Michael Rodriguez Music (flute... Clarinet...saxophone)

Michael Rodriguez Music (flute... Clarinet...saxophone)

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About

Michael’s practice philosophy is simple. Make practice enjoyable and efficient. He has experienced the common pitfall of practicing scales for many hours only to retain little or nothing. Michael shows his students techniques to focus, and get more done with less wasted time. Lessons are customized to meet the student’s goals and learning style.

Many describe Michael as genuine and passionate. He has a youthful, energetic teaching style that works well with most students. Michael’s creativity and patience allow him to help his students grasp tough concepts and improve at a faster rate than they would on their own.


Highlights

Hired 8 times
Serves Happy Valley , OR
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Specialties

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Able to read music

Students that can read music, Students that cannot read music

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Instrument style

Saxophone

Musical styles

Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, Folk, What the teacher recommends

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    varyk W.

    Concise, to the point, and efficient with a fun and jovial personality. His passion for music and spreading knowledge is clear.
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    March 28, 2025

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    tim E.

    Michael is patient, kind, and engaging—my 11-year-old loves learning flute with him and asks for more time!
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    March 01, 2025

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    joann P.

    Michael is great with my Middle School flute player. She always has fun and I can already see such a difference in her playing and her confidence!
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    February 28, 2025

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    morghan S.

    He helped me fix an articulation issue ive had for months now in only about 15-20 minutes! Super fun to talk to, practice with, and he just made rehearsing fun overall while I was still learning new things and being productive. I would definitely recommend Michael to anyone who thinks practicing can’t be fun because he will show you that it can be.
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    February 28, 2025

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    erin R.

    Michael has a wide range of tastes and caters to my unique circumstances. Im coming back to playing flute after 25 years off. I am excited to be playing music with someone.
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    January 04, 2025

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    Ray K.

    Michael is great! Hes friendly, enthusiastic, and energetic. His musical knowledge is extensive. As an adult student I have really enjoyed learning from Michael and I have no doubt he would be great with younger students. Ive been focusing on jazz freezing but hes also pointed out ways for me to improve my technical skills. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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    September 24, 2022
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    Frequently asked questions

    We start with a 30 minute trial lesson.  We discuss learning styles, challenges you may have had in the past, and see if our personalities are a fit.  We then design an efficient plan that will help you reach your goals. 

    Michael is a freelance musician based in the Portland metropolitan area. His diverse skill set allows him to perform in a variety of musical groups. Michael is hired regularly to perform for: jazz and cover bands, weddings, corporate events, musicals, and studio sessions. He also leads and writes music for his own band that performs regularly in the Portland metropolitan area. He attended Mount Hood Community College and Portland State University. Michael graduated with a B.S. in Biology and Jazz Performance.


    Services offered

    Flute
    Clarinet
    Brass Lessons