I have been teaching woodwinds for nearly forty years, and have taught between beginners to undergraduate college level. I can help you set and achieve reasonable goals for your commitment level. One of my specialties is working with adults who play for the fun of it. My specialty is bass clarinet, and also teach clarinet, saxophone, and oboe. I completed graduate work with a focus on medieval winds, and therefore encourage students to indulge your musical interests, however specialized they might be....

I'm an advanced classical trumpet player with world-class teaching training from the University of Oregon. I've studied with some of the best brass musicians in the world, and have been fortunate enough to be a featured soloist on each coast. Most importantly for our purposes here, I have experience teaching students from no experience on the trumpet to more advanced graduate students. My pedagogy centers around the inner game–that is, how one's mindset affects and directly influences one's playing–and the basic principles and structures of Arnold Jacob's "wing and song" pedagogical approach. I'm be delighted to teach you and I'm looking fo

Established in 2003, Murvihill Music Studio is based in Portland, Oregon, serving the city and its surrounding areas with high-quality music education. They offer private instruction in piano, guitar, brass, jazz, theory, and composition. The studio takes pride in their student retention, tailoring lessons to each student's learning style and interest. Boasting a warm, encouraging environment, and a well-rounded musical education, Murvihill Music Studio is directed by Ron Murvihill, who brings a wealth of teaching and performance experience to his students.