Our Cooperative Teaching Artists and Private Instruction

Most music schools have “faculty.” At Portland's only music education cooperative, we call our music teachers Cooperative Teaching Artists (CTAs). CTAs are multi-talented musicians given the unique opportunity to teach, perform, and collaborate, making our community a more vibrant place for music making. Our one-of-a-kind cooperative structure allows them to share resources, ideas, and space to keep musicianship high.

Lessons are arranged by the CTAs your schedule. Since we operate as a cooperative, each teacher sets their own own rates, but expect $20-30 per 30 minute lesson and more for hour lessons.

Meet our CTAs

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Robert Bomstad
Piano

Robert Bomstad is a passionate musician who is dedicated towards making new music and teaching future generations to play the piano. 

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Hannah Hillebrand
Cello

In addition to  teaching private lessons, Hannah enjoys working with the adult group cello classes at the Community Music Center.

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Trombone and Low Brass

Dave Bones offers instruction in trombone and other low brass instruments. His focus is on jazz trombone, private lessons, and jazz clinics.


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Flute, Piccolo, and Recorder

Amanda  offers instruction in both classical and folk styles. Amanda’s teaching philosophy includes a commitment to understanding the learning style of each student.

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Ben Finley
Guitar & Bass Guitar

Ben Finley has been teaching guitar since 2002 to a wide range of students, varying in age, level, and stylistic interests.

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Patrick McCulley

Patrick McCulley
Saxophone

A Portland saxophonist, educator and composer, Patrick McCulley’s playing encomposses both classical music and jazz.

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Voice

Sadie believes that anyone can sing, and that classical technique is the foundation to any kind of singing, whether opera, musical theater or pop

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Richard Moore

Richard Moore
PIano

Pianist, composer, and  ondist Richard Moore's teaching philosophy revolves around helping all types of musicians bring their technical and passionate goals with the instrument to fruition.

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Grace Young

Grace Young
Violin & Viola

Grace Young began their musical training via the Suzuki Violin Method, eventually discovering viola. Grace teachers violin and viola to students of all ages.

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