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16 Years
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Top-Rated Music Lessons in Portland Metro Area
Oregon Music Academy has been dedicated to music education for 15 years, serving over 2000 students across the Portland Metro area. Our mission is to help students learn, love, and succeed with music through a balanced approach that combines structured learning with creative exploration. We offer private lessons, group classes, summer camps, and ensemble opportunities for all ages, taught by certified instructors who are both skilled musicians and patient educators. Our programs emphasize technical proficiency, musical theory, and performance confidence while maintaining a fun, community-oriented environment.With locations in Tigard, Beaverton, Portland, and surrounding areas, we provide flexible scheduling, makeup lessons, and a curriculum tailored to individual learning styles. Our teachers undergo rigorous selection and ongoing training to ensure they embody our values of care, professionalism, and musical excellence. Students benefit from recitals, jam sessions, and collaborative performances that foster friendships and showcase progress. We pride ourselves on making music education accessible, engaging, and transformative for every family we serve.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Drum Lessons
Voice Training
Violin Lessons
Ukulele Classes
Music Camps
Ensemble Programs
Recital Performances
Makeup Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with 15+ years of proven teaching experience
- Flexible programs tailored to individual learning styles and goals
- Community-focused environment with recitals and ensemble opportunities
- 200+ verified parent reviews praising our caring teaching approach
- Comprehensive curriculum balancing structure with creative exploration
What people say
Patient teachers
Fun environment
Quick progress
Community feel
Flexible scheduling
Services
Private Piano Lessons
Our private piano lessons combine technical training with creative exploration, helping students master scales, chords, and performance pieces. Instructors adapt to each learner's pace, incorporating favorite songs alongside classical repertoire. Students gain confidence through regular recitals and progress tracking.
Group Guitar Classes
Beginner guitar classes teach fundamental chords, strumming patterns, and music reading in a social setting. Small groups encourage peer motivation while instructors provide personalized feedback. Classes include ensemble playing and songwriting basics to maintain engagement and build musicality.
Voice Training
Voice lessons focus on breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal health across multiple genres. Students learn proper warm-ups, microphone techniques, and stage presence. Regular performance opportunities help singers develop confidence and expressive capabilities in a supportive environment.
Summer Music Camps
Week-long summer programs offer intensive instrument training combined with ensemble collaboration. Campers participate in daily workshops, jam sessions, and final performances. The curriculum balances technical instruction with creative projects to maintain enthusiasm and accelerate skill development.
Recital Performances
Biannual recitals provide performance experience in a professional setting, featuring solo and group pieces. These events celebrate student progress while building confidence and stage presence. Family audiences create a supportive atmosphere that reinforces musical achievement and community connection.
People
Renee Dolphin
Founder
Renee Dolphin co-founded Oregon Music Academy with 15 years of orchestral teaching experience. She developed the curriculum emphasizing technical mastery and musical enjoyment, mentoring instructors in the 'OMA Way' teaching methodology while maintaining active student engagement.
Matt Dolphin
Co-Founder
Matt Dolphin brings extensive performance and vocal coaching expertise to OMA. He designed the voice program's progressive structure, balancing classical technique with contemporary styles. His leadership ensures consistent teaching standards across all instrument specialties.
Seth
Guitar Instructor
Seth combines rock band experience with formal music education to create engaging guitar lessons. He adapts teaching methods to student interests while maintaining technical rigor, helping learners progress from basic chords to complex riffs and improvisation techniques.
Blossom
Piano Teacher
Blossom specializes in making piano instruction accessible to young learners. Her patient approach incorporates games and technology to teach music theory fundamentals, while encouraging students to explore personal musical interests beyond traditional lesson materials.
Melody
Early Childhood Music Specialist
Melody focuses on preschool music education, developing age-appropriate curricula that build rhythm, listening skills, and instrument familiarity. Her classes use movement and interactive activities to establish foundational musical concepts in a playful, nurturing environment.
Questions
What instruments can my child learn at Oregon Music Academy?
We offer piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, ukulele, cello, viola, flute, trumpet, and upright bass lessons for students aged 2 through adults.
Do you provide both private and group lessons?
Yes, we offer private one-on-one instruction and group classes for beginners aged 2-10, with summer camps and ensemble programs available for all ages.
How do your teachers handle different learning styles?
Our certified instructors receive ongoing training to adapt lessons to individual needs, incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning techniques while maintaining technical standards.
What makes OMA different from other music schools?
We combine 15 years of experience with a proprietary teacher certification program, ensuring consistently patient instruction focused on both skill development and musical enjoyment.
Can students prepare for performances or auditions?
Our curriculum includes recital preparation, with teachers helping students develop stage presence and performance confidence through regular showcase opportunities.
What if we need to miss a lesson?
We offer flexible scheduling with makeup lessons available for missed sessions due to illness, vacations, or schedule conflicts, ensuring continuous progress.
Reviews (7)
Laura Perdomo
Oct 30, 2021
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Dear Renee: It's been really fun and nice getting to know teacher Claudia! She is very assertive but not overpowering, sweet and understanding, very knowledgeable of her craft. As a teacher she is the combination of all the qualities above and more! As parents we're so happy we enrolled Roy to OMA, as a student Roy has found his joy for music once again and now wants to discover other stuff on the piano!
Instrument that has awoken his curiosity since little then shut off for a little while and now they are back on to new adventures! All thanks to your schools approach to music. Thank you Renee we're very happy .
Instrument that has awoken his curiosity since little then shut off for a little while and now they are back on to new adventures! All thanks to your schools approach to music. Thank you Renee we're very happy .
Laura Reeves Grover
May 08, 2021
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We have loved the supportive environment at OMA. The players really develop great skill with these wonderful teachers!
D. S.
Feb 11, 2021
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The teachers have been so wonderful! Both of our children have excelled in learning piano. They are organized and well run but also fun and personable. So glad we found Oregon Music Academy and worth the cost (I had looked around and found their price comparable to others).
Monica Fuchs
Nov 21, 2020
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We enrolled our 8yo daughter in voice lessons to help her gain confidence in herself. - She's been attending OMA for a year and a half now and the difference in her is amazing to see as a parent. She bounces down after her lessons on Saturday, and recently teased her stepdad that he was "pitchy" when he sang to her. (This from a girl who used to wistfully say that she doesn't sing in front of anyone because she "didn't know how to make her voice sound good".) We can see the fun she's having and confidence emerging from her. Signing her up with OMA has been one of the best things we've done for her. We're very happy that we've been able to carry on virtually the past few months and look forward to getting to see everyone in person when the time is right. :)
Laurie Marsh
Jun 26, 2019
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I've been taking piano lessons here for more than 10 years, with multiple different teachers. I have found the staff to be caring, conscientious, and creative, and have enjoyed every instructor I've learned from. The owners are delightful, kind, and innovative, making it a positive learning experience tailored to me and my interests.
Shauna C.
Jun 21, 2019
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I have had an excellent experience here. I started in October 2018 with Cello lessons and I have learned so much in a short period of time. McKenna is a great teacher. I highly reccommend OMA for music lessons for adults as well as children. Thank you OMA!
Shahin Huneke
Jun 12, 2019
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I have two children now going. My first is 9 and had never played an instrument. My second 12 joined OMA after one year of Bass at his school. He asked for private lessons after seeing how much his sister was was enjoying it. We are travelling this summer so OMA booked longer sessions for my son to make up the lessons he would be away. They were very flexible and accommodating. Both the instructors we have, and Renee the Director, have been wonderful and caring.
Besides the lessons, the kids get to perform twice a year and they have jam sessions where there is no music and they play by ear with other students. I didn't know what to expect when we signed up - but the experience has exceeded anything I had hoped for.
Besides the lessons, the kids get to perform twice a year and they have jam sessions where there is no music and they play by ear with other students. I didn't know what to expect when we signed up - but the experience has exceeded anything I had hoped for.