Music Lessons at Portland Music Company
Great music instructors provide lessons for all skill levels at multiple locations.
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
TEACHES AT OUR BEAVERTON LOCATION
10075 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Beaverton OR 97005
(503) 641-5505
Email
Business Hours:
Tues – Sat 10am-6:30pm
MAP
RYAN MC PHAILL: DRUMS
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!
TEACHES AT OUR BROADWAY LOCATION
2502 NE Broadway Portland OR 97232
(503) 228-8437
Email
Business Hours:
Mon – Sat: 10am–6:30pm
MAP
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.
TEACHES AT OUR BROADWAY LOCATION
2502 NE Broadway Portland OR 97232
(503) 228-8437
Email
Business Hours:
Mon – Sat: 10am–6:30pm