco community and in addition to teaching technique I focus on providing guitarists with the tools needed to accompany dancers and singers, and provide opportunity for players to practice using these skills in groups and with other flamenco artists. 


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Cameron O'Connor


Website: http://www.cameronoconnor.com

Email: camerongoconnor@gmail.com

Phone: 8054045545


Styles: Classical

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginning-advanced

Teaching location: Corvallis

Cost: $50-$60/hr


Special Interest: Instructor and head of Guitar Studies at Oregon State University


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Rose Okada


Website: http://www.kiranawest.com 

Email: rose@kiranawest.com

Phone: 503-296-9650


Styles: classical, folk, Suzuki method, songwriting

Instruments: guitar, violin, piano, tabla, Indian classical vocal, violin and sarangi

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: SW Portland (west slope)

Cost: please inquire


Special Interest: Bachelor of Music Degree.  Studied Suzuki Method in Japan. ten music study trips in India


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Maria Olaya


Website: http://mariaolaya.com

Email: guitarist.olaya@gmail.com

Phone: 5037589807


Styles: Classical, Brazilian,  South American

Instruments: guitar, ukulele, cajón

Levels: From true beginer to professional coaching

Teaching location: South East Portland, Lake Oswego

Cost: Please visit my website


Special Interest: SPECIAL-INTEREST


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Jeff Putterman


Website: http://jeffputterman.com

Email: jeffputterman52@gmail.com

Phone: 5037081721


Styles: finger style & plectrum, jazz & contemporary, solo guitar

Instruments: 6 & 7 string guitar

Levels: For the advancing guitarist

Teaching location: Portland State University & Mt Park/Lake Oswego

Cost: $60/hr lesson


Special Interest: music composition, applied theory & improv.  solo guitar


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Peter Schwimmer


Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAhRo0IbQWA

Email: schwimbo6@msn.com

Phone: 5032820344


Styles: bluegrass, blues, jazz, country, music theory and improvisation, 

Instruments: 5 string banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, electric bass

Levels: beginning to relatively advanced, depending on the instrument taught

Teaching location: NE Portland

Cost: $30 / hour to $50 / hour (depending on the instrument taught)


Special Interest: I emphasize learning by ear (and learning relevant music theory), but can write tablature if needed. I specialize more in 5 string banjo, but do teach the other instruments mentioned.


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Lauren Sheehan


Website: http://laurensheehanmusic.com 

Email: lauren@laurensheehanmusic.com

Phone: 503 329 7561


Styles: finger style, country blues, folk, early Americana styles, vintage parlor style

Instruments: guitar, mandolin, banjo- clawhammer only

Levels: Beg - advanced

Teaching location: NW Portland,   Tillamook OR

Cost: $60 hour


Special Interest: to help students play by ear and read, (tab and notes) and to achieve their personal goals, to play and sing well at the same time. 


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Eric Skye


Website: http://www.ericskye.com

Email: eric@ericskye.com

Phone: 503.309.0422


Styles: Jazz, blues, funk, fingerstyle. Also bluegrass and traditional flatpicking

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: All

Teaching location: Great Park Area Of NE Portland

Cost: $150 for four 45 minute private sessions


Special Interest: n/a


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Doug Smith


Website: http://www.dougsmithguitar.com

Email: dsmithguitar@aol.com

Phone: 503-544-3548


Styles: Acoustic fingerstyle (all styles), fundamentals, transcribing, arranging

Instruments: Acoustic Guitar

Levels: All levels

Teaching location: SE Portland

Cost: Please contact


Special Interest: n/a


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Kyle Smith


Website: http://www.kylesmithguitar.com/guitar-lessons-in-portland-oregon

Email: lessons@kylesmithguitar.com

Phone: 541-357-9538


Styles: Guitar fundamentals and techniques, Jazz guitar, Rock and Popular music styles, Guitar for beginners, Intermediate-advanced guitar skills, classical guitar Beginner, intermediate, and advanced - all levels welcome

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele

Levels: STUDENT-LEVELS

Teaching location: NE Portland, Parkrose, Online lessons available

Cost: 5 lesson introductory course - $120 (money back guarantee)


Special Interest: I work with students of all different styles and ability levels to help you improve your guitar playing. You'll develop essential guitar skills that will help you succeed at playing any musical style you choose to play. The 5 lesson package comes with a 100% money back guarantee if these lessons are not a good fit for you.


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Matt Solomon


Website: http://solomonguitarstudio.com

Email: solomonguitar@gmail.com

Phone: 503-410-9279


Styles: Classical, modern, electric, all

Instruments: Guitar, ukulele, piano

Levels: Beginning, intermediate, Advanced

Teaching location: 15188 NW Central drive 97229 (Bethany Village)

Cost: Call or email for current rates


Special Interest: n/a


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John Standefer


Website: http://www.johnstandefer.com

Email: john@johnstandefer.com

Phone: 360.989.5003


Styles: Fingerstyle, Chet Atkins, Brazilian, folk, pop, ...

Instruments: guitar

Levels: intermediate / advanced

Teaching location: Vancouver - and the rest of the world via SKYPE

Cost: $50 / hr


Special Interest: n/a


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John Stowell


Website: http://www.johnstowell.com

Email: Jfstowell@earthlink.net

Phone: (503)957-6036


Styles: Jazz

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Intermediate-advanced

Teaching location: SW Portland

Cost: $85 for 90 minutes


Special Interest: Emphasis on chord melody and use of melodic and harmonic minor modes to increase vocabulary.


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Tom Warren


Website: n/a

Email: tawguitar@yahoo.com

Phone: 503-213-0491


Styles: Classical, all others

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginner through professional

Teaching location: NE Portland

Cost: Please contact


Special Interest: I am the former classical guitar professor of Syracuse University( NY).  I am a lifelong player and teacher. I teach other non classical styles as well.


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Anne Weiss


Website: http://www.anneweiss.com

Email: Likapika@aol.com

Phone: 9149242574


Styles: Folk, blues,rock, funk, fingerstyle, rhythm,related genres

Instruments: Guitar, piano, ukulele, voice

Levels: Beginner to advanced

Teaching location: SE Portland

Cost: $35/half hr; $60/hr


Special Interest: Individuals of any age comment on, going to invest. I’ve been teaching for over 30 years. Students can mix and match if they want to learn instruments and voice, theory etc, But they can focus on one instrument.


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Aaron Wolf


Website: http://blog.wolftune.com

Email: aaron@wolftune.com

Phone: 734-707-8828


Styles: All styles for beginners; specialties include classical, flamenco, various fingerstyle approaches, blues, folk, and world fusion

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Novice through advanced

Teaching location: 232 SE Oak St. (Sundays), Oregon City (weekdays)

Cost: sliding scale 


Special Interest: I stand out from most teachers for my focus on the science of music, emphasizing psychology, music cognition, exploration and creativity… I'm also an expert in non-standard tuning systems including Just Intonation and microtonal music. More about my background and teaching philosophy at http://blog.wolftune.com/p/lesson-details-philosophy.html


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Anson Wright


Website: http://www.ansonwright.com

Email: anson@ansonwright.com

Phone: 503-709-0038


Styles: All, Jazz emphasis

Instruments: Guitar

Levels: Beginner to advanced

Teaching location: SW

Cost: Please contact


Special Interest: Jazz


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Peter Zisa


Website: http://www.peterzisa.com

Email: pjzisa@gmail.com

Phone: 503-307-4907


Styles: Student-centered lessons, ergonomic (classical) technique. Stylistic diversity: Classical (Renaissance to 21st Century), Popular cultural styles (Blues, Latin, Ragtime, Travis-picking, folk, Jazz...). Stylistic improvisation (Renaissance, Baroque to Blues and Jazz).

Instruments: 6 and 8 string guitar

Levels: Beginning to Professional

Teaching location: NE Portland 

Cost: See Website


Special Interest: Helping students realize their musical goals is my purpose and mission as a teacher and mentor. Learning guitar best begins by developing basic skills (ergonomic habits) using creative and engaging activities. Once foundational skills are established the sky is the limit. For me, music-making is a never-ending learning experience. It is also an immensely personal and creative form self-expression, that is enriching and empowering.


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