Music Teachers


MARK Shark

Location:
Broadway Store and Oak Grove
(503) 228-8437/503-226-3719


MARK SHARK:  GUITAR, mandolin, ukulele, 12 string, banjo, dulcimer, Bouzouki, lap steel, pedal steel, Sitar, keyboard, balalaika

Composition – improvisation – finger picking – Alternate Tunings – music theory, Folk – Blues – rock ‘n roll – country – Jazz – Indigenous/world – Classical

 With over forty years of guitar playing experience Mark Shark is thrilled to bring his unique talents to the Pacific Northwest.  Specializing in slide guitar and alternate tunings led him to writing his bestselling book “The Tao of Tunings” (Hal Leonard) .       His latest recording and companion book “Mosaic”   is an in-depth exploration of tonalities and scales.  Both are available now at:  TaoofTunings.com

As a multi-instrumentalist and performer Mark has had the good fortune to. share the stage and studio with many of his own personal hero’s during his career  (Jackson Browne, John Trudell, Jesse Ed Davis, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal and Bob Dylan)

In addition to writing, gigging and touring, Mark Shark is currently teaching at Portland Music Company Milwaukie ~ (503) 226-3719

For more information on Mark Shark visit:  TaoofTunings.com


STEVE BRADLEY

Location:
Broadway Store
(503) 228-8437

STEVE BRADLEY: Guitar

A local professional for many years, Steve is grounded in 50’s and 60’s rock. Also offered are blues and fingerpicking folk styles. Roots type music is fun to play and also provides excellent foundation for any musical direction the player may wish to go. Besides the basics of getting started with the instrument, learning to provide “the groove” or rhythm guitar is pursued as well as learning to improvise lead lines. Beginning through advanced players.
Steve Bradley was inducted
into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2007.



Drums and Percussion Teachers

RYAN MC PHAILL

Locations:
Broadway Store
503-228-8437

RYAN MC PHAILL — DRUMS (Online Lessons Available)

nonserviam523@gmail.com (503) 358-3231.
Ryan has been teaching individualized drum lessons in the Portland area since 1995. His lessons are tailored to the student; emphasizing technique, independence, reading, transcription, preparation, and above all, confidence. He currently plays around Portland with the bands Sioux, Ed and the Red Reds, and Salyut Seven. Beginners are always welcome!