Whether we are trying to help our children become musicians in order to help them grow, or as adults we embark on a journey of self-discovery, there comes a point when learning to play an instrument becomes a desire. Luckily, Portland is a city filled with music and so finding a place to learn to receive violin lessons – whether in a classic music room format or in a private setting – is not as daunting as it may seem. Here are a few places to check out as you or your child go from playing Hot Cross Buns to Mozart.
My Smilin’ Violin
http://portlandmusicacademy.com
(503)715-0333
A division of the Portland Music Academy, My Smilin’ Violin is a group with locations scattered all across Portland. Offering a variety of formats, they provide music students the options of private violin lessons, music summer camps, violin lessons in school through their outreach programs and the opportunity to play as part of an ensemble or orchestra to show off newly discovered talents and hard work.
Eliason School of Music
www.eliasonmusic.com
(503)293-2390
Located in Multnomah Village, Eliason works to create a lesson format that is not only musically educational, but also helps students to enjoy playing the violin. Beginner violin lessons follow a structure proven to help musicians grow to love their instrument, and as the violin lessons progress beyond the basics they can be tailored to meet each violinist’s musical goals.
Oregon Suzuki Talent Education Center
www.orsuzuki.com
(503)452-0768
Based on the Suzuki method of learning (created by Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki), violin lessons are taught with the belief that everyone can learn to play and understand music the same way that we all are able to speak and understand our native languages. Beginner violin lessons follow a 17 week term schedule during the fall, spring and summer.
Oregon Music Academy
www.oregonmusicacademy.com
To contact for more information, go to the site above and click “Contact” then fill out the information form.
With many locations in the surrounding Portland Metro area, Oregon Music Academy is driven by it’s flexibility. Offering private violin lessons, small group violin lessons, music summer camps and large ensemble opportunities as well as a variety of techniques to span the learning style and desire of many different types of students.
Starfish Studios
www.starfishstudios.com
(503)231-4930
Located in Southeast Portland, Starfish Studios provides students with both private and group beginner violin lessons. Equipped with instruments and equipment, Starfish Studios also has a recording studio so that students can experience the full range of music – from learning theory to creating a recording that can be listened to for decades to come.
For more information on where to find violin lessons in Portland, ask a clerk at your local music store. Music shops that sell violins will sometimes have a teacher on staff, or at minimum will be able to refer you to an instructor for private violin lessons.
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